Podcasts about Ashcraft

Pirates insider Jason Mackey joined the show. Paul Skenes and Braxton Ashcraft are very good friends. They were both very frustrated that no one from the offense was named an All-Star. Paul Skenes is ok with the velocity being down and doesn't think it's hurting his pitching. Skenes likes helping Jones, Ashcraft, and others, and is in a good place. Jason expects the Pirates to be very active at the deadline. 

Brandon Lowe is having a career year in his first season with the Pirates. Should the Pirates consider dealing him at the deadline if they fall out of contention? The Astros just traded Lance McCullers, and did not get anything in return that will help them this year. The Astros are also closer to a playoff spot than the Pirates are. The Pirates have re-ordered part of their rotation for the second half of the season. Because Skenes and Ashcraft had the whole All-Star break to rest, they'll jump up in the rotation and it will be Jones-Ashcraft-Skenes to open up the 2nd half of the season. Mike Florio from Pro Football Talk joined the show. Lamar Jackson was voted in the 60s on the NFL top 100 list. Mike says that this is because of how bad the voting process is for the NFL Top 100. Florio says that Art Rooney is open to making the field turf, as opposed to grass. He also says that it is possible that all fields are eventually turf. Mike says that it is way cheaper to make the fields turf instead of grass, which is why the owners are so adamant about the change.

Faith Driven Entrepreneur Podcast – Episode 383 Release Date: July 14, 2026   Why the Leadership Pipeline Is a Myth, and What Actually Works What if the most widely accepted strategy for developing leaders in your church or business is fundamentally broken? In this episode, Justin Forman sits down with Pastor David Ashcraft, former lead pastor of LCBC Church, which grew to 25 locations and 28,000 weekend attendees, now serving with the Global Leadership Network. David pulls no punches: the leadership pipeline is a myth. What replaces it is a culture, one that produces leaders from within, in real time. David draws on decades of experience scaling a church from 200 to 28,000 and overseeing 300 staff, 275 of whom were developed from within the congregation. His insights on leadership development, faith-work integration, and measuring fruit over process offer a roadmap for any pastor, entrepreneur, or marketplace leader serious about building something that lasts. Key Topics: Why the "leadership pipeline" model fails, and the culture-based alternative that actually works How LCBC grew from 200 to 28,000 people across 25 locations by developing leaders from within The "just-in-time training" principle: why proximity to application accelerates leader development The Global Leadership Summit: roughly 400,000 leaders across 1,120 sites worldwide, and why it bridges pastors and marketplace leaders Data vs. fruit: how to measure discipleship and leadership without falling into box-checking traps How business leaders and churches can learn from each other, and why ministry happens everywhere, not just on Sunday   Notable Quotes: “You can have the money, but if you don't have the leaders, you're not going anywhere.” — David Ashcraft   “The whole idea of the leadership pipeline is a myth. It tends to be almost more of a class or a course. If you go through enough courses, somehow you're going to come out on the other end a trained leader—and you've received training, but it doesn't make you a leader.” — David Ashcraft   “If you're a leader, people are going to be attracted to whoever the leader is.” — David Ashcraft   Guest Bio: David Ashcraft served for decades as the founding lead pastor of LCBC Church (Lives Changed By Christ) in Pennsylvania, scaling it from a church plant in 1991 to 25 locations serving 28,000 people every weekend, with 275 of 300 staff members developed from within the congregation. He now serves with the Global Leadership Network (GLN), which hosts the Global Leadership Summit, an annual event reaching approximately 400,000 leaders across 1,120 sites worldwide. GLN features speakers including Jim Collins, Andy Stanley, Craig Groeschel, Arthur Brooks, and Patrick Lencioni.

Paul Skenes and Konnor Griffin cards are some of the most sought-after in the sports world! Paul Skenes and Braxton Ashcraft are going to the All-Star Game, but both won't pitch. Padres GM A.J. Preller said that the Padres want to keep Mason Miller. Matt thinks Miller would be gone in a firesale but multiple other relievers would be dealt first. The Red Sox won nine in a row and might not deal Aroldis Chapman.

