Podcast appearances and mentions of Andrew Heaney

NS9 Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Bros. The Pirates close out Yinzerpalooza with a brutal 7-2 loss to the White Sox, completing a sweep that saw them outscored 27-7 over the weekend. Jim and Cody break down Andrew Heaney's disastrous outing, the continued collapse of the offense, and what it all means for the future of the team. They dive into the underperformance of key players like Reynolds, McCutchen, and Hayes, question Ben Cherington's plan, and highlight the growing frustration among fans. With the trade deadline approaching and the Pirates now in line for a top draft pick, the guys ask the tough questions about where this franchise is headed. Subscribe for more postgame coverage, weekly shows, and all things Pittsburgh Pirates. Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee 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

Chicago White Sox vs. Pittsburgh Pirates MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. White Sox at Pirates 1:35PM ET—Aaron Civale will start for Chicago. Civale has even starts carrying an ERA of 5.30 with WHIP of 1.48. The right hander strikes out 15.3% with 9.4% walks. Ground balls dished at 30.4% with 1.71 home runs per nine innings. Andrew Heaney makes the start for Pittsburgh. Heaney appeared in nineteen games posting an ERA of 4.59 with WHIP of 1.26. The left hander fans 17.7% with 8% walks. Grounders dealt at 37.9% with 1.65 home runs per nine innings.

Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey joins host Adam Bittner to react to the hot topics in Pittsburgh sports this week. Should Steelers GM Omar Khan and coach Mike Tomlin make an exception to their rule of not negotiating contracts with players during training camp and into the season when it comes to T.J. Watt? Or should they stick to their guns as he reportedly seeks a contract that would take him to his age 36 season? Is there still time to trade him? And would that defeat the purpose of signing veterans like Aaron Rodgers and trading for names like DK Metcalf, Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith? And are there any lessons we can learn from the Le'Veon Bell contract holdout close to a decade ago? Our duo tackles those questions, then talks some hockey. What should we make of Penguins GM Kyle Dubas' moves so far this NHL offseason? Does the deal for goalie Arturs Silovs signal big moves coming with Tristan Jarry and/or Erik Karlsson? Should the team tank for a chance to draft Gavin McKenna? Or give Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang a chance for one more Stanley Cup run together? And what should we make of reports that Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle are looking to re-assume ownership of the club? Our duo tackles those questions and more. Then in the third segment, airing on the PG's Pirates YouTube channel, the guys tackle the hot topics surrounding the club this week. Should GM Ben Cherington be allowed to trade big names like Mitch Keller, Bryan Reynolds and Ke'Bryan Hayes while his future is in question? Or should Bob Nutting limit his options for deals to players on expiring contracts like Tommy Pham, Andrew Heaney and Isiah Kiner-Falefa? What should we make of Reynolds' continued struggles? Was Seth Hernandez a good top pick in the MLB draft? Where does Oneil Cruz go from here after his MLB Home Run Derby performance? And how seriously should we take Konnor Griffin as a prospect?

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed whether Pirates left-hander Andrew Heaney would be a good fit for the Cubs as they browse the trade market for rotation help.

In the final hour, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed whether Pirates left-hander Andrew Heaney would be a good fit for the Cubs as they browse the trade market for rotation help. After that, they pondered whether Bears rookie tight end Colston Loveland will be ready for the start of training camp next week after having shoulder surgery in the offseason.

The Pirates finally scored… and still got blown out 9–3 by the Royals. DiNardo and Neil recap a brutal night where the pitching collapsed, the Royals launched four home runs, and Andrew Heaney took another step backward. They discuss Tommy Pham's hot streak, the end of the Pirates' short-lived momentum, and why this loss felt especially deflating after a brief glimpse of hope. Did the Pirates ever really stand a chance? Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee 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.myshopify.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

Connor Williams (@Wins_Williams) joins Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) for the delayed Sunday Spectacular Show on Talk the Plank 3k via Fans First Sport Network (@FansFirstSN). Connor and Jonathan talk about Monday's loss in KC where Tommy Pham keeps growing his trade value, but Andrew Heaney sees his decline. You'll also hear talk about Skenes, Bubba Chandler, Oneil Cruz, and more! Let's go BUCS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Kansas City Royals MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Pirates at Royals 7:40PM ET—Andrew Heaney will start for Pittsburgh. Heaney has seventeen starts with an ERA of 4.16 with WHIP of 1.20. The left hander strikes out 18.4% with 8.1% walks. Ground balls are 38.4% with 1.35 home runs per nine innings. Noah Cameron gets the start for KC.

