The Pirates’ Biggest Opening Day Battles Are Coming Down To The Wire

Tonight on NS9LIVE, Jim, Ty Ty, and DiNardo have a packed show as we get closer and closer to Opening Day. We’re kicking things off the only way we know how with the NS9 Really Stupid Question before diving into a brand new Jimalytics segment, this time focused on MLB’s new ABS system. Jim’s got the spreadsheets ready, which means we’ll probably make fun of him for it, but that’s part of the fun. From there, we’re reacting to the new food items coming to PNC Park in 2026 with a full smash or pass breakdown. Then we get into the big stuff: the final week of Spring Training. What roster battles are still alive? Who wins the fifth starter job, and what does that decision mean for the bullpen? Is Konnor Griffin actually forcing the Pirates to make a real decision? And with Alika Williams still hanging around as the only other non-40-man position player in camp, what does that say about where things stand? Opening Day is almost here. Let’s talk about it. *Get your tickets to the April 18th game in the NS9 Group: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Northshore9tailgate0418 Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee 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.myshopify.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 #pittsburghpirates Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.