Podcast appearances and mentions of Derek Shelton

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news live around 5 p.m. Eastern. Are the Pirates heading toward yet another five-year rebuild following the firing of Derek Shelton as manager and the continued lack of results from general manager Ben Cherington? Or should owner Bob Nutting consider other options if he makes front-office changes at some point in the coming weeks and months? Could a rebuild lead to a trade of star pitcher Paul Skenes sooner rather than later as national MLB insiders including ESPN's Jeff Passan have speculated recently? Or should they keep him in their rotation alongside names like Mitch Keller for as long as possible? And when will it finally be time for the team to promote star pitching prospect Bubba Chandler? Paul ponders those questions and more.

On his weekly Saturday Conversations podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey welcomes former Pirates first-round draft pick Cole Tucker to get his perspective on the Pirates' managerial change from Derek Shelton to Don Kelly. What does Tucker remember about playing for Kelly? Why does he believe the club and former teammates including Ke'Bryan Hayes, Bryan Reynolds and Jack Suwinski are struggling so mightily? And what does he remember about his promotion to MLB that included a home run? Then later, our duo discusses Tucker's transition into broadcasting and how he hopes to use his gregarious personality to make TV gold.

Host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Maceky to react to a busy week in Pittsburgh sports news, which included the release of the Steelers' schedule on Wednesday night. Is the NFL signaling that it expects Aaron Rodgers will ultimately sign with the team by creating a Week 1 matchup with the New York Jets, his former squad? How intrigued should we be by an early meeting with former Steelers QB Justin Fields? And is it a good thing or a bad thing that coach Mike Tomlin and Co. will face another late-season gauntlet with games against the Super Bowl-contending Bills, Ravens and Lions? Our duo tackles those questions, plus Jason's reaction to what we saw from names including Derrick Harmon, Will Howad, Kaleb Johnson and Jack Sawyer at rookie minicamp. Then on other fronts, they discuss the Penguins coaching search and College Football Playoff expansion. Is Washington Capitals assistant Mitch Love a name that should be high on fans' list? And is the ACC right in fighting the Big Ten and SEC proposals for how the playoff will look moving forward? Then in the third segment, airing on the PG's Pirates YouTube channel, Adam and Jason react to Jason's interview with Pirates owner Bob Nutting following the firing of manager Derek Shelton last week. Does Nutting have any actual power to improve the Pirates' economic disadvantage against teams like the Dodgers, Mets and Yankees? Why did he fire Shelton but not GM Ben Cherington, who's also struggled in his role? Has Nutting oversold the impact of injuries to names like Spencer Horwitz and Jared Jones on the team's slow start? What can be done to get names like Bryan Reynolds back on track? And is it past time that Bubba Chandler was promoted to the big leagues?

On his weekly Pirates mailbag video, Post-Gazette Pirates insider Noah Hiles answers reader questions. Among them: What are the reasons the Pirates' offense is struggling so profoundly. Is it a problem with GM Ben Cherington's development regime? Why does Henry Davis instead of Joey Bart catch for Paul Skenes starts? Could hitting coach Matt Hague be in trouble after manager Derek Shelton's firing? What should we expect from Spencer Horwitz when he returns from injury? Are there any updates on the search for a bench coach? Could Francisco Cervelli be a candidate? And how has Don Kelly performed in his first week as manager?