Post-Gazette Pirates insider Colin Beazley discusses five potential partners that could make sense for the Pirates at the 2025 trade deadline, as the Pirates are expected to sell at the deadline. The Pirates will be listening to calls on everyone other than Paul Skenes, so Mitch Keller, Ke'Bryan Hayes, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Andrew Heaney, Adam Frazier and more could be on the move. Beazley thinks trades with the Cubs, Phillies, Yankees, Blue Jays or Twins could make sense, including potentially inquiring about Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh or Yankees' youngsters Anthony Volpe or Jasson Dominguez, as the Pirates could potentially get players in return that will help the team moving forward.

In his weekly mailbag podcast, Post-Gazette Pirates insider Noah Hiles answers reader questions. Among them: When can fans expect to see top prospect Konnor Griffin crack the major league roster? Is GM Ben Cherington focused on adding hitting at the trade deadline, and what could a star pitcher like Mitch Keller net them in return? Is it safe to assume Cherington will be back next year considering he's manning this trade deadline for owner Bob Nutting? Is it a certainty Andrew Heaney gets traded considering Johan Oviedo is making his way back from injury and Bubba Chandler and Hunter Barco are waiting in Triple-A? Where is Dauri Moreta? And why has the Pirates defense been so much better since Don Kelly took over as manager from Derek Shelton? Noah answers those questions and more.

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Noah Hiles and Colin Beazley discuss the Pirates' perfect homestand, as they swept the New York Mets and St. Louis Cardinals behind outstanding starting pitching and a reliable bullpen. Colin and Noah start with the starters, talking about Mitch Keller, Andrew Heaney and Paul Skenes against St. Louis, then they debate whether the success has an impact on 2025 or if it simply sets a positive foundation for 2026. Colin highlights the role manager Don Kelly has played and if these are positive signs for first-year hitting coach Matt Hague. The two finish with a brief preview of the upcoming road trip in Seattle, Kansas City and Minneapolis.

En el episodio de hoy de Baseball News repasamos todos los resultados y noticias más importantes de las Grandes Ligas. Los Yankees caen ante los Azulejos luego de una gran remontada liderada por Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Además, Wilyer Abreu hace historia con un jonrón dentro del campo y un Grand Slam en la misma jornada para los Medias Rojas. Randy Arozarena descarga dos cuadrangulares, incluyendo el número 100 de su carrera, y Cal Raleigh sigue liderando las Grandes Ligas en jonrones. Andrew Heaney y Zack Wheeler brillan desde el montículo, mientras que los Orioles consiguen un triunfo insólito con un pitcher bateando por primera vez desde 2021. Todo esto y más en el noticiero de hoy.Conviértete en un seguidor de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/con-las-bases-llenas-podcast-de-beisbol--2742086/support.

NS9 Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Bros. The Pirates crushed the Cardinals 7-0 for their fourth straight dominant win, marking the first time since 1925 they've won four consecutive games by seven or more runs. Andrew Heaney was lights out, carrying a no-hitter into the sixth and striking out seven, while Spencer Horwitz sparked the offense with a leadoff homer and three RBIs. Jim and Neil break down Heaney's bounce-back outing, the lineup's resurgence, and what this hot stretch means for the Pirates heading into July. Plus, a quick look at Donnie Ball, potential trade deadline moves, and what to expect from Paul Skenes in his next start. Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee 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

St Louis Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Cardinals at Pirates 6:40PM ET—Erick Fedde gets the start for St Louis. Fedde got sixteen starts with an ERA of 4.11 with WHIP of 1.36. The right hander fans 15.2% with 10.2% walks. Ground balls are 38.3% with 0.92 home runs per nine innings. Andrew Heaney gets the start for Pittsburgh. H

