Podcast appearances and mentions of don kelly

Doug & DiNardo wrap up the NS9 trip down to Bradenton by discussing the 2 games that were played today. Bubba Chandler started for the Pirates split squad playin in Dunedin vs. the Blue Jays while Braxton Ashcraft started at LECOM facing the Phillies. Both pitchers put up a solid performance to build on this spring. The offense was pretty light but some players to highlight were Ryan O'Hearn, Jake Mangum, Jared Triolo, and Duce Gourson. The bullpen let down both teams, but it was mostly by pitchers who are much further away from making the big league roster. Isaac Mattson and Brandon Bidois both pitchers well in their time on the mound. We also interviewed Braxton Ashcraft as well as Joey Bart. We also provide Don Kelly's presser today before each game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey: Pirates outfielder Jake Mangum joined the show! There is excitement in the Pirates clubhouse and have a lot of guys that embody the blue-collar aspect of Don Kelly and Pittsburgh. Mangum has an exciting style of play with speed and defense the backbone of it. Would you make a big move at the NHL trade deadline?

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Colin Beazley and Noah Hiles react to the biggest stories originating from spring training and Grapefruit League play this week in Florida. Did GM Ben Cherington and manager Don Kelly make the right move in trading reliever Kyle Nicolas to the Reds for prospect Tyler Callihan? Can Callihan be expected to contribute in the lineup next to names like Bryan Reynolds, Oneil Cruz, Marcell Ozuna, Brandon Lowe and Ryan O'Hearn? And how much will the bullpen miss Nicolas? The guys also ponder Andrew McCutchen's departure for a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers, what it means for the season and how fans might react to a franchise icon leaving town once again. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Live around 5 p.m., Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise explains why he feels the Pirates are still one big bat away from having a dangerous lineup for 2026. Is it too soon to rely on super prospect Konnor Griffin to be a reliable source of power? Can Marcell Ozuna really be counted on to return to his 2024 form? What's a reasonable expectation for an offense led by Oneil Cruz, Bryan Reynolds, Brandon Lowe and Ryan O'Hearn? And should manager Don Kelly and GM Ben Cherington make one more significant move before MLB opening day? Paul tackles those questions and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nate and Neil discuss all that happened today at LECOM Park. Mike Clevinger got the start and pitched very effectively. On top of that, Carmen Mlodzinski pitched in today's game and sat down with DiNardo to talk his focus on 2026 as well as the potential of starting again. Alex Stumpf also joins in to talk a little more about Carmen, the young bucs who hit back to back homers in today's game, as well as the Don Kelly postgame comments. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Intern Dom joined the show. Dom thinks Don Kelly is already on the hot seat. Dom thinks Caleb Williams is the second-best quarterback in the NFL. Dom's take on Syracuse, the Steelers, the Steelers report card, and other Pittsburgh news!

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey: Intern Dom joined the show. Dom thinks Don Kelly is already on the hot seat. Dom's take on Syracuse, the Steelers, the Steelers report card, and other Pittsburgh news! A trip into Starkey's mailbag. How many games will the Pirates be out of first place when Konnor Griffin is called up? Joe thinks they WILL be in first place.

The Pirates close out Thursday with a 6–4 win over the Twins and a familiar face in town, as Derek Shelton returns to spring training and sparks some conversation. Tyler and Doug break down Jose Urquidy's first outing in a Pirates uniform, why spring results matter less than the process, and how the shortstop competition is pushing Nick Gonzales to another level. They also dive into early spring standouts like Bryan Reynolds, Oneil Cruz, Spencer Horwitz, and Jake Mangum, who continues to look like a guy that can help this team win games in multiple ways. Plus, you'll hear Tyler's sit-down interview with Mangum on his approach, his “A-swing,” and how he earned the nickname “The Mayor,” along with Cody's conversation with Nick Cimillo that mixes some fun Jersey debate with real hitting insight. Finish it off with Don Kelly's postgame presser, thoughts on the pitching mix, and why the vibes around camp feel very different in 2026. Subscribe for daily spring training coverage, interviews, and recaps from Bradenton. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Live around 5 p.m., Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise ponders the importance of Braxton Ashcraft and Bubba Chandler to the Pirates' 2026 rotation. How important to the teams chances is it that both earn spots within the five-man unit next to Mitch Keller and Paul Skenes? Do GM Ben Cherington and manager Don Kelly need them to reach their potential for this team to have a chance at MLB postseason contention? And what does Paul think of other rotation candidates including Jose Urquidy, Thomas Harrington, Carmen Mlodzinski and Hunter Barco? He tackles those questions and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Adam Crowley, Dorin Dickerson and Nicholas "Harry" Callas wonder what we should expect from Pirates' manager Don Kelly this season as he goes into his first full season as manager of the team.

