Cody, Nathan, and Dougie Fresh hop on for an emergency podcast to discuss the Pirates signing Marcell Ozuna to a 1-year / $12m deal (mutual option for 2027).

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The Pittsburgh Pirates are still working to upgrade the roster — and we’re breaking it all down on today’s Bucco Brew.

Today's show focuses on:

• The signing of José Urquidy and what he brings to the Pirates’ staff.
• Ongoing trade talks involving Isaac Paredes and how he could impact the lineup
• What it would take for the Pirates to land Paredes
• A full preview of Pitchers & Catchers reporting this week
• What to watch for as Spring Training officially begins

With camp opening and roster decisions approaching, the Pirates still have work to do — and we’re diving into what’s realistic, what’s next, and what it means for 2026.

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Join North Shore Nine as Jim sits down with Pittsburgh Pirates fourth-round pick Gustavo Melendez to rip 2025 Bowman Draft cards and talk about his journey to pro baseball.

In this episode, Gustavo discusses:

Collecting baseball cards as a kid
Signing nearly 5,000 autographs
Playing in the Puerto Rican Winter League
Facing MLB pitchers like Alexis Díaz
Representing Puerto Rico and honoring Roberto Clemente
Preparing for his first Pirates spring training

Plus, we reveal the best card pulls from the break and react live!

If you’re a Pirates fan, prospect follower, or baseball card collector, this is a must-watch episode.

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After Tarik Skubal’s record-breaking $32 million arbitration win sent shockwaves through MLB, Pirates fans are asking the same question: How much time do we really have left with Paul Skenes?

On tonight’s Sicko Soundoff, we break down what Skubal’s deal actually means for Skenes, why the “he’ll be gone after next year” narrative is misleading, and how arbitration really works. We’ll explain when this number truly impacts the Pirates, what it means for payroll planning, and whether Pittsburgh can realistically keep their generational ace long-term.

Plus, we open the phone lines for a full fan therapy session. Are you optimistic? Nervous? Already preparing for heartbreak? Let’s talk it out.

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Three minutes before going live, everything changed.

Just as NS9LIVE was preparing to break down the Pirates’ potential pursuit of Framber Valdez, the news dropped — he was off the board. Another big arm gone. Another pivot. Another missed opportunity.

In this episode, DiNardo and Tyler react in real time to the sudden shift, dive into what the Pirates’ rotation really needs, and debate whether this front office is doing enough to push this team toward contention. Is adding pitching still the priority? Did Pittsburgh do enough? And what does this say about their long-term plan?

From frustration to honest analysis, this is a raw conversation about where the Pirates stand — and where they need to go.

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The Pirates watched a major offensive upgrade walk right into the division — as Eugenio Suárez signs a one-year deal to go back with the Cincinnati Reds. With rumors once pointing to a long-term contract, how did Pittsburgh miss out on a potential bargain — and what does it mean for keeping pace in the NL Central?

We also dive into Oneil Cruz working out with Kevin Kiermaier to improve in center field. What kind of leap does Cruz need to make in 2026 for this team to finally break its playoff drought?

Plus, with reports of Andrew McCutchen meeting with Bob Nutting, is a reunion close? And with the Boston Red Sox still shopping for a third baseman, how aggressive should the Pittsburgh Pirates be?

All that and more on this episode of Bucco Brew.

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Tonight on The Point, DiNardo is joined by a loaded panel featuring Alex Stumpf of MLB.com, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Platinum Key from Bucco Territory, and our own Neil for a high-stakes Pirates debate.

We dive into the biggest questions facing the Pirates in 2026, starting with a bullpen that no longer includes David Bednar or Caleb Ferguson. Can this group still be trusted late in games?

Then, we hand the panel an extra $10 million and ask: what moves would actually turn this roster into a real playoff contender?

Finally, with Jared Jones expected back early in the season, we debate how the Pirates should handle his return if the rotation is already full.

If you care about where this team is headed in 2026, this episode is for you.

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Pirates fans lit up after recent comments laid out exactly how Pittsburgh can solve its third base problem — and honestly, it makes too much sense to ignore.

Tonight on NS9LIVE, we break down why Eugenio Suárez is the cleanest, and should be a realistic answer at 3B, what it would cost, and why the Pirates should be aggressive right now if they’re serious about winning. This isn’t about splash for the sake of splash — it’s about fit, urgency, and finally addressing a glaring hole.

We also dig into Jason Mackey’s latest Post-Gazette piece on Bryan Reynolds, what it says about his mindset, expectations, and how pivotal he is to the Pirates’ offensive ceiling moving forward.

Is this the moment the Pirates push their chips in — or another offseason of half-measures?

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