Reflecting on show with Dodgers Announcer Tim Neverett  https://bit.ly/3YNsZLJFirings of Pirates, Derek Shelton & Rockies, Bud Black  Evan Longoria trade away from the Rays left several fans upset, others saw an opportunity for Evan Fans had to realize that with the Rays we should not expect anything permanentEvan returns with a 1-day contract with the TB Rays and then retiresLongoria is a selfless player who has no peer and could bring positive energy & leadership to the teamRafael Devers controversy on moving him around and poor communication in the Red Sox organizationTanner Hauck 40+ pitch inning – now on the ILMat's assessment of Pitchers in DodgersRafael Devers was a deal compared with Vladimer Guererro Jr, 314 million to 500 millionRob Manfred visits the Oval Office and pardons Pete Rose #14Rose could now potentially be on the path to a Hall of Fame plaqueCooperstown should consider plaques for achievement. Telling the story of great players personal shortcomings as well as their great achievementShoeless Joe Jackson fantastic player & the journey with the Black SoxPete Rose one of the Top 20 players to ever play in MLBMyriad of great players experiences . . . if you don't tell their stories, they're just gonna die and your sport is worse off for it”Pete Rose has a better chance of getting into the Hall of Fame than Barry Bonds HOF voting needs to be revamped – Mat's 5 point solution 1Rob Manfred made more folks eligible the dead are no longer a threat to the game - https://www.mlb.com/news/mlb-ineligibility-status-after-death-decisionChandler Simpson – igniting the energy with a passion and performance that galvanized the Rays – shades of Randy ArozarenaTSN – Turning point is now as Rays are fighting through seriesShane McClanahan, Josh Lowe, Joe Boyle ,Casron Williams, Tre Morgan, Jake Mangum looks like they will be returning Who will stay who will be traded or sent downChristopher Morel – what will bring out the best of him – Ranks 8th on barrell percentage.  Morel is in the top 25 in bat speed. Morel should be a 200 ISO and above easy. He's sitting at 1 41 right now. Electrified version of Taylor Walls – more intense and less zenRays players have to fight for their positions everyday with all of the talent in the organization.What will happen with the Rays at MLB Trade DeadlinePete Fairbanks is having some difficultiesReturn of Shane McClanahan – bring him back slowly with 2 inning stints – reliever?Where is the Rays new home, The Trop,  Orlando Dreamers – Morgan & Morgan                                                       Hopeful to see a hanging  #3 Evan Longoria banner in the outfield when he retires- The Rays will then take ownership of George Steinbrenner FieldCan the appeal of St. Pete Beach be a new Spring Training home for the YankeesBaseball synchronicity May 14 – Pete Rose Day in Cincinnati - #14 Jersey giveaway while  playing the team of Shoeless Joe JacksonGreat American Ballpark - Cincinnati steamboat smoke stacks on field with 14 bats design reflect Pete Rose in the park.Find Mat @matgermain.bsky.social & Mark @baseballbizondeck.bsky.social. You may also find Baseball Biz on Deck, at iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, and at baseball biz on deck dot comSpecial Thanks to XTaKe-R-U-X for the music Rocking Forward,

Send us a textThis weekend was full of chaos, headlines, and a little bit of Pittsburgh weirdness. George Pickens is heading to the Cowboys, and while a screenshot claimed he trashed the Steelers on his way out, he says it's fake. Deshon Elliott also stirred things up by calling out Allen Lazard. Meanwhile, the Pirates fired manager Derek Shelton during a brutal 7-game losing streak—Don Kelly steps in as interim.In other news, a raccoon in Ohio was caught holding a meth pipe during a traffic stop. A football fan is suing the NFL for $100 million over Shedeur Sanders falling in the draft, and Eminem's stalker broke into his house again. There's also a disturbing trend of creators using AI to mimic people with Down syndrome in their videos. And to top it off, someone brought their own eggs to Denny's, and Halle Berry ended Mother's Day by promoting lube.All that and more on this week's episode of Greenfield's Finest Podcast.Check out our upcoming events, social media, and merch sale at the link below ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/GFP Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/7viuBywVXF4e52CHUgk1i5 Produced by Lane Media ⁠https://www.lanemediapgh.com/

Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss Rafael Devers refusing to play first base and where that leaves the Red Sox roster moving forward, the Pirates firing Derek Shelton, the Rockies firing Bud Black, and how the Diamondbacks will find playing time for Jordan Lawlar in their already crowded lineup.Listener question topics include whether the Orioles should extend Cedric Mullins or Tomoyuki Sugano, how real the Twins are following their big winning streak, if the Tigers can keep it up, the struggles of Jordan Walker in St. Louis and if Andrew McCutchen could be a target to replace him, and whether the Mets are better at getting results from pitchers outside their organization than their internal guys. 

