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.

Indianapolis Indians starting pitcher Bubba Chandler (53) throws to Louisville Bats outfielder Blake Dunn (32) during the third inning of a game Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Victory Field in Indianapolis.

Pirates' blueprint with Bubba Chandler has already worked with these 2 young pitchers

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May 7, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Colin Holderman (35) pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during the eighth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

The Pittsburgh Pirates can’t let Colin Holderman become Clay Holmes 2.0

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Aug 12, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA;  Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Bryan Reynolds (10) reacts after being called out on strikes in the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Bryan Reynolds' 2025 struggles with Pirates can be traced back to this change

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Aug 9, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Braxton Ashcraft (67) delivers a pitch against the Cincinnati Reds during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Braxton Ashcraft might be forcing the Pirates' hand with key 2026 decision

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Jul 26, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Andrew Heaney (45) delivers a pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Pirates fans shouldn’t be comparing Andrew Heaney situation to 2024 Rowdy Tellez

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Pittsburgh Pirates v Colorado Rockies

2 Pirates who cemented their role in 2025, 1 whose future is in question

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Doosan Bears v KT Wiz - Korean Series Game 1

The Pittsburgh Pirates' next left fielder could be this KBO star

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Washington Nationals v Kansas City Royals

Bailey Falter suffers embarrassing post-trade deadline fate in Royals' latest move

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Sep 27, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Johan Oviedo (24) throws a pitch during the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

3 non-Bubba Chandler pitchers who should replace Andrew Heaney with Pirates

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Corona High School Baseball Portraits

Why Bubba Chandler may not be the Pirates' best pitching prospect

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Aug 5, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Cam Sanders (64) delivers a pitch in his major league debut against the San Francisco Giants during the eighth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Pirates may have found yet another diamond-in-the-rough reliever despite speed bump

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Jul 30, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Isaac Mattson (72) celebrates their win over the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

3 Pirates relievers who deserve save opportunities before the season ends

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Pittsburgh Pirates v Milwaukee Brewers

Pittsburgh Pirates have a chance to redeem atrocious 2024 trade deadline swap

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Sep 22, 2022; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Jameson Taillon (50) reacts during the third inning against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Recent silent release closes book on ill-fated Ben Cherington trade with Yankees

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Aug 4, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; New York Yankees relief pitcher David Bednar (53) in action during the game between the Texas Rangers and the New York Yankees at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Pirates' David Bednar trade with Yankees looks even worse after recent injury

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Pittsburgh Pirates v Miami Marlins

This underrated reliever just became a key piece of the Pirates' 2026 bullpen

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