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Pirates insider Jason Mackey comes on The Fan Hotline to talk about some of the latest developments regarding players of interest, like prospect SS Konnor Griffin, with Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson.

In this hour, Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson focus mostly on the Pirates by talking to broadcaster Greg Brown and insider Jason Mackey, each on The Fan Hotline. March 13, 2026, 9:00 Hour

Pirates insider Jason Mackey joined the show. Jason talked about Termarr Johnson being sent back to minor league camp and thinks he still is in good standing in the organization. Jason said Johnson is only 21 and will likely start in Triple A, so he's not behind schedule. Jason believes the plan is for Nick Gonzales to play SS to begin the season, assuming Konnor Griffin isn't here yet. What kind of options do the Pirates have to improve their defense? Jason disagrees with some of the others that cover the team and he feels like Griffin will begin the season at Triple A. Jason doesn't have a ton of concerns with the Pirates outfield, including Oneil Cruz and Bryan Reynolds. Do the Pirates have any worry about Paul Skenes throwing a lot of pitches in the World Baseball Classic?

Poni is a little bit worried about the Michael Pittman Jr. trade. Not because of the player himself, but because every other move the team made has been made official, except for that one. Poni said he is on high alert here because of everything that happened with the Maxx Crosby trade. Pirates insider Jason Mackey joined the show. Jason talked about Termarr Johnson being sent back to minor league camp and thinks he still is in good standing in the organization. Jason said Johnson is only 21 and will likely start in Triple A, so he's not behind schedule. Jason believes the plan is for Nick Gonzales to play SS to begin the season, assuming Konnor Griffin isn't here yet. What kind of options do the Pirates have to improve their defense? Jason disagrees with some of the others that cover the team and he feels like Griffin will begin the season at Triple A. Jason doesn't have a ton of concerns with the Pirates outfield, including Oneil Cruz and Bryan Reynolds. Do the Pirates have any worry about Paul Skenes throwing a lot of pitches in the World Baseball Classic? Total Request Thursday.

In this hour, Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson review many of the executed trades in the NHL ahead of the trade deadline on Friday, and they wonder what the Penguins might do before it's too late. Also, Jesse Marshall from The Athletic and Pirates insider Jason Mackey each come on The Fan Hotline. March 6, 2026, 9:00 Hour

Pirates insider Jason Mackey joined the show. Jason reacted to Andrew McCutchen signing a minor league deal with the Rangers. He stands behind the Pirates making the right move by letting Cutch walk this time around. Jason isn't sure how the Pirates ever cool these waters with Cutch and what it could look like if he balls out in Texas. Jason gets the feel that Konnor Griffin is bound for Triple A based on how the spring has gone so far. Jason doesn't think Griffin will be upset by the move because it could be the right move for him right now. Who is Tyler Callihan and why did the Pirates let go of a reliever for him? Jason said Justin Lawrence opened some eyes this spring coming off an injury that cut short 2025.

Poni's 5 Steelers free agent targets: Tyler Allgeier, Romeo Doubs, Wan'Dale Robinson, Greg Newsome and Andre Cisco. Pirates insider Jason Mackey joined the show. Jason reacted to Andrew McCutchen signing a minor league deal with the Rangers. He stands behind the Pirates making the right move by letting Cutch walk this time around. Jason isn't sure how the Pirates ever cool these waters with Cutch and what it could look like if he balls out in Texas. Jason gets the feel that Konnor Griffin is bound for Triple A based on how the spring has gone so far. Jason doesn't think Griffin will be upset by the move because it could be the right move for him right now. Who is Tyler Callihan and why did the Pirates let go of a reliever for him? Jason said Justin Lawrence opened some eyes this spring coming off an injury that cut short 2025. Total Request Thursday.

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Jason Mackey and Colin Beazley recap the last few days of spring training and Grapefruit League play in Florida. This show is presented by FanDuel. Should we worry about Paul Skenes amid his four walks in his final start before the World Baseball Classic? Is it possible he will have some trouble with MLB's new ABS system for challenging balls and strikes? Or will he adjust with a few weeks of exhibition games still to come? What should we make of Oneil Cruz dropping a ball in the outfield as he looks to show improvement defensively next to Bryan Reynolds, Jake Mangum and others? And will Konnor Griffin's two homer day against the Boston Red Sox enhance his chances to make the opening day roster? Especially after he appeared to avoid a significant injury earlier in the week? 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 report from spring training in Bradenton, Fla., and examine a couple of newcomers in Jake Mangum and Jose Urquidy. How has Mangum been able to make a strong first impression since arriving from the Tampa Bay Rays with teammate Brandon Lowe? What's his role? Will he be able to find a spot in the outfield amongst Oneil Cruz, Bryan Reynolds and Ryan O'Hearn? How did Urquidy look in his Pirates debut? Does his experience give him a leg up in the battle for the fifth spot in the starting rotation alongside Paul Skenes and Mitch Keller? Or does a younger pitcher like Carmen Mlodzinski or Hunter Barco have a better shot? Our duo tackles those topics, then discusses former Pirates manager Derek Shelton appearing in the opposing dugout on Thursday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Here's a concerning fact regarding the Steelers heading into 2026 – the Pirates have better odds to win the World Series than the Steelers do to win the Super Bowl. If the Steelers did win it all, they would be one of the biggest longshots in league history to pull it off. Pirates insider Jason Mackey from the PG joined the show. After taking a ball off the foot a couple days ago, Jason told us that Konnor Griffin is OK and just had a scheduled day off. Jason believes the deal for Griffin will be north of $100M if it gets done. Jason feels like Griffin's camp is also interested in a deal, but he can't say for certain that the Pirates will make an offer. Jason sees Griffin on the Opening Day roster as a 50/50 proposition right now. Jason, however, did give it a 60/40 chance that a deal gets done with Griffin. That deal would cap off one of the best off-seasons we've seen from the Pirates in recent memory. Jason indicated that the players already locked into the big-league club believe the hype in Griffin. Jason still expects the Pirates to bring in a left-handed starter before the real games begin. Total Request Thursday.

