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.

Aug 16, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers pitcher Andrew Heaney (44) throws to the plate during the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

4 last-minute free agent pitchers Pirates can pursue after Andrew Heaney signing

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Chicago White Sox v Pittsburgh Pirates

3 potential x-factors that could play roles for the Pirates in 2025

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Pittsburgh Pirates v Los Angeles Angels

3 out-of-options pitchers the Pirates should monitor during spring training

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Aug 25, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Yasmani Grandal (6) reacts after hitting a game winning walk-off two run home run against the Cincinnati Reds during the ninth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

3 former Pittsburgh Pirates without a job heading into spring training

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

The silver lining of Spencer Horwitz's injury for Pittsburgh Pirates

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Baltimore Orioles v Pittsburgh Pirates

Free agents and internal options for Pirates to fill out the rest of their rotation

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Jul 28, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Ryan Borucki (43) pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies during the sixth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

3 Pirates spring training non-roster invitees who could make Opening Day bullpen

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Georgia's Jaden Woods (17) throws a pitch during an NCAA baseball doubleheader between Evansville and Georgia in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. Georgia won both games. [Photo/Joshua L. Jones, Athens Banner-Herald]

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This overlooked prospect could fill a long-term need for the Pirates in 2025

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Mar 15, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Jack Brannigan (83) runs thes base afterhitting a home run during the third inning against the New York Yankees at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

3 Pittsburgh Pirates prospects who must build off strong 2024 finishes

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Aug 26, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA;  Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Tony Watson (44) throws a pitch during the ninth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Could this Pirates pitching prospect follow lefty All-Star's path after rough season?

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Sep 22, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals left fielder Tommy Pham (22) makes a sliding catch during the fifth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

An optimistic take on the Pirates' Tommy Pham signing

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Sep 21, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates pinch-hitter Joshua Palacios (54) gestures after hitting a three-run home run against the Chicago Cubs during the ninth inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Pirates' maligned outfield options projected to have surprisingly solid seasons

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Pittsburgh Pirates v New York Yankees

Can these 3 Pirates players sustain success after 2024 breakout seasons?

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Pittsburgh Pirates v New York Yankees

This bold potential solution could help strengthen the Pirates’ Opening Day bullpen

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Baltimore Orioles v Pittsburgh Pirates

3 Pittsburgh Pirates prospects primed for breakout seasons in 2025

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Philadelphia Phillies v Pittsburgh Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates building global imprint with impressive talent in unexpected places

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