Podcast Episodes

Which Pittsburgh Pirates Will Finally Deliver? 2026 Breakout Picks

The Pirates’ 2025 season was a frustrating mix of promising underlying metrics and disappointing outcomes. Their team expected wOBA (xwOBA) suggested…

11 months, 1 week ago

Three Exciting Takeaways About The Pirates Prospects In The Arizona Fall League

Jim, Tyler, & DiNardo wrap up their time at the Arizona Fall League by each giving their biggest takeaway. It's no surprise that Esmerlyn Valdez & To…

11 months, 2 weeks ago

The Arizona Fall League - "Baseball's Best Kept Secret"

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Jim and DiNardo are back from their trip to Arizona Fall League and they have some thoughts. Also, could Pa…

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Esmerlyn Valdez And Tony Blanco Jr. Continue To Provide Offense | NS9 AFL Day 3 Recap

Tyler and Jim recap day 3 of NS9's trip to the Arizona Fall League. Today we saw the Salt River Rafters come from behind to win thanks in part to Ton…

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Tony Blanco Jr. Talks His Exit Velocity, Approach, & Hot Start To The Arizona Fall League

Tony Blanco Jr. joins DiNardo as he asks him how he is able to hit the 15th hardest ball in Statcast history at just 20 years of age, his patience at…

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Esmerlyn Valdez Talking His Hot Start In The Arizona Fall League

DiNardo talks to The Magician, Esmerlyn Valdez, on his scorching hot start to the Arizona Fall League where he leads in walks and home runs. He also …

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Tony Blanco Jr. Hits the 15th Hardest Ball In Statcast Era | Arizona Fall League Day 2 Recap

Tyler & DiNardo recap day 2 of the NS9 Arizona Fall League trip. Tony Blanco Jr. went 2-for-4 with a double and a walk while also recording the 15th …

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Esmerlyn Valdez & Tony Blanco Jr. Put On a Show | Arizona Fall League Day 1 Recap

Jim and DiNardo recap Day 1 of NS9's trip to the Arizona Fall League. Esmerlyn Valdez and Tony Blanco Jr. led the way, each launching home runs into …

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Get To Know Tony Blanco Jr.: Crushing Baseballs and Staying Healthy for 2026

Pirates power prospect Tony Blanco Jr. joins North Shore Nine to talk about his journey through the minors, his elite raw power, and his goals headin…

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Michael McKenry: What the Pirates Must Fix This Offseason

Former Pirates catcher and current SportsNet Pittsburgh analyst Michael “Fort” McKenry joins the guys to break down the Pirates’ catching situation h…

11 months, 3 weeks ago