Hour 3 with Donny Football and Matt Clement: What it was like for Matt to play with Manny Ramirez, Sammy Sosa, and Tony Gwynn. The Pirates offense could have five guys with 20 home runs. Bryan Reynolds should have been selected to the All-Star Game. Paul Skenes and Konnor Griffin cards are some of the most sought-after in the sports world! Paul Skenes and Braxton Ashcraft are going to the All-Star Game, but both won't pitch. Who could the Pirates acquire to fix their bullpen.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates bounced back on the Fourth of July with a 7-1 win over the Washington Nationals, getting back to .500 behind another strong start from Braxton Ashcraft. DiNardo and Doug break down Ashcraft's outing, Konnor Griffin stealing home, Brandon Lowe's All-Star case, the offense finding different ways to score, the Yohan Ramirez experience, and what this win means as the Pirates try to finally push above .500. Download our app! : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/north-shore-nine/id6771171000 : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.northshorenine.app Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee 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 #pittsburghpirates Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Gazette Pirates insider Colin Beazley gives his report card for the club. This show is presented by FanDuel. What grade did the struggling rotation led by Paul Skenes, Mitch Keller, Braxton Ashcraft, Bubba Chandler and Jared Jones receiver? Did manager Don Kelly's bullpen show any meaningful improvement? Or did it lose ground? Has Endy Rodriguez seized the starting catching job for good? What did infielders including Brandon Lowe, Ryan O'Hearn and Spencer Horwitz show? And how did Bryan Reynolds and the outfield group grade out amid an injury to Oneil Cruz? Colin tackles those questions and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Pirates looked dead after falling behind 5-0, but their offense completely flipped the game in an 11-7 win over the Phillies. Esmerlyn Valdez homered for the fourth straight game and reached base four times, Endy Rodriguez crushed a three-run homer in the ninth and Braxton Ashcraft battled through six innings after a rough start. Jim and Neil break down the six-run fifth inning, Valdez's continued breakout, Endy taking control of the starting catcher job, Ashcraft's ability to settle in and a bullpen that nearly gave another game away. 00:00 Pirates survive a wild 11-7 win 02:25 Esmerlyn Valdez sparks the comeback 07:20 Braxton Ashcraft battles through six 12:35 Pirates score six in the fifth 15:15 This offense can beat teams in different ways 18:45 Evan Sisk escapes against Kyle Schwarber 22:10 Gregory Soto and Johan Ramirez struggle 27:25 Endy Rodriguez delivers the biggest swing 30:20 Pirates offense continues its June surge 34:20 Bubba Chandler faces Christopher Sánchez Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Joe thinks the Pirates give Mitch Keller too big of a leash and keeps him in too long. Bob thinks Braxton Ashcraft is going to be picked as a replacement in the ASG. Joe doesn't think Paul Skenes DESERVES to be in the All-Star Game. 

Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Joe thinks the Pirates give Mitch Keller too big of a leash and keeps him in too long. Bob thinks Braxton Ashcraft is going to be picked as a replacement in the ASG. Joe doesn't think Paul Skenes DESERVES to be in the All-Star Game. Is Brandon Lowe going to be back next year? 