On The Wire Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting analyze the FAAB-related news of the week and discuss some players to pick up during Sunday's FAAB run.Chandler Simpson recalled by TB, Kameron Misner optioned to Triple-ALuisangel Acuña, Francisco Alvarez, and Jared Young optioned to Triple-A by the Mets. Mark Vientos returned Friday (DH hitting 6th)Jeimer Candelario designated for assignment by the RedsChase Burns makes MLB debut for CINJake Fraley to IL, Austin Hays activatedTyler Fitzgerald optioned to Triple-A by the GiantsCorbin Carroll to IL, Jake McCarthy recalledDiamondbacks place Ildemaro Vargas on the IL and call up Blaze AlexanderJordan Lawler injured his hamstring, will be shut down for another month in AAABen Brown optioned to Triple-AGriffin Canning left Thursday's game early with ankle injury. Opening for Mets' rotation?Wyatt Langford to IL for TEX, backdated. Expected back in a weekBryce Harper is expected back during next week's homestand. Who will lose out with his return?Power (HR, RBI)Wenceel Perez (33% OC); Andrew Benintendi (98%, 29%); Gary Sanchez (97%, 51%) Speed (R, SB)Zach McKinstry (93%, 48%); Isaac Collins (67%, 6%)Opportunity (AB, AVG)Mike Tauchman (40%, 4%); Lenyn Sosa (25%, 0%); Jake Meyers (98%, 88%)Pitching Volume (Wins, K's)Trevor Rogers (53%, 7%); Charlie Morton (62% OC); Tomoyuki Sugano (93%, 77%); Richard Fitts (37%, 3%); Eric Lauer (49%, 7%); Slade Cecconi (90%, 37%); David Festa (63%, 33%); Simeon Woods-Richardson (16%, 1%); Tyler Anderson (63%, 14%); Emerson Hancock (42%, 4%); Patrick Corbin (72%, 12%); Bryce Elder (58%, 22%); Chase Burns (0%); Andrew Heaney (95%, 50%); Erick Fedde (98%, 59%); Andre Pallante (67%, 3%); Ryne Nelson (97%, 64%); Randy Vasquez (19%, 3%), Stephen Kolek (56%, 15%), Yu Darvish (84%, 15%)Ratios (ERA, WHIP)Yariel Rodriguez; Braydon FisherSavesGrant TaylorWild CardAndrew Painter  Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network

In his weekly mailbag podcast, Post-Gazette Pirates insider Noah Hiles answers reader questions. Among them: Has manager Don Kelly handled outfielder Oneil Cruz's recent lapses correctly by benching him? Is there any reason owner Bob Nutting is holding onto GM Ben Cherington as the season slips further and further away? Will pitcher Andrew Heaney be dealt at the MLB trade deadline, opening up a spot for prospects like Thomas Harrington and Hunter Barco? Does Henry Davis deserve more playing time at catcher amid Joey Bart's recent struggles? And what is the Pirates' best possible starting lineup on paper currently?

In a 9-3 loss where Andrew Heaney again gave up 7 runs, Oneil Cruz was pulled from the game due to energy and effort. Let's talk about Heaney and Cruz and about accountability in this game. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctoberhttp://steelcitypirates.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bridge-to-buctober/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Pirates at Brewers 7:40 PM ET—Andrew Heaney is starting for Pittsburgh. Heaney has fifteen starts with an ERA of 3.94 with WHIP of 1.19. The left hander fans 17.8% with 7.9% walks. Ground balls sit at 39.1% with 1.20 home runs per nine innings. Freddy Peralta is starting for Milwaukee.

Donny turned the AC off in his place while he was away, and when he got back it was 86 degrees in his house. As we approach the MLB trade deadline, who on the Pirates could get dealt? Isiah Kiner-Falefa, David Bednar, Andrew Heaney, Adam Frazier, and Dennis Santana are names thrown out.

Hour 2: What Pirates could be traded before the deadline? The guys talk Jaws and why NASA mysteriously stop exploring the oceans in 2014. And Dom thinks the NBA Finals sucked this year.