On today's Daily Puck Drop, Jason “Puck” Puckett welcomes his Tuesday guests, former MLB GM Jim Duquette, who now works for MLB Network radio and John Canzano from JohnCanzano.com Before Duquette pops on, Puck chats about last nights Mariners game and once again the struggles of the starters.  Duquette stops by and he and Puck pick up on the Mariners starters and they discuss whether or not we should be concerned with the Mariners recent play?  They also chat about the health of Bryce Miller, the offense carrying the team, bullpen help they need to add at the deadline and who would be potentially available.  They switch to other MLB stories like the firing of Bud Black and Derek Shelton, plus, what has happened to the Baltimore Orioles, the emergence of the Detroit Tigers and the ugly situation in Boston involving Rafael Devers. Puck then welcomes John Canzano, JohnCanzano.com to the show and they discuss the breaking news that the Portland Trail Blazers are for sale and they discuss what, if any, impact it may have on the sale of the Seattle Seahawks.  They discussed one of John's latest stories where he wrote a piece on the five most influential football figures at UW, WSU, Oregon State, Oregon and Utah. Puck contributed to the piece and offered his five most influential figures in Cougar football history.   Jim gives Puck the latest on expansion.  Nothing brewing right now with the current litigation involving the Pac-12 and the Mountain West.  John says the conference seems to be focused on one school, UNLV.  Puck and John discuss the possibility of adding St. Mary's as a basketball only school.  They wrap up their conversation discussing a youth softball coach incident in Newberg, Oregon involving 11u girls and a dispute about age.  The heart of the story is that we have once again lost our civility. Puck wraps up the show discussing the “Puck the Picker” Majors pool, which is brought to you by Synthetic Turf Northwest and he closes the show with, “Hey, What the Puck!?”  Don't panic or worry about the recent struggles of Ben Williamson. (1:00) Puck opens the show (9:42) Jim Duquette, MLB Network Radio (37:25) John Canzano, JohnCanzano.com (1:33:58) “Hey, What the Puck!”  

Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci explore the managerial changes with the Rockies firing Bud Black and the Pirates letting Derek Shelton go. Joe looks at the best way to handle the situation while Tom explains why it's so tough to win in Colorado. Onto the new inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. How music has changed so much in 30 years and why Joe thinks things are so different now. Plus, we had an old-fashioned manager meltdown! The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt and David discuss news from the baseball world over the past couple of weeks, including managerial firings, player drama, injury news, and a recap of our player of the day polls!

Pirates broadcaster Greg Brown joined the show. Greg reacted to the big news from last week – the Pirates firing of Derek Shelton. Should Ben Cherington have followed him out the door? The guys asked Greg about the Pirates method to winning and why it's failing miserably. How can Bryan Reynolds get out of his slump? Greg explained why the pile up of injuries have really hurt this team. Will we see Oneil Cruz tonight? Greg talked about some of the differences he has already noticed with Don Kelly managing the team. The guys brought up a couple of major mistakes made by the Buccos last night that led to the loss.

Our pal Dan Zangrilli had a little meltdown last night after the Pirates loss. He was sad. He was angry. The Pirates blew another Paul Skenes start and fell to 14-28. We also had some breaking baseball news with Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson being reinstated by Rob Manfred. How would the 2005 Pirates match up against this current team? Pirates broadcaster Greg Brown joined the show. Greg reacted to the big news from last week – the Pirates firing of Derek Shelton. Should Ben Cherington have followed him out the door? The guys asked Greg about the Pirates method to winning and why it's failing miserably. How can Bryan Reynolds get out of his slump? Greg explained why the pile up of injuries have really hurt this team. Will we see Oneil Cruz tonight? Greg talked about some of the differences he has already noticed with Don Kelly managing the team. The guys brought up a couple of major mistakes made by the Buccos last night that led to the loss. Donny Football Debrief – Chris Berman has signed a new deal with ESPN and Rich Eisen is coming back to the big network.

On Episode 359 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about Derek Shelton being fired as manager of the Pirates along with Bud Black being fired as manager of the Rockies. Then, they discussed the Rafael Devers not wanting to play first base. Next, they gave their All-Star teams for the halfway mark of the first half. Finally, they did How About That's and Slightly Alarming Statistics.

