New Pirate Jake Mangum joins North Shore Nine for a “Get To Know” chat after the trade that brought Brandon Lowe, Jake Mangum, & Mason Montgomery to Pittsburgh. We talk first impressions of the deal, what kind of player and teammate he is, and what he’s most excited about with the Pirates and the city.

You’ll also hear about his Mississippi roots, the Jackson Prep connection, training alongside Konnor Griffin, his friendship with Adam Frazier, what he values on the field (yes, defense), plus a fun rapid-fire run through music, movies, and more.

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The Winter of Ben continues! Ryan O'Hearn signs a 2-year deal worth $29 million (plus incentives) to come play for the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pirates add another lefty with much needed pop and on-base skills to get them to become a real legit contender in the NL Central.

We give our initial reactions and break down this singing for Ben Cherington.

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Ben Cherington just made the biggest trade of his Pirates tenure — and it might finally change the direction of this franchise.

On this episode of Bucco Brew, we break down the blockbuster deal that sent Mike Burrows out of Pittsburgh and brought back Brandon Lowe, Jake Mangum, and Mason Montgomery. We dive into why this move matters, how Lowe immediately upgrades the offense, what Mangum adds to the lineup mix, and why Montgomery gives the Pirates another intriguing arm.

Is this the most impactful trade Cherington has ever made? Does this deal signal that the Pirates are finally shifting from asset accumulation to contention? And what does this move mean for the rest of the offseason and the 2026 roster?

We’re digging into the numbers, the roster fit, and the bigger picture for a team that suddenly looks a lot closer to competing.

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The latest episode of The Point delivered one of the most engaging debates of the offseason as the panel broke down the Pirates’ blockbuster three-team trade for Brandon Lowe and what it signals about the organization’s direction. With John Perrotto, Stephen Nesbitt, Kody Duncan, and Doug “Dougie Fresh” weighing in, the conversation centered on whether this move truly shifts expectations for 2026 or simply raises the floor. The group discussed Lowe’s impact as a proven left-handed power bat, the cost of dealing Mike Burrows, and whether this trade represents a real “win-now” pivot or just the beginning. From there, the focus shifted overseas, debating whether the Pirates should aggressively pursue Japanese stars Munetaka Murakami or Kazuma Okamoto to address their glaring infield needs. Strong opinions, sharp analysis, and plenty of pushback made this a must-watch episode, capped off by a live audience vote to crown the night’s winner.

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BREAKING: Pirates in HUGE 3-Team Trade Talks! | Lowe to Pittsburgh! Burrows to Astros! ‍️️

What this means for the Pirates lineup
How Lowe’s power bat fits Pittsburgh’s needs
What losing Burrows could mean for the rotation
Who else is involved? (Jake Mangum, Mason Montgomery)

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On the latest episode of NS9LIVE!, the conversation centered on what it means to be a Pittsburgh Pirates fan in today’s baseball landscape and why recent commentary around small-market teams struck such a nerve. The crew reacted strongly to Jim Bowden’s suggestion that frustrated fans should simply “retire” or switch allegiances, pushing back on the idea that fandom is disposable or conditional on winning.

From there, the discussion shifted into real baseball questions, including the Pirates’ continued struggles to land impact hitters and the looming decision surrounding Munetaka Murakami. With Murakami required to sign by Monday or return to Japan, the panel debated the risk versus reward of investing heavily in an international power bat, diving into strikeout concerns, upside, age, and whether this is a gamble the Pirates should take.

The episode also touched on trade possibilities, including Mark Vientos, and what actually qualifies as a meaningful move for a team desperate for offense. As always, NS9LIVE! blended strong opinions, analytics, humor, and fan perspective into an honest reflection of where the Pirates stand right now.

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We’re breaking down the Pittsburgh Pirates’ Winter Meetings results... or lack thereof.

After all the hype in Orlando, did the Bucs actually do anything meaningful?

We talk about:
• The Pirates’ Winter Meetings — lots of talk, very little impact.
• Pittsburgh reportedly offered Kyle Schwarber a huge contract only to miss out while the slugger re-signed elsewhere.
• What did the Pirates actually get? A bullpen piece and… not much else.
• Are Ben Cherington & Co. actually serious about winning — or just playing offseason theatre?
• What this all means for Paul Skenes and the rest of the roster going into 2026.

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Fresh off the 2025 MLB Winter Meetings in Orlando, DiNardo host this week's Sicko Soundoff to hear fans reactions. The Pirates came in hot after a trade with Boston for Jhostynxon Garcia as well as lots of talk of being in on Kyle Schwarber, the Pirates left the meetings without a bat but instead a lefty reliever in Gregory Soto.

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