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Pirates Midseason Report Card: Who’s Passing and Who’s Failing?
North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast›
Jun 26, 20261:24:57
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The Pittsburgh Pirates reached the halfway point at 41-40 and remain firmly in the National League Wild Card race, but their midseason report card is all over the place. Jim and Tyler grade every position group, the coaching staff and Ben Cherington’s front office.
The outfield and revamped infield have carried the offense, while the bullpen, designated hitter spot and Marcell Ozuna signing receive failing grades. Alex Stumpf also joins the show to explain why the Pirates have been one of MLB’s worst teams at using ABS challenges. The guys finish by revisiting their preseason predictions and discussing MLB’s latest CBA proposals, including the growing possibility of another lockout.
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"Pirates Midseason Report Card: Who’s Passing and Who’s Failing?" is an episode of North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast. Runtime 1 hr 24 min. Published June 26, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
