Podcast appearances and mentions of bob nutting

The Brewers' ongoing success underscores Bob Nutting's greatest mistake. Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob Nutting gives Pittsburgh the middle finger. Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob Nutting called this full season unacceptable, but is bringing back Travis Williams and Ben Cherington. Noah doesn't understand how Cherington and Williams are back. Multiple players were outspoken about the team and players went out of their way to let him know how bad things went. Noah thinks the Pirates will trade Mitch Keller and likely be an underwhelming return.

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Bucco Brew Powered by De Fer Coffee & Tea. The North Shore Nine crew dives into the Post-Gazette's hard-hitting story on the Pirates' frustrating 2025 season—spotlighting Paul Skenes' pointed comments, Bob Nutting's ownership decisions, and the growing calls for Ben Cherington's job. We break down the best quotes and what they mean for the front office, the clubhouse, and the future of the franchise. To lighten things up, we also take on Alex Stumpf's year-end Sporcle challenge, trying to name all 57 Pirates who suited up this season—with plenty of laughs and a few surprises along the way. Noah Hiles' article: https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2025/09/29/mlb-pirates-bob-nutting-ben-cherington-paul-skenes-andrew-mccutchen/stories/202509290003 Presented by Fanduel 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Don Kelly AND Ben Cherington will speak to the media at 3:30 p.m. This makes us believe Cherington will be here next year. Bob Nutting said this season was "unacceptable." Will Ben Cherington still be here?? Noah Hiles had a great story in the Post-Gazette today where an anonymous Pirates player called out the Pirates for not spending and saying that you get what you pay for.

Hour 4 with Donny Football: Don Kelly AND Ben Cherington will speak to the media at 3:30 p.m. This makes us believe Cherington will be here next year. Bob Nutting said this season was "unacceptable." Why is Cherington going to stay?? Greg in Youngstown is irritated the Cleveland Guardians also can't hit but got hot at the right time and made the postseason. The Pirates are keeping Don Kelly and likely Ben Cherington. Will they finally add offense?

Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey joins host Adam Bittner to gauge the Cy Young Award chances of Pirates ace Paul Skenes. Does he have the award locked up on the National League side? With only Detroit's Tarik Skubal coming close to matching his production on the American League side? How badly would a Cy Young in a losing season for Skenes reflect on owner Bob Nutting, GM Ben Cherington and manager Don Kelly? Have the Pirates as a club taken Skenes' greatness for granted, in a strong rotation that also includes Mitch Keller? And what level of pressure is on Cherington and Kelly amid the team's latest losing skid? Our duo 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.

Former MLB pitcher Matt Clement joined the show. The guys wanted to ask Matt about the Karen-like fan at the Phillies game that took a ball from a man and his son. Matt talked about some unruly fans and some of the difficulties he faced in his playing days. What kind of strides could the Pirates take in free agency and do you have faith in Bob Nutting making those moves? How much pressure is on Ben Cherington this offseason?

Juan Thornhill admitted that the defense wasn't ready for Justin Fields. How? The guys said the declaration of this defense being the best ever is already dead on arrival. How was a Mike Tomlin defense not ready for Fields? The incentives have been released for Cam Heyward and his new contract, and they do not look very good for Cam. Former MLB pitcher Matt Clement joined the show. The guys wanted to ask Matt about the Karen-like fan at the Phillies game that took a ball from a man and his son. Matt talked about some unruly fans and some of the difficulties he faced in his playing days. What kind of strides could the Pirates take in free agency and do you have faith in Bob Nutting making those moves? How much pressure is on Ben Cherington this offseason? Mike Florio from Pro Football Talk joined the show. Mike expected the Dolphins to be bad and he saw this coming. He believes Tyreek Hill will be this year's version of Davante Adams because Miami will be very bad heading into the trade deadline. Mike told the guys about Hill's value and background taking a hit due to the domestic violence claim currently against him. Mike explained the incentives of the Cam Heyward deal to the guys and they don't understand what all of the hoopla was about. Mike told the guys Chris Boswell is confident he will end up being the highest-paid kicker in the game, but the business (the team) wants to wait to pay its employee. Mike thinks Jabrill Peppers getting cut from the Patriots was a fit/scheme issue and don't think the Steelers are getting damaged goods here. Mike, a proud West Virginia man, is happy he won't be able to watch the Backyard Brawl on Saturday.

