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.

Mar 11, 2025; Dunedin, Florida, USA; Minnesota Twins center fielder Austin Martin (16) warms up before the game against the Toronto Blue Jays during spring training  at TD Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images

3 change-of-scenery trade candidates the Pittsburgh Pirates should explore

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Mar 27, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Nick Gonzales (39) celebrates with teammates after hitting a two-run home run against the Miami Marlins during the sixth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Nick Gonzales' recent rehab stint suggests potential Pirates position change

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May 30, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Henry Davis (32) reacts after a called strike out during the eighth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

Umpire scorecard makes Pirates' one-run loss to Padres look absolutely brutal

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Pittsburgh Pirates v Philadelphia Phillies

Pittsburgh Pirates 2023 breakout reliever is nearing his return to the big leagues

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Sep 24, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Billy Cook (28) takes a throw at first base to retire Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras (not pictured) during the third inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

3 Pittsburgh Pirates players who are being unfairly blocked by Tommy Pham

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Feb 18, 2025; Bradenton, FL, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Termarr Johnson (81) poses for a photo during media day at Pirate City. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

3 Pirates offensive prospects putting up ridiculous video game numbers in May

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Tennessee pitcher Tanner Franklin (50) pitches during a NCAA baseball game between Tennessee and Kentucky at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on April 18, 2025.

3 college flamethrowers who should be on the Pirates’ MLB Draft radar

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USA v Venezuela: Super Round - WBSC Premier12

Pirates have 2 different prospect routes to explore for 2026 shortstop

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Pittsburgh Pirates v New York Yankees

Emerging Pirates prospect Mike Burrows looks like a starter now more than ever before

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Pittsburgh Pirates v Minnesota Twins

Pirates' Konnor Griffin is hitting better than first overall pick of his draft class

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Atlanta Braves v Pittsburgh Pirates

Sunday’s Pirates game perfectly summarized why their offseason was a total failure

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Pittsburgh Pirates v Los Angeles Dodgers

The ideal Pittsburgh Pirates lineup when June begins

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Philadelphia Phillies v Tampa Bay Rays

2 major league outfielders and 1 prospect the Pirates should consider trading for

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Milwaukee Brewers v Pittsburgh Pirates

Pirates fans sound off on future salary cap issues in emphatic response

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Oregon State infielder Aiva Arquette hits a single as the Oregon Ducks host the Oregon State Beavers on April 25, 2025, at PK Park in Eugene.

3 college power hitters (with similar flaws) the Pirates should watch ahead of MLB Draft

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Pittsburgh Pirates v Minnesota Twins

Bubba Chandler’s eventual promotion will affect Pirates’ roster in more ways than one

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