Live from LECOM Park in Bradenton, the North Shore Nine crew kicked off spring coverage with boots-on-the-ground vibes (yes, rain and all), quick takeaways from the early action, and what they were watching in the split-squad home opener with Mitch Keller getting his work in. They also announced Primanti Bros. is back sponsoring the postgame show sandwich giveaways and shared why camp feels different under Don Kelly. The show closed with a heartfelt tribute to Bill Mazeroski alongside Pirates historian Jim Trdinich. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 3-0 to start Grapefruit League play after a huge day with two wins — one in Clearwater vs. the Philadelphia Phillies and the spring home opener vs. the Tampa Bay Rays. In this end-of-day Pirates podcast recap, Tyler and Doug break down everything they saw: standout performances, early spring takeaways, and what matters most as camp rolls on. Plus, we've got a one-on-one postgame interview from Duce Gourson, who went 1 for 1 with 2 BB and the full post-game press conference with Pirates manager Don Kelly. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If the Pirates go 82-80, is it a good season? Mullsy does not think so. With the new additions and current best pitcher in baseball, they should aim for more than that. Mullsy needs 86 or more.

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Jason Mackey and Colin Beazley report from spring training in Bradenton, Fla. and offer their projections for the opening day roster before Grapefruit League exhibition games begin this weekend. Will Konnor Griffin secure a spot after his impressive arrival at camp? Or will Nick Gonzales be able to hold him off at shortstop for now? Will Nick Yorke or Enmanuel Valdez secure the final position player spot? Who's standing out within the group of Jose Urquidy, Hunter Barco, Carmen Mlodzinski and others for the fifth starer job behind Paul Skenes, Mitch Keller and Bubba Chandler? And will Mason Montgomery make it into the bullpen? Our duo tackles those difficult questions for GM Ben Cherington and manager Don Kelly, plus much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Live around 5 p.m., Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise weighs in on the latest from Pirates spring training in Bradenton, Fla., where top prospect Konnor Griffin is impressing fans with his powerful performances in batting practice. Is Griffin already proving that he's ready for the MLB opening day roster and building pressure on GM Ben Cherington and manager Don Kelly to keep him out of the minor leagues? Or is some of the buzz an overreaction, considering exhibition games have not even begun yet? And what would the addition of Griffin mean to a lineup that's already added several big names this offseason? With names like Marcell Ozuna, Brandon Lowe, Jake Mangum and Ryan O'Hearn joining established Pirates like Bryan Reynolds and Oneil Cruz? Paul tackles those questions and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this hour, Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson react to comments Pirates' manager Don Kelly made about prospect SS Konnor Griffin. Also, do you find the drama now surrounding Big Ben interesting still? February 18, 2026, 7:00 Hour

Did we get an indication on what the Pirates are going to do with Konnor Griffin? It felt like Don Kelly gave a hint, in a recent interview with Shelby Cassessee, that Griffin could be looking at the first month of the season in Triple A. Do we all want him on the Opening Day roster? Griffin is 1 of their 9 best players, which should give him a role. If they had added another bat from someone on the left side of the infield, would that change your mind? Paul Skenes spent some time in Triple A, so would it be the worst thing if Griffin did the same? Kelly said it would be a ‘tough ask' for Griffin to be here on Opening Day.