PG columnist Jason Mackey joined the show. Jason admitted he is wavering on his Ben Cherington claim that he would be gone at season's end, but he does believe the Pirates will still move on from their GM. Should the Pirates re-sign Andrew McCutchen? There is a good argument to bring back Tommy Pham, who has ended up being a pretty good offseason signing. Jason still has hopes Bob Nutting will look at the whole body of work and not just how the team played in the final month. Jason shared that Cherington is under contract through ‘at least' next season. Jason thinks Cherington stays if the Pirates finish this final month strong.

In his weekly Pirates mailbag podcast, Post-Gazette insider Noah Hiles answers reader questions. Among them: Why is Bubba Chandler, whom the Pirates will call up this weekend, starting in a long-relief role out of the bullpen rather than as a starting pitcher? Did the team move pitcher Andrew Heaney to the bullpen so he wouldn't reach his contract's innings bonus? Would the Pirates really be better if owner Bob Nutting had hired now-Milwaukee Brewers general manager Matt Arnold instead of Ben Cherington? Could Andrew McCutchen see some action at first base? And should the Pirates approach Konnor Griffin with a long-term deal offer before he gets too expensive? Noah answers those questions and more.

With multiple WR trades taking place in the last 24 hours – and a third if you go back 72 hours, should the Steelers be active in the market? A new name has risen up – Alec Pierce from the Colts. Pierce could be on his way out in a pretty crowded room in Indy. If it took a 4th round pick or a 4th round pick and a middling player, would you make the deal for the guy that led the league in yards per reception last season? KDKA TV's Bob Pompeani joined the show. Bob thinks the Steelers could go into the season with the WR room as it is, but isn't ruling out Omar Khan making a move as roster cuts take place. Pomp said he wanted to see the combo of DK Metcalf and George Pickens this season, but it wasn't meant to be. Would Alec Pierce be a good fit in Pittsburgh? Bob speculated how much of the starters we would see tonight, including the potential first look at Jalen Ramsey in a Steelers uniform. Who is getting cut? Bob thinks Connor Heyward is on the bubble, but expects the team to find a spot for him. Bob talked about some of the intriguing battles that will conclude soon. Will Kaleb Johnson be on the field at the same time as the starting offensive line tonight? The guys asked Bob about preparation for the preseason games. PG columnist Jason Mackey joined the show. The guys had Jason react to the Bubba Chandler promotion and beginning his Major League career out of the bullpen. Jason described the reasoning behind letting Chandler pitch in a relief role before starting. Is there a sense that Andrew McCutchen is not a fan of Ben Cherington? Jason mentioned Cutch may not be doing himself any favors by ripping Bob Nutting a little bit. Do we think the decision has always been made on Cherington's future with about a month to go in the season? The guys asked Jason about some comments made by Tommy Pham off the cuff.

PG columnist Jason Mackey joined the show. The guys had Jason react to the Bubba Chandler promotion and beginning his Major League career out of the bullpen. Jason described the reasoning behind letting Chandler pitch in a relief role before starting. Is there a sense that Andrew McCutchen is not a fan of Ben Cherington? Jason mentioned Cutch may not be doing himself any favors by ripping Bob Nutting a little bit. Do we think the decision has always been made on Cherington's future with about a month to go in the season? The guys asked Jason about some comments made by Tommy Pham off the cuff.

In his weekly Pirates mailbag podcast, Post-Gazette insider Noah Hiles answers reader questions. Among them: Should we be concerned about Bryan Reynolds long term after a down season? How will Don Kelly manage his starters' and bullpen's workloads differently than Derek Shelton did? Why does Alexander Canario still have a roster spot? What is the most important stat to consider for a new pitcher or position player? Is there any way to legitimately pressure Bob Nutting into selling the team? And who are some players GM Ben Cherington could target to bolster the infield through free agency or a trade acquisition? Noah answers those questions and more.

