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.

Sep 23, 2018; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates owner Bob Nutting before the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-Imagn Images

Pirates fans should be concerned with depressing drop that could limit payroll

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Athletics Break Ground At Las Vegas Ballpark Site

Rob Manfred’s recent commitment could provide a glimmer of hope for the Pirates

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Jun 27, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Joey Bart (14) celebrates in the dugout after scoring a run against the New York Mets during the second inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Joey Bart’s stunning Pirates power outage doesn’t make any sense

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Jun 21, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Mitch Keller (23) delivers a pitch against the Texas Rangers during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

3 perfect fits the Pittsburgh Pirates should target in potential Mitch Keller trade

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Pittsburgh Pirates v Minnesota Twins

3 Pittsburgh Pirates prospects who fans shouldn’t give up on just yet

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Apr 21, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins designated hitter Ronny Simon (41) reacts after hitting an RBI single against the Cincinnati Reds during the second inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

2 Pittsburgh Pirates depth pickups who are exceeding expectations

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Jul 1, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Isaac Mattson (72) pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during the eighth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

The Pittsburgh Pirates built a bullpen of afterthoughts, and it’s working tremendously

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San Francisco Giants v Pittsburgh Pirates

5 hidden gem trade targets for the Pittsburgh Pirates this summer

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May 24, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox right fielder Wilyer Abreu (52) rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

3 potential trade targets that would fill the gaping hole in the Pirates' outfield

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Pittsburgh Pirates v Philadelphia Phillies

Mets series might've saved Pittsburgh Pirates' lineup from historically terrible pace

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New York Mets v Pittsburgh Pirates

3 positions the Pittsburgh Pirates must fill at the trade deadline

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Apr 13, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Dauri Moreta (36) pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during the ninth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

2 MLB-caliber Pirates players who we need to see back in the big leagues

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Jun 8, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (13) reacts at second base against the Philadelphia Phillies during the seventh inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Is there any chance of redemption for Ke’Bryan Hayes with the Pirates?

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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

Konnor Griffin and 2 other hot Pirates prospects who should be promoted to Double-A

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May 27, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Dennis Santana against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

This mock Pirates trade could vault NL contender back into Wild Card race

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Jun 8, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Braxton Ashcraft (67) pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies during the eighth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Unlikely name has emerged as Pittsburgh Pirates' next shutdown reliever

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