Did we get an indication on what the Pirates are going to do with Konnor Griffin? It felt like Don Kelly gave a hint, in a recent interview with Shelby Cassessee, that Griffin could be looking at the first month of the season in Triple A. Do we all want him on the Opening Day roster? Griffin is 1 of their 9 best players, which should give him a role. If they had added another bat from someone on the left side of the infield, would that change your mind? Paul Skenes spent some time in Triple A, so would it be the worst thing if Griffin did the same? Kelly said it would be a ‘tough ask' for Griffin to be here on Opening Day. The Tony Clark situation is… something. Mike Florio from Pro Football Talk joined the show. Mike had a quick reaction to the Tony Clark situation, even though that is baseball related. After Joey Porter spoke out about Ben Roethlisberger, the guys asked Mike if that would impact his Hall of Fame candidacy. Mike doesn't think $40M for Malik Willis is outrageous at all because it's only 66.6% of what the quarterback market is. Does anyone out there want Tyreek Hill? Mike thinks there are enough teams that can use him and enough that want him that would look passed the off-the-field issues and his injury. Mike said the Steelers drafting Ty Simpson would be the clearest sign that the team isn't as giddy on Will Howard as they made it sound. He said their open love for Howard could be a way to move teams off the scent. After Sam Darnold won the Super Bowl, is it a requirement to have a superstar QB? Mike has never met Snoop Dogg despite being at several big events.

A stab at what Don Kelly's opening lineup in New York. 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A stab at what Don Kelly's opening lineup in New York. 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

Konnor Griffin is the story again as Griffin has been hitting buildings in batting practice. Griffin has to earn his spot and leave no doubt to make the Opening Day roster. Don Kelly said it's too early to tell if the Pirates rotation will be five or six pitchers. Colin isn't expecting Endy Rodriguez or Rafael Flores to get a starting spot at the moment and need more reps.

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey: Konnor Griffin is the story again hitting buildings in batting practice. Griffin has to earn his spot and leave no doubt to make the Opening Day roster. Don Kelly said it's too early to tell if the Pirates rotation will be five or six pitchers. A trip into Starkey's mailbag. Who will lead the Pirates in home runs, RBIs, and hits? Who are your favorite play-by-play voices of all time?

There is more optimism around the Pirates than there has been in roughly a decade. We have seen them make some moves between now and then, but going into the season, the team has the reigning Cy Young winner, the top prospect in all of baseball and added nearly 70 home runs this offseason. Chris thinks even the most pessimistic of fans have to acknowledge that the Pirates are better, at least on paper, than they have been in the last several seasons. Chris wants to see a massive jump after the team won just 71 games in 2025. It got better under Don Kelly, but they still weren't a .500 team under his watch. Would it be a disappointment if they don't make the playoffs? The potential work stoppage in 2027 should be scary. Chris won't be satisfied with a .500 season – he wants a playoff berth. What is an acceptable season for the 2026 Pirates? More calls on the Buccos. Is optimism high?

There is more optimism around the Pirates than there has been in roughly a decade. We have seen them make some moves between now and then, but going into the season, the team has the reigning Cy Young winner, the top prospect in all of baseball and added nearly 70 home runs this offseason. Chris thinks even the most pessimistic of fans have to acknowledge that the Pirates are better, at least on paper, than they have been in the last several seasons. Chris wants to see a massive jump after the team won just 71 games in 2025. It got better under Don Kelly, but they still weren't a .500 team under his watch. Would it be a disappointment if they don't make the playoffs? The potential work stoppage in 2027 should be scary. Chris won't be satisfied with a .500 season – he wants a playoff berth.

Pirates begin spring training baseball on Saturday! Are we drinking the Kool Aid? The lineup will be drastically better than the one that ended 2026. The Pirates need to go all in now and not worry about 2030. AJ Burnett will be helping the Pirates this spring training. He will bring some swagger. Daytona 500 had 25 different leaders. The winner drives for Michael Jordan. Danny Hamlin had a good quote afterwards. Kansas State fired their MBB coach yesterday, in part for criticizing players publicly. Is this a bad, new trend? Kevin Gorman joins to brag about the Florida weather, why this year feels different for the Pirates, AJ Burnett's presence, Henry Davis, Don Kelly's influence, his predictions for who will start the most games at 1B, 3B, RF, LF, C, and SS. Is there at least a little bit of a concern about the Pirates' defense? Who else could be an option at 3B? Reviewing the early returns on the Pirates win total poll. Would we bet on the Pirates making the playoffs? Is it smart to count out the Brewers? US and Canada hockey looks to be on a collision course, even in women's hockey. How can the US men beat Canada? All-time US Olympic draft - Jim - Jesse Owens, Katie Ladecky, Eric Heiden; Sean - Simone Biles, 1992 Dream Team, Kurt Angle Jeff - 1980 US hockey, Michael Phelps, Apollo Anto Ohno. Fallout from our US Olympic draft. Scottie Scheffler went low yesterday but didn't win. The wind was a huge factor. Mark Kaboly stops in and explains how fog is created, not allowing his son to cry during sports, how a baseball coach threatened him in his youth. Kaboly is still critical of the Pirates until they prove they are good. O'Neil Cruz faces a make or break season. Henry Davis's outlook. Kaboly's reaction to the expanded Steelers coaching staff. Kaboly is fighting through hamstring issues. What might Mike McCarthy's press conferences look like? David DeCastro joins to discuss what he's been up to lately, how he views the Steelers current OL, his thoughts on Joey Porter's comments about Ben, what Pouncey meant to the Steelers, what he remembers from his draft day, what the team will look like without Mike Tomlin. Results of the Pirates win total poll, the winner is 81-85.

