# Pirates Rookies Are Stepping Up at the Perfect Time

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Podcast: [North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/north-shore-nine-a-pittsburgh-pirates-podcast-996056)
Published: 2026-06-29T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://bleav.com/shows/north-shore-nine/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=1625
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## Resource

Esmerlyn Valdez and Tyler Callihan are giving the Pirates real production at exactly the right time. With Spencer Horwitz and Oneil Cruz sidelined, Alex Stumpf explains what has stood out about both young hitters, why their power is worth taking seriously and how much better Pittsburgh’s depth looks than it did a year ago.

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