Eddie’s back — and so is the honest Pirates talk you’ve been waiting for.

It’s been weeks. Life happened. But the mic is hot again, and Episode 4 doesn’t waste a second catching up on everything that’s gone down at PNC Park since we went quiet.

The Pirates are sitting at 38-37, hovering around .500 and sitting fourth in the NL Central — battered by injuries, haunted by a bullpen that’s already racked up 13 blown saves (seven of them multi-run leads), and yet somehow still alive in the wild card race. Eddie breaks down exactly why this team is equal parts frustrating and fascinating.

In this episode: Brian Reynolds doing it again at the plate. O’Neil Cruz and Konnor Griffin going down with injuries. Braxton Ashcraft emerging as a legit rotation piece. Paul Skenes being Paul Skenes — 2.85 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, and still getting robbed by the bullpen. Jared Jones on his way back. The catcher logjam coming with Joey Bart’s return. And the biggest question hanging over the whole season: What does this front office do at the trade deadline?

The season’s messy. The bullpen owes us. But we’re not buried — and that’s why the next stretch is everything.

Hoist the Jolly Roger. We’re back in the Nest. 🏴‍☠️

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🏴‍☠️ Episode 3 – 7-5 and Climbing: Early 2026 Pirates Season Deep Dive

The Pittsburgh Pirates are off to a hot 7-5 start and currently sit just one game back in the NL Central. From the Crow’s Nest at PNC Park, Eddie delivers an unfiltered breakdown of this exciting early-season surge.

We dive deep into the standout performances fueling the Buccos’ momentum:

• Offensive firepower from O’Neal Cruz, Ryan O'Hearn, Bryan Reynolds, Nick Gonzalez, Henry Davis, and the rest of the lineup
• The rotation and bullpen led by Paul Skenes, Mitch Keller, Braxton Ashcraft, and company

Plus:

• Full recaps of the opening series against the Mets, Reds, Orioles, and Padres
• Connor Griffin’s debut and extension news
• Jared Triolo injury update
• Why new manager Don Kelly already has this team playing with belief and swagger

Honest analysis, bold takes, and pure Pirates passion—no filter, straight from the seats.

If you’re riding with the Buccos in 2026, this is MUST-LISTEN territory.

Drop your thoughts below: How high are you on this team right now? ⚾🏴‍☠️

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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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