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Dan didn't have a problem with Adam Frazier attempting to bunt with two on and no one out in the 9th. Dan thinks Mitch Keller, David Bednar, and Dennis Santana could be on the table at the trade deadline. Scouts from other organizations that Dan Zangrilli has talked to this week think Bubba Chandler is not quite ready for the majors and needs to cut down on walks.

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey: Dan didn't have a problem with Adam Frazier attempting to bunt with two on and no one out in the 9th. Dan thinks Mitch Keller, David Bednar, and Dennis Santana could be on the table at the trade deadline. Scouts from other organizations that Dan Zangrilli has talked to this week think Bubba Chandler is not quite ready for the majors and needs to cut down on walks. Steelers insider Mark Kaboly joined the show. Zach Azzanni is a huge Calvin Austin fan and called him the WR2.

The Pirates just swept the Phillies, and we've got a lot to say about it on this episode of Bucco Brew, powered by De Fer Coffee & Tea. We dive into Carmen Mlodzinski's request to be treated as a full-time starter and what his demotion to Triple-A really says about the Pirates' plans. Plus, is David Bednar back? We break down his recent dominance, talk Konnor Griffin's rapid rise to Greensboro, and preview the Pirates' upcoming series vs. the Miami Marlins. Subscribe and don't miss a moment of this hot stretch of Bucco baseball.

Braxton Ashcraft has pitched very well. The Pirates are playing .500 baseball under Don Kelly and Noah believes if this continues all season, the Pirates will stick with Kelly as manager. Noah thinks David Bednar and Dennis Santana could be two trade candidates at the deadline.

On this week's episode of The One Piece Podcast we go through One Piece Chapter 1149 “One Second” with OPP contributor Jill Knight, friend of the show Ken O'Connor, trivia overlord David Bednar and special guest Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus)! Anime Recap is finally back! Join Sam and Ken for a double recap of One Piece Episode 1129 “Kuma's Past - Better Off Dead in This World” and Episode 1130 “A History Erased! God Valley of Despair”! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories, followed by the grand return of David Back Fights! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! You can subscribe on Patreon and get access to ad-free episodes and our 800+ episode archive, our exclusive series 4'ced to Watch 4Kids with Steve & Alex, our full-length film OPPJapan, exclusive episodes with our special guests and a lot more. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:21:48 Manga Recap: Chapter 1149;02:11:54 Anime Recap: Episodes 1129 & 1130;02:46:01 Piece Together;03:02:41 David Back Fight & To Be Continued…! NEWS & UPDATES Want to know when One Piece is going to end? So does our man in Japan and OPLA live action series advisor Greg Werner! Check out his column “The End of One Piece,” posted exclusively by the OPP! Our video recording of the OPP at City Winery is now LIVE for patrons! You can watch our previous show from April on YouTube here! The OPP is officially British Famous! Read what Zach had to tell the good people of England about One Piece as it lands on BBC iPlayer in “One Piece: From ‘niche within a niche' to global phenomenon” by Samuel Spencer! OPLA! is back for a whole new season! Check out interviews with the cast including Aidan Scott (Helmeppo), Alexander Maniatis (Kuro), Craig Fairbrass (Zeff) and Chioma Umeala (Nojiko)! Don't miss out, subscribe at patreon.com/onepiecepodcast to get the full One Piece Podcast experience!  We have an all new series about the history of 4Kids … as told by the people who were actually there. Check out 4Kids Flashback every Wednesday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of The One Piece Podcast we go through One Piece Chapter 1149 “One Second” with OPP contributor Jill Knight, friend of the show Ken O'Connor, trivia overlord David Bednar and special guest Stephen Paul (translator for One Piece in Shonen Jump & Manga Plus)! Anime Recap is finally back! Join Sam and Ken for a double recap of One Piece Episode 1129 “Kuma's Past - Better Off Dead in This World” and Episode 1130 “A History Erased! God Valley of Despair”! We also have our Piece Together segment, where we take your questions, comments, and theories, followed by the grand return of David Back Fights! SUBSCRIBE TO US ON PATREON! You can subscribe on Patreon and get access to ad-free episodes and our 800+ episode archive, our exclusive series 4'ced to Watch 4Kids with Steve & Alex, our full-length film OPPJapan, exclusive episodes with our special guests and a lot more. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:21:48 Manga Recap: Chapter 1149;02:11:54 Anime Recap: Episodes 1129 & 1130;02:46:01 Piece Together;03:02:41 David Back Fight & To Be Continued…! NEWS & UPDATES Want to know when One Piece is going to end? So does our man in Japan and OPLA live action series advisor Greg Werner! Check out his column “The End of One Piece,” posted exclusively by the OPP! Our video recording of the OPP at City Winery is now LIVE for patrons! You can watch our previous show from April on YouTube here! The OPP is officially British Famous! Read what Zach had to tell the good people of England about One Piece as it lands on BBC iPlayer in “One Piece: From ‘niche within a niche' to global phenomenon” by Samuel Spencer! OPLA! is back for a whole new season! Check out interviews with the cast including Aidan Scott (Helmeppo), Alexander Maniatis (Kuro), Craig Fairbrass (Zeff) and Chioma Umeala (Nojiko)! Don't miss out, subscribe at patreon.com/onepiecepodcast to get the full One Piece Podcast experience!  We have an all new series about the history of 4Kids … as told by the people who were actually there. Check out 4Kids Flashback every Wednesday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NS9 Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Brother's. The Pirates walk it off in wild fashion! On this episode of the North Shore Nine Postgame Show powered by Primanti Bros, Tyler and Neil break down the 6-5 win over the Brewers — capped by a wild pitch. We discuss Paul Skenes' latest gem, Oneil Cruz's clutch bombs, and whether David Bednar should stay in the closer role. Plus, is Bryan Reynolds finally heating up? Join us as we recap all the drama, give away sandwiches, and preview tomorrow's PNC Park tailgate. Like, subscribe, and hit that bell so you don't miss a show. Let's raise it! RSVP to the NS9 Tailgate on May 24th at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ns9-tailgate-tickets-1320142454619?aff=oddtdtcreator Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee Use Promo Code NS9 for 30% off your first order at https://www.gritily.com Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.seatgeek.com LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myshopify.com ►Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NorthShoreNine ►Website: https://www.northshorenine.com ►Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/northshorenine ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@northshorenine ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenine ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorenine ►Discord: https://discord.gg/3HVYPg544m ►BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/northshorenine.bsky.social

