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.

May 1, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA;  Baltimore Orioles outfielder Heston Kjerstad (13) reacts after being hit with a eighth inning pitch against the New York Yankees at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

Ranking 5 Pittsburgh Pirates outfield trade targets with spring training looming

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Aug 29, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  San Diego Padres relief pitcher Yuki Matsui (1) reacts after getting the final out of the fifth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

This salary dump trade would improve Pirates’ bullpen and help spiraling Padres

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Michigan State's Mitch Jebb fields a ball hit by a Lugnuts batter in the sixth inning on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, during the Crosstown Showdown at Jackson Field in Lansing.

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Pirates must get creative in handling unique top infield prospect in 2025 and beyond

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Florida pitcher Hunter Barco, left, throws out Vanderbilt   s Enrique Bradfield Jr. (51) at first base during the second inning of an NCAA college baseball game Friday, April 15, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.

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3 underrated Pirates prospects who could make surprise MLB debuts in 2025

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Aug 30, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels left fielder Taylor Ward (3) runs after hitting a solo home run against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

One Pittsburgh Pirates trade candidate from each American League division

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Aug 27, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Miami Marlins relief pitcher Calvin Faucher (53) pitches in the ninth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

An extremely underrated potential reliever trade target the Pirates should pursue

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May 7, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Spencer Turnbull (22) throws a pitch during the eighth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

2 free agent swingmen Pirates should target as starters instead of Caleb Ferguson

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The most impressive final seasons in Pittsburgh Pirates history

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Sep 25, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (0) pitches against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Pirates could pull an 'A.J. Burnett 2.0' trade with this Yankees pitcher

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Philadelphia Phillies v Pittsburgh Pirates

3 high-ceiling Pirates prospects to watch in 2025

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Aug 2, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Randal Grichuk (15) reacts as he warms up before a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Why Randal Grichuk is the perfect option to fill Pirates' outfield vacancy

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Sep 21, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Billy Cook (28) reacts after hitting a solo home run in the ninth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Latest Pirates rumors provide clear role for underrated rookie

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Aug 5, 2021; Yokohama, Japan; Team South Korea infielder Hyeseong Kim (3) hits a single in the third inning against USA in a baseball semifinal match during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Yokohama Baseball Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Yukihito Taguchi-Imagn Images

Why the Pirates may have avoided serious Hyeseong Kim mistake

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Wall of Plaques

The forgotten Pirates infielder who deserves a spot in Cooperstown

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Boston Red Sox v New York Yankees

3 Pirates players who shouldn’t be on the 40-man roster by spring training

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Sep 7, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Spencer Horwitz (48) celebrates with teammates after a home run against the Atlanta Braves in the second inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Why Spencer Horwitz may have been the best first base choice for the Pirates

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