The NS9 Postgame Show Powered By Primanti Bros. Afternoons with Ryan and Cody have seen better days. The boys break down the Pirates 9-2 loss in game 1 of the double header in Detroit. They discuss Andrew Heaney's worst outing of the season as his trade value continues to plummet. Tarik Skubal wasn't sharp himself, but still was good enough to limit this Pirates offense to two runs and pick up the win. Ryan and Cody also talked about Andrew McCutchen and how he keeps producing even at his age. LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myspreadshop.com ►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/3HVYPg544ml

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Detroit Tigers MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Pirates at Tigers 6:40PM ET—Andrew Heaney is starting for Pittsburgh. Heaney made fourteen starts delivering an ERA of 3.33 with WHIP of 1.11. The left hander strikes out 18.5% with 7.5% walks. Grounders are 40% with 1.26 home runs per nine innings. A FIP of 4.42.

Post-Gazette Pirates insider Colin Beazley previews the Pirates' three-game series in Detroit against the current best team in baseball, the Detroit Tigers. Beazley starts with the statistics, then gives a run down of all three pitching matchups: Bailey Falter vs. Casey Mize, Andrew Heaney vs. Tarik Skubal, and Paul Skenes vs. TBA. The Tigers have many good players, but Beazley says the three to watch are Javy Baez, Gleyber Torres and Spencer Torkelson. He then finishes with a bold prediction.

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Pirates at Cubs 8PM ET—Andrew Heaney will start for Pittsburgh. Heaney in thirteen starts has an ERA Of 3.24 with WHIP of 1.15. The left hander fans 17.5% with 8.1% walks. Ground balls served at 41.4% with 1.12 home runs per nine innings. A FIP of 4.36. Jameson Taillon makes the start for Chicago.

Philadelphia Phillies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Phillies at Pirates 4PM ET—Ranger Suarez will start for Philadelphia. Suarez has six starts in the year, delivering an ERA of 2.72 with WHIP of 1.18. The left hander strikes out 21.9% with 6.6% walks. Ground balls are 54.7% with minimal home run damage. Andrew Heaney gets the start for Pittsburgh. Heaney in 12 starts has an ERA of 3.39 with WHIP of 1.19. The lefty fans 17% with 8.7% walks. Grounders dished at 43.2% with 1.09 home runs per nine innings.

Post-Gazette Pirates insider Noah Hiles previews the team's weened series against the Philadelphia Phillies at PNC Park. What can we expect from the pitching matchups of Joe Ross vs. Bailey Falter; Ranger Suarez vs. Andrew Heaney; and Cristopher Sanchez vs. Paul Skenes? Can Oneil Cruz and the offense finally score some runs to support Skenes' superb pitching? Why are Trea Turner and Kyle Schwarber among players to watch in this series? And what is Noah's bold prediction? He tackles those questions and more.

Baseball insider Jim Bowden listed 3 Pirates that are most likely to be traded – Andrew Heaney, Dennis Santana and Adam Frazier. Who else could be possibly on the move? We played a Pirates trade game.

Pirates broadcaster Greg Brown joined the show. Greg spoke his mind about the bad call in San Diego the other night in the Henry Davis at bat, which was the Pirates last real shot to win the game. Brownie said it's a forgone conclusion that the technology will be changed by Opening Day 2026. Greg talked about the leadership in the clubhouse and why Andrew McCutchen speaking up the other night really meant something. Chris asked Greg about Cutch tying Roberto Clemente for third all-time on the Pirates HR list and what #22 means to the city. Greg thinks McCutchen is Hall of Fame worthy in terms of consideration and says he is continuing to build a strong case. What type of crowd is expected tonight with Paul Skenes on the mound? Baseball insider Jim Bowden listed 3 Pirates that are most likely to be traded – Andrew Heaney, Dennis Santana and Adam Frazier. Who else could be possibly on the move? We played a Pirates trade game. Donny Football Debrief – What Madden did you play first and which is the best version of the game?

