Podcast appearances and mentions of Connor Joe

Welcome back to your favorite monthly Reds podcast, Reds Country Radio! On this episode, Donnie, Rob and Steve break down the latest news from Reds Country including:0:00) ALEXIS DIAZ TRADED?!(6:30) Garrett Hampson and Connor Joe are starting games for us. Not ideal!(12:00) Is Matt McLain regretting not signing that extension he was offered?(18:00) The Reds are 0-22 when trailing after six innings and 0-24 when trailing after seven innings.(23:15) Santiago Espinal, 2 hole hitter - “our best hitter”(29:00) Outfield is good! Austin Hays should be an All Star, Will Benson's big week, TJ Friedl leading the team in WAR(40:00) Injury update: are these guys alive?(45:00) When should the panic button hit the table?(52:00) Bearcats baseball minute

Nick Kirby and Trace Fowler break down the Cincinnati Reds' latest defeat to the Kansas City Royals, highlighting the team's persistent struggles in close games. They discuss the questionable choice to start both Connor Joe and Garrett Hampson in the outfield, analyze Hunter Greene's performance, and address Matt McLain's ongoing challenges. The episode also covers Reds injury updates, recaps minor league action, and previews the upcoming series against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.   Today's Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvE6EJGcVIU    DSC Commodities: https://deepsouthcommodities.com/    CALL OR TEXT 988 FOR HELP DAY OR NIGHT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeoMl2Co73M&t=1675s    Chatterbox Reds is your home for coverage all season long for the Cincinnati Reds with LIVE post game shows after EVERY game on YouTube, and NEW podcasts the morning after every game (including weekends)! SUBSCRIBE to the channel and turn on notifications to ensure you never miss a thing! OTHER CHATTERBOX PROGRAMING:   Off The Bench: https://otbthombrennaman.podbean.com/  Chatterbox Bengals: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chatterbox-bengals-a-cincinnati-bengals-nfl-podcast/id1652732141  Chatterbox Bearcats: https://chatterboxbearcats.podbean.com/  Dialed In with Thom Brennaman: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjPJjEFaBD7VLxmcTTWV0ubHu_cSFdEDU  Chatterbox Man on the Street: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ye-HjJdmmQ&list=PLjPJjEFaBD7V0GOh595LyjumA0bZaqwh9&pp=iAQB       

Cory and Eric Phillips recap a high scoring night in Houston. They discuss the offense coming alive, a strong outing from the bullpen, and the help Connor Joe and Will Benson provided the Reds and more.    Chatterbox Reds is your home for coverage all season long for the Cincinnati Reds with LIVE post game shows after EVERY game on YouTube, and NEW podcasts the morning after every game (including weekends)! SUBSCRIBE to the channel and turn on notifications to ensure you never miss a thing!   PODCAST LINKS:   Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3jlFDPP... Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/733... Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0... iHeart Radio: https://iheart.com/podcast/109483256 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/chatter... Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id5327101?... Player FM: https://player.fm/series/3450767    

Nick Kirby analyzes the Cincinnati Reds' trade with the San Diego Padres for OF/1B Connor Joe. He provides background on Joe, highlighting his strengths and weaknesses, his potential fit in the Reds' roster, and concerns about the move. Additionally, Nick evaluates the loss of minor league pitcher Andrew Moore and shares his projected Reds lineup moving forward.   Today's Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iginn18j-GU    DSC Commodities: https://deepsouthcommodities.com/    CALL OR TEXT 988 FOR HELP DAY OR NIGHT: https://mantherapy.org/get-help/national-resources/164/lifeline-crisis-chat    OTHER CHATTERBOX PROGRAMING:   Off The Bench: https://otbthombrennaman.podbean.com/  Chatterbox Bengals: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chatterbox-bengals-a-cincinnati-bengals-nfl-podcast/id1652732141  Chatterbox Bearcats: https://chatterboxbearcats.podbean.com/  Dialed In with Thom Brennaman: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjPJjEFaBD7VLxmcTTWV0ubHu_cSFdEDU  Chatterbox Man on the Street: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ye-HjJdmmQ&list=PLjPJjEFaBD7V0GOh595LyjumA0bZaqwh9&pp=iAQB   

The guys heard from Connor Joe after being called up by the team and Skraby had a Skraby Segment which included a lot of the good eats around Petco Park.