Kevin Gorman joins to brag about the Florida weather, why this year feels different for the Pirates, AJ Burnett's presence, Henry Davis, Don Kelly's influence, his predictions for who will start the most games at 1B, 3B, RF, LF, C, and SS. Is there at least a little bit of a concern about the Pirates' defense? Who else could be an option at 3B? Reviewing the early returns on the Pirates win total poll. Would we bet on the Pirates making the playoffs? Is it smart to count out the Brewers? US and Canada hockey looks to be on a collision course, even in women's hockey. How can the US men beat Canada?

Kevin Gorman joins to brag about the Florida weather, why this year feels different for the Pirates, AJ Burnett's presence, Henry Davis, Don Kelly's influence, his predictions for who will start the most games at 1B, 3B, RF, LF, C, and SS.

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Jason Mackey and Colin Beazley report from the first day of spring training in Bradenton, Fla. They recap a busy day of comments from players and coaches as well as on-field action with the Grapefruit League opener looming later this month. How is starter Jared Jones looking in his return from injury? What changes has Mitch Keller made to his routine amid offseason MLB trade rumors? What did Paul Skenes think of the moves GM Ben Cherington made this offseason to acquire bats like Marcell Ozuna, Ryan O'Hearn, Jake Mangum and Brandon Lowe? What did manager Don Kelly have to say at the start of his first season at the help? Did top prospect Konnor Griffin look big-league ready? And what should we make of fellow prospect Termarr Johnson working out at third base? Our duo tackles those questions and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Jason Mackey and Colin Beazley analyze reports that the club discussed a trade with the New York Mets involving key pitching assets Braxton Ashcraft and Bubba Chander. How seriously should fans take the reported talks? Would dealing these young arms be a smart move for GM Ben Cherington, given his pitching depth surrounding names like Paul Skenes and Mitch Keller? Or would it weaken the only obvious strength of the team? And how would possible trade targets like Brett Baty and Mark Vientos look in this Pirates lineup alongside names like Oneil Cruz, Bryan Reynolds, Ryan O'Hearn and Brandon Lowe? Could they make the Pirates a legitimate threat offensively? Our duo tackles those topics; the chances Eugenio Suarez could still join the team via MLB free agency; and low win total projections for manager Don Kelly's 2026 roster. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tyler and Nathan recap everything from PiratesFest and break down what actually mattered from the day. They talk about how smooth the event went this year after the incidents that happened last year, plus the fan Q&A sessions with Ben Cherington, Don Kelly, and Travis Williams. From Andrew McCutchen's future to the organization's commitment to winning, there was no shortage of real topics that fans actually care about. They dig into Oneil Cruz's 2026 outlook, the optimism they felt from fans in the room, and Travis Williams' comments about accountability. They also discuss whether Ben Cherington is actually in on Eugenio Suárez and what Don Kelly meant when he said multiple players need to take real steps forward in 2026 for this team to be good. A full PiratesFest reaction show with takeaways, quotes, and what it all means for the 2026 Pirates. 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We've got a brainy battle on whether museums are the secret to smarts. Then, are rules meant to be broken? Stay tuned for a criminally funny debate.Featuring: Isabel Zaw-Tun, Wassim El-Mounzer, Deborah Kimmett, and Don Kelly.

The biggest thing that happened in Pittsburgh sports in the year 2025 according to Mr. Starkey, was the loss to the Baltimore Ravens in the 2025 playoffs. He called it the low point of the Tomlin era until the game against the Browns this past Sunday. The Penguins needed a change and Mike Sullivan was fired. The Pirates moved on from Derek Shelton and brought in Don Kelly. Where has the change been for the Steelers as they have been at the head of average for over a decade?

