On this week's Pirates podcast, insiders Noah Hiles and Andrew Destin break down the good and the bad from the Mets series and look ahead to the Red Sox. Plus, are they playing it too safe with Jared Jones' innings limit? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesעל ידי Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

In his weekly YouTube appearance, Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise joins host Adam Bittner to discuss the Steelers' low win total projections -- right around 8.5 at most major sports books. Is the betting world underrating GM Omar Khan's highly praised moves for players like Russell Wilson, Justin Fields and Patrick Queen? How much could a …

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey weighs in on hot topics in Pittsburgh sports. Is it time for Penguins GM Kyle Dubas to make a bold move and trade G Tristan Jarry after Alex Nedeljkovic dominated the team's net down the stretch of the season, which ended Wednesday without a Stanley Cup Playoffs berth? On the…

On the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, host Christopher Carter welcomes former Steelers Pro Bowl linebacker Ryan Shazier to discuss the team's tradition of defensive leadership. How was it passed down to him from Super Bowl champions like coach Mike Tomlin, and cornerbacks William Gay and Will Allen? How have stars like T.J. Wat…

On Jason Mackey's First 10 podcast, the Post-Gazette sports columnist reacts to the Penguins being eliminated from Stanley Cup playoffs contention and ponders what comes next for the club. Is coach Mike Sullivan safe despite not winning a playoff series with the core of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang in six years? Could defenseman Eri…

On their weekly Penn State football podcast, host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette/Daily Collegian insider Seth Engle react to Saturday's Blue-White game at Beaver Stadium, and news that WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith is entering the transfer portal. What went wrong in that relationship? Is Tre Wallace ready to be a dependable option in his place? Will coac…

Post-Gazette Penguins insiders Matt Vensel and Andrew Destin give their thoughts on how the team's late-season hot streak and push for an improbably Stanley Cup playoffs berth should inform GM Kyle Dubas' decisions in the offseason. Should Alex Nedeljokovic be brought back as the starting goalie? Does that open the door for a trade of Tristan Jarry…

On his weekly Chipped Ham and Football podcast, Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko welcomes Emory Hunt of Football Gameplan and CBS Sports to analyze best fits for the Steelers in the NFL draft. Why does Emory like Florida State's Keon Coleman as an off-the-radar choice at WR? How would Florida's Ricky Pearsall pair as the No. 2 to George Pi…

On his First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey weighs in on the Penguins' goalie situation after a 4-2 win against the Nashville Predators on Monday night. Specifically, what does Mike Sullivan's choice of Alex Nedeljkovic over Tristan Jarry mean for the future? Does the team view Nedeljkovic simply as a hot hand to help its St…

On their weekly Pitt sports mailbag video, Post-Gazette insiders Christopher Carter and Abby Schnable answer reader questions. Among them: Can Florida State transfer Cam Corhen be a legit start for coach Jeff Capel's squad at center? Will Houston transfer Damian Dunn be the next addition via the portal? Which other prospects could follow? And on th…

On the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive, presented by Mike's Beer Bar, host Christopher Carter welcomes a trio of Post-Gazette insiders to talk all things Steelers, Penguins and Pirates. Steelers beat writer Ray Fittipaldo is first to stop by to analyze the final week of NFL draft visits by top prospects. Could Alabama's Terrion Arnold and K…

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Andrew Destin and Noah Hiles react to the club's weekend series against the Philadelphia Phillies and look ahead to this week's series against the New York Mets. Was Jack Suwinski's home run off Zack Wheeler on Sunday a sign that he's breaking out of his season-opening funk? Is closer David Bednar figuring things out a…

On his First 10 podcast for Monday, April 15, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey reacts to a busy weekend in Pittsburgh sports. Did the Penguins' Saturday night loss to the Boston Bruins prove they are fatally flawed, even if Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Co. find a way to slip into the Stanley Cup playoff field? And should coach Mike Su…

On their weekly Steelers NFL mock draft tracker video, host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette insider Ray Fittipaldo react to the week in projected selections for the team from around the Internet. Why is Duke's Graham Barton becoming a very trendy pick, notably for ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr.? Is he really in the conversation of best center available w…

On the Friday, April 12 episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Mike's Beer Bar, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko to break down ideal first-round scenarios for the team in the NFL draft. How do things need to fall for GM Omar Khan to get his choice of ideal fits including Oregon State's Taile…

In this episode of Jason Mackey's First 10, we take a look at the legendary performance from Penguins star Sidney Crosby as he's willed his team back into playoff contention. Plus, how the Pirates must improve and Derek Shelton's surprising comments about David Bednar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

In his weekly YouTube appearance, Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise joins host Adam Bittner to analyze the Steelers' moves in NFL free agency. Was GM Omar Khan's early flurry of moves to acquire Russell Wilson, Justin Fields, Patrick Queen and Donte Jackson via the Diontae Johnson trade enough heading into the NFL draft? Or should he have do…