Ben & Woods kick off the 9am hour with Woodsy talking about his fascination of people's morning routines which was sparked by one of the most viral videos so far in 2025. Then the guys do a bit of a deep dive into the numbers between Connor Joe and Yuli Gurriel before we wrap up the show with The Reindl Report and Paulie's top headlines of the morning. Listen here!

Tony, Chris and Skraby open Day 2 from Peoria by taking a look at tonight's NCAA Tournament opener between San Diego State and North Carolina before breaking down some bad breaking news for one Padre pitcher and Connor Joe joins the show

Ben, Woods, and Paul are live from the Peoria Sports Complex for Day 2 of Padres Spring Training! The guys start the show by setting the scene and talking about how the rest of yesterday went, including a fun battle on the backfields between Nick Pivetta and Fernando Tatis Jr.! Then at the bototm of the hour, the guys are joined by San Diego's own Connor Joe who is getting ready for his first season with the San Diego Padres! Listen here!

Chris and Skraby heard from Connor Joe and Jason Heyward and talked to AJ Cassavell from Spring Training.Plus, they talked about Chris' injured groin...

Chris and Skraby heard from Connor Joe and Jason Heyward. They talked about the weekend ahead for the Padres, checked in on the Genesis, and The Countdown was all about the new NFL head coaches.

Ben & Woods kick off the 9am hour by catching up with MLB Network's Matt Vasgersian who returns to the show and gives us his thoughts on the San Diego Padres. Then we react to some comments from one of the newest members of the Padres, Connor Joe, who spoke with the media out in Peoria this morning about joining his childhood team. And we wrap up the show with The Reindl Report and Paulie's top headlines of the morning before we head into a long holiday weekend! Listen here!

Spring Training citó ya a pitchers y catchers para reportarse. Nick Pivetta, Jason Heyward y Connor Joe son los jugadores adquiridos por los Padres de San Diego durante la semana previa a dar inicio a su pretemporada en Peoria, Arizona. Érik Ocaranza, Rafael Tablado y Toto Zúñiga se reportan también para el primer episodio de Honrarás A Los Padres de este 2025.

Sam continues to discuss the Nick Pivetta signing before switching to updates from Spring Training with Matt Waldron and Elias Díaz and taking a broader look at the previous signings of Connor Joe and Jason Heyward 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

Sam continues to discuss the Nick Pivetta signing before switching to updates from Spring Training with Matt Waldron and Elias Díaz and taking a broader look at the previous signings of Connor Joe and Jason Heyward 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

This week the guys discuss the off-season bombshell signings of Connor Joe and Jayson Heyward. They talk about the state of the fanbase, ownership, and the roster that has a lot of question marks.

Craig, Chris, and Raphie are joined by ABBOTT ELEMENTARY, HARLEY QUINN, and San Diego's own Justin Halpern to talk about the Padres finally bringing some new players into the mix with the signings of Connor Joe and Jason Heyward. Plus, Gavin Sheets is a Chihuahua, and how does this all impact a potential trade?Watch the show on YouTube! youtube.com/@padreshottub Want to get the show early, ad-free, with access to multiple bonus podcasts and our treasured Padres Hot Tub discord? Become a patron! patreon.com/padreshottub

On this week's episode, we begin by discussing Pete Alonso returning home to the Mets on a two-year, $54 million contract after prolonged negotiations between the two sides. From there, we discuss Jack Flaherty heading back to the Tigers, Kenley Jansen's return to LA with the Angels, Pat Hoberg's firing after the umpire was tied to gambling, Kike Hernandez heading back to the Dodgers, Yoan Moncada heading to the Angels, and new homes for Tommy Pham, Ramon Laureano, Harrison Bader, Jason Heyward, and Connor Joe.