Noah thinks the Pirates may be playing Tommy Pham to trade him in exchange for something or cash considerations. Noah thinks the Pirates need to think about sending Colin Holderman to AAA and do what the Bucs did with David Bednar. Noah doesn't see Ben Cherington being let go before the draft.

Another lifeless loss from the Pirates last night has this season turning into Groundhog Day. The Reds left PNC Park with a 7-1 win and a few things from last night annoyed Poni more than usual, capped by David Bednar smiling when he's coming off the mound following a bad outing that allowed the Reds to pile on. The guys feel bad for callers like Chuck in Uniontown, who are seemingly stuck loving this team to no end because of whatever reason. The Pirates are alienating fans with every game.

Another lifeless loss from the Pirates last night has this season turning into Groundhog Day. The Reds left PNC Park with a 7-1 win and a few things from last night annoyed Poni more than usual, capped by David Bednar smiling when he's coming off the mound following a bad outing that allowed the Reds to pile on. The guys feel bad for callers like Chuck in Uniontown, who are seemingly stuck loving this team to no end because of whatever reason. The Pirates are alienating fans with every game. Where are fans at on the Pirates right now? Bucco Minute – Poni was confused by TJ Friedl playing in front of hometown fans. Brett Keisel had a video go viral last night, showing the low attendance at the ballpark.