Former MLB Pitcher Josh Towers and Scott Seidenberg talk about all the blowouts in baseball this year, the most wins in June market and the latest stories around the game. In this June 2nd episode of The Inside Pitch, Scott Seidenberg and Josh Towers analyze MLB's increasing blowouts. This season has already seen 46 games decided by 10+ runs, a record high since 2004. Towers attributes this to rushed player promotions, shortened drafts, minor league cuts, and analytics failing to teach players in-game adjustments. They cite examples such as Padres overcoming a 6-0 deficit against the Marlins and Diamondbacks' collapse due to emotional hangovers, underscoring how coaching and mental preparedness affect outcomes. The duo discusses bullpen usage's critical role in betting, highlighting the Red Sox's rested bullpen as an advantage. Towers explains that rested pens allow better in-game flexibility and reduce reliance on struggling relievers. Player development also takes center stage with the debate over Roman Anthony's MLB readiness. While his AAA stats are strong, Towers emphasizes non-statistical growth areas like situational hitting and emotional maturity. Craig Breslow's careful approach reflects a balance between development and team competitiveness. Looking at June betting markets, the Yankees, Dodgers, and Tigers share favorite status at +650. Towers favors the Tigers due to their home-heavy, softer schedule. He also projects the Nationals as a 2026 division contender, crediting their steady development. They examine profitability trends, identifying the Tigers as the most profitable moneyline and run line team, while the Rockies remain the best team to fade. The Cubs, Cardinals, Guardians, and Mets round out the most profitable sides, while Orioles, Braves, A's, and White Sox follow the Rockies in fade profitability. The conversation shifts to run support, highlighting pitchers like Andrew Heaney, who receives only 2.17 runs per start, despite a 3.39 ERA. Others like Kyle Freeland and Mitch Keller face similar challenges. Meanwhile, Max Fried benefits from 7.17 runs per start, aiding his success. Towers explains how run support impacts pitcher performance and confidence, influencing managerial decisions and pitcher development. Later, they address Corbin Burns' elbow injury, which appears severe as he was seen mouthing “elbow is done” after leaving a game. Towers elaborates on the biomechanics behind such injuries, emphasizing the importance of shoulder alignment and core stability to prevent stress on the elbow. Towers credits his own injury-free career to disciplined maintenance of these mechanics. They close discussing the Mariners retiring Ichiro's and Randy Johnson's number 51, an unprecedented honor. Towers reflects on his pitching strategy against Ichiro, where focusing on a single pitch location neutralized Ichiro's strengths. The podcast wraps with Seidenberg offering promotional codes for listeners and previewing upcoming MLB series while noting NBA and NHL finals on the horizon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former MLB Pitcher Josh Towers and Scott Seidenberg talk about all the blowouts in baseball this year, the most wins in June market and the latest stories around the game. In this June 2nd episode of The Inside Pitch, Scott Seidenberg and Josh Towers analyze MLB's increasing blowouts. This season has already seen 46 games decided by 10+ runs, a record high since 2004. Towers attributes this to rushed player promotions, shortened drafts, minor league cuts, and analytics failing to teach players in-game adjustments. They cite examples such as Padres overcoming a 6-0 deficit against the Marlins and Diamondbacks' collapse due to emotional hangovers, underscoring how coaching and mental preparedness affect outcomes. The duo discusses bullpen usage's critical role in betting, highlighting the Red Sox's rested bullpen as an advantage. Towers explains that rested pens allow better in-game flexibility and reduce reliance on struggling relievers. Player development also takes center stage with the debate over Roman Anthony's MLB readiness. While his AAA stats are strong, Towers emphasizes non-statistical growth areas like situational hitting and emotional maturity. Craig Breslow's careful approach reflects a balance between development and team competitiveness. Looking at June betting markets, the Yankees, Dodgers, and Tigers share favorite status at +650. Towers favors the Tigers due to their home-heavy, softer schedule. He also projects the Nationals as a 2026 division contender, crediting their steady development. They examine profitability trends, identifying the Tigers as the most profitable moneyline and run line team, while the Rockies remain the best team to fade. The Cubs, Cardinals, Guardians, and Mets round out the most profitable sides, while Orioles, Braves, A's, and White Sox follow the Rockies in fade profitability. The conversation shifts to run support, highlighting pitchers like Andrew Heaney, who receives only 2.17 runs per start, despite a 3.39 ERA. Others like Kyle Freeland and Mitch Keller face similar challenges. Meanwhile, Max Fried benefits from 7.17 runs per start, aiding his success. Towers explains how run support impacts pitcher performance and confidence, influencing managerial decisions and pitcher development. Later, they address Corbin Burns' elbow injury, which appears severe as he was seen mouthing “elbow is done” after leaving a game. Towers elaborates on the biomechanics behind such injuries, emphasizing the importance of shoulder alignment and core stability to prevent stress on the elbow. Towers credits his own injury-free career to disciplined maintenance of these mechanics. They close discussing the Mariners retiring Ichiro's and Randy Johnson's number 51, an unprecedented honor. Towers reflects on his pitching strategy against Ichiro, where focusing on a single pitch location neutralized Ichiro's strengths. The podcast wraps with Seidenberg offering promotional codes for listeners and previewing upcoming MLB series while noting NBA and NHL finals on the horizon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. San Diego Padres MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Pirates at Padres 5PM ET—Andrew Heaney is starting for Pittsburgh. Heaney in eleven starts on the year delivers an ERA of 3.41 with WHIP of 1.22. The left hander strikes out 17.3% with 9.4% walks. Grounders served at 44.2% with 1.04 home runs per nine innings. A FIP of 4.46. Randy Vasquez is starting for San Diego. Vasquez has eleven starts with an ERA of 3.58 with WHIP of 1.39. The right hander fans 13.4% with 11.3% walks. Grounders sit at 40.9% with 0.98 home runs per nine innings.