Ben & Woods kick off the 7am hour talking about our favorite and least favorite Super Bowl commercials before we discuss San Diego State's ugly loss at Colorado State on Saturday night. Then we get to "Don't (And DO) Do This" before we dive deeper into the Padres moves from the weekend, and what we can expect from Connor Joe, Jason Heyward, and Gavin Sheets. Listen here!

The Eagles won the Super Bowl, crushing the Chiefs in New Orleans. The Padres added Connor Joe and Jayson Heyward to their outfield platoon. Will Luka Doncic make his debut tonight for the Lakers? Anthony Davis to miss multiple weeks with adductor injury. 8:30 worst super bowl in a long time 13:30 mahomes gets hit 16:30 chiefs down year still made super bowl 23:00 hurts 31:00 scott runs a 10k 38:00 jay z is ruining the halftime show 58:00 prze picks 1:13:00 hurts is an all time legend 1:21:00 ad already hurt in dallas. 1:27:00 scott poopedd 1:37:00 padres sign joe and HeywardSupport the show: http://Kaplanandcrew.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

En el episodio de hoy de Baseball News, analizamos el inicio de los entrenamientos primaverales en la MLB y la sorprendente lista de cinco grandes jugadores que aún siguen sin equipo. Además, repasamos las noticias más importantes del béisbol:

