North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast

The Pittsburgh Pirates dropped their fourth straight game as their slide continued against the New York Mets. Carmen Mlodzinski struggled in his return to the starting rotation, allowing five earned runs over three innings, while the Pirates offense once again had major problems against a left-handed starter.

DiNardo and Jim break down Mlodzinski’s outing and debate whether the Pirates need to use an opener the next time he takes the mound. They also discuss another dominant performance from Yohan Ramirez, Luke Weaver’s Pirates debut, Ronnie Simon providing a spark, and playoff odds that have now fallen to just 10.3%.

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Oneil Cruz is eligible to return from the 60-day injured list, but the Pittsburgh Pirates still do not have a firm timeline for his comeback.

Alex Stumpf explains why the continued uncertainty surrounding Cruz’s hand injury is becoming increasingly concerning. Even when Cruz begins a rehab assignment, questions will remain about his timing, power and ability to immediately resemble the hitter who carried Pittsburgh’s offense earlier this season.

The Pirates also chose not to add another hitter at the trade deadline, partly because they expected Cruz and Ryan O’Hearn to eventually return. With Bryan Reynolds, Jake Mangum and Esmerlyn Valdez struggling lately, that decision is beginning to look much riskier.

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The Pirates dropped three of four games in Milwaukee and have officially fallen into last place in the NL Central. They are now three games under .500, five games out of a Wild Card spot and sitting at just a 12.6% probability of reaching the postseason.

Is the Pirates’ season already over, or is there still enough time for them to recover? Ty Ty and DiNardo break down how Pittsburgh reached this point and what would need to happen for the team to climb back into the race.

Mitch Keller has also been transferred to the 60-Day IL, opening another hole in the starting rotation. Don Kelly announced that Carmen Mlodzinski will return to the rotation and start Friday. Is Mlodzinski the best option, and could removing him from the bullpen create another problem for the Pirates?

Plus, Austin Hays, Rob Refsnyder, Mitch Garver, Jorge Soler and Andrew McCutchen have all recently become available. After designating Marcell Ozuna for assignment, should the Pirates take a chance on any of them?

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The Pittsburgh Pirates closed a disastrous road trip with a 5-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, dropping to 57-60 and back into last place.

Nathan and Doug break down another lifeless offensive performance, costly baserunning mistakes from Endy Rodriguez and Nick Gonzales, the continued defensive problems at third base and an uneven start from Braxton Ashcraft. Brandon Lowe provided one of the few highlights by hitting his 24th home run, setting a franchise record for a Pirates second baseman.

The deadline additions have done their jobs, but there have been no leads for Luke Weaver and the rebuilt bullpen to protect. With the offense collectively slumping and the team looking completely disengaged, can the Pirates find a pulse before the season slips away?

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Paul Skenes struggled through five innings in Milwaukee, walking four and again looking unlike the pitcher who dominated in 2024 and 2025. Alex Stumpf breaks down the drop in fastball life, inconsistent breaking pitches, disappearing splinker and changeup, and the mechanical concerns behind a 5.20 ERA over Skenes’ last 15 starts.

With the Pirates now two games under .500, can they make a playoff push if their ace cannot rediscover his Cy Young form?

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