Award-winning reporter Dejan Kovacevic, a lifelong veteran of the Pittsburgh sports scene, delivers three 'Daily Shot' podcasts every weekday morning, one each covering the Steelers, Penguins and Pirates! Plus three additional 'Double Shot' videos that stream live on YouTube every weekday afternoon starting at 3 p.m. Eastern! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Pirates finally had one of those nights where everything actually looked easy. Tyler and Jim break down the 11-1 win over the Mariners, starting with Braxton Ashcraft and how much his curveball carried the outing. They talk through why this version of Ashcraft is so encouraging, what Ryan O'Hearn and Bryan Reynolds gave the lineup, Spencer Horwitz leaving the game, and another strong night from Endy Rodríguez. They also close with Carmen Mlodzinski throwing three innings in a blowout and why, even in a win like this, that felt like a pretty silly way to use him. Download our app! : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/north-shore-nine/id6771171000 : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.northshorenine.app Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee 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 #pittsburghpirates ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4776784802611200 ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4776784802611200 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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The Pittsburgh Pirates crushed the Athletics 12-4, secured another series victory and moved back above .500. Ryan O'Hearn drove in a career-high six runs, Braxton Ashcraft delivered another strong start and Bryan Reynolds continued his scorching month of June. Jim and Tyler break down the complete offensive performance, Ashcraft's evolving pitch mix, Marcell Ozuna's first home run in weeks and Dennis Santana's encouraging stretch out of the bullpen. They also look ahead to a three-game series at Coors Field as the Pirates try to finish the road trip strong. The NS9 Postgame Show is presented by FanDuel and powered by Primanti Brothers. Subscribe to North Shore Nine for year-round Pittsburgh Pirates coverage. Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee 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 #pittsburghpirates Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Crowley's dramatic shot from $5K yesterday was an all-time sports moment. Jack had a great round of golf recently but downplayed it. We analyzed Zangrilli's call of the shot. Callas tried to discourage Jack from betting on an Ozuna home run. Joe is confused about the giveaways, so Crowley helps. Will Lowe be the first Pirate to hit 40 homers since Stargell? Or could he be traded at the deadline. Joe and Pomp are both preoccupied. Will Henry Davis stay on the roster? Will Skenes or Ashcraft lead the Bucs in strikeouts? Would you take Antonio Brown over the other great Steelers WRs? Will Hines Ward ever get into the HOF?

The Sermon on the Mount isn't a list of rules to follow — it's an invitation to something better. Jesus steps onto the scene and redefines everything: greatness, justice, love, and what it truly means to be alive. He didn't come to pile on more religious obligation; He came to fulfill what the Law never could — real transformation, from the inside out. This upside-down Kingdom He describes isn't reserved for the spiritually elite. It's for all of us. And the deeper we step into it, the more we discover it's actually the right-side-up way to live — freely, fully, and together.

The Pirates dropped their second straight game in Atlanta, falling 6-3 to the Braves as Braxton Ashcraft was hit harder than we've seen in a while. Jim and Tyler break down Ashcraft's outing, why the starting pitching has become a concern over the last couple weeks, and how the bullpen at least kept the Pirates within reach again. They also get into the offense's chances against Spencer Strider, Tyler Callihan continuing to provide some useful at-bats, Oneil Cruz drawing three walks, Endy Rodriguez having a rough night, and Brandon Lowe leaving late after fouling a ball off his knee. The Pirates now turn to Bubba Chandler with a chance to salvage the series and finish the road trip at 3-3 before returning home to face the Dodgers.Subscribe to North Shore Nine for daily Pirates coverage, postgame shows, prospect talk, and more. TICKETS FOR OUR JUNE 13TH TAILGATE: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Northshore9tailgate0613 Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee 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 #pittsburghpirates ️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4776784802611200 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Communication can make or break trust on a team, especially when the conversation gets tense. In this episode, Whitney Putnam and GLN President and CEO David Ashcraft talk about one of the most common leadership challenges: how to communicate with clarity, candor and care when the stakes are high. They unpack a real moment from a recent GLN all-staff meeting, where a public challenge created tension, required follow-up and ultimately helped sharpen strategy. Whitney and David explore why leaders often think they are being clear when others are hearing something different, how trust makes hard conversations possible, and why "keeping short accounts" can prevent tension from becoming toxic. This conversation gives leaders a practical look at how honest communication, handled with humility and follow-through, can strengthen both the work and the relationship.