The Eagles won the Super Bowl, crushing the Chiefs in New Orleans. The Padres added Connor Joe and Jayson Heyward to their outfield platoon. Will Luka Doncic make his debut tonight for the Lakers? Anthony Davis to miss multiple weeks with adductor injury. 8:30 worst super bowl in a long time 13:30 mahomes gets hit 16:30 chiefs down year still made super bowl 23:00 hurts 31:00 scott runs a 10k 38:00 jay z is ruining the halftime show 58:00 prze picks 1:13:00 hurts is an all time legend 1:21:00 ad already hurt in dallas. 1:27:00 scott poopedd 1:37:00 padres sign joe and HeywardSupport the show: http://Kaplanandcrew.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Eagles won the Super Bowl, crushing the Chiefs in New Orleans. The Padres added Connor Joe and Jayson Heyward to their outfield platoon. Will Luka Doncic make his debut tonight for the Lakers? Anthony Davis to miss multiple weeks with adductor injury. 8:30 worst super bowl in a long time 13:30 mahomes gets hit 16:30 chiefs down year still made super bowl 23:00 hurts 31:00 scott runs a 10k 38:00 jay z is ruining the halftime show 58:00 prze picks 1:13:00 hurts is an all time legend 1:21:00 ad already hurt in dallas. 1:27:00 scott poopedd 1:37:00 padres sign joe and HeywardSupport the show: http://Kaplanandcrew.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fantasy Baseball Live – February 9, 2025 @ 3 PM ETSegment 1 – News and Notes1.The Mets re-upped with Pete Alonso on a two-year deal. The league has learned its lesson from hulking First Base sluggers like Alonso, and consequently, it's become more challenging for them to land the big contract.a.Your thoughts on the deal. Are there any changes at all in where you draft him2.Phew. Jack Flaherty managers give a sigh of relief when he re-upped with the Tigers for a two-year deal that is front-loaded with an opt-out. So, assuming he doesn't get hurt, he'll likely opt out. a.Will he be more of the 2024 version on the 2022-23 pitcher? 3.The Angels were at it again, signing Yoan Moncada to a one-year, $5 million contract. a.This is why I'm so critical of the Angels. This is a dumb deal to me. He hasn't been able to stay healthy, and if it weren't for a .406-fueled 2019 season, where he hit 25 home runs and batted.315, I'm not sure anybody would be thinking about him. Not to lead the witness, but what do you think? Am I all wet?4.Well the Tirso Ornelas came crashing down when the Padres signed the power-couple duo of Jason Heyward and Connor Joe. Oh well. Thoughts.Segment 2 – AL West1.Houston Astrosa.Isaac Paredes 2025 stat line: HR, RBI, and BAi.Will he be a downgrade from Alex Bregman, upgrade, or about the same?b.Chas McCormack (608.80 ADP), Jake Meyers (611.36), and Taylor Trammell (750.51) are the projected starting outfield. We've discussed previously about how weak it is. Do you have any interest?i.Over/Under Pedro Leon of 200 ABsc.Luis Garcia had TJS in 2023 and should be a full go this spring. In his last full season in 2022, he was pretty good. His ADP is 365. Is he a sneaky add in a draft?d.Spencer Arrighetti pitched to a 5.63 ERA in the first half and a 3.18 in the second. His batting average against went from .268 to .226. Any interest. His ADP is 216.9e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)2.Los Angeles Angelsa.True or False. Mike Trout will win a World Series with the Angels before his career ends.i.Stat line for Trout: AB, HR, SB, BAb.Jo Adell's ADP is 290.89 and he's going as the 71st outfielder off the board. He hits the ball extremely hard and sprint speed in the 86th percentile. There is going to be pressure on his batting average as he doesn't make great contact. However, if he gets playing time, isn't there 20-20 potential here?i.Will he get the playing time?c.Yoan Moncada stat line for 2025: AB, HR, and BAd.Nolan Schanuel – Over/Under 15 home runse.Is Kikuchi more like the Astros version in 2025 or more like the “every other” season for the Angels in 2025?i.We will look at where he's going in drafts.f.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)3.Athleticsa.Tyler Soderstrom was a top prospect for several years, but has yet to establish himself in the Majors. Will he this year or will Kurtz beat him to the punch?i.Nick Kurtz 2025 stat line: AB, HR, BAb.Lawrence Butler went 22 and 18 in 451 PAs last year. Over/Under 50 combined SB and HR for 2025?c.Who would you rather roster: Luis Severino (290.0) or Jeffrey Springs (239.3)?d.Will Mason Miller be on the Athletics on August 1?e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)4.Seattle Marinersa.In one of our Dynasty League startups, I considered drafting Victor Robles but couldn't pull the trigger. I studied the data, and while he stole 34 bases last season, he's not a burner with sprint speeds in the 63rd percentile. A .370 BABIP drove his .307 batting average, and given his poor exit velocity, I don't see that sticking or much power. Am I too low on Robles? I don't get the hype, as he's going as the 49th OF off the board. b.One of our Patreon members reminded me that we don't talk enough about Seattle's poor hit park factors (T-Mobile). It's last in the league. Should this give you pause at the draft table for guys like J-Rod, Raleigh, and Arozarena?c.Will Julio Rodriguez be drafted in the first round in 2026?d.Do you think the Mariners should trade one of their big starters for some offense? If so, who would you suggest?i.An ideal trading partner would be the Orioles.e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)5.Texas Rangersa.Evan Carter state line for 2025: AB, HR, SB, and BAi. Will he be a full-time or platoon player by mid-season?b.Adolis Garcia had a down season in 2025. Although his speed has decreased, he still hits the ball extremely hard. Do you think he's more of a 30 to 35-home-run guy or a 25-home-run guy with pressure on his batting average?i.We will look at where he is being drafted and look at other players around himc.Do we see the break out of Wyatt Langford in 2025?i.He will be _______________ round pick in 2026.d.RosterResource lists Chris Martin as the closer in Texas. Are you buying that?e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)

We talked about Connor Joe reportedly signing with the Padres. Got set for the Super Bowl. Counted down the 5 biggest crybabies in sports. Plus, a Big 5 and more!

The guys talked about the potential Connor Joe signing, the NFL honors, and discussed the Genesis Invitational with the tournament director.