Braxton Ashcraft makes his MLB debut in a 5-0 loss. He was great, the offense was shutout for the 9th time this season. Andrew Heaney surrendered 5 runs before handing the ball to Ashcraft to keep it there, but there was no comeback. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctoberhttp://steelcitypirates.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bridge-to-buctober/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Arizona Diamondbacks MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Pirates at Diamondbacks 8:10PM ET—Andrew Heaney will start for Pittsburgh. Heaney in ten starts in 2025 delivers an ERA of 2.91 with WHIP of 1.13. The left hander strikes out 18.3% with 9.2% walks. Ground ball rate of 44.1% with 0.81 home runs per nine innings.

The Cincinnati Reds' recent series loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates in May 2025 at PNC Park highlighted both their persistent offensive struggles and the resilience of their pitching staff, casting a shadow over their postseason aspirations. Entering the three-game set with a four-game winning streak and a .500 record, the Reds hoped to capitalize on the Pirates' last-place standing in the NL Central. However, despite stellar pitching, the Reds dropped two of three games, falling to 25-26 and exposing critical weaknesses that could define their season. In the series opener on May 19, the Reds secured a convincing 7-1 victory, driven by a late offensive surge with five runs in the final two innings. Austin Hays' three-hit performance and Nick Lodolo's six strong innings set an optimistic tone. However, the momentum fizzled in the next two games. On May 20, Pittsburgh's Bailey Falter outdueled Nick Martinez, who allowed just one run over six innings, but the Reds' offense was silenced in a 1-0 shutout. Bryan Reynolds' RBI single in the sixth proved decisive, as Cincinnati managed only four hits. The series finale on May 21 saw another pitching gem wasted, with Brady Singer allowing two runs over five innings, but the Reds' bats mustered just one run in a 3-1 loss to Andrew Heaney and the Pirates' bullpen. The Reds' offense was abysmal, scoring one run across the final 18 innings, with nine hits and a 1-for-10 mark with runners in scoring position. Manager Terry Francona, in his first year with Cincinnati, called it “just baseball,” but fans on X expressed frustration, labeling the team “mentally weak” for collapsing against a weaker opponent. Despite limiting Pittsburgh to five runs over the series, the Reds' inability to produce timely hits underscored a season-long issue, with injuries to Jake Fraley and others not helping. On a positive note, the Reds' starting pitchers posted a 1.70 ERA over their last seven games, and Hunter Greene's imminent return from a groin injury offers hope. However, with a crucial stretch of division games ahead, including six against the first-place Chicago Cubs, the Reds must address their offensive woes to stay in the wild-card race. This series loss, while not catastrophic, serves as a stark reminder of the fine margins in a competitive season.