FTN's Dan Thompson breaks down the latest news in the world of MLB bullpens, relief pitchers and save opportunities. In this episode, Dan reviews the bullpens in Texas, Philly, Atlanta, Cubs, Pirates and Arizona.Dan updates the FTN Bullpen Report (leverage chart) daily!The 2025 FTN Fantasy Baseball Guide is loaded with the best fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections and tools! Join us this season at www.FTNFantasy.com. No team of analysts is better equipped to help you dominate your leagues, featuring three NFBC overall champions!Our in-season content is loaded and includes our Industry Most-Accurate Daily and Weekly Projections & Rankings. Rest of Season projections and the FTN model's 2025 FILTH Pitcher Metric Leaderboard is now live!Our weekly content schedule: Mondays - The Week Ahead (Lucas Biery)Mondays - NFBC Waiver Watch (Todd Whitestone)Wednesdays - The Bullpen Report (Dan Thompson)Thursdays - Gut Feelings (Vlad Sedler)Mondays/Fridays - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire (Joe Orrico/Adam Young)Saturdays/Sundays - Trust the Gut FAAB (Vlad Sedler) and Drops & Disasters (Mike Mager)Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball

FTN's Dan Thompson breaks down the latest news in the world of MLB bullpens, relief pitchers and save opportunities. In today's episode, Dan dives into bullpen situations of the Diamondbacks, Cubs, and Pirates.Dan updates the FTN Bullpen Report (leverage chart) daily!The 2025 FTN Fantasy Baseball Guide is loaded with the best fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections and tools! Join us this season at www.FTNFantasy.com. No team of analysts is better equipped to help you dominate your leagues, featuring three NFBC overall champions!Our in-season content is loaded and includes our Industry Most-Accurate Daily and Weekly Projections & Rankings. Rest of Season projections and the FTN model's 2025 FILTH Pitcher Metric Leaderboard is now live!Our weekly content schedule: Mondays - The Week Ahead (Lucas Biery)Mondays - NFBC Waiver Watch (Todd Whitestone)Wednesdays - The Bullpen Report (Dan Thompson)Thursdays - Gut Feelings (Vlad Sedler)Mondays/Fridays - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire (Joe Orrico/Adam Young)Saturdays/Sundays - Trust the Gut FAAB (Vlad Sedler) and Drops & Disasters (Mike Mager)Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball

Bob isn't concerned about Skenes and understands Skenes trying to control his pitch counts to go deeper in games and be more efficient. Bob doesn't think many pitchers will have big strikeout games against the Cubs. David Bednar's confidence seems back. His control has been much better. Cruz is becoming a star.

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey: Bob isn't concerned about Skenes and understands Skenes trying to control his pitch counts to go deeper in games and be more efficient. David Bednar's confidence and control is now back. Oneil Cruz looks like a better hitter and Bob agrees with Joe, Cruz is becoming a star in the outfield. Best games of the week.

Carmen Mlodzinski's short outing, a dominant performance by the bullpen, and Andrew McCutchen's clutch go-ahead double in the 7th. They also dive into Joey Bart's rough night behind the plate, the ongoing struggles of Tommy Pham, and the latest on David Bednar's strong return to the closer role. Plus, Primanti Bros. sandwich giveaways, a look ahead to Paul Skenes Day, and a special shoutout to Jack Wilson ahead of Thursday night's live show. 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

The Pirates drop 2 of 3 in L.A., but there are signs of life: Oneil Cruz is still on fire, Andrew McCutchen looks as steady as ever, and the Bubba Chandler watch may be officially underway. We break down the weird Colin Holderman moment from Saturday, David Bednar's return to the mound, and what Cruz's recent stretch could mean for his long-term outlook. Is Cutch still one of the team's best hitters? And is it time to seriously consider calling up Bubba? Plus: We preview the upcoming home series against the Cubs. 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

FTN's Dan Thompson (@redfoxroto) breaks down all things bullpen, saves and relievers before Week 5 of the fantasy baseball season. Enjoy this new quick-hitter!The 2025 FTN Fantasy Baseball Guide is loaded with the best preseason fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections and fantasy tools! Join us this season at www.FTNFantasy.com. No team of analysts is better equipped to help you dominate your leagues. Featuring three NFBC overall champions!Our in-season content is loaded and includes our Industry Most-Accurate Daily and Weekly Projections & Rankings.Our weekly content schedule includes:Mondays - The Week Ahead (Lucas Biery)Mondays - NFBC Waiver Watch (Todd Whitestone)Wednesdays - The Bullpen Report (Dan Thompson)Thursdays - Gut Feelings (Vlad Sedler)Mondays/Fridays - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire (Joe Orrico/Adam Young)Saturdays/Sundays - Trust the Gut FAAB (Vlad Sedler) and Drops & Disasters (Mike Mager)Plus two of our roto-famous tracking tools:FILTH Pitcher Metric LeaderboardBullpen ReportYour fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball

