Bucco Brew: Pirates Start 3-7: Clemente Controversy, Injuries Mounting, & MiLB Opening Weekend

The Pirates are off to a 3-7 start, and Opening Weekend at PNC Park was full of headlines — both on and off the field. We dive into the fallout from the Yankees series, the Roberto Clemente sign controversy, and a growing list of injuries that’s already testing the team’s depth. We also react to Bob Nutting’s media appearance and what (if anything) they mean for the Pirates’ direction. Then, Anthony Murphy from Bucs On Deck joins the show to break down the minor league opening weekend, highlight some hot starts, and talk about which prospects could force their way to Pittsburgh in 2025. Finally, we look ahead to a critical early series against the Cardinals — can Sunday's walk-off reset the season's vibes? Let us know your thoughts in the comments — how are you feeling about this team right now? Subscribe to NS9 for Pirates talk, prospect insights, and fan-first coverage all season long! Use Promo Code NS9 for 30% off your first order at https://www.gritily.com Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.seatgeek.com LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myspreadshop.com ►Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NorthShoreNine ►Website: https://www.northshorenine.com ►Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/northshorenine ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@northshorenine ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenine ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorenine ►Discord: https://discord.gg/3HVYPg544m ►BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/northshorenine.bsky.social Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.