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EPISODE · Mar 18, 2026 · 14 MIN

The Pirates Don’t Need Flash From Mitch Keller. They Need This.

from North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast · host North Shore Nine

Alex Stumpf breaks down why Mitch Keller’s latest evolution matters more than one rough spring outing. From a changing pitch mix to a different mindset on the mound, this episode looks at how Keller is adapting, why his work against left-handed hitters still matters, and why the Pirates may not need him to be flashy, they just need him to be steady. For a rotation full of upside, Keller’s value might be in being the reliable innings-eater who keeps the whole thing together. Get game tickets to the NS9 Tailgate: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Northshore9tailgate0418 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ZY250XUYiS-yX7xOQCdLA/join Use Promo Code NS9 for 30% off your first order at https://www.gritily.com Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.seatgeek.com LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myspreadshop.com ►Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NorthShoreNine ►Website: https://www.northshorenine.com ►Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/northshorenine ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@northshorenine ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenine ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorenine ►Discord: https://discord.gg/3HVYPg544m ►BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/northshorenine.bsky.social Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Alex Stumpf breaks down Mitch Keller’s latest evolution, from a changing pitch mix to a more feel-based approach, and explains why the Pirates may not need ace-level flash from him as much as they need steady, reliable innings. It’s a look at how Keller is adapting, why his work against lefties still matters, and what his role means for the Pirates’ rotation as a whole.

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