Brothers Zack and Perry Minasian join Alex Pavlovic on "Giants Talk" to discuss how their upbringing prepared them for their roles as general managers of San Francisco and the Los Angeles Angels, respectively, who's the most competitive brother and what it's like making trades together. Intro::45 – Recent signings: first basemen off the board / Paul Goldschmidt7:15 – Giants happy with LaMonte Wade Jr at first but open to upgrading10:15 – Pete Alonso discussion13:35 – Potential free agent signings: Connor Joe, Mark Canha, Josh Bell, Justin Turner18:40 – Walker Buehler, Joc Pederson, Sean Manaea signed22:20 – Difference between if the Giants get Corbin Burnes or not: “if you're a Giants fan you should probably feel better than you did 2 weeks ago”25:30 – Farhan Zaidi's interview, potential landing spots29:00 – On getting recommendations for setting lineups32:30 – Preview of Minasian brothers' interview, background on their family Zack & Perry Minasian:36:00 - On playing board games as kids37:10 - Which brother is more competitive?38:00 - On their brother that doesn't work in baseball38:45 - What prepared them for these roles?39:30 - How often do they talk?40:20 - If Perry thought Zack had a chance at the GM position42:00 - What trading together is like43:40 - Is Perry watching the Giants more now?

Welcome to Episode 44 of TableSetters, your go-to podcast for all things baseball! Hosts Devin and Steve are thrilled to be joined by Anthony DiNardo, lifelong Pirates fan and host of the North Shore Nine podcast, for a deep dive into the latest developments surrounding Pittsburgh baseball. In this episode, we break down the non-tendering of Bryan de la Cruz and Connor Joe, the Pirates' promising pitching rotation featuring Paul Skenes, Mitch Keller, and Jared Jones, and the future of O'Neill Cruz as he transitions to center field. We also discuss Bryan Reynolds' rumored move to first base, the crowded catcher situation with Henry Davis, Joey Bart, and Endy Rodríguez, and the potential impact of recent roster decisions on the team's future. Plus, Anthony shares his take on the growing calls for Bob Nutting to sell the team. Join us for an insightful conversation on what the Pirates need to do in the offseason to compete for the division and take the next step toward playoff contention in 2025. Follow us for exclusive content and updates:

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey ponders the Steelers' NFL Week 13 matchup with Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase and the AFC North rival Bengals this week in Cincinnati. Can coach Mike Tomlin, DC Teryl Austin and players including safety Minkah Fitzpatrick fix pass defense issues that crept up in the Week 12 loss to Jameis Winston and the Cleveland Browns? And how will the Justin Fields package be deployed at QB, particularly in big moments late in the game? Will he be given the chance to throw again? Or will OC Arthur Smith save those opportunities for Russell Wilson? Later, Jason ponders a report about Russell Wilson's future in Pittsburgh and reacts to the Pirates' moves to non-tender players including Connor Joe and Bryan De La Cruz.

The Pittsburgh Pirates decided to non-tender Bryan De La Cruz, Connor Joe, & Hunter Stratton at last week's deadline. Were those three the correct move? Should there have been more? Also, let's take a look around the league at others who are now free agents and see if any make sense for the Pirates. 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 Sponsored By: Chris Gates Fitness Visit: https://chrisgatesfitness.com/trainingcamp/

Pirates non-tender Connor Joe, Bryan De La Cruz, and Hunter Stratton. No announcement on David Bednar's offer and/or whether he has accepted. Let's talk about it. Also, do the Pirates make a push for Roki or is this too big of a risk by a not so risky front office/ownership? We'll talk about why. It's Thanksgiving week. Hope you have a great week!https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctoberhttp://steelcitypirates.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bridge-to-buctober/donations