There was a frustrated and somber postgame show yesterday after the Pirates lost 14-0. Greg Brown thinks the Pirates will acquire a bat we wouldn't be able to believe they could add to the team. Dan thinks Bob Nutting cares about his legacy and his legacy will be defined on what they do with Paul Skenes. Dan said the Pirates offered Russell Martin $20 million per year to try and stay.

If you're at a Pirates game, the highlights are taking in the gorgeous view, eating some hot dogs, and cheering on your favorite pierogi. But most of us aren't actually expecting the Pirates to win. After all, it's been 45 years since we fielded a team that could make it past a single playoff series, and some Pittsburghers contend that it's all because of Bob Nutting. You've seen the billboards calling for Bob to abandon ship and maybe even heard the chants at PNC Park yourself. Host Megan Harris is sitting down with a few of the rabble-rousers behind Our Team, Not His who say the time is now to convince Pirates owner Bob Nutting to sell the team. Not just for fans, but for taxpayers and anyone else who wants to see the whole city succeed. Thanks to our guests Gabe Mazefsky, Marc Datz, and Canyon Swartz. **This episode originally aired on April 3, 2025. Notes and references from today's show: Dear Bob Nutting, please bring Dad and me a World Series — or sell to someone who can [PublicSource] Sister Sledge - We Are Family (Official Music Video) [Rhino/YouTube] David Rubenstein looks back on his first year as owner of the Baltimore Orioles [NPR]  We're doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We'd be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey—it's only 7 minutes long. You'll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card–and City Cast City swag. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 11th episode: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Overlook Maps Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey joins host Adam Bittner to talk about Paul Skenes' future in Pittsburgh. Is a contract extension with the National League Cy Young candidate a legit possibility? Or does he have little incentive to sign unless GM Ben Cherington can prove an ability to put a winning roster around him? And would owner Bob Nutting even approve such an expenditure if Skenes was interested? Our duo tackles those topics and more including Ke'Bryan Hayes' return to Pittsburgh with the Cincinnati Reds; they delayed callups of top pitching prospects Bubba Chandler and Hunter Barco amid the continued presence of Andrew Heaney on the roster; and Dennis Santana's early struggles in the closer role after inheriting it from the departed David Bednar.

Pirates broadcaster Greg Brown joined the show. Greg says that he was not shocked by any of the moves the Pirates made at the trade deadline. He also says that “there's something in there” with Jack Suwinski. Greg says that the leadership aspect of players is overrated, and he'd rather get young guys more at-bats. He says that moving Falter allowed for Oviedo to come up. Brown calls the Bednar and Hayes trades “gigantic” moves. He also says that he'd be surprised if Skenes wasn't open to re-signing here. Greg says he 100% still believes that Bob Nutting cares about winning.

Will Howard was presumably injured in practice today. Aaron Rodgers threw a pick that was a perfect pass that hit Connor Heyward in the facemask. Pirates broadcaster Greg Brown joined the show. Greg says that he was not shocked by any of the moves the Pirates made at the trade deadline. He also says that “there's something in there” with Jack Suwinski. Greg says that the leadership aspect of players is overrated, and he'd rather get young guys more at-bats. He says that moving Falter allowed for Oviedo to come up. Brown calls the Bednar and Hayes trades “gigantic” moves. He also says that he'd be surprised if Skenes wasn't open to re-signing here. Greg says he 100% still believes that Bob Nutting cares about winning. Donny Football Debrief – The Browns will start Shedeur Sanders to begin the preseason. Who will be their starter for Week 7 against the Steelers? Poni thinks it will be Gabriel, and Mullsy thinks it will be Pickett. Donny thinks it will be Shedeur. Poni says if Pickett starts and beats the Steelers, it will be Mike Tomlin's worst loss ever.