Chris Rose and Trevor Plouffe discuss the hottest stories in baseball Monday through Friday! Head to https://www.factormeals.com/TODAY50OFF to save 50% off your first box! Upgrade your skincare routine at https://CalderaLab.com/TODAY and use code TODAY at checkout for 15% off your first order. WATCH BLITZBALL BATTLE 6: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjFnSkUbRMM WATCH DUGOUT DISCUSSIONS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9o88yr0ROk 00:00 INTRO02:03 Both the Cardinals and Twins have won eight straight!09:48 Was the Rockies firing Bud Black a reaction to the Pirates and Derek Shelton?18:21 Is Shohei baseball's most clutch hitter since Barry Bonds?27:05 Further discussion on the Rafael Devers situation38:42 More quick-hitters from the weekend48:23 OUTRO JM Merch Store: https://shop.jomboymedia.com/ Follow us on X/Instagram: @ChrisRoseSports Chris Rose on X/Instagram: @ChrisRose Trevor Plouffe on X/Instagram @TrevorPlouffe Follow all of our content on https://jomboymedia.com 

This week, we begin by naming our quarter-season award winners, including the MVP, Cy Young, Rookie and Manager of the Year, and most surprising and disappointing teams at the 1/4 season mark. From there, we discuss the Padres making the case for the best single-game performance of all-time, Bud Black being fired by the Rockies after nine seasons and Derek Shelton being shelved by the Pirates after 5+ seasons, and Rafael Devers' refusal to play first base with the Red Sox in need at the position.

The first impressions of the Don Kelly era as the Pirates beat the Braves 2 out of 3 times this weekend. Can this team take a step forward following the Derek Shelton firing? The guys quizzed Austin on some Pittsburgh sports knowledge. Pirates pre-post game host Dan Zangrilli joined the show. Dan gave his first impressions of what we saw from the Pirates in their first series under Don Kelly. The guys talked about a few of the mistakes of the weekend, but most of the stuff they liked. Why didn't Tommy Pham play? What can we view for Ben Cherington going forward?

Send us a text#Yankees Aaron Judge is now on pace for 56 home runs which would surprise exactly nobody!  Judge also has a #MLB leading 39 RBIs which over 162 games would be 156 RBIs. That hasn't been done since A-Rod did it for those same Yankees in 2007. But the real question is can Judge maintain his +.400 batting average? Doubtful but fun to watch! #Pirates CF O'neil Cruz leads MLB on pace for 60+ SBs. Can he keep that up? He has a new manager now that Derek Shelton has been let go. Bud Black of the #Rockies was also dismissed this weekend. Probably doing him and the franchise a favor as the team has been historically awful and had a historically awful week! Max Fried has a MLB league leading ERA at 1.04. He's in place to start the ASG if this keeps up. But how about #Royals Kris Dubic? He's had an excellent start to the season and is largely forgotten behind Cole Ragans and Seth Lugo. #Tigers Skubal has rounded into form but the loss of Casey Mize will hurt the Motor City kitties. #Dodgers Shohei Ohtani has been routinely amazing such that it's no longer notable! Intro & Outro music this season courtesy of Mercury Maid! Check them out on Spotify or Apple Music!  Please subscribe to our podcast and thanks for listening! If you can give us 4 or 5 star rating that means a lot. And if you have a suggestion for an episode please drop us a line via email at Almostcooperstown@gmail.com.  You can also follow us on X @almostcoop or visit the Almost Cooperstown Facebook page or YouTube channel.  And please tell your friends!www.almostcooperstown.com

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Early betting odds have Caitlin Clark as the favorite for the 2025 WNBA MVP. Skip Bayless fires back at Tom Brady after his comments on Logan Paul's podcast. Reviewing the report that Bill Belichick's girlfriend, Jordon Hudson was banned from the University of North Carolina football facilities. UNLV Athletics and Las Vegas Aviators Play-by-Play Broadcaster, Matt Neverett joins Cofield & Company to preview Game 4 of the Las Vegas Aviators' regular season series against the Reno Silver Sox, review UNLV baseball's upcoming game against the Washington State Cougars, and give his thoughts on the Pittsburgh Pirates firing their manager, Derek Shelton.

The best conversations from The Fan Morning Show, The Pomp and Joe Show, and The PM Team with Poni Mueller during the week of May 5-9. Reacting to two major stories in Pittsburgh stories: the Steelers trading wide receiver George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys, and the Pirates dismissing manager Derek Shelton. Ray Fittipaldo says Pickens was a "cancer" in the Steelers locker room,, and the trade should have no bearing on whether Aaron Rodgers signs with the team. Pomp says he would have kept Pickens and waited for him to mature. Noah Hiles of the Post-Gazette tells the morning show that Bucs GM Ben Cherington is likely to be back for 2026, despite Shelton's firing. All that and more!