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo personally recruit Juan Soto to the Mets and answer all your Mailbag questions. Connor and Joe start the show with each of them sharing their plan and pitch if they were tasked to set up and run the Mets recent meeting with free agent superstar target Juan Soto.  Then the guys completely dump out the Mailbag in order to answer questions about Mets outfield options, the impact of signing free agents on the team's International signing bonus pool, Roki Sasaki, Reid Detmers, contracts for Mark Vientos and Francisco Alvarez, Corbin Burnes, and the possibility of Connor Joe ever actually being on the Mets. Finally, the Mailbag also goes Down on The Farm to cover a question about the state of the organization's hitting prospects.  Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 Welcome to the show!01:00 Juan Soto meets the Mets02:30 Connor's pitch and plan for a Juan Soto/Mets meeting08:30 Joe's pitch and plan for a Juan Soto/Mets meeting16:35 Mailbag: A plan for right field without Juan Soto19:30 Mailbag: International signing pool25:00 Mailbag: Reid Detmers27:45 Mailbag: Deals for Mark Vientos and Francisco Alvarez31:40 Mailbag: Corbin Burnes35:15 Mailbag: Connor Joe37:10 Down on the Farm/Mailbag: Hitting Prospects 

Season 3 of the hugely popular Netflix series HEARTSTOPPER (based on the young adult graphic novel series from Alice Oseman) recently released and Mickey-Jo has already watched every episode.On the back of the show's enormous popularity, many of its cast have become popular stars and are forging exciting careers which include the theatre, though some are no stranger to the stage.From Kit Connor in Romeo + Juliet and Joe Locke in Sweeney Todd on Broadway to Rhea Norwood in Cabaret in the West End, find out about all of the stage performances the Heartstopper cast have already done, are currently performing or will soon be seen in!•About Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MickeyJoTheatre⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 70,000 subscribers. Since establishing himself as a theatre critic he has been able to work internationally. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. He has also twice received accreditation from the world renowned Edinburgh Festival Fringe. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. He has been invited to speak to private tour groups, at the BEAM 2023 new musical theatre conference at Oxford Playhouse, and on a panel of critics at an event for young people considering a career in the arts courtesy of Go Live Theatre Projects. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre

The crew is back in full force, and not a moment too soon! To kick us off this week, we're excited to share that we were featured on Spectrum News! Thank you to reporter Taylor Schaub for spotlighting us!  In position player updates, Tommy Pham is picked up by the Royals, Connor Joe and Lars Nootbaar are jamming, and Corbin Carroll has turned his season all the way around just in time to dunk on the Dodgers.  Pitchers are crushing it this week: our guy Kumar Rocker makes a huge splash in his Triple A debut, Kenta Maeda finally gets a W, Kikuchi / Woo / Manaea continue to deal, and Yu Darvish is back!! And Ohtani Talk finally gets the attention it deserves with the return of Naomi! His bobble head night has fans lined up 8 hours before Decoy's first pitch, he makes history yet again in his quest for 50/50, and we prepare for his grand return to Angel Stadium. 

In Thursday's edition of First 10, Jason Mackey talks about another incredibly frustrating Pirates loss, as the bullpen gives up another game while Yasmani Grandal and Connor Joe fail to come through in the clutch. Are there any answers to stop their free fall from contention? Plus a look at the Steelers' first preseason game Friday and lingering concerns over Sidney Crosby's contract. For more sports, visit post-gazette.com.

The NS9 Postgame Show Powered By Primanti Bros. Neil & DiNardo discussing today's Pittsburgh Pirates game vs. the Houston Astros where Bailey Falter returned from the IL and picked back up where he left off pitching 5.1 innings and giving up 1 earned run. The offense came through tonight but from some unexpected people. Michael A. Taylor hit another moonshot while Connor Joe collected 3 hits. 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/3HVYPg544m

Hour one with Joe Starkey. The Pirates proved a lot by taking two of three from Philadelphia. Martin Perez is expected to start on Wednesday. That's unacceptable to Joe. Connor Joe is batting .185 in July after a .169 average in June. The Pirates got what they paid for in Martin Perez and Marco Gonzales. Sonny Gray and Kyle Gibson have been very good for the Cardinals and it's annoying they're ahead of the Pirates in the standings.