The biggest Pirates stories of 2025 - Paul Skenes Cy Young, Shelty fired and Don Kelly hired, Lowe/O'Hearn acquisitions, David Bednar got shipped out. 

The biggest Pirates stories of 2025 - Paul Skenes Cy Young, Shelty fired and Don Kelly hired, Lowe/O'Hearn acquisitions, David Bednar got shipped out. More Pirates stories - Cruz in the HR derby, Konnor Griffin's emergence, Dave Parker into the HOF. Jim has his focus on Erie. Pitt stories of 2025 - Heintschel's emergence, Aaron Donald's number retired, Pitt MBB had a top 10 recruiting class. Roman Wilson played nine snaps. Is it time to move on already? 

What are our go-to Christmas movies? Ben Skowronek is a Pro Bowler. We hear his comments from yesterday. Aaron Rodgers also commented on the accomplishment. Biggest Pirates stories of 2025 - Skenes Cy Young, Lowe/O'Hearn, Shelton firing/Don Kelly as his replacement, Bednar trade, Konnor Griffin's emergence, Parker into the HOF, Cruz in the derby. Jalen Ramsey was ill yesterday. Herbig was limited, as was Watt, Pierre and others. Pitt plays East Carolina tomorrow.

Biggest Pirates stories of 2025 - Skenes Cy Young, Lowe/O'Hearn, Shelton firing/Don Kelly as his replacement, Bednar trade, Konnor Griffin's emergence, Parker into the HOF, Cruz in the derby

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Colin Beazley and Jason Mackey ponder what's next for the club this MLB offseason following the acquisition of Brandon Lowe in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays last week. This show is presented by FanDuel. What are Jason's thoughts on the deal itself, and where GM Ben Cherington and manager Don Kelly should deploy Lowe defensively? What are the implications for incumbent infielders Nick Gonzales, Jared Triolo and others? And who should Cherington set his sights on next in the trade market and MLB free agency? Is Eugenio Suarez the obvious fit at third base? Is Cody Bellinger a realistic option? What about Japanese star Kazuma Okamoto our OF Harrison Bader as offensive support for pitching stars Bubba Chandler and Paul Skenes? Our duo tackles those questions and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Noah Hiles and Colin Beazley react to news that the Pirates have signed outfielder Ryan O'Hearn to a two-year contract worth nearly $30 million. How much better does O'Hearn make a lineup that struggled in 2025 for manager Don Kelly and GM Ben Cherington? Coupled with the trades for Brandon Lowe and Jhostynxon García, do the Pirates have the power they need to compete in MLB's National League Central alongside incumbent sluggers like Oneil Cruz and Bryan Reynolds? And to what degree does this deal signal intent from owner Bob Nutting to spend on supporting the team around Cy Young winner Paul Skenes? Our duo tackles those questions and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Gazette Pirates insider Colin Beazley welcomes Noah Hiles to react to the news that the Pirates traded for Brandon Lowe, Jake Mangum and Mason Montgomery from the Tampa Bay Rays while sending Mike Burrows to the Houston Astros. Is this a good deal for Pirates GM Ben Cherington? Will Lowe and Mangum improve the lineup? Where will they slot in in the lineup and on the field? What might manager Don Kelly choose to do with Montgomery? Will the Pirates rotation miss Burrows? And does this signal even more moves ahead for the Pirates as they navigate a crucial offseason? Our duo tackles those topics and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Live from the MLB Winter Meetings in Orlando, Anthony DiNardo and Jim Rosati recap a rough Day 2 for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Kyle Schwarber chose the Phillies despite the Pirates' legitimate 4-year, $125M offer, leaving fans wondering what the next big move will be. We also break down the loss of pitching development director Jeremy Bleich, the Pirates falling to No. 5 in the MLB Draft Lottery, and what all of this means for 2026. Plus reactions to our Day 2 conversations with Don Kelly, JJ Cooper, Jolly Olive, and Jason Mackey, and what's coming next with the Rule 5 Draft and NS9LIVE! Subscribe for full Winter Meetings coverage all week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Jason Mackey and Colin Beazley recap Day 1 of the MLB winter meetings in Orlando, Fla. This show is presented by FanDuel. Which rumors related to the team are real? And which are fake? Particularly with regard to reports tying them to free agent power hitter Kyle Schwarber? Could GM Ben Cherington and manager Don Kelly make a big move involving their pitching depth, which includes names like Paul Skenes, Mitch Keller, Jared Jones, Braxton Ashcraft, Mike Burrows and Bubba Chandler? What's the future with the organization for big names past, present and future including Andrew McCutchen, Konnor Griffin and Oneil Cruz? And what did the front office have to say about the trade involving Johan Oviedo and Jhostynxon Garcia? Our duo tackles those questions and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The North Shore Nine crew wrapped Day One of the Winter Meetings with a surprisingly lively start for the Pittsburgh Pirates, even without any major moves. Ben Cherington and Don Kelly spoke, offering clarity on the team's urgency, their pursuit of multiple bats, and why the Kyle Schwarber offer dominated every hallway conversation. The front office stressed external additions, emphasized that Jhostynxon Garcia is only one small piece, and made it clear they're aiming to build a 2026 playoff roster. Don Kelly also shared what winning in Pittsburgh means to him as a hometown manager. Plenty more coverage is coming all week, so be sure to watch or listen to the full recap. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this special one-on-one from the Winter Meetings, we sit down with Pirates manager Don Kelly to talk about what it means to lead his hometown team, the grit and identity he wants the 2026 Pirates to embody, and how pitching will anchor the club moving forward. Kelly also shares his pitch to free agents and why Billy Murphy was the right choice as pitching coach. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly speaks from Orlando on Day 1 of the 2025 MLB Winter Meetings, discussing his first Meetings as manager and his increased role in offseason decision-making. Kelly breaks down the focus on adding offense for 2026, why the Pirates' pitching depth is a major selling point, and his thoughts on newly added Jhostynxon Garcia. He also touches on Oneil Cruz's offseason work, Joey Bart's defensive versatility, young player development, and how prospects like Konnor Griffin are evaluated. Kelly reflects on Pittsburgh's identity, what winning in the city means to him, and the mindset the team wants to carry into 2026. Subscribe for more Pirates Winter Meetings coverage and daily updates from North Shore Nine. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Don Kelly vs. the GM's analytics army. 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Don Kelly vs. the GM's analytics army. 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