Post-Gazette insiders Noah Hiles and Colin Beazley recap the Pirates' series victory over the Reds at PNC Park. Before their recap begins, the duo discusses the injury news pertaining to right-hander Jared Jones, who will miss the next 10-12 months after getting surgery to repair a UCL injury in his right elbow. The discussion then pivots to the Pirates pitching staff, which, with names like Mitch Keller, Paul Skenes, Bailey Falter and Andrew Heaney, has been nothing short of dominant under new manager Don Kelly. But for as good as the pitching has been, the bats have struggled, tying an MLB record for 26 straight games with four or less runs scored. The video is concluded with a quick look at the team's upcoming series against the Brewers, which includes a first big-league start from right-hander Mike Burrows on Thursday evening.

The NS9 Postgame Show Powered By Primanti Bros. Cody and Ryan breakdown the action from the Pirates 3-1 victory over the Reds. Andrew Heaney pitched 5 solid innings, and Henry Davis looked to be getting things together offensively and defensively. LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myspreadshop.com ►Website: https://www.northshorenine.com ►Twitter: / northshorenine ►TikTok: / northshorenine ►Instagram: / northshorenine ►Facebook: / northshorenine ►Discord: / discord

Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Reds at Pirates 12:35PM ET—Brady Singer will start for Cincinnati. Singer has nine starts on the season carrying an ERA of 5.01 with WHIP of 1.31. The right hander strikes out 21.7% with 9.1% walks. Ground balls sit at 36% with 1.35 home runs per nine innings. Andrew Heaney gets the start for Pittsburgh.

Post-Gazette Pirates insider Noah Hiles previews the team's upcoming series with the Cincinnati Reds at PNC Park. Can Mitch Keller, Andrew Heaney and Bailey Falter keep the struggling offense in the game against this relatively average NL Central rival? Will Oneil Cruz, Andrew McCutchen and the offense get an opportunity to turn things around against this pitching staff, including starters like Nick Lodolo, Nick Martinez and Brady Singer? And why is Austin Hayes the bat Pirates pitching will most need to look out for? Noah tackles those questions and more.

NS9 Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Bros. The Pittsburgh Pirates were swept by the Padres and now sit at 12–23, prompting serious concerns about the direction of the team. In this episode of the North Shore Nine Postgame Show, Jim and Ryan react to another miserable loss that featured sloppy defense, baserunning blunders, and a lifeless offense that couldn't get anything going—even against a Triple-A pitcher making his first MLB start. They discuss Andrew Heaney's rough outing, what worked out of the bullpen, and why the same mistakes keep happening with no accountability from the coaching staff. The guys dive into Derek Shelton's and Ben Cherington's role in this mess, and whether it's time for real change. They also touch on fan apathy, lack of urgency, and the broken culture that's growing more obvious by the day. If you're still watching this team, you're not alone. Subscribe and stay with us through the frustration—we'll keep talking Pirates all season long. Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee 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

Post-Gazette Pirates insider Noah Hiles previews the team's three-game series against the San Diego Padres this weekend at PNC Park. Can starters Mitch Keller, Bailey Falter and Andrew Heaney persevere in traditionally tough matchups against this dangerous lineup? Or will names like Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado and Luis Arraez get the best of them? Can Andrew McCutchen and Oneil Cruz stay hot against Dylan Cease and San Diego's rotation? And how does Noah feel the series will play out in the win-loss column? He tackles those questions and more.

Join Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) for the latest Talk the Plank 3k pod via Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). Jonathan does a full recap of Tuesday night's loss, specifically discussing a somewhat odd Andrew Heaney outing, before delving into Wednesday's win. Warning: There is discussion of Oneil Cruz in CF. Let's Go Bucs!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Post-Gazette Pirates insider Noah Hiles previews the team's three-game series against the Chicago Cubs that begins Tuesday night at PNC Park. Can Paul Skenes, Andrew Heaney and Carmen Mlodzinski slow down the red-hot Cubs lineup led by Kyle Tucker? Can Andrew McCutchen and Oneil Cruz stay hot to lead a Pirates lineup that's shown progress over the past week? And what other surprises might the Cubs have in store? Noah tackles those questions and more.