Fred Zinkie and Jeff Erickson look at some of June's worst performers, like George Springer, Leody Taveras, Jeff McNeil and Shota Imanaga and issue their proclamation to Start, Bench or Cut. Plus, Heston Kjerstad is back, and Fernando Tatis is out until the All-Star break. --- 00:00 - Fred Pod 6-25 00:45 - Monday Notes: Fernando Tatis is out until the ASB…… 03:45 - Jackson Merrill Appreciation 06:00 - Yu Darvish (elbow) is still not ready to return….. 08:20 - Matt Waldron another good start / Ban The Win 10:45 - T.J. Friedl is back on the IL… 12:15 - Nick Lodolo to the IL 13:30 - Elly De La Cruz to the Steamboat! 16:00 - Bryan Woo is hurt again (hamstring)….. 17:10 - Clayton Kershaw has been shut down for a week….. 22:00 - Starling Marte is likely out for a month due to a knee injury….. 26:30 - Let's play Start, Bench or Cut with some of June's worst performers. Every hitter on this list has a sub-.500 OPS in June. Every pitcher has an ERA of at least 6.00. Some of the men on this list are obvious starts, but there could still be a conversation regarding their going-forward value. 27:20 - George Springer 29:00 - Shota Imanaga  34:30 - Leody Taveras 36:00 - Carlos Rodon 37:30 - Yusei Kikuchi 41:00 - Maikel Garcia 42:45 - Ryan Jeffers 47:20 - Andres Gimenez 50:00 - Dylan Cease 51:45 - Grab Bag Hitters: Jeff McNeil, Will Benson, Abraham Toro, Jonah Heim, Connor Joe, Shea Langeliers 54:20 - Grab Bag Pitchers: JP Sears, Chris Paddack, Bailey Falter, Zack Littell, Reese Olson, Pablo Lopez 1:00:00 - Why was FAAB so quiet on Heston Kjerstad on Sunday. Have we reached the point where rookies can be post-hype sleepers? --- Home Run Forecast Home Run Forecast is offering a special for the start of the baseball season. You can receive access to the premium site for the entire season for only $28, a savings of nearly 30%.  Go to https://www.homerunforecast.com/rotowire now to sign up Pick6 Download the new DraftKings Pick Six app and use code RWPICKS. New customers play five bucks, and get fifty in Pick Six credits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Pirates opted not to send Connor Joe on what would have been a close play at the plate. Michael A. Taylor struck out. Zangrilli thinks Perez could be in line to start Friday against Tampa Bay.

Hour four with Joe Starkey and Paul Zeise. The Pirates opted not to send Connor Joe on what would have been a close play at the plate. Michael A. Taylor struck out. Zangrilli thinks Perez could be in line to start Friday against Tampa Bay. Texts in the city

Derek Shelton didn't use Andrew McCutchen, Nick Gonzales, or Connor Joe with a chance to drive in the winning run for the Bucs in Colorado and wasn't really asked about it. Andrew thinks the Pirates wanted to use another day off for Paul Skenes to pitch him twice at home and one game against the Reds.

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey answers reader questions. Among them: Will GM Ben Cherington make a significant move to improve the offense by the trade deadline? If names including the Toronto Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. or the New York Mets' Pete Alonso are unrealistic, what other options does he have to upgrade on Connor Joe and Rowdy Tellez? Could outfield be an area to watch, too, amid the struggles of Michael A. Taylor and Jack Suwinski? What happened with Jose Hernandez before he was sent to the Los Angeles Dodgers this week? Jason tackles those topics and gets into a little Steelers, too. Specifically, what will the run/pass balance be in Arthur Smith's offense as it looks to get bother Russell Wilson at QB and RBs Jaylen Warren and Najee Harris going?

