Derek Shelton Returns, Nick Gonzales Stays Hot, and Jake Mangum Looks Like “The Mayor”

The Pirates close out Thursday with a 6–4 win over the Twins and a familiar face in town, as Derek Shelton returns to spring training and sparks some conversation. Tyler and Doug break down Jose Urquidy's first outing in a Pirates uniform, why spring results matter less than the process, and how the shortstop competition is pushing Nick Gonzales to another level.

They also dive into early spring standouts like Bryan Reynolds, Oneil Cruz, Spencer Horwitz, and Jake Mangum, who continues to look like a guy that can help this team win games in multiple ways. Plus, you’ll hear Tyler’s sit-down interview with Mangum on his approach, his “A-swing,” and how he earned the nickname “The Mayor,” along with Cody’s conversation with Nick Cimillo that mixes some fun Jersey debate with real hitting insight.

Finish it off with Don Kelly’s postgame presser, thoughts on the pitching mix, and why the vibes around camp feel very different in 2026. .

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