This app is a fan-run platform for Pittsburgh Pirates enthusiasts. It offers real-time game updates, live chat, detailed stats, community features like polls and leaderboards, and exclusive content such as podcasts and videos.
1.0.6
August 15, 2026
New in this update: • Trade Deadline Hub — deadline-day trades, fan trade voting, and a live countdown • Draft Hub — every Pirates draft class, all the way back to 1965 • NS9 Top 30 — our own prospect rankings with live bio data, ages, and levels • The Phone Lines — call into the show from your phone • Trade alerts — get a push the moment the Pirates make a move • Game reminders now fire when the Pirates lineup posts, not on a fixed clock • Catch Probability on Statcast plays, plus a new Toughest Catches leaderboard • Pitcher Breakdown now shows strikes thrown and strike percentage • Team Stats leaderboards show every hitter — only AVG/OBP/SLG/OPS require qualifying • Tap any fan's name to open their profile • Tweets and videos in articles now play natively in the app • Earn +5 points for reading an article • Post photos straight from your camera, with iPhone HEIC support • CarPlay scorebug logos now show in full color Fixes: articles no longer cut off partway through, chat moderation no longer blocks ordinary baseball talk, live-chat reactions correctly award their point, and the daily forum thread rolls over properly at 4 AM ET.
MoreNorth Shore Nine is an independent, fan-run app for Pittsburgh Pirates fans. It provides real-time game updates, live chat, detailed player statistics, community features, and exclusive content like podcasts and videos.
Yes, North Shore Nine is completely free to download and use. It does not have any in-app purchases or require a subscription.
No, North Shore Nine is ad-free. The app is designed to provide an uninterrupted experience for fans.
North Shore Nine is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices.
The latest version of North Shore Nine is 1.0.2, which was last updated on June 30, 2026. Updates typically include bug fixes and new features to enhance the fan experience.
North Shore Nine offers real-time scoring alerts, live game chat, detailed play-by-play with Statcast data (exit velocity, launch angle, distance), box scores, standings, and playoff odds.
Yes, the app features live game chat with other Pirates fans, a community feed for posting and reacting, and fan polls. You can also earn points and badges to climb the leaderboard.
No, North Shore Nine is an independent fan-media brand and is not affiliated with Major League Baseball or the Pittsburgh Pirates.
