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.

Pittsburgh Pirates v Minnesota Twins

Bubba Chandler’s eventual promotion will affect Pirates’ roster in more ways than one

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Atlanta Braves v Pittsburgh Pirates

Why are the Pirates keeping Alexander Canario around so long?

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Aug 11, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington (left) talks with manager Derek Shelton (right) during batting practice before the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Solving the Pirates' most baffling roster and lineup decisions of 2025

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Chinese Taipei v South Africa - World Baseball Classic Qualifier

3 Pirates prospect favorites who are finding their groove after tough starts

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Apr 19, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington observes batting practice before the game against the Cleveland Guardians   at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

3 former Pirates prospects who already look like disasters since leaving Pittsburgh

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Jun 5, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) hits a single against the Los Angeles Angels during the sixth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

3 times recent Pirates pitchers were better hitters than Tommy Pham

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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

3 Pirates draft picks from 2024 who already look like huge steals

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Apr 20, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Pirates leftfielder Tommy Pham (28) reacts with a double against the Cleveland Guardians during the ninth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

3 Pittsburgh Pirates hitters who are dead weight on the current roster

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All-Star Futures Game

Every Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect who can hit 100 MPH

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Arizona Diamondbacks v Pittsburgh Pirates

3 change-of-scenery trade destinations Pirates should explore for Colin Holderman

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Pittsburgh Pirates v Los Angeles Dodgers

3 unluckiest Pittsburgh Pirates hitters to open 2025 season

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Seattle Mariners v Boston Red Sox

3 Pirates prospects who will punch their way up midseason prospect rankings

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Pittsburgh Pirates v San Francisco Giants

3 moves the Pittsburgh Pirates can make to instantly improve the pitching staff

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Aug 4, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington looks on before the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

3 teams emerging as potential early-season trade partners for the Pittsburgh Pirates

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Wake Forest v LSU

What would Pittsburgh Pirates look like if they hadn’t drafted Paul Skenes in 2023?

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Feb 14, 2025; Bradenton, FL, USA;  Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Hunter Stratton (63) during spring training workouts at Pirate City. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

5 players that should be on the Pirates’ major league roster by the end of May

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