Post-Gazette Pirates insider Colin Beazley analyzes manager Don Kelly's coaching hires this MLB offseason. This show is presented by FanDuel. Will Bill Murphy be the right fit as pitching coach? Mentoring young hurlers including Paul Skenes, Jared Jones, Bubba Chandler, Braxton Ashcraft and Mike Burrows? Will third base coach Tony Beazley be a positive influence in his return to Pittsburgh? And what will bench coach Kristopher Negron bring to the equation? Colin tackles those questions; details GM Ben Cherington's changes to the 40-man roster ahead of the MLB winter meetings next week; and ponders what a potential lockout a year from now could have on the sport -- and the franchise. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Gazette Pirates beat writers Jason Mackey and Colin Beazley react to Paul Skenes winning the National League Cy Young award this week, alongside American League winner Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers. This show is presented by FanDuel. They address not just why Skenes was the obvious choice despite the Pirates' poor season overall; Skenes' comments about his desire to win in Pittsburgh alongside manager Don Kelly and teammates including Oneil Cruz, Bryan Reynolds, Mitch Keller and others; and Skenes' and GM Ben Cherington's dismissal of trade rumors this week that suggested Skenes wants to be dealt to the New York Yankees. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Jason Mackey and Colin Beazley break down GM Ben Cherington's options in left field this offseason. Should he consider making moves for veterans including Taylor Ward, Jo Adell, Mike Yastrzemski and Brandon Lowe? Or should they stick to internal options? Who are the top candidates to fill the bench coach role on manager Don Kelly's coaching staff? And when will we see prospects like Termarr Johnson, Konnor Griffin and Edward Florentino in the offensive lineup? Our duo tackles those questions and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Jason Mackey and Colin Beazley break down the week in Pirates news as MLB hot stove and free agency season looms. This show is presented by FanDuel. What should we make of GM Ben Cherington and manager Don Kelly deciding to move on from long-time prospects Ji-Hawn Bae and Liover Peguero? Will they be missed, or had their time for a new home come? What does Ryan Harbin's addition to the 40-man roster mean? And is Eugenio Suaraz a name Cherington should consider in free agency? Our duo tackles those questions and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.