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These 2 Pirates Prospects Are Closer Than You Think
North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast›
Oct 22, 202616:06
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The Pirates announced several of their minor league award winners this week, and Alex Stumpf sees two players who could be closer to Pittsburgh than people realize. He breaks down Murf Gray’s breakout season and path to the majors, plus why Derek Diamond’s stuff and versatility could make him a legitimate option for the Pirates as soon as 2027.
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"These 2 Pirates Prospects Are Closer Than You Think" is an episode of North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast. Runtime 16 min. Published October 22, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
