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Bridge to Buctober — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Josh and Jake go through a long list of potential off-season targets from the 2025 Pittsburgh Pirates. Which players would have made a positive impact and the opposite. We discuss this briefly to level set what the off-season is, an unknown risk assessment. You be the judge on whether or not it worked out.

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MLB Division Series Predictions: Who’s Moving On?

North Shore Nine — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT

The Wild Card round is over, so Alex Stumpf is back with another round of MLB playoff predictions.

Can the Yankees survive without Aaron Judge against Tampa Bay? Does the White Sox offense have enough to get past Cleveland? Alex breaks down Brewers-Padres before explaining why the Dodgers’ bullpen could open the door for Atlanta to pull off the upset.

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WARNING: Ben Cherington and Pittsburgh Pirates FAIL to Address Crucial Pitching DEPTH – Who’s to Blame?

Locked On Podcast Network — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:51:53 GMT

Pittsburgh Pirates' postseason hopes falter as pitching depth concerns prove prophetic. Could a proactive offseason have changed the outcome?

Gary Morgan unpacks how the Pirates' lack of starting pitching—despite warnings all winter—ultimately led to September struggles. He spotlights workloads for Braxton Ashcraft, Bubba Chandler, Jared Jones, and Mitch Keller, questioning front office decisions and the reliance on best-case scenarios. The conversation shifts to Don Kelly’s management, dissecting bullpen choices, lineup dynamics, and the real impact a manager can have on MLB wins. Key topics include prioritizing Brandon Lowe’s contract, Oneil Cruz’s extension, CBA implications, and whether ownership will finally fill roster holes before the season.

Will the Pittsburgh Pirates learn from these costly missteps and make the aggressive moves needed to contend in 2027?

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Pirates Offseason Outlook

Foul Territory Network — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:30:00 GMT

Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison and Platinum Key discuss what moves the Pirates need to make this offseason and make some Postseason predictions.

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Where Does Nick Gonzales Fit for the Pirates in 2027?

North Shore Nine — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Alex Stumpf takes a look at where Nick Gonzales fits into the Pirates’ plans for 2027. With Konnor Griffin expected at shortstop, Brandon Lowe headed toward free agency and questions remaining at both second and third base, Pittsburgh has some decisions to make in the infield.

Could Gonzales settle back in at second? Is third base still an option? Could the Pirates even explore getting him reps in the outfield? Alex breaks down what went wrong defensively in 2026, why locking Gonzales into one position could help, and why the Pirates may need answers before a potential MLB lockout begins.

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Who Actually Knows Ball? Grading Our 2026 Pirates Predictions

North Shore Nine — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 02:17:00 GMT

The 2026 Pittsburgh Pirates season is officially in the books at 82-80, so tonight on NS9LIVE! we're pulling out the receipts.

Before Opening Day, DiNardo, Tyler and Jim made 15 over/under predictions involving Brandon Lowe, Oneil Cruz, Paul Skenes, Konnor Griffin, Jared Jones, Braxton Ashcraft, Gregory Soto and more. Now we're going through every one, grading the picks and finally determining who actually knows ball.

Plus, we look back at the biggest takeaways from the Pirates' first winning season since 2018 and what 2026 changed about the outlook for 2027.

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Jason Mackey gives Pirates a 35-40% chance to re-sign Brandon Lowe

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:46:40 GMT

Everything you need to know about the Browns with Mary Kay Cabot; can Pirates re-sign Brandon Lowe?

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:29:59 GMT

Matt Clement joins as we grade the 2026 Pittsburgh Pirates

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:14:19 GMT

URGENT: Pittsburgh Pirates’ Path to RETAIN Brandon Lowe—Why the Qualifying Offer MATTERS

Locked On Podcast Network — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:57:34 GMT

Pirates face a defining offseason as Brandon Lowe’s future becomes a no-brainer decision—should Pittsburgh extend a qualifying offer or risk letting a top infield bat walk for nothing? Gary Morgan urges the Pirates to act boldly, arguing that smart moves—not wishful thinking about a revamped MLB economic system—will determine if the team can finally shift from rebuilding to contender.