We once again dive into the vault to unearth some surprising stories that you may not remember or may have never even heard - like the crazy story of how the Steelers landed Troy Polamalu, or the time that Penguins fans booed Sidney Crosby, or the tale of how a Pirates pitcher boldly upstaged from Bob Nutting, or how Pitt's incompetence accidentally exposed a rival's scandal. We've got those stories and more in this packed, can't-miss episode.Get our Steelers-Ravens book here! E-Book | HardcoverDan Joseph's Myron Cope channelConnect with the show:Visit us on the webFollow us on FacebookFollow us on Twitter

- Bob recaps what happened at Friday Night Lights yesterday in Latrobe. There seems to be a lot of optimism for the Steelers right now. Bob then gets into the absolute disaster that was last night's Pirates game. Pomp says the Pirates have wasted another year of Paul Skenes. Bob thinks Aaron Rodgers can still be very effective this season. A caller wants to know why Jack Suwinski is still on the Pirates. - The Pirates made history last night, for what it's worth. Does the media have as much power as it used to? Bob Nutting doesn't talk to the media. A caller who's in the sales business breaks things down for us. David Bednar heard he was getting traded on social media. - Are the Pirates going into another rebuild? Are Steelers fans too "gung-ho"?

Termarr Johnson isn't hitting well enough in the minors, but is only 21. John Perrotto doesn't think Mitch Keller will be traded. John said there's a 75% chance David Bednar is traded. Bob Nutting has stepped in to prevent a Bednar trade in the past. Greg Brown a month ago thought Ben Cherington would make a big move, but now it's time.

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey: Pirates reporter John Perrotto of Pittsburgh Baseball Now joined the show and said Ke'Bryan Hayes needed a change of scenery. John thinks the Rangers think Bednar could be "the last piece" for them to get into the playoffs. He doesn't think Mitch Keller will be traded before 6pm, but things can change. John said there's a 75% chance David Bednar is traded. Bob Nutting has stepped in to prevent a Bednar trade before. Greg Brown thinks Ben Cherington would make a big move, but now it's time.

In his weekly Pirates mailbag podcast, Post-Gazette insider Noah Hiles answers reader questions. Among them: What is the likelihood GM Ben Cherington deals Oneil Cruz at this year's MLB trade deadline? Is the Pirates' potential interest in trading Mitch Keller related to Bob Nutting wanting to get his salary off the books? What are the chances the Pirates stand pat at the deadline? What major league hitters are realistic trade targets for the Pirates? And which of the Pirates' late-round MLB draft picks is the most intriguing?

Hour 1 with Jason Mackey: Is Andrew McCutchen a Hall of Famer? Jason spent the day with Chuck in Uniontown at PNC Park on Wednesday. Chuck met Paul Skenes, Bob Nutting, and others. He was blown away meeting Skenes. This is the most anticipated Steelers training camp in nearly two decades. Colin Cowherd ranked the Patriots and Titans offense ahead of the Steelers.

Is Andrew McCutchen a Hall of Famer? Jason spent the day with Chuck in Uniontown at PNC Park on Wednesday. Chuck met Paul Skenes, Bob Nutting, and others. He was blown away meeting Skenes. This is the most anticipated Steelers training camp in nearly two decades. The results will fall on Mike Tomlin, but it seems like Tomlin has tried to shift and adapt to add big name pieces.

Post-Gazette Pirates insider Noah Hiles reports the latest of what he's hearing about the Pirates' dealings ahead of the MLB trade deadline next week. Are the rumors that Ben Cherington will be fired as GM soon actually bunk? And what power will he have to make a major deal before the deadline in the eyes of owner Bob Nutting? Are the New York Yankees making a play for Mitch Keller? Perhaps more so than the New York Mets and Chicago Cubs? What's a reasonable return for him in a deal? And is moving Ke'Bryan Hayes' contract a priority? Possible with rental options including Tommy Pham, Isiah Kiner-Falefa or Caleb Ferguson? Noah tackles those questions and more.