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Post-Gazette insiders Noah Hiles and Colin Beazley recap the Pirates' series victory in Anaheim, Calif., over the Angels. The recap begins with a look at Andrew Heaney's early dominance, then transitions into highlighting the consistent production the Pirates are now receiving from the top third of their lineup from names like Oneil Cruz, Bryan Reynolds and Andrew McCutchen. The duo then discusses the roster moves made by the team Thursday afternoon, which included Jack Suwinski being optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis and Mike Burrows and Matt Gorski being called up to the big-league club. The video is concluded with a series preview for the Pirates' upcoming three-game set against the Dodgers this weekend. How will Paul Skenes fare in his homecoming game against Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and the defending World Series champions? Can he outpitch Yoshinobu Yamamoto?

Andrew Heaney is dominating in the year 2025 (2:30). ... Reese Olson had his best start of the season (8:00). ... Pete Crow-Armstrong is off to a torrid start (10:25). ... Oneil Cruz is racking up homers and steals (15:25). ... News (19:00): Corey Seager is on the IL so we need replacements. ... What's the latest with the Guardians, Cubs, Dbacks, Tigers and Giants bullpens (24:22)? ... We get back into the news, picking things up with Grayson Rodriguez (30:50). ... Should you beat the waiver wire for these potential two-start pitchers (39:38)? ... Luke Keaschall is running crazy (49:15). ... Let's Fill in the Blank for Logan Webb, Sandy Alcantara and others (54:21). ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpens and streamers (1:03:20). Fantasy Baseball Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Get awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Andrew Heaney is off to a great start and Reese Olson just had his best outing of the season. Which one do you add? Who are the top Corey Seager replacements? What's going on with the Guardians, Dbacks, Cubs, Tigers and Giants bullpens? Fantasy Baseball Today Express is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CPTowers @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today Express on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today in 5 podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today in 5 podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Post-Gazette Pirates insider Noah Hiles previews the team's three-game series on the road against the Los Angeles Angels this week. With the team in a slide, will Derek Shelton seek to find more consistency with the lineups he puts out, eschewing the strategy of off days we've seen for players like Oneil Cruz and Andrew McCutchen already this season? What can we expect from the Pirates' probable starters in this series — Bailey Falter, Andrew Heaney and Carmen Mlodzinski? Is this Mlodzinski's last chance to prove he can be a viable option as a starting pitcher? With the Angels likely to start former Pirate Tyler Anderson and former Pirates farmhand Jose Soriano this series, what does it say about the current state of the organization in Pittsburgh? Noah gives his scouting report of the Angels, who so far this season have showed power at the plate thanks to names like Mike Trout, Logan O'Hoppe, Kyren Paris and Taylor Ward but have struggled out of the bullpen. Noah answers those questions and more.

¡Bienvenidos a Baseball News! Hoy traemos un noticiero lleno de emoción, batazos y actuaciones memorables:✅ Ben Rice conectó 4 hits y Oswaldo Cabrera pegó jonrón en triunfo de los Yankees sobre los Rays.✅ Cristopher Sánchez ponchó a 12 y los Phillies vencen a los Giants.✅ Ryan O'Hearn la sacó del parque y Tomoyuki Sugano brilló desde la lomita en la victoria de Orioles.✅ Oneil Cruz con cuadrangular y Andrew Heaney con joya monticular lideran triunfo de los Pirates.✅ Randy Arozarena fue el héroe en remontada de los Mariners ante los Reds.✅ Dbacks barren a los Marlins con poder de Pavin Smith y Josh Naylor.✅ Mark Vientos la bota y Griffin Canning domina para que los Mets venzan a los Cardinals.

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Noah Hiles and Colin Beazley break down the Pirates' series win over the Washington Nationals, in which they won three of four games, which concluded Thursday afternoon with a 1-0 win. Paul Skenes, Mitch Keller, Bailey Falter and Andrew Heaney all gave the Pirates quality starts in the series, but how long can a strong starting rotation be expected to carry the team's lackluster offense? Is Oneil Cruz the answer to the club's leadoff spot woes, as the center field hit two home runs, including a grand slam, in this series? And what other changes could manager Derek Shelton make to the lineup to try to generate more runs? Our duo discusses those topics and more.