Noah Wright

Noah is a life-long Pirates fan who started his baseball writing journey on a blog he started with his friends in 2018 before his senior year of high school. He has since been writing for Rum Bunter starting in 2019, and Rising Apple since 2024. He grew with his favorite Pirates players being Francisco Liriano, Mark Melancon, A.J. Burnett and Andrew McCutchen, watching them bring the Pirates back to October baseball in 2013 through 2015. Noah graduated with a bachelor's degree in sport management in 2022 from Pennwest University, and also works as a college baseball video scout. In his free time, Noah enjoys playing video games and reading Marvel comics on his favorite characters like Spider-Man and The Punisher.

Jun 8, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (13) reacts at second base against the Philadelphia Phillies during the seventh inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Is there any chance of redemption for Ke’Bryan Hayes with the Pirates?

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Aug 2, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin who was the ninth overall pick in first round of the 2024 First-Year Player Draft looks on at the batting cage before a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Konnor Griffin and 2 other hot Pirates prospects who should be promoted to Double-A

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May 27, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Dennis Santana against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

This mock Pirates trade could vault NL contender back into Wild Card race

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Jun 8, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Braxton Ashcraft (67) pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies during the eighth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Unlikely name has emerged as Pittsburgh Pirates' next shutdown reliever

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Houston Astros v Pittsburgh Pirates

Why Pittsburgh Pirates might have a dark horse Rookie of the Year candidate

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Sep 16, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Pirates hats and gloves in the dugout against the New York Yankees during the sixth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

3 outfield prospects the Pittsburgh Pirates should target in trades

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May 28, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Pirates' weak offense is crushing their most talented hitter and hurting the rotation

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Sep 8, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; A detailed view of a Pittsburgh Pirates hat and glove before a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

2 prospect breakouts that prove the Pittsburgh Pirates have a pitching factory

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Jun 1, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Andrew Heaney (45) throws a pitch during the fifth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images

2 trade deadline deals that should inspire the Pirates' future Andrew Heaney trade

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Philadelphia Phillies v Pittsburgh Pirates

3 surprising Pirates players who deserve serious All-Star consideration

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Jun 4, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa (7) high-fives in the dugout after driving in a run with a sacrifice fly against the Houston Astros during the second inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

3 trade partners that make the most sense for a potential Isiah Kiner-Falefa trade

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Pittsburgh Pirates v Arizona Diamondbacks

Pirates must learn from these baseball cautionary tales to save Paul Skenes era

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Baltimore Orioles Photo Day

This Pirates mock trade would follow familiar pattern to land a powerful outfielder

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HYANNIS   07/12/23    Hyannis reliever Jamie Arnold goes into his motion against Y-D

3 electric pitchers the Pirates can target in first round of 2025 MLB Draft

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Indianapolis Indians starting pitcher Bubba Chandler (53) throws to Louisville Bats outfielder Jacob Hurtubise (0) during the first inning of a game Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Victory Field in Indianapolis.

Pittsburgh Pirates prospects who deserve to be in MLB by the end of June

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Mar 11, 2025; Dunedin, Florida, USA; Minnesota Twins center fielder Austin Martin (16) warms up before the game against the Toronto Blue Jays during spring training  at TD Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images

3 change-of-scenery trade candidates the Pittsburgh Pirates should explore

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