It's another rock bottom for the Pirates after being swept by the White Sox. Can you trust Cherington to handle the deadline? We're on Ben Cherington watch today. His contract could keep him around longer though. We react to Kevin Gorman's comments on the topics. Callers give their thought, including one who still will go to games regardless. More callers are eager to give their take on the Pirates, some are ready for Steelers season. The Steelers announced their throwback jerseys from 33. Another caller is worried about Rodgers staying healthy. Another caller is defending Bob Nutting. Others bring up the missed opportunities to add to the roster recently. Noah Hiles joins to discuss how the Pirates are feeling after the awful week, Ben Cherington's job security, can he successfully navigate the trade deadline, what type of players the Pirates could target at the deadline, could Cutch get dealt. Will Keller's value be at its highest now or in the offseason? It's almost time for Steelers training camp. Their spending on defense is in contrast to most of the NFL. A caller throws shade at Callas but he had an epic wiffleball call over the weekend. TJ Watt is 9 spots below Garrett on PFF's top 50, could the Packers be a trade partner for the Steelers at WR. Nick Farabaugh joins to discuss his take on the Steelers new throwback uniforms, what questions he wants answers at training camp, Watt's usage, which young player needs to have a big year, what will be the biggest overreactions in training camp, how bad is Juan Thornhill, which DBs could see extensive snaps, who could be next for an extension. The Sean Segment - Acuna's throw, WNBA players want better pay, Rich Hill is still going, McDavid plays beer league hockey, Erie's minor league baseball team is rebranded. ESPN ranked the best NFL rosters, and the Steelers are surprisingly low. We react to their supposed weaknesses, strengths, and X factors. What are the biggest storylines for Steelers camp - Broderick Jones, Kaleb Johnson, will there be additions at WR/safety, Jalen Ramsey's position. Johnny the Barber challenges Bechtold. Austin went to the Pirates game on Saturday and was mad about the people just there to sell their bobbleheads.

More callers are eager to give their take on the Pirates, some are ready for Steelers season. The Steelers announced their throwback jerseys from 33. Another caller is worried about Rodgers staying healthy. Another caller is defending Bob Nutting. Others bring up the missed opportunities to add to the roster recently.

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?

The State of the Pirates. A season that has mostly been a failure that is nearing its next checkpoint in the form of the trade deadline. What can the organization do to salvage this season? We've known that the team would have a limited amount of time with Paul Skenes and so far, they have wasted it. Their plan was to bring in guys they could easily flip at the deadline, almost like they knew they would be bad. Names like Adam Frazier and Tommy Pham were the biggest offseason acquisitions. It seems like Bob Nutting is afraid to fire Ben Cherington because they would be admitting this regime has been an utter failure. Why are they allowing Cherington to run the trade deadline? Is there a real chance he is gone before the season is over? Chris has divorced himself from the idea of the Pirates taking advantage of their time with Skenes.

PG columnist Jason Mackey joined the show. Jason gave his thesis on the Pirates season and said the offense is just unacceptable. Jason again questioned the future of Ben Cherington and said he does not believe Bob Nutting was happy about the offseason approach. He remained confident that Cherington is done after 2025 wraps up. We played a YES or NO game with Jason in regards to players that could still be Pirates after the deadline, and Jason thinks the Pirates will hold on to Mitch Keller.

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news and breaks down a number of recent Steelers trending topics, including Terry Bradshaw's controversial comments about Chuck Noll. Is prime Aaron Rodgers better than prime Patrick Mahomes? Paul reacts to Big Ben's recent comments and discusses why the Steelers' former Super Bowl-winning QB would come out and say that on his podcast. Also, was Bill Cowher correct in saying that Rodgers needs "the keys" to Pittsburgh's offense in order to be successful this season? And are the T.J. Watt trade rumors viable, or will Omar Khan, Mike Tomlin and company finally get a record-setting deal done before training camp? Lastly, Paul weighs in on the Pirates' recent slump back to reality and why owner Bob Nutting and general manager Ben Cherington still need to clean house for everyone not named Paul Skenes and Andrew McCutchen. For more sports, visit post-gazette.com.

Paul Skenes is an All Star again. He was also pulled after just 78 pitches yesterday in one of the more dominant outings of his season. The sad thing is – did it matter? The guys wondered why Skenes wasn't publicly vocal about it. Skenes could have pitched a complete game and the Pirates still weren't scoring a run. Is there an amount of media pressure that could open Bob Nutting to making a significant change? Is the plan for Paul Skenes to go light leading up to next Tuesday to make sure he is eligible to pitch in the All Star Game? Is it bad on the Pirates to admit to getting Skenes ready for an exhibition game? Did Rob Manfred or someone from the league step in and ask them to do it? Would it be treated differently if the Pirates were in a playoff chase? BREAKING: Penn State hockey has landed Gavin McKenna, the top prospect in the 2026 NHL Draft. Weekend Review.