Award-winning reporter Dejan Kovacevic, a lifelong veteran of the Pittsburgh sports scene, delivers three 'Daily Shot' podcasts every weekday morning, one each covering the Steelers, Penguins and Pirates! Plus three additional 'Double Shot' videos that stream live on YouTube every weekday afternoon starting at 3 p.m. Eastern! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Pittsburgh Pirates completed the sweep of the Minnesota Twins with a 9-3 win, and Neil and Doug jumped on the NS9 Postgame Show to break it all down. Braxton Ashcraft continued to look like one of the most important arms on this staff, Ryan O'Hearn picked up right where he left off, Nick Gonzales added a home run, and the Pirates once again showed the bounce-back ability that has defined this stretch of the season. The guys also discuss Carmen Mlodzinski landing on the restricted list, what it means for the rotation and bullpen, how the Pirates should handle Ashcraft's workload, and why the lineup feels deeper with O'Hearn and Brandon Lowe taking pressure off the rest of the group. The Pirates are now four games over .500, the vibes are high, and this team just took care of business against a club they needed to beat. Subscribe to North Shore Nine for more Pittsburgh Pirates coverage all season long. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hour 3 with Donny Football: Alex Stumpf of Book Rule Bucs joins. Moving Braxton Ashcraft is not a consideration right now. The Pirates have to be mindful of his innings, but that doesn't mean the Pirates will move Ashcraft to the bullpen. The Pirates may skip a start. The MLBPA and owners are exchanging first proposals for a new CBA. The players are proposing increased revenue sharing with TV contracts.

Moving Braxton Ashcraft is not a consideration right now. The Pirates have to be mindful of his innings, but that doesn't mean the Pirates will move Ashcraft to the bullpen. The Pirates may skip a start. "This isn't a red alert issue right now" with Ashcraft and he isn't being considered for the bullpen now. Alex thinks Jared Jones should and will start. The Pirates are 8-3 when Carmen Mlodzinski starts!

Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson react to some swirling rumors that the Pirates are planning to move SP Braxton Ashcraft to the bullpen once Jared Jones gets activated from the IL.

One year after making his MLB debut, Braxton Ashcraft looks like much more than a wild card for the Pittsburgh Pirates. On today's episode of OffBeat, Alex Stumpf breaks down another strong Ashcraft start, how his slider-heavy approach helped him attack the zone, why his stuff continues to hold deep into outings, and what his workload could look like as the Pirates move deeper into the season. Ashcraft entered the year with real questions about health, role, and innings, but his consistency has made him one of the most important arms in the Pirates' rotation. Can the Pirates keep pushing him? And is Ashcraft starting to prove he can handle a real starter's workload? Listen to OffBeat for a daily look at your Pittsburgh Pirates. Follow Alex Stumpf's work at Book-Rule Bucs: https://bookrulebucs.substack.com/ Subscribe to North Shore Nine for more Pirates coverage, interviews, analysis, and reaction all season long. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason Mackey joins, and is baffled by Austin's question about Bubba Chandler. why did Ashcraft pitch into the seventh in a blowout win, and how good Horwitz has been lately.

Geno is back! The Pens release indicates Letang will be back as well. Austin doesn't believe this was the decision of Kyle Dubas, but rather, the Hoffman family. A caller chimes in to support the move but notes the team isn't that close to contending. If the Pens bottom out, would Malkin benefit from being moved? Another caller wants Auston Matthews. A quick 6 pack. Pirates hammered the Cubs. Braxton Ashcraft could be an All-Star. Did he pitch too deep last night? How closely should they follow an innings limit? The General chimes in to offer his cards of the week - Malkin and Ashcraft. Mark Kaboly joins to discuss the different schedule with Mike McCarthy, which rookie has impressed the most, Drew Allar's reps, the offensive line alignment, Kaboly details Derrick Harmon driving a very small car, his thoughts on Malkin's return and a hockey tidbit, Dean Lowry's return, will Porter Jr or Herbig sign extensions. Matt Clement joins to discuss his big day with Butler baseball, Braxton Ashcraft's performance, Dennis Santana's outing, Bryan Reynolds' under-the-radar success, Henry Davis and if he'll continue to get chances. Matt Clement sticks around to talk about Ozuna, if the recent call-ups should be getting those ABs instead, if Chandler is making his final start in the rotation. could Carmen Mlodzinski thrive in the bullpen, how the Pirates will manage Jared Jones. Bailey Falter got DFA'd today, so we revisit that trade with the Royals, as well as check in on Ke'Bryan Hayes. A caller gives his ideal lineup construction. How concerning are Cruz's strikeouts? Austin and Sean share their first autographs. The Pirates' offense has been good, and Spencer Horwitz has been extremely underrated. Jason Mackey joins, and is baffled by Austin's question about Bubba Chandler. why did Ashcraft pitch into the seventh in a blowout win, and how good Horwitz has been lately.

