Afleveringen
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In his weekly YouTube appearance, Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise joins host Adam Bittner to weigh Najee Harris' value to the Steelers in 2024 after GM Omar Khan declined his fifth-year option. Should Khan consider trading him instead of letting him walk for nothing at the end of the year? Would other teams actually value him enough to get a deal for a top wideout like Brandon Aiyuk or Deebo Samuel done? Or is Harris simply most valuable playing out the final year of his contract in Pittsburgh?
Our duo tackles those questions and more. Among them: Should new OC Arthur Smith develop a package of plays for backup QB Justin Fields? Especially after starter Russell Wilson endorsed the idea? Is Pat Freiermuth really going to take a next step in Smith's offense considering Kyle Pitts failed to become an elite TE for him in Atlanta? And is there anything Pirates GM Ben Cherington has done better than predecessor Neal Huntington as he nears the five-year mark in his tenure?
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On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey gives his thoughts on MLB's decision to incorporate Negro Leagues stats into the official statistical record. Was it the right call? He also ponders where Paul Skenes' development stands after another successful outing Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers. Is the Pirates' rookie even better than advertised?
Then later, Jason ponders Pittsburgh native Vincent Trocheck's outstanding Stanley Cup playoffs run for the New York Rangers and why it might have been a mistake for GM Kyle Dubas and Penguins not to bring him home last offseason.
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On the Wednesday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Mike's Beer Bar, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to discuss the latest from Steelers OTAs, specifically Arthur Smith's offense. Why could Pat Freiermuth's expanded role help him rise the ranks to join the elite tight ends in the NFL? Will Darnell Washington, Connor Heyward and Rodney Williams all see expanded roles as well? What has Smith already done in OTAs that puts him ahead of where the offense was under Matt Canada the past couple of years? And what role has QB Russell Wilson's leadership played in that?
Our duo tackles those questions. Then later, Christopher welcomes Pirates insider Noah Hiles to break down the Pirates' doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers and how Jared Jones and Paul Skenes may fair starting on the same day.
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On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey has the latest on Steelers OTAs. Why is Pat Friermuth looking ready to take the next step and become one of the top tight ends in the NFL? How will Arthur Smith's offense showcase him more than Matt Canada's did? And what were QB Justin Fields' thoughts on the suggestions that he could return kickoffs while serving as Russell Wilson's backup this season?
Jason answers those questions, then gets into some Pirates and baseball topics. What can the club do to help Ke'Bryan Hayes with his chronically ailing back? And what's the significance of MLB's move to include Negro League stats in its official record books? Particularly for Homestead Grays star Josh Gibson?
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On their weekly Pitt sports mailbag video, Post-Gazette insiders Christopher Carter and Abby Schnable answer reader questions. Among them: What are the details of the confusing NCAA settlement that paves the way for players to be paid for the first time? Will it help or hurt Pat Narduzzi and the football program or Jeff Capel and the basketball program? Especially in recruiting? Will players be under contract in the new ecosystem? And what are the Title IX implications for women's sports? Our duo tackles those topics and more.
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On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey recaps the first week of Steelers OTAs with five storylines he's watching. Among them: Why did Russell Wilson look like the obvious No. 1 QB over Justin Fields? And how long will coach Mike Tomlin stick with him if he struggles? Why do players seem to be grasping Arthur Smith's offense and embracing it more than they ever did under Matt Canada? Why is Jason still not confident in the team's options at No. 2 WR behind George Pickens? And why does he believe Troy Fautanu and Broderick Jones should be named the starting tackles sooner than later? He gets into those questions and more.
Then later, Jason previews an important road trip through Detroit and Toronto for the Pirates this week. Could we see Henry Davis with Joey Bart injured? And what were Jason's thoughts on the 1979 World Series reunion this past weekend?
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On the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Mike's Beer Bar, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko to react to the latest from OTAs. How are LBs Patrick Queen and Payton Wilson making strong first impressions? Why has Darius Rush been the name to watch at CB? And how is George Pickens handling his transition to the No. 1 WR role? Our duo tackles those questions and much more.