Paul Skenes is an All Star again. He was also pulled after just 78 pitches yesterday in one of the more dominant outings of his season. The sad thing is – did it matter? The guys wondered why Skenes wasn't publicly vocal about it. Skenes could have pitched a complete game and the Pirates still weren't scoring a run. Is there an amount of media pressure that could open Bob Nutting to making a significant change?

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.

PG columnist Jason Mackey joined the show. The guys asked Jason about the story brewing about Luis Ortiz and a potential gambling investigation. Investigators are looking 2 individual pitches in this story that apparently altered betting markets. The red-hot Pirates have won 6 straight games, but how long can they keep this going? Jason said this run does not change his mind about the current landscape of their front office. At what point should Ben Cherington be vindicated for his work? Jason does not trust Cherington to make notable trades involving Mitch Keller or David Bednar if those opportunities arise later this month. Jason fully expects Don Kelly to be back next season, but how much credit should Cherington get for that? Going back to the Derek Shelton firing, Jason believes it was a Bob Nutting call to make that change 38 games in. What should the expectation be for Spencer Horwitz?

Jason talked to Jeff Passan of ESPN and there "is no indication" Bob Nutting is going to sell. Passan thinks the 2027 baseball season is 'in peril" because media rights deals haven't been finalized and a cap and floor is more likely to be considered in the CBA after 2026. He doesn't like capping the amount of money players can make.

Hour 1: Jeff Passan slammed Bob Nutting and his perception around baseball yesterday. Which show at the station would win a Fan golf outing? And an NHL insider makes a chilling prediction for the Penguins.

Jeff Passan joined Jason Mackey yesterday and spoke about Bob Nutting's perception around baseball. Will this be the offseason where the Pirates are embarrassed enough to make a significant change? Is it okay to fire a GM mid-season? Crowley says the honeymoon phase with Don Kelly is over. This is going to be a very important trade deadline for Pittsburgh.

Hour 1: Jeff Passan slammed Bob Nutting and his perception around baseball yesterday. Which show at the station would win a Fan golf outing? And an NHL insider makes a chilling prediction for the Penguins. Hour 2: The Pomp & Joe Show got into a heated argument yesterday over Barry Bonds. Is Pittsburgh about to make a bid for a major sporting event? And is Dom the Mariano Rivera of grilling? Hour 3: Chris Carter joins the show to talk all things Steelers! Justin Tucker has been suspended by the NFL. And did Dom take another shot at Austin Bechtold? Hour 4: Noah Hiles joins the show in-studio for the whole hour! How important is it to be a good hang? Is Ben Cherington up to something big ahead of the trade deadline? And which Pirates will get traded before the deadline?

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?

The Pirates are 32-50 at the halfway point in what has been a disastrous season so far. A lot of it does come back on Bob Nutting, but what about Ben Cherington gives you confidence going forward? Why is he still here? The managerial change to Don Kelly gave the team a bit of a spark, but still didn't turn it into a winning ballclub. Chris painted a picture of what could have been if Cherington and Derek Shelton were both let go at the end of last season instead of keeping that pair around for the start of 2025. Chris said Cherington has done nothing to inspire confidence and nothing to award keeping his job.

The Pirates are 32-50 at the halfway point in what has been a disastrous season so far. A lot of it does come back on Bob Nutting, but what about Ben Cherington gives you confidence going forward? Why is he still here? The managerial change to Don Kelly gave the team a bit of a spark, but still didn't turn it into a winning ballclub. Chris painted a picture of what could have been if Cherington and Derek Shelton were both let go at the end of last season instead of keeping that pair around for the start of 2025. Chris said Cherington has done nothing to inspire confidence and nothing to award keeping his job. Callers sounded off on the Pirates problems halfway through the season. A few are worried that Ben Cherington would screw up any trade in front of him. PG columnist Jason Mackey joined the show. Jason said Bob Nutting and Ben Cherington have been brothers in arms as 2025 goes crashing and burning. He doesn't have a logical explanation for the thought process behind what is happening. Jason thinks it is in their best interest to move on from anyone on an expiring deal at the trade deadline. Will Mitch Keller get dealt within the next month? The guys went through a couple other names that could and should be on the move. Jason said Ke'Bryan Hayes is another ‘maybe' player on the move ahead of the deadline. How quickly can the timeline move for Konnor Griffin as he continues to tear up A-ball?