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey answers reader questions. Among them: Will GM Ben Cherington make a significant move to improve the offense by the trade deadline? If names including the Toronto Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. or the New York Mets' Pete Alonso are unrealistic, what other options does he have to upgrade on Connor Joe and Rowdy Tellez? Could outfield be an area to watch, too, amid the struggles of Michael A. Taylor and Jack Suwinski? What happened with Jose Hernandez before he was sent to the Los Angeles Dodgers this week? Jason tackles those topics and gets into a little Steelers, too. Specifically, what will the run/pass balance be in Arthur Smith's offense as it looks to get bother Russell Wilson at QB and RBs Jaylen Warren and Najee Harris going? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Connor Joe was batting third in the lineup last night and the Pirates lost to the Cardinals after only scoring two runs. How much has the Chris Archer trade scarred the Pirates? Why can't they part with prospects for a big time hitter?

The NS9 Postgame Show Powered By Primanti Bros. Neil and Jim discuss tonight's game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Minnesota Twins. Mitch Keller tossed 6 scoreless innings and Oneil Cruz and Connor Joe homered to lead the Pirates to a 3-0 series opening win. LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 Summer Tailgate RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/2x8t5jsw 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/3HVYPg544

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey answers reader questions. Among them: Does the Pirates' Dave Parker belong in the Baseball Hall of Fame? Should manager Derek Shelton be on the hot seat after back-to-back ugly losses that included big blown leads? Should GM Ben Cherington consider a trade for a first baseman amid recent struggles by Rowdy Tellez and Connor Joe? And why hasn't Tellez been DFA'd yet? Jason tackles those questions, plus more on other fronts. Including: When will Penguins GM Kyle Dubas make his first trade of the offseason? Would it be a disappointment if the Steelers start worse than 3-0? And Can West Virginia's Beanie Bishop win the slot cornerback role as an undrafted free agent?

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey answers reader questions. Among them: Does the Pirates' Dave Parker belong in the Baseball Hall of Fame? Should manager Derek Shelton be on the hot seat after back-to-back ugly losses that included big blown leads? Should GM Ben Cherington consider a trade for a first baseman amid recent struggles by Rowdy Tellez and Connor Joe? And why hasn't Tellez been DFA'd yet? Jason tackles those questions, plus more on other fronts. Including: When will Penguins GM Kyle Dubas make his first trade of the offseason? Would it be a disappointment if the Steelers start worse than 3-0? And Can West Virginia's Beanie Bishop win the slot cornerback role as an undrafted free agent? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pittsburgh Pirates drop another series and are now 19-25 being 7.5 game back already on May 15. For a team whose GM stated they had intentions of competing this year, it sure hasn't gone well enough for those dreams. So what exactly is happening? With this team struggling are there much needed changes to happen within the coaching of this team? How far of a leash does even Derek Shelton have at this point? Lastly, what the hell is going on with first base? Let's talk some Connor Joe and Rowdy Tellez. LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 Summer Tailgate RSVP: https://t.ly/hxF3X 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/3HVYPg544m

Aaron Nola threw a four-hit shutout and his velocity was up (3:20). ... Reese Olson continues to pitch well and needs to be added (6:00). ... Rank Olson, Gavin Stone and Erick Fedde. ... News (16:45): Ronel Blanco was ejected for a foreign substance. ... Let's fire up the DROP-O-METER for Reid Detmers, Paul Goldschmidt and five others (25:25). ... Are Michael Wacha or Ryan Weathers worth adding (38:34)? ... Abraham Toro and Connor Joe continue to hit (43:41). ... This might be your last chance to buy Matt Olson and sell Anthony Volpe (50:40). ... Hey, real quick! Why isn't Nick Pivetta throwing his breaking pitches more (54:25)? ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpen updates and streamers (1:00:50). 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, @CTowersCBS, @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

All hail Connor Joe! 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

Say it's so, Connor Joe! All this and 5-0! 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