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On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey answers reader questions. Among them: Does the Pirates' Dave Parker belong in the Baseball Hall of Fame? Should manager Derek Shelton be on the hot seat after back-to-back ugly losses that included big blown leads? Should GM Ben Cherington consider a trade for a first baseman amid recent struggles by Rowdy Tellez and Connor Joe? And why hasn't Tellez been DFA'd yet?
Jason tackles those questions, plus more on other fronts. Including: When will Penguins GM Kyle Dubas make his first trade of the offseason? Would it be a disappointment if the Steelers start worse than 3-0? And Can West Virginia's Beanie Bishop win the slot cornerback role as an undrafted free agent?
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Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Noah Hiles and Andrew Destin react from PNC Park to the club's series loss against the San Francisco Giants this week. What went wrong for the Pirates? Is their bullpen fixable after imploding and giving up big leads in two straight games? How did rookie sensations Jared Jones and Paul Skenes fare in their outings this week? Is it time for Ben Cherington to make a move and say goodbye to Rowdy Tellez? Was Aroldis Chapman a wasted signing? And how can Jack Suwinski re-find his form after being demoted to Triple-A Indianapolis? Our duo tackles those topics and more.
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In his weekly YouTube appearance, Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise joins host Adam Bittner to react to Steelers OTAs. Is the hype for QB Justin Fields coming from some fans and media a reflection of his actual talent level? Or is it being rushed by a yearning for him to bring stability at the position after years of uncertainty amid the transition away from Ben Roethlisberger? Should the Steelers have sought a clearer long-term option this offseason? Or was adding Fields and Wilson at bargain rates still the right play?
Our duo tackles those questions and also ponders the expiring contracts of Najee Harris and Cam Heyward. Then later, Paul explains why he thinks the Pirates' 1-2-3 rotation combination of Paul Skenes, Jared Jones and Mitch Keller could be enough to get the club to the postseason if names like Oneil Cruz and Bryan Reynolds can find ways to hit just a little better.
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On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey weighs in on Penguins coach Mike Sullivan's appointment to lead Team USA in the upcoming 2026 Olympics. Does the selection prove his value as a coach, even as some fans worry his message has gotten stale? Does his reputation around hockey put pressure on his Penguins players to be the solution to the team's two-year streak of missing the Stanley Cup playoffs? And what should we make of Sheldon Keefe joining the New Jersey Devils after some rumors tied him to the Penguins organization?
Jason tackles those questions, then gets into the Pirates. Specifically the struggles of the bullpen and free agents Rowdy Tellez and Aroldis Chapman. He also offers his thoughts on Pittsburgh serving as host for the 2026 NFL draft and the potential for the league to move to an 18-game schedule.
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On the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive, presented by Mike's Beer Bar, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to recap the first day of OTAs on the South Side. Is there an actual competition between Justin Fields and Russell Wilson for the No. 1 QB job? Or just a lot of talk about it? What kind of pressure is on George Pickens as he becomes the top wideout and how is he handling it? How did new receivers including Quez Watkins, Van Jefferson and Scotty Miller look on Day 1? And did we gain any clarity on how things might be working out at tackle between Dan Moore Jr., Troy Fautanu and Broderick Jones? Why can names like Dean Lowry, Isaiahh Loudermilk and DeMarvin Leal potentially take advantage of Cam Heyward's absence amid his contract dispute? And what other questions does this team need to answer before training camp? Our duo tackles those questions and more.
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On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey reacts to the Pirates' comeback win against the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night at PNC Park, in which Nick Gonzales and Oneil Cruz played key roles. Is Cruz turning a corner with clutch hits and more frequent displays of his raw power? What can Ji Hwan Bae do now that he's been promoted back to the MLB roster after a sizzling stint with Class Triple-A Indianapolis? Could Henry Davis be returning after his own power surge with the Indians? And what are Jason's reactions to Barry Bonds, Jim Leyland and Manny Sanguillen being selected to the team's Hall of Fame?
Jason answers those questions, then talks a little Steelers OTAs. How is George Pickens showing signs of maturity already? And what should we make of the contrasting ways Najee Harris and Cam Heyward are handling their contract situations?
