Noah Wright

Diehard baseball fan since 2010. (Email for business and professional inquiries only)

Aug 25, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Yasmani Grandal (6) gestures as he circles the bases on a game winning walk-off two run home run as Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (6) reacts during the ninth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Is it worth it for Pirates to bring back Paul Skenes' personal catcher for 2025?

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Aug 24, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Angels left fielder Taylor Ward (3) runs the bases after hitting a solo home run to break a no hitter by Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Bowden Francis (not pictured) during the  ninth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

The best (realistic) options the Pirates have to fix right field

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Baltimore Orioles v Pittsburgh Pirates

3 Pirates prospects who will be traded by the end of the offseason

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Jun 13, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA;  Texas Rangers relief pitcher David Robertson (37) reacts after striking out Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (50), designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) and first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) in the eighth inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

3 (realistic) free agents that would make Pirates’ bullpen the best in the NL Central

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Mar 20, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Japan starting pitcher Roki Sasaki (14) delivers a pitch during the first inning against Mexico at LoanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Roki Sasaki’s agent’s latest comments should further embolden Pirates

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Aug 23, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher David Bednar (51) pitches against the Cincinnati Reds during the ninth inning at PNC Park. Pittsburgh won 6-5. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

4 reasons why David Bednar could rebound with Pirates in 2025

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Miami Marlins Photo Day

Why Pirates' recent bullpen addition could become a lights-out reliever

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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

Spencer Horwitz has a chance to break this long-standing Pirates curse

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Jul 10, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (7) bats during the second inning against the Seattle Mariners at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-Imagn Images

3 position players with rebound potential the Pirates should pursue

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Sep 15, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles right fielder Heston Kjerstad (13) reacts after hitting a one run home run against the Tampa Bay Rays for his first major league hit during the sixth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Scott Taetsch-Imagn Images

This trade for a blocked MLB-ready outfielder makes too much sense for the Pirates

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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

Grading the Spencer Horwitz trade for the Pittsburgh Pirates

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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

Top 3 goals the Pirates should set heading into the Winter Meetings

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Jun 10, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Chris Paddack (20) delivers a pitch against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

3 salary dump candidates with potential the Pirates should pursue this offseason

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Pittsburgh Pirates v Cincinnati Reds

Why this Pirates reliever could be in for a huge breakout in 2025

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Sep 7, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Luis Ortiz (48) throws to the Washington Nationals during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-Imagn Images

A bold Pirates-Orioles mock trade proposal that could solve both teams' issues

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Sep 25, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Miami Marlins designated hitter Jake Burger (36) celebrates after hitting a three-run home run against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

3 potential pre-arbitration trade targets for the Pirates to go after

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