On their weekly Penguins podcast, Post-Gazette insiders Matt Vensel and Andrew Destin break down the hottest topics around the team. Among them: How has Evgeni Malkin found another gear during the team's recent playoff push? How has Michael Bunting and his aggressive style given the Penguins a much needed jolt of energy? What does it mean for the P…

On their weekly Penn State football podcast, host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette/Daily Collegian insider Seth Engle preview the Blue-White spring game Saturday at Beaver Stadium. They tackle questions including: -How will Drew Allar look in his first on-field action under new offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki? -Is there pressure on No. 2 QB Beau…

Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey weighs in on the hottest topics in Pittsburgh sports. Did Pirates closer David Bednar deserve to be booed at PNC Park after blowing his third save in four chances to open 2024 in a 5-3 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday? Why does starter Martin Perez remind Jason of former Pirates Francisco Cervelli and…

On the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Mike's Beer Bar, host Christopher Carter welcomes Aaron Schatz, FTN Fantasy's chief analytics officer, to break down the Steelers' advanced metrics. What do they say about whether Russell Wilson and/or Justin Fields can be upgrades at QB over what the team had with Kenny Picket…

Warning: This episode includes strong language at times. On his weekly Chipped Ham and Football podcast, Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko welcomes OL Masterminds' Duke Manyweather to get his insight on Pittsburgh offensive linemen he's worked with -- past and present -- and NFL draft prospects GM Omar Khan may be looking to select at the e…

On their weekly Pitt sports mailbag podcast, Post-Gazette insiders Christopher Carter and Abby Schnable answer reader questions. Among them: What does Bub Carrington's departure for the NBA draft mean for coach Jeff Capel and his basketball program? How does Carrington's departure change the Pitt recruiting strategy in the NCAA transfer portal? Who…

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Andrew Destin and Noah Hiles break down the team's series victory against the Baltimore Orioles and preview the upcoming series against the Detroit Tigers. Are continued contributions from depth players including Connor Joe, Michael A. Taylor and Joey Bart necessary for manager Derek Shelton's club to build on its 8-2 …

On the Monday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Mike's Beer Bar, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to break down the latest updates to the offensive line section of their NFL draft big board for the team. Is Oregon C Jackson Powers-Johnson falling into the Day 2 range? What has Duke's…

Post-Gazette columnist Jason Mackey breaks down the Pirates' series win over the Orioles in dramatic fashion. They have started the season 8-2 and done so without playing their best baseball. Could the Pirates get even better as the season goes on? Plus a quick look at the incredible resurgence of the Penguins as they are now firmly in playoff cont…

On their weekly Steelers NFL mock draft podcast, host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette insider Brian Batko analyze the week in projected picks for the team from around the internet. Does Tailese Fuaga deserve another look as a tackle option given his experience level compared to less polished prospects like Amarius Mims and Tyler Guyton? Is Graham Bar…

On the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast presented by Mike's Beer Bar, Christopher Carter and Brian Batko consider the idea that the Steelers could re-sign center Mason Cole and Patrick Peterson if the NFL draft doesn't shake out the way they'd like. Will the Steelers wait to draft a center, as many mocks have them doing? Plus, what's…

Pirates insiders Noah Hiles and Andrew Destin break down a hot 6-1 start to the season as the team heads home to face the mighty Orioles. Is Michael A. Taylor a diamond find in free agency? And should we be worried about Henry Davis' slow start? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

On their weekly Penn State football podcast, host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette/Daily Collegian insider Seth Engle discuss the recruiting loss of Royersford, Pa., QB prospect Matt Zollers -- rated four stars and ranked the No. 1 in the state -- to Missouri. What does the news say about coach James Franklin's ability to retain in-state talent and at…

In his weekly YouTube appearance, Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise joins host Adam Bittner to analyze which Steelers are under the most pressure in 2024. Is Russell Wilson the obvious choice as the presumptive starting quarterback? Do depth issues put players like Joey Porter Jr. and George Pickens squarely in the spotlight? Does Justin Fie…

On the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to analyze his third seven-round NFL mock draft of the offseason. Is Amarius Mims starting to look like the tackle who makes the most sense after his pre-draft visit with the team? Is Sedrick Van Pran, Mims' teamm…

On his weekly Chipped Ham and Football podcast, Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko welcomes assistant sports editor Adam Bittner to analyze the PFF grades of the team's recent free agent and trade acquisitions. Is Russell Wilson really that much better analytically than Kenny Pickett, the guy he's replacing? Where does Justin Fields need to …

On their weekly Pitt basketball mailbag podcast, Post-Gazette insiders Christopher Carter and Abby Schnable answer reader questions. Among them: What does coach Jeff Capel have to do to take the next step of having his team compete for national championships? Does Pitt have enough in it's NIL budgets to keep top talent including Jaland Lowe, Bub Ca…