Major League Baseball’s looming CBA showdown raises the stakes, with salary caps, floors, and restructured revenue sharing up for debate. Could a lockout and hard salary cap fundamentally reshape teams like the Pirates, or will negotiations simply tweak the status quo? Gary Morgan breaks down the complex labor battle, warns against franchise paralysis, and outlines why making the Brandon Lowe offer is the kind of strategic play sustainable organizations never skip. Can Pittsburgh seize this moment, or will uncertainty in the league’s future leave them behind?

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Jared Jones’ Historic September Changes Everything for 2027

North Shore Nine — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Jared Jones ended 2026 with one of the best months by a Pirates pitcher in more than a century. Alex Stumpf breaks down what changed in September, why the development of Jones’ curveball and changeup matters, and how a deeper four-pitch arsenal could set him up for a major step forward in 2027.

Plus, Mason Montgomery takes home NL Reliever of the Month honors, and Alex looks at what Jones could mean for a 2027 rotation featuring Paul Skenes, Braxton Ashcraft, Bubba Chandler and potentially Mitch Keller.

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DK's Daily Shot of Pirates: Did you really believe?

DK Pittsburgh Sports — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:25:00 GMT

DK's Double Shot of Steelers: Jalen Ramsey's return

DK Pittsburgh Sports — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:10:00 GMT

Every weekday, award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic delivers three ‘Double Shot’ shows as a supplement to the morning ‘Daily Shot' of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates podcasts! Video versions streaming live on YouTube starting at 4 p.m.! Eastern

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DK's Double Shot of Penguins: Egor Chinakhov's shot

DK Pittsburgh Sports — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:10:00 GMT

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DK’s Double Shot of Pirates: Taking a break

DK Pittsburgh Sports — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:06:00 GMT

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Is Brandon Lowe a one & done in Pittsburgh?

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:54:40 GMT

2026 Pittsburgh Pirates season recap with Michael McKenry

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:43:19 GMT

Jason Mackey: How can the Pirates improve from this season to next?

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:10:46 GMT

CHERINGTON'S CHALLENGE: Can the Pirates’ GM FINALLY Push Pittsburgh Over the PLAYOFF EDGE?

Locked On Podcast Network — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:38:06 GMT

Pittsburgh Pirates eye October after Ben Cherington’s winning foundation—can they turn 82 into a playoff berth? Gary Morgan breaks down the Pirates’ first winning season under Cherington, examining his successes with prospects like Konnor Griffin and Rafael Flores Jr., key trades, and the rising young core that fueled the team’s 82-80 finish. With a +28 run differential, this is no fluke—yet questions linger on whether low-budget moves and past misses still limit upside.

Morgan evaluates critical issues for the offseason: Flores’ development as primary catcher versus Nick Gonzalez’s challenges at third base, the leadership roles of veterans Brandon Lowe and Ryan O’Hearn, and how defensive improvement might further close the gap in the NL Central. The conversation explores what it’ll take for the Pirates to bridge the final wins to October, plus predictions for MLB’s unconventional playoff field. Will Cherington finally deliver postseason baseball to Pittsburgh?

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Final Report Card for the 2026 Pirates

Foul Territory Network — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 08:30:00 GMT

Hosts Noah Hiles, Josh Harrison and Platinum Key end out their end-of-season grades for Pirates position groups, including starting pitching, bullpen, catching, infield, outfield, DH, and coaching.

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2026 MLB Playoff Predictions: Upsets Are Coming

North Shore Nine — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT

The Pirates are done, so OffBeat is going around Major League Baseball as October begins.

Alex Stumpf breaks down all four Wild Card matchups and makes his picks. Can the young White Sox finish off an 81-81 Astros team? Does Philadelphia have enough star power to overcome its ugly finish? Can Aaron Judge push the Yankees past Boston? And could San Diego's dominant back end of the bullpen be built perfectly for a short series?

Then Alex goes through the rest of the bracket and explains why he has the Brewers and Rays meeting in the World Series.

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DK's Daily Shot of Pirates: Players want Brandon Lowe

DK Pittsburgh Sports — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:16:00 GMT

DK's Double Shot of Penguins: Kyle Dubas’ session

DK Pittsburgh Sports — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:10:00 GMT

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DK's Double Shot of Pirates: Any aftermath?

DK Pittsburgh Sports — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:04:00 GMT

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DK's Double Shot of Steelers: Quick turnaround

DK Pittsburgh Sports — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:03:00 GMT

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