The best conversations from The Fan Morning Show, The Pomp and Joe Show, and The PM Team with Poni Mueller during the week of May 5-9. Reacting to two major stories in Pittsburgh stories: the Steelers trading wide receiver George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys, and the Pirates dismissing manager Derek Shelton. Ray Fittipaldo says Pickens was a "cancer" in the Steelers locker room,, and the trade should have no bearing on whether Aaron Rodgers signs with the team. Pomp says he would have kept Pickens and waited for him to mature. Noah Hiles of the Post-Gazette tells the morning show that Bucs GM Ben Cherington is likely to be back for 2026, despite Shelton's firing. All that and more!

Today's word of the day is ‘bleeds' as in blood as in Pirates blood as in Pittsburgh as in what a week as in what a month as in what a season. The Pirates fired Derek Shelton after 28 games into his 6 seasons. Whose fault is this? Shelton? The front office? The players? (12:20) Rafael Devers is furious with the Red Sox. They moved him to DH after signing Alex Bregman, and now they asked him to play first after Casas got hurt. He said no. He won't move again. Go find a 1B. (20:50) Draymond Green went off on the media for calling him angry. Is it the media's fault? The Timberwolves tied up the series at 1 a piece. But things were said after that we have to discuss. (33:15) Review: The Penguin Lessons. (36:20) We have an American Pope. And he's a White Sox fan! We have Americanized the pope position in ways it never has happened in history! (44:10) NPPOD.  Can the Celtics come back? Do they have enough? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘bleeds' as in blood as in Pirates blood as in Pittsburgh as in what a week as in what a month as in what a season. The Pirates fired Derek Shelton after 28 games into his 6 seasons. Whose fault is this? Shelton? The front office? The players? (12:20) Rafael Devers is furious with the Red Sox. They moved him to DH after signing Alex Bregman, and now they asked him to play first after Casas got hurt. He said no. He won't move again. Go find a 1B. (20:50) Draymond Green went off on the media for calling him angry. Is it the media's fault? The Timberwolves tied up the series at 1 a piece. But things were said after that we have to discuss. (33:15) Review: The Penguin Lessons. (36:20) We have an American Pope. And he's a White Sox fan! We have Americanized the pope position in ways it never has happened in history! (44:10) NPPOD.  Can the Celtics come back? Do they have enough? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leeeetsss Goooooo Fridddaaaay Mustache - Dreams about Potato Pete - Paul Skenes Rookie Card reveal day at DICKS - We Got A New Pope and of course there was someone there with a terrible towel - The Pirates fired Derek Shelton and we read the Facebook comments - The Florida Devil - Sounds of Summer - Top 5 apps/games we were hooked on playing - Hi Boobs - Have anything fun for the show... Listen on iHeartRadio click the little mic and leave us a talkback messageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rafael Devers with an all-time bad look to the media as he admits he is refusing a move to 1st base for the Red Sox.  Why air the dirty laundry in public? Why when you're making 300 mil do you not make a move for the team? Tons to unpack here and Case dives right in with some awesome analysis. Plus, Sean's hometown team, the Pirates, let manager Derek Shelton go but most of the reaction has been towards Pirates ownership not willing to make the right moves and, moreso, coming off as not willing to spend money to win.  We disect it all. Happy Mother's Day weekend everyone! Full Youtube Broadcast Here: https://youtu.be/lSFtyemsmmk BetOnline is The World's Most Trusted Betting Platform and your #1 source for all your sports betting action! Baseball season is in full swing, and we're into the home stretch for NBA and NHL Playoffs has more ways to stay in on the action with the latest odds, news and scores, even LIVE in-game betting while the games are being played. With the largest selection of odds on everything from the MLB, NHL and UFC, BetOnline remains the #1 online source for all your sports wagering info. In between games head over to the BetOnline Casino with all the top Vegas style Games, including Poker and Live Casino! BetOnline - The Game Starts Here!