Austin and Sean share their first autographs. The Pirates' offense has been good, and Spencer Horwitz has been extremely underrated. Jason Mackey joins, and is baffled by Austin's question about Bubba Chandler. why did Ashcraft pitch into the seventh in a blowout win, and how good Horwitz has been lately.

A quick 6 pack. Pirates hammered the Cubs. Braxton Ashcraft could be an All-Star. Did he pitch too deep last night? How closely should they follow an innings limit? The General chimes in to offer his cards of the week - Malkin and Ashcraft.

Mark Kaboly joins to discuss the different schedule with Mike McCarthy, which rookie has impressed the most, Drew Allar's reps, the offensive line alignment, Kaboly details Derrick Harmon driving a very small car, his thoughts on Malkin's return and a hockey tidbit, Dean Lowry's return, will Porter Jr or Herbig sign extensions. Matt Clement joins to discuss his big day with Butler baseball, Braxton Ashcraft's performance, Dennis Santana's outing, Bryan Reynolds' under-the-radar success, Henry Davis and if he'll continue to get chances.

Matt Clement joins to discuss his big day with Butler baseball, Braxton Ashcraft's performance, Dennis Santana's outing, Bryan Reynolds' under-the-radar success, Henry Davis and if he'll continue to get chances.

Geno is back! The Pens release indicates Letang will be back as well. Austin doesn't believe this was the decision of Kyle Dubas, but rather, the Hoffman family. A caller chimes in to support the move but notes the team isn't that close to contending. If the Pens bottom out, would Malkin benefit from being moved? Another caller wants Auston Matthews. A quick 6 pack. Pirates hammered the Cubs. Braxton Ashcraft could be an All-Star. Did he pitch too deep last night?  How closely should they follow an innings limit? The General chimes in to offer his cards of the week - Malkin and Ashcraft.

Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson reflect on the productive outings so far this season from Pirates' SP Branxton Ashcraft after another well-pitched game on Tuesday when they beat the Chicago Cubs.

A big win for the Buccos last night, beating the Cubs 12-1 at PNC Park. Another sharp start for Braxton Ashcraft, but is there about to be a problem? Is it a good problem to have? The Pirates have Jared Jones coming back to the rotation, but they have a slew of young arms that are on innings limits. 2 Pirates-Fan contributors have suggested Ashcraft being the man to the bullpen upon Jones' return. That seems like it would be a big much, considering Ashcraft has been the best starter on the team – even better than Paul Skenes.

A big win for the Buccos last night, beating the Cubs 12-1 at PNC Park. Another sharp start for Braxton Ashcraft, but is there about to be a problem? Is it a good problem to have? The Pirates have Jared Jones coming back to the rotation, but they have a slew of young arms that are on innings limits. 2 Pirates-Fan contributors have suggested Ashcraft being the man to the bullpen upon Jones' return. That seems like it would be a big much, considering Ashcraft has been the best starter on the team – even better than Paul Skenes. Marcell Ozuna continues to struggle, but the Pirates offense overall has been great. Imagine if this guy begins carrying his weight. Calls on the Pirates pitching predicament. HOCKEY TALK! We haven't heard from usual guest Tyler Kennedy in a few weeks, which has sparked concern about our show. It seems like a few team reporters were swerved by the Evgeni Malkin re-signing. Did ownership push Kyle Dubas to bring Geno back?