At the halfway point of the season, the Pirates are 32-50. What has gone so wrong this season? Chris said the real story is about Bob Nutting, but not in the way you may expect. Chris went through a couple of notable owners in sports that showed a true identity. It seems like the GM is safe when he shouldn't be. How many more times can we watch Ben Cherington screw something up? We struggled to think of many major positive moves made by GMBC in his tenure outside of Paul Skenes and Bailey Falter. What will the deadline look like this year? Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo from the PG joined the show. Ray reacted to the words from Aaron Rodgers the other day, stating that it will likely be his final season. Ray does think this all has a chance to work out, which could mean a respectable showing in the playoffs and maybe even a win. Ray doesn't believe the Rodgers legacy hinges on what he does in Pittsburgh. How much pressure would Mike Tomlin be under if the Steelers can't win a playoff game? Ray thinks pressure could be put on Omar Khan and Andy Weidl to circle that next QB. A few quick hitters for Ray before he said goodbye involving Jaylen Warren, Calvin Austin and TJ Watt. Total Request Thursday.

Steve Byrne hangs out with us live in studio to flex his best impression of Evgeni Malkin listing his top five reasons why Bob Nutting won't sell the Pirates. Guy Junker calls in to discuss the Pirates double header today against the Tigers with both Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal taking the mound.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Byrne hangs out with us live in studio to flex his best impression of Evgeni Malkin listing his top five reasons why Bob Nutting won't sell the Pirates. Guy Junker calls in to discuss the Pirates double header today against the Tigers with both Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal taking the mound.

On his weekly mailbag video, Post-Gazette Pirates insider Noah Hiles answers reader questions, including: Why is Tommy Pham still on the Pirates roster? Is it reasonable to expect GM Ben Cherington to make some "baseball trades" with teams that have a surplus of bats in exchange for one of the Pirates' many pitching prospects? With Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle reportedly interested in buying the Penguins, could they potentially make an offer to purchase the Pirates from Bob Nutting? Is there a deal to be struck with the Arizona Diamondbacks for Jordan Lawlar? And who does Noah think the Pirates are looking to select in the upcoming MLB draft? Noah answers those questions and more.

Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey joins host Adam Bittner to ponder some Steelers over/unders for the 2025 season. Will Aaron Rodgets surpass 3,200 yards and 22 touchdowns? Will either Jaylen Warren or Kaleb Johnson threaten the 1,000-yard mark? Can DK Metcalf get over the 1,000-yard threshold that's been a problem for Steelers receivers including George Pickens in recent years? And how many sacks will T.J. Watt record? Our duo tackles those questions, plus some Penguins topics. Can GM Kyle Dubas and new coach Dan Muse return this club to Stanley Cup caliber in short order? Or is there too big a gap with the back-to-back champion Florida Panthers right now? What should we make of conflicting reports about Evgeni Malkin's future? Will this season definitely be his last in the NHL? Or could he come back for another chance to win next to Sidney Crosby and Kris Letang? And how seriously should we take a potential sale of the team back to Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle? Then in the third segment, airing on the PG's Pirates YouTube channel, the guys talk about malaise that has set in after an encouraging early run from manager Don Kelly's team following Derek Shelton's firing. Are fans beginning to tune out? Why hasn't Ben Cherington made a move to salvage the season, as owner Bob Nutting had suggested might be possible? Could Ke'Bryan Hayes and Mitch Keller be among names that are moved before the trade deadline? Why hasn't Tommy Pham been cut yet? And did the Pirates miss an opportunity to create some must-see TV by matching up Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal during a double header against the Detroit Tigers?