The Pirates offense came alive scoring 10 runs against Washington, but four errors. Colin wouldn't be surprised to see David Bednar back in the majors soon, but wonders if the Pirates don't want to mess with a good thing. Andrew McCutchen has been very good defensively and could see more time there.

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Noah Hiles and Colin Beazley break down the Pirates' series win over the NL Central rival St. Louis Cardinals, which concluded Wednesday afternoon with a 2-1 win in 13 innings. The recap begins with a full review of the pitching staff, specifically highlighting the progress made in the bullpen. Did arms like Dennis Santana and Justin Lawrence show the relievers can still compete without David Bednar and Colin Holderman? Their attention then shifts to the continued concerns at the plate and if the current hitters on the roster are able to turn things around after players like Andrew McCutchen and Jack Suwinski struggled at various points throughout the three games. Finally, the discussion is concluded with a look ahead, wondering if the Pirates can carry over the momentum from three wins in their last four games into their upcoming weekend road trip against the Reds.

Why do Jake and Jeroen hate content? Why is David Bednar still on a roster? If tying is the worst thing in sports, are JC and Brendan off to the worst starts in LEL history? These questions and more, as Jordan and Nate take over the pod for Week One Overreactions!

Eno and DVR discuss a mishap that landed Freddie Freeman on the IL, a closer change in Pittsburgh with the demotion of David Bednar, a few heavily added players in ottoneu ahead of the weekend with Niv Shah, and their picks for an on-air, five-round pitcher breakout draft featuring several players that may be available in shallow leagues. Please participate in our listener survey! theathletic.com/athletic/survey25 (Three lucky entries will receive £/$100 worth of Amazon vouchers!) Rundown 2:16 Freddie Freeman to the IL 5:40 David Bednar to Triple-A; Dennis Santana to Close in Pittsburgh? 9:37 Camilo Doval Still the Fallback in San Francisco 14:15 Odds & Ends: Zach Neto, Nestor Cortes Jr., Jordan Lawlar & Angel Genao 18:14 Niv Shah Joins the Show! (The Philly Dog, Ottoneu Adds & Six Picks Roster Rates) 35:39 Eno's Friday Draft: Late-Round Pitchers/Shallow League Waiver Draft 55:07 Tomoyuki Sugano: Underrated by Projections? Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eno and DVR discuss a mishap that landed Freddie Freeman on the IL, a closer change in Pittsburgh with the demotion of David Bednar, a few heavily added players in ottoneu ahead of the weekend with Niv Shah, and their picks for an on-air, five-round pitcher breakout draft featuring several players that may be available in shallow leagues. Please participate in our listener survey! theathletic.com/athletic/survey25 (Three lucky entries will receive £/$100 worth of Amazon vouchers!)Rundown2:16 Freddie Freeman to the IL5:40 David Bednar to Triple-A; Dennis Santana to Close in Pittsburgh?9:37 Camilo Doval Still the Fallback in San Francisco14:15 Odds & Ends: Zach Neto, Nestor Cortes Jr., Jordan Lawlar & Angel Genao18:14 Niv Shah Joins the Show! (The Philly Dog, Ottoneu Adds & Six Picks Roster Rates)35:39 Eno's Friday Draft: Late-Round Pitchers/Shallow League Waiver Draft55:07 Tomoyuki Sugano: Underrated by Projections?Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Bond, AJ Applegarth, and Corey Pieper close out the show with the latest news making waves in fantasy baseball, including the potential impact of MLB's new “torpedo bats.” They also discuss how injuries and roster moves are shaking up fantasy lineups, including:– Jurickson Profar's suspension– Reynaldo López landing on the IL– Colton Cowser's fractured thumb– David Bednar's demotion to Triple-A– Freddie Freeman heading to the IL Get the context and fantasy fallout for each update so you can stay ahead of your competition. Subscribe for weekly fantasy baseball analysis, injury news, rankings, waiver wire tips, trade advice, and more. Join Fantasy Six Pack:Award-winning fantasy baseball rankings, daily hitting/pitcher analysis, DFS projections and more – fantasysixpack.net/plans (Use code F6PMLB25 for 15% off!) Follow us on social media:Joe: @F6P_JoeAJ: @AppleGarthAlgarCorey: @copiepsMike: @FFLaPlant

