🏴‍☠️ The Crow’s Nest Nine – Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast

Episode 2: Opening Day 2026 is FINALLY HERE!

Eddie breaks down the FINAL 2026 Opening Day roster and lineup spot-by-spot, the tough cuts (Griffin to Triple-A), Skenes getting the Opening Day start vs. the Mets, rotation outlook, first-month prediction (16-10?!), and why he’s STILL locked on 83-85 wins and a playoff push.

Plus: historical throwback to those classic Pirates-Orioles World Series rivalries (1971 & 1979) and what it means for the home opener.

Opening Day is here, yinz — the hope is real and the Jolly Roger is flying high! Grab an Iron City, turn it up, and let’s go Bucs! ⚾🏴‍☠️

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Welcome to the Crow’s Nest Nine!

This is our inaugural episode. We’ll introduce you to the host, Eddie, and provide some background information about him. We’ll delve into some Pirates history, discuss the offseason additions, projected lineups, and share my predictions for the upcoming season. If you have any questions or want to contact us, feel free to use our social media handles.

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