It's an early edition of "Beyond the Bylines" with Joe Starkey and Tim Benz. The guys talk about Evgeni Malkin's new contract, Braxton Ashcraft's latest start, Ben Roethlisberger's comments about Drew Allar, the National Spelling Bee, ghost hunting, and ice cream cones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every weekday, award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic and DK Pittsburgh Sports reporter Chris Halicke deliver three ‘Double Shot' shows as a supplement to the morning ‘Daily Shot' of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates podcasts!  Video versions streaming live on YouTube starting at 3 p.m.! Eastern Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Holy Spirit isn't a force you manage — He's a presence you learn to move with. That takes practice: slowing down enough to notice Him, staying honest enough to respond, and trusting Him enough to let go of the life you've been white-knuckling on your own. The flesh wants to prove, protect, and control. The Spirit offers something better — a life that's freer, fuller, and grown from the inside out. That kind of life doesn't happen by accident. It's cultivated, tended, and chosen — one small act of faithfulness at a time.

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey: Bubba Chandler pitched freely against Toronto and we all think Chandler needs to relax on the mound. Michael thinks the next month is very important because the Pirates are going to be careful with innings counts for Braxton Ashcraft and Bubba Chandler. Mitch Keller and Paul Skenes likely want to stay on schedule. Every pitcher is different, but the Pirates might be careful with Ashcraft due to injuries.

The Pirates need to figure out their pitching staff and continue to win big division games!

Braxton Ashcraft continues to shove (3:30). ... Spencer Strider is showing positive signs (9:18). ... Michael Harris just popped two more homers (13:17). ... News (20:37): Ronald Acuña left Thursday with a thumb injury. ... Are any of these waiver wire pitchers more than just streamers (28:32)? ... Are we keeping the faith with these three (35:26)? ... Let's evaluate Carlos Rodon and Jose Soriano (43:22). ... These two players might be better than we thought (46:53). ... It's time for SCOTTY DOESN'T KNOW (51:09). ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpens, and streamers (1:03:56). Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sptfy.com/QiKv⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow our FBT team on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FBTPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@CPTowers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@CBSScottWhite⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ...

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Braxton Ashcraft was absolutely dominant against the Cardinals, cementing himself as the must-add pitching target on waiver wires. Corey Pieper breaks down the top injury news, studs and duds, the Pitching Planner segment, and the FanDuel Bet of the Day. Unfortunately, we will be without Robby Snelling for the rest of this season and perhaps all of next season with Tommy John surgery. It looked like another injury for Ronald Acuna Jr., but that may have just been a scare. In studs and duds, Cade Cavalli matched Ashcraft with a brilliant nine-strikeout performance and Michael Harris crushed two home runs, while veteran ace Sandy Alcantara got completely shelled for six earned runs in a miserable outing. For the Pitching Planner, we break down the upcoming schedules for Landen Roupp, Bubba Chandler, and Cole Ragans to help you target the right arms for your weekend matchups. First Cup Fantasy Baseball drops every weekday around 9 AM ET on The F6P Hour. Use code F6PPODS for 15% off All Access at fantasysixpack.net — rankings, matchup tools, DFS and betting cheat sheets, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

"Donny Football" Chedrick listens to the postgame press conference from Pirates' SP Braxton Ashcraft on Thursday, and he praises him for his consistent results he's achieved through the first quarter of the season.

The Pirates just won the rubber match of the Cardinals series by a score of 6-2. Mullsy thinks that these last two days have been their two biggest wins of the season. Ashcraft went 7 innings and only gave up one run, while striking out 9.

The Pirates just won the rubber match of the Cardinals series by a score of 6-2. Mullsy thinks that these last two days have been their two biggest wins of the season. Ashcraft went 7 innings and only gave up one run, while striking out 9. PM Team Pirates fan reaction. More on the Pirates big series win over the Cardinals. Callers chime in to share their thoughts on these games as well. Manager's Minute – What did Don Kelly say to the media after today's game? More callers share their thoughts on today's game as well.