The Pirates are 2-5, in last place, and already making moves. On this episode of NS9LIVE, DiNardo, Jim, and Tyler are joined by MLB.com Pirates beat writer Alex Stumpf to talk through David Bednar's demotion, the Alexander Canario trade, and what to expect for the 2025 home opener. They break down Oneil Cruz's ridiculous start, torpedo bats, and another shaky showing from the bullpen. The crew also hits on Thomas Harrington's debut, injury updates for Bryan Reynolds, Jared Jones, and Nick Gonzales, and whether the stolen base issue is real. It's early, but the panic meter is definitely rising in Pittsburgh. 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

- Pirates broadcaster Bob Walk joins! The guys discuss Paul Skenes' first two starts to the season so far, but also why he isn't making his second start this afternoon. It seems like he'll pretty much be the NL Cy Young barring injury, right? The guys also discuss David Bednar's struggles, and how he can improve down at Triple-A. They also get into Oneil Cruz's season and his time with the Bucs, and just what his potential could truly be. Bob does believe Cruz needs to be more of a leader in the outfield. - The guys make predictions for today's game and the series! Also, how many Buccos could end up using the torpedo bats in this series?

Pirates broadcaster Bob Walk joins! The guys discuss Paul Skenes' first two starts to the season so far, but also why he isn't making his second start this afternoon. It seems like he'll pretty much be the NL Cy Young barring injury, right? The guys also discuss David Bednar's struggles, and how he can improve down at Triple-A. They also get into Oneil Cruz's season and his time with the Bucs, and just what his potential could truly be. Bob does believe Cruz needs to be more of a leader in the outfield.

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Ben Maller talks about Steelers owner Art Rooney saying that he keeps hearing that Aaron Rodgers is headed their direction, DraftKings creating a "torpedo bat" promo for MLB players who use it, the Pirates demoting former All-Star closer David Bednar, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Post-Gazette Pirates insider Noah Hiles and sports columnist Jason Mackey break down the team's series loss to the Tampa Bay Rays this week. Did Wednesday's win, led by Paul Skenes, show this team can get on the right track? Or should Derek Shelton's club expect a chilly reaction from its fans when it returns to Pittsburgh for Friday's home opener on Friday? What is the state of the bullpen without David Bednar, who was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday? What should the Pirates do with Colin Holderman, who struggled again Wednesday? Is Dennis Santana the club's de facto closer? And how concerned should we be with the team's underwhelming hitting through seven games from players like Tommy Pham and Jack Suwinski? Our duo answers those questions and more.

Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Andrew McCutchen is trying a new position? David Bednar has to figure out his splitter and this is not a "quick fix." Dan thinks the Pirates will re-tool a lot of Bednar's repertoire. Dan would use Dennis Santana or Ryan Borucki in the closer role, at the moment. IKF has been one of the Pirates best hitters. Should the Pirates allow Paul Skenes to hit?

Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Art Rooney II said the Steelers feel good about Aaron Rodgers and Rodgers signing. Is Ben onboard? Penn State men's hockey forward and Pittsburgh native Matt DiMarsico joined the show. DiMarsico is from Wexford, played for Pens Elite, and scored the game-winning goal to send Penn State hockey to its first Frozen Four. he Pirates have demoted David Bednar to Triple-A.

Noah Hiles of the Post-Gazette posted a video of Andrew McCutchen taking ground balls at first base. Dan suggested this last year but he doesn't think they will throw McCutchen into this unless he is VERY comfortable. David Bednar has to figure out his splitter and this is not a "quick fix."