Tim and Mark discuss Steelers and Pirates topics, including the firing of Pirates manager Derek Shelton and the trading of Steelers WR George Pickens.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark discusses Don Kelly replacing Derek Shelton as the Pirates manager, gives his trifecta for the day, and then brings Tim Benz onto the show to discuss Steelers football and Pirates baseball.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim and Mark discuss Steelers and Pirates topics, including the firing of Pirates manager Derek Shelton and the trading of Steelers WR George Pickens.

Mark discusses Don Kelly replacing Derek Shelton as the Pirates manager, gives his trifecta for the day, and then brings Tim Benz onto the show to discuss Steelers football and Pirates baseball.

Eric talks about Kyle Stowers, a Stanford alum who hit a walk-off home run for the Marlins. He praises Stowers' ability to trust his training and preparation, which is a key aspect of success in baseball. The show also covers the firing of Derek Shelton as manager of the Pirates and discusses the current standings in various MLB teams.

Tom Brady's comments on Shedeur Sanders during an appearance on Logan Paul's podcast. UNLV basketball color commentator, Curtis Terry joins Cofield & Company to talk about the development of Sacramento State's athletic department, review the biggest upsets during the NBA Playoffs semifinal round, and give his thoughts on what LeBron James' role should be with the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2025 NBA season. Pittsburgh Pirates fire general manager, Derek Shelton.

Sean Casey joins the show to react to the Pirates firing their manager Derek Shelton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Gorman shares his thoughts on the Derek Shelton firing. Joe Bartnick hangs out with us in studio after he went to the AC/DC concert last night at Acrisure Stadium.

Sean Casey joins the show to react to the Pirates firing their manager Derek Shelton.

Kevin Gorman shares his thoughts on the Derek Shelton firing. Joe Bartnick hangs out with us in studio after he went to the AC/DC concert last night at Acrisure Stadium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thanks for joining us for our Thursday night livestream! Brig and Brad get into MLB news that includes the Pittsburgh Pirates firing manager Derek Shelton, the Seattle Mariners are the hottest team in baseball, Boston Red Sox DH (and first baseman?) Rafael Devers is acting like a diva, and a home run hoax! They'll also run down the national TV schedule for games over the weekend, and share the series they'll be paying attention to over the weekend. Enjoy!Use code "BTPOD" at check out for 10% off Chinook Seedery: https://bit.ly/3Act6Fg Use code “BASEBALL2GETHER” at checkout for 5% off Seed Sack: http://bit.ly/3KNBM9LThanks for watching! If you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a rating and a review. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Check out the links below to follow us on social media, submit to the mailbag, leave a voicemail, and support the show with our affiliates. Baseball Together only partners with companies we believe in.Watch More of the Podcast: http://bit.ly/37FNkqi Join the Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/2QzPmQM Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QES6gn Follow us on TikTok: http://bit.ly/3tFOnBl Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/31IYoSlDo you have a question for Brig and Brad? Submit a question to the mailbag or leave a voicemail and they'll give you a shoutout on the show!Submit to Our Mailbag: http://bit.ly/2P5UtIV Leave Us a Voicemail: https://bit.ly/3iFXL1ZSupport the people who support us! Follow the link below to learn more about how you can support the podcast through our affiliate partners. Baseball Together only partners with companies we believe in.Use code "BTPOD" at check out for 10% off Chinook Seedery: https://bit.ly/3Act6Fg Use code “BASEBALL2GETHER” at check out for 5% off Seed Sack: http://bit.ly/3KNBM9L Shop Fanatics to get your gear for the season: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/9WmE4E Get a FREE month of Audible: www.audibletrial.com/9WYV3Y Use code “BASEBALLTOGETHER” to save $20 on your first order with SeatGeek: https://seatgeek.com/ Links to our favorite companies are affiliate links, which means we'll get a part of each sale. It's an easy way for you to support the show while getting new stuff!