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On his weekly Chipped Ham and Football podcast, Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko welcomes Wes Uhler of the Steelers Radio Network and former linebacker Arthur Moats to discuss hot topics around the team as OTAs begin this week. How will Najee Harris react to having the fifth-year option on his rookie declined, and what are his thoughts about his future in Pittsburgh? Will Cam Heyward's absence amid contract negotiations be noticeable? What will quarterback Russell Wilson have to say about the trade with the Chicago Bears for likely backups Justin Fields? And what are the best road venues the Steelers will visit after the NFL's schedule release last week? Our trio tackles those topics and more.
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On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey welcomes former Pirates catcher and Sportsnet Pittsburgh analyst Michael McKenry to react to the controversial call involving Cody Bellinger and Joey Bart at home plate against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday at Wrigley Field. What did Michael think of the call as a former catcher? And did it remind him of umpire Jerry Meals' missed call at home plate in Atlanta in 2011, one that proved pivotal in the club's season?
Our duo tackles those topics, then takes a wider lens on issue around the team. Is the recent rotation success of Paul Skenes, Jared Jones, Bailey Falter and Mitch Keller built to last? How has Michael been helping Andrew McCutchen lately? And what kind of challenges do recent struggles from Rowdy Tellez pose for manager Derek Shelton in making lineup decisions?
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One their weekly Pitt sports mailbag podcast, Post-Gazette insiders Christopher Carter and Abby Schnable answer reader questions. Among them: Do the additions of players including Amsal Delalic, Cam Corhen and Damian Dunn give basketball coach Jeff Capel and NCAA Tournament-caliber roster? What will the starting lineup look like next season with names including Jaland Lowe and Ishmael Leggett set to return? And what will recent football commit Elijah Dotson bring to coach Pat Narduzzi's team?
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On the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Mike's Beer Bar, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to preview the teams OTAs this week. What will the dynamic between Russell Wilson and Justin Fields be as they compete for the starting QB job? What will Fields have to say about leaving the Chicago Bears in a trade as part of their plan to take Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft? And how will Wilson's leadership look up close.
Our duo tackles those topics and also looks at other position battles to watch. Will any of the receivers including Roman Wilson, Van Jefferson, Quez Watkins or Scotty Miller prove they can be a serviceable No. 2? How will the cornerback room look with Donte Jackson arriving via the Diontae Johnson trade and Ryan Watts joining a young group that also includes Cory Trice Jr. and Darius Rush? And how does the absence of Cam Heyward loom over the proceedings?
Then later, sports columnist Jason Mackey joins to offer his thoughts on the weekend series against the Chicago Cubs in which rotation members Jared Jones, Paul Skenes, Bailey Falter and Mitch Keller all pitched well.
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On their Pirates podcast, Post-Gazette insiders Andrew Destin and Noah Hiles react to a dominant series victory against the Chicago Cubs this past weekend at Wrigley Field. Can the club's rotation continue its recent domination with names including Jared Jones, Paul Skenes, Bailey Falter and Mitch Keller all pitching well? Is Nick Gonzales beginning to lay claim to the second base job after hitting over .300 on the road trip against the Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers? What should we make of Andrew McCutchen making his first start in right field over the weekend? And how much longer can GM Ben Cherington and manager Derek Shelton continue to give 1B Rowdy Tellez a roster spot? Our duo tackles those topics and more.
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On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey reacts to the Pirates' 5-4 win against the Cubs on Thursday night in Chicago. Was the aggression we saw at the plate from players including Nick Gonzales and Edward Olivares a reflection of a changing approach to hitting amid a team-wide slump? Or just a coincidence? How did Jared Jones pitch a solid game despite not having his best stuff? And looking ahead to Friday, what will Paul Skenes do in his second MLB start?
Jason tackles those questions, gives his thoughts on the Steelers' Najee Harris coming to offseason workouts motivated and encourages the Penguins not to trade defenseman Marcus Pettersson this offseason.
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On the Friday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Mike's Beer Bar, Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko joins host Christopher Carter to discuss the latest news surrounding defensive captain Cam Heyward. Why is he expected to skip offseason workouts with the team? Will his holdout persist into training camp? Or will he be able to reach a new contract with the team?
Our duo tackles those topics and ponders what it means that running back Najee Harris has dropped some weight ahead of Steelers OTAs and minicamp. Then later, Pirates insider Andrew Destin joins Christopher to look ahead to Paul Skenes' second MLB start Friday against the Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago.
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