The Pirates have demoted David Bednar to Triple-A. It's a big fall from grace. What if this turns to 2-8 or worse for Derek Shelton? Shelton has the fourth-worst winning percentage in baseball. Jeff Patton of Baseball Card Castle joined the show for Starkey's Card of the Week.

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Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news live around 5 p.m. Eastern. What should we make of Steelers owner Art Rooney II telling reporters Tuesday he feels "pretty good" about the team signing Aaron Rodgers to be its starting quarterback? How long should Rooney, general manager Omar Khan and coach Mike Tomlin wait before moving on from Rodgers, either for internal candidate Mason Rudolph or external options like Joe Flacco, Drew Lock and Carson Wentz? And what does Paul think of some of the rule changes Rooney is voting for at the NFL owners meeting? Paul tackles those topics; the demotion of the Pirates' David Bednar to the minor leagues; and news that star guard Jaland Lowe will be transferring from Pitt basketball after Jeff Capel once again failed to get the Panthers into March Madness.

Post-Gazette Pirates insider Noah Hiles breaks down the team's decision Tuesday to option David Bednar to Triple-A Indianapolis. Where does the two-time All-Star closer go from here? What happened to Bednar in the first place, and how likely is it that he'll regain his form in the minor leagues? When could he potentially contribute again to the Pirates bullpen? And in his absence, who will step up to close out games for Derek Shelton's struggling team? Noah answers all those questions and more.

Mark Kaboly seemingly fell asleep at Mike Tomlin's morning news conference. He claims he was not. The Pirates have started poorly and are 1-4. The offense is not nearly good enough and both Colin Holderman and David Bednar are not pitching well. Joe criticizes the Pirates' decisions.

Pirates broadcaster Greg Brown joined the show. Greg reacted to the breaking news of David Bednar being sent to AAA and what he has to work on. Greg said Indy is a better spot for him to figure things out and stay in the closer role because it may be tough to do that in Pittsburgh. The discussion then flipped to Thomas Harrington, who makes his MLB debut tonight in Tampa. The guys went through the rotation and how many times we will see Paul Skenes coming up. When will the Pirates being using the torpedo bats that have become the newest craze around baseball? NFL Draft analyst Ryan Wilson from CBS Sports joined the show. Ryan talked about Will Howard and his performance at Ohio State's pro day, thinking he could be an option for the Steelers in the 3rd round. Ryan thinks the Steelers should wait on QB until next year unless they acquire a pick in the Top 10. Ryan said if the Steelers use a draft pick on Jalen Milroe, they should have just kept Justin Fields. Who had the most focus from the Steelers at the Ohio State pro day? Ryan said the Steelers had sights on all of them. What is the upside for Kenneth Grant, who should be on the Steelers radar in the 1st round? Ryan talked about Tre Harris, a middle tier WR prospect. The guys asked if the Steelers would pick RB again in the 1st round. We tested Ryan on our PM Team Mock of the Day and he liked a lot of our picks. Donny Football Debrief – The NFL is finally getting out of the stone age when it comes to measuring a spot.

Pirates broadcaster Greg Brown joined the show. Greg reacted to the breaking news of David Bednar being sent to AAA and what he has to work on. Greg said Indy is a better spot for him to figure things out and stay in the closer role because it may be tough to do that in Pittsburgh. The discussion then flipped to Thomas Harrington, who makes his MLB debut tonight in Tampa. The guys went through the rotation and how many times we will see Paul Skenes coming up. When will the Pirates being using the torpedo bats that have become the newest craze around baseball?

Pirates optioned David Bednar to AAA.

Post-Gazette Pirates insider Noah Hiles reacts to the day in team news live around noon Eastern. Can manager Derek Shelton fix his team's sloppy mistakes from the season-opening series loss to the Miami Marlins over the weekend? What should he do about David Bednar and Colin Holderman, who've struggled in the bullpen early after issues in 2024? What should we make of Endy Rodriguez's first week at first base? And can Oneil Cruz correct some defensive gaffes in the outfield? Noah tackles those questions and more ahead of a series with the Tampa Bay Rays that begins Monday evening.

