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.

Atlanta Braves v Pittsburgh Pirates

Pirates can't be forgiven for completely botching David Bednar trade with Yankees

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Jul 25, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Pirates left fielder Tommy Pham (28) reacts after a triple against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the second inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Predicting destinations for Pittsburgh Pirates’ rental players after trade deadline

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Pittsburgh Pirates v Minnesota Twins

This Dennis Santana mock trade aims high, nets Pirates a top-tier offensive prospect

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Jul 26, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher David Bednar (51) pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the ninth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Emmanuel Clase gambling drama turns spotlight on Pirates' David Bednar trade rumors

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Jul 8, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Mitch Keller (23) pitches during the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

The one headliner the Pirates must avoid in a Mitch Keller trade

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Cincinnati Reds v Washington Nationals

Pirates' 2025 MLB Draft debacle brings back memories of this 2016 selection

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Jul 22, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Pirates left fielder Tommy Pham (28) hits an RBI double against the Detroit Tigers during the sixth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Recent trade should set high expectations for Pirates' Tommy Pham deal

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Chicago White Sox v Pittsburgh Pirates

Pirates should make this mock trade with an outfield-needy team at trade deadline

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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

Pirates' Konnor Griffin tops off remarkably fast rise with consensus honor

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Jul 19, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Nick Gonzales (39) reacts after hitting a game winning walk off single to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies during the ninth inning at PNC Park. Pittsburgh won 8-7.Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Nick Gonzales' continued growth is a much-needed Ben Cherington win for Pirates

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Feb 15, 2024; Tampa, FL, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington talks with media at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Ben Cherington’s best trades show why he can't be trusted with Pirates' deadline

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Jul 1, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher David Bednar (51) pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during the ninth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Pirates can get exactly what they need from Dodgers in this David Bednar mock trade

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Jun 5, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington speaks on the phone in the dugout before the Pirates host the Los Angeles Dodgers at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Pittsburgh Pirates' recent additions seem to follow an interesting trend

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New York Mets v Pittsburgh Pirates

Trading Mitch Keller would be Ben Cherington’s biggest mistake in Pittsburgh

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New York Mets v Pittsburgh Pirates

Pirates are on the verge of adding yet another blemish to their franchise’s history

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Iowa Cubs' Owen Caissie (17) makes his way to the dugout on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Principal Park in Des Moines.

3 top prospects Pirates should target with their assets at the trade deadline

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