On their weekly Penguins podcast, Post-Gazette insiders Matt Vensel and Andrew Destin break down the hottest topics around the team. Among them: Reactions to Jake Guentzel's return to the PPG Paints Arena ice with the Carolina Hurricanes; analysis of the state of the goaltending tandem now that Alex Nedeljkovic has started four consecutive games in…

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Andrew Destin and Noah Hiles discuss the team's 4-0 start after a weekend sweep of the Miami Marlins. Is it time for hitting coach Andy Haines to get some credit with players like Bryan Reynolds, Ke'Bryan Hayes, Oneil Cruz and Michael A. Taylor hitting the ball well? Is there reason for concern about the rotation after…

On the Monday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Mike's Beer Bar, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to ponder the team's trade options ahead of the NFL draft. Does it make sense for GM Omar Khan to move up or down, based on the team's needs on the offensive line and at receiver and cor…

On their weekly Steelers NFL mock draft tracker podcast, host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette insider Ray Fittipaldo recap the week in projected picks for the team from around the Internet. Are signs pointing toward a Day 2 wide receiver pick as selections at that position begin to dominate mocks. If so, why are names including Western Kentucky's Mal…

On the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Mike's Beer Bar, host Christopher Carter and Brian Batko discuss the Steelers' options in the trade market ahead of the NFL draft. Could the team's depth on the defensive line allow GM Omar Khan to trade a player like DeMarvin Leal or Larry Ogunjobi for some extra draft capital? A…

Post-Gazette Pirates insider Noah Hiles and assistant sports editor Adam Bittner react to the Pirates' opening day win against the Miami Marlins. Was Oneil Cruz's late homer a sign that he can be a clutch hitter for this team? Is there reason for concern about Mitch Keller, who pitched inefficiently, or David Bednar, who was unavailable to serve as…

In his weekly YouTube appearance, Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise joins host Adam Bitner ponder the Steelers' QB situation in 2025 and beyond. Could the Dallas Cowboys' Dak Prescott be an option for GM Omar Khan if Russell Wilson and Justin Fields struggle in their one-year stints with the Steelers? Or would he cost too much money on a tea…

On the Pitching In baseball podcast, Post-Gazette Pirates insider Jason Mackey joins host Adam Bittner the preview the club's 2024 season ahead of opening day Thursday against the Miami Marlins. What grade does GM Ben Cherington deserve for this offseason, in which he acquired starters Marco Gonzales and Martin Perez but still has a rotation that l…

On the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Mike's Beer Bar, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to discuss NFL free agency and react to news from the league's owners meetings. Is GM Omar Khan setting up a bigger move with depth signings like Cordarrelle Patterson, Quez Watkins a…

In his weekly Pitt basketball mailbag podcast, Post-Gazette insider Christopher Carter answers reader questions. Among them: What's coach Jeff Capel's transfer portal plan following the loss of Federiko Federiko and Will Jeffress? Why has the team been less busy in landing portal talent than last year? Can Capel keep top players like Jaland Lowe an…

On his weekly Chipped Ham and Football podcast, Post-Gazette Steelers insider welcomes the Philadelphia Inquirer's EJ Smith to analyze the NFL offseason. How much can the Monday signing of former Eagles wideout Quez Watkins bolster the Steelers' depth at that position? What does Watkins have to offer? And does GM Omar Khan need to make another move…

On their weekly Penguins podcast, Post-Gazette insiders Andrew Destin and Matt Vensel ponder what GM Kyle Dubas can learn about his team in its remaining games this season now that Stanley Cup playoff hopes look slim. Which prospects could get promoted from the minors for looks at the NHL level? Which have a chance to stick on the roster alongside …

On the Monday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Mike's Beer Bar, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko to analyze coach Mike Tomlin's comments at the NFL owners' meetings over the weekend. Will Justin Fields really get a chance to compete with Russell Wilson for the starting QB role? Or woul…

Host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette insider Brian Batko recap the week in Steelers NFL mock drafts. Are top wideout prospects like LSU's Brian Thomas Jr. plus Adonai Mitchell and Xavier Worthy of Texas good fits as No. 2 receivers across from George Pickens, especially if GM Omar Khan doesn't make a move on rumored interest in names like Brandon Aiy…

On the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast presented by Mike's Beer Bar, Steelers insider Brian Batko joins Christopher Carter to take a closer look at the quarterback issues. After Kenny Pickett flamed out, is it fair to question if the team is bad at developing quarterbacks? And who could they have taken instead of Pickett in the 2022…

In his weekly YouTube appearance, Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise joins host Adam Bittner to discuss trade rumors surrounding Brandon Aiyuk joining the Steelers in a sign-and-trade deal. Post-Gazette insider Gerry Dulace reporters there's "a chance" the move could happen. If it does, would it earn GM Omar Khan an A+ grade for his work in N…