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news live around 5 p.m. Eastern. What should we make of reports that Aaron Rodgers and Steelers WR DK Metcalf had a throwing session over the weekend? Does it signal that Rodgers may sign with the Steelers soon? What are Paul's thoughts on comments made by coach Mike Tomlin and GM Omar Khan at the NFL owners meetings over the weekend? Is his faith in QB Mason Rudolph warranted? Will young offensive linemen including Zach Frazier, Broderick Jones and Troy Fautanu heed his message? And should we take positive comments about George Pickens at face value? Paul tackles those topics, then pivots to the Pirates, who lost three of four in their MLB season-opening series against the Miami Marlins. How much blame does manager Derek Shelton deserve for the sloppy play? Is it too soon to panic about relievers David Bednar and Colin Holderman? And which players need to be better starting Monday night against the Tampa Bay Rays?

The Pirates are off to a brutal start in 2025, dropping 3 of 4 in Miami thanks to bullpen blowups and defensive misadventures. We break down David Bednar's back-to-back blown saves, Colin Holderman's struggles, and Oneil Cruz's wild weekend in center field. Is this just early-season rust or a sign of more pain ahead? Plus, we look ahead to the Pirates' upcoming series vs. the Rays. The 2025 Pirates season is officially underway… and it already feels a little too familiar. In today's episode of Bucco Brew, we recap a frustrating 1–3 series loss to the Marlins and ask the question on every fan's mind: is this just early-season rust, or are we in for another year of Pirates pain? We break down: ⚾ David Bednar's shaky start — two appearances, two blown saves, and plenty of questions ⚾ Colin Holderman's struggles in Game 1 — not injured, just ineffective ⚾ Oneil Cruz's boom-and-bust weekend — monster offensive performance paired with defensive misadventures in center field ⚾ Bullpen trust tree — who can this team actually count on late in games? ⚾ Series preview vs. the Rays — how the Pirates match up and what we need to see this week From blown leads to positional experiments, it was a rough opening weekend — but we've got thoughts, reactions, and just a little bit of optimism (maybe). Use Promo Code NS9 for 30% off your first order at https://www.gritily.com Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.seatgeek.com LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myshopify.com ►Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NorthShoreNine ►Website: https://www.northshorenine.com ►Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/northshorenine ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@northshorenine ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenine ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorenine ►Discord: https://discord.gg/3HVYPg544m ►BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/northshorenine.bsky.social

Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani: Penn State men's hockey is going to the Frozen Four! Mike Tomlin and the Steelers are in Palm Spring for the NFL owners meetings. The Pirates lost three-out-of-four games in Miami and Colin Holderman and David Bednar are struggling. The Pirates starting rotation posted an ERA under 2.50 against Miami, but the Pirates lost the series.

Penn State men's hockey is going to the Frozen Four! Mike Tomlin and the Steelers are in Palm Spring for the NFL owners meetings. The Pirates lost three-out-of-four games in Miami and Colin Holderman and David Bednar are struggling. Where do we go from here with the Pirates?

The Pirates Are Back—and in the Win Column! Tyler and Neil break down the Bucs' 4–3 Opening Day victory over the Marlins in the first NS9 Postgame Show of the 2025 season—powered by Primanti Bros. We're talking: – Mitch Keller's efficient 6-inning debut – Oneil Cruz's electric return, featuring a 115 mph blast – Nerve-wracking moments from David Bednar in the 9th – More struggles behind the plate for Joey Bart – Early impressions of the Pirates' aggressive baserunning Tap in for instant reactions, full analysis, and all the postgame vibes you expect from North Shore Nine.

Close call for David Bednar? What's really happening? 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

How did Paul Skenes look in his first season-opening start? How did the bullpen situation playout with names including David Bednar, Colin Holderman and Denis Santana? Were Oneil Cruz, Bryan Reynolds, Andrew McCutchen, Ke'Bryan Hayes and the lineup able to get off to a productive start? And what did the guys think of manager Derek Shelton's decisions? Our duo tackles those questions and more.

Uh-oh, why would David Bednar ever be that wild? 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