Jesus isn't absent — He's ascended, and His Spirit is alive and active in us right now. God has a way of showing up in the places that feel most dead and bringing life back where we least expect it. He sent His Spirit as our Advocate, actively championing our freedom and our flourishing. But a life disconnected from that presence doesn't stay neutral — it drifts. When we stop trusting God, we start grasping for certainty, and distrust has a way of pulling everything apart. The cross is God's answer to all of it — not just a penalty paid, but the worst of humanity absorbed and a brand new way of living thrown wide open. Repentance isn't about shame; it's about coming home. And the Spirit isn't just the promise of what's ahead — He's the guarantee, the guide, and the source sustaining us every step of the way. The most faithful thing we can do is slow down, get still, and pay attention to what God is already doing.

In this episode, the team discusses a new paper on why Clovis hunter/gatherers selected certain types of stone for their points and blades. Then the team welcomes archaeologist Scott Ashcraft to discuss his complex federal whistleblower case against the U.S. Forest Service.  Scott Ashcraft attended Western Carolina University, earning a degree in Physical Geography. In the summer of 1989, he was hired for a major archaeological excavation ahead of the construction of a new elementary school within the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians' Qualla Boundary.   After graduating from WCU in 1990, Ashcraft immediately enrolled in a University of North Carolina-Charlotte field school at a large WNC Mississippian site. Over the next three years, Ashcraft worked on a variety of archaeological contract projects from Mobile, AL, to New York City. During occasional work breaks, he returned to Asheville, NC, to assist Dr. David Moore with large salvage excavations at Mississippian town sites across western North Carolina. In 1993, Ashcraft was hired by the USFS (NFsNC), beginning a 32-year CRM career that eventually broadened to include complementary research and investigative interests.  In 1994, Ashcraft founded the North Carolina Rock Art Project, eventually increasing the state's recorded petroglyph and pictograph sites from seven to more than 120. He also advanced major rock art conservation efforts, including Judaculla Rock—the most densely carved petroglyph in the eastern U.S.—and Paint Rock, among the region's oldest pictograph sites. Another primary career passion for Ashcraft was Wildfire Archaeology, a specialized field he helped pioneer by integrating archaeologists into active wildfire operations to assess and protect important cultural resources. This position required intensive firefighter training and physical conditioning so that archaeologists could play an active role in protecting significant sites during the often chaotic initial attack phase of fire conditions.  As the specialty matured, Ashcraft was invited to co-instruct the National Interagency Fire Archaeology Course over several years. Working closely with Tribal partners—especially the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians—was among the most meaningful aspects of his later career, including many collaborative projects important to the Cherokee.  Seven Ages Official Site  Seven Ages Official Merchandise  Instagram  Facebook  Patreon  Seven Ages YouTube  News Link Why did Clovis toolmakers choose difficult quartz crystal?   Guest Links Scott Ashcraft  Scott Ashcraft Go Fund Me     

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey: Pirates broadcaster Bob Walk joined the show. Bob thinks Paul Skenes is like Greg Maddux. Skenes does have a chance to be one of the best pitchers in history. Braxton Ashcraft attacks hitters. Bob would rather have more run support than elite defense, if he had to choose. Konnor Griffin is becoming a great player that will likely only continue to get better at the plate. We discuss the Fan Trading Cards with Joe broadcasting at Studio B.

Leadership doesn't usually derail all at once—it gets hijacked slowly by subtle internal forces like comparison, self-doubt, and misplaced definitions of success. In this episode, Whitney Putnam sits down with David Ashcraft to unpack the internal and external "hijacks" that pull leaders off course. They explore how even confident leaders can fall into comparison traps, how self-doubt often disguises itself in different ways, and why defining success based on others' metrics leads to frustration. This conversation brings leaders back to what matters most: clarifying personal priorities, choosing the right voices to listen to, and aligning success with purpose rather than perception. If you've ever questioned your place, your progress, or your impact, this episode offers a grounded way to refocus and move forward with clarity and intention.