The Pittsburgh Pirates have officially fired manager Derek Shelton, and the NS9 crew is here with immediate reaction and full breakdown. Don Kelly has been named the new manager, and while the move comes as a shock to some, it's been a long time coming for many in the fanbase. In this episode, Anthony DiNardo and Tyler Sweeney go live to unpack everything: why Shelton was let go, what it says about Ben Cherington and the front office, and what Don Kelly's promotion signals for the rest of the 2025 season and beyond. They also discuss who might've made the final call, the team's disastrous start to the year, and what comes next for the struggling franchise. Plus, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joins the show to provide inside perspective, including when he thinks Cherington's time might be up.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have officially fired manager Derek Shelton — and Neil and Doug are here to break it all down. Was this the right move? Did Shelton deserve to go? And who's really to blame for the Pirates' disastrous start? In this heated debate, the guys dive into the decision, dissect Ben Cherington's comments, and ask the big question: what's next for the Bucs?

Eric talks about Kyle Stowers, a Stanford alum who hit a walk-off home run for the Marlins. He praises Stowers' ability to trust his training and preparation, which is a key aspect of success in baseball. The show also covers the firing of Derek Shelton as manager of the Pirates and discusses the current standings in various MLB teams.

On this week’s edition of Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob kicks things off by discussing why the Pittsburgh Pirates fired manager Derek Shelton, the Texas Rangers' two-year long World Series hangover and a bizarre piece of bad New York Mets history. Rob also talks with former MLB pitcher and YES Network analyst David Cone in addition to MLB.com Detroit Tigers beat writer Jason Beck. Plus, the latest editions of the Parker Pushback, Sean Bo's Weekend Wagers and Anthony Masterson's Pocket Protector Central, as well as Rob's latest appearance on MLB Network. Subscribe and download all of the latest Inside the Parker podcasts and follow Rob on Twitter!! #OddCoupleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss the Pirates' decision to fire manager Derek Shelton after a 12-26 start and wonder how making a change in that role will can make an impact. Plus, they dig into the slow start for Roki Sasaki and wonder if he can improve his fastball command and make a tweak to his pitch mix on the fly to get better results over the course of his rookie campaign, before drafting struggling starting pitchers and discussing a great piece about Mariners closer Andrés Muñoz from Alex Chamberlain of FanGraphs.Rundown1:10 The Pirates Fire Manager Derek Shelton8:54 The Overall Struggles Under Bob Nutting's Ownership15:44 Injury Follow-Ups: Hunter Greene, Dylan Cease, Corbin Burnes, Yordan Alvarez & William Contreras18:30 Checking In on Roki Sasaki24:24 Comps for Roki Sasaki's Fastball32:49 What's the Role *If* the Dodgers' Rotation Gets Healthier?36:40 A Four-Round Rebound Pitchers Draft54:16 A Great Read About Andrés Muñoz'Andrés Muñoz Is an Analytical Blind Spot' by Alex Chamberlain of FanGraphs: https://blogs.fangraphs.com/andres-munoz-is-an-analytical-blind-spot/Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.socialFollow Trevor on Bluesky: @iamtrevormay.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Trevor MayProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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- Derek Shelton, Pirates part ways- Paul Skenes: no run support- Buxton, Baez resurgences- Rafael Devers won't play first- Bad week for the groins- Orioles upgrading scoreboard (not arms)Listen/watch: https://bio.link/threeohtakeFollow us!FB: https://www.facebook.com/threeohtakeIG: https://www.instagram.com/threeohtakeTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@threeohtakeX: https://twitter.com/kylecorwintakes“THREEOHTAKE” for 10% off your Chinook Seedery order: https://www.chinookseedery.com/discount/THREEOHTAKE"THREEOHTAKE" for $20 off your first SeatGeek order: https://seatgeek.com/

Mark talks hockey with Scott Burnside, gives his thoughts on the manager replacing Derek Shelton for the Bucco Roundup, and then brings in former Penguins player Kevin Stevens for even more great hockey talk. Ask Mark Anything!

Live from the Jason Aldean's Kitchen and Bar, Mark talks about the firing of Pirates manager Derek Shelton, before bringing in Gerry Dulac to get some insight into the current state of the Pittsburgh Steelers' off-season.

Mark talks hockey with Scott Burnside, gives his thoughts on the manager replacing Derek Shelton for the Bucco Roundup, and then brings in former Penguins player Kevin Stevens for even more great hockey talk. Ask Mark Anything!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from the Jason Aldean's Kitchen and Bar, Mark talks about the firing of Pirates manager Derek Shelton, before bringing in Gerry Dulac to get some insight into the current state of the Pittsburgh Steelers' off-season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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