Pirates insider Jason Mackey from the PG joined the show. After taking a ball off the foot a couple days ago, Jason told us that Konnor Griffin is OK and just had a scheduled day off. Jason believes the deal for Griffin will be north of $100M if it gets done. Jason feels like Griffin's camp is also interested in a deal, but he can't say for certain that the Pirates will make an offer. Jason sees Griffin on the Opening Day roster as a 50/50 proposition right now. Jason, however, did give it a 60/40 chance that a deal gets done with Griffin. That deal would cap off one of the best off-seasons we've seen from the Pirates in recent memory. Jason indicated that the players already locked into the big-league club believe the hype in Griffin. Jason still expects the Pirates to bring in a left-handed starter before the real games begin.

In this hour, Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson react to the first comments made at the NFL Combine by Steelers' GM Omar Khan. Also, Pirates' broadcaster Neil Walker and Jason Mackey from The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette each come on The Fan Hotline. February 24, 2026, 9:00 Hour

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Jason Mackey and Colin Beazley report from spring training in Bradenton, Fla., and Bubba Chandler's walk-filled first start. What went wrong for Chandler? And how can he fix it moving forward? What does his response to Monday's struggles tell us about how he'll view pitching moving forward? How do Jason and Colin want to see the Pirates respond to their first loss of the spring? Our duo tackles those topics, plus takes a look at how the lineup is starting to shake out. 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 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.

Hour 4 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Crowley said that Hines Ward would be a completely different receiver now with different rules. Joe defends Hines. Crowley said Hines would now be a wide receiver who catches the ball and falls down. Konnor Griffin's batting practice has been a show. Jason Mackey released a story to project the Pirates 2026 Opening Day roster.

Konnor Griffin's batting practice has been a show. Jason Mackey released a story to project the Pirates 2026 Opening Day roster. Konnor Griffin isn't on it, but history proves Griffin wouldn't. FanGraphs thinks the Pirates will make the playoffs. Mick Cronin and college basketball talk.

Pirates insider Jason Mackey from the PG joined the show. Jason doesn't have Konnor Griffin on his Opening Day roster projection, but said Griffin's spring performance could easily change that. Jason doesn't think the Pirates would be mad or upset if they had the easy call to play Griffin in Triple A to begin the season. More discussion as to what it will take for Griffin to break into the bigs immediately. Jason said Konnor isn't boring like some athletes can be – Mike Trout, for example. Poni was stunned to hear that Bryan Reynolds will be the starter in left field despite his defensive lapses. Jason said it feels like they are shoehorning Ryan O'Hearn into the outfield when he's more of a first baseman. Jason thinks Jared Triolo (3B) and Nick Gonzales (SS) will be the left side of their infield when the season begins.

Is Sidney Crosby going to play tomorrow for Canada? Are you OK with that if it's further risking injury and he possibly misses the rest of the Penguins season? The guys think it would be Sid trying to have his cake and eat it too after stating recently that winning a Stanley Cup means more than winning a gold medal. If that's the case, he should not play in the remainder of the Olympics. Are fans cool with Sidney Crosby playing in the rest of the Olympics if it means he could hamper the rest of the Penguins season? Pirates insider Jason Mackey from the PG joined the show. Jason doesn't have Konnor Griffin on his Opening Day roster projection, but said Griffin's spring performance could easily change that. Jason doesn't think the Pirates would be mad or upset if they had the easy call to play Griffin in Triple A to begin the season. More discussion as to what it will take for Griffin to break into the bigs immediately. Jason said Konnor isn't boring like some athletes can be – Mike Trout, for example. Poni was stunned to hear that Bryan Reynolds will be the starter in left field despite his defensive lapses. Jason said it feels like they are shoehorning Ryan O'Hearn into the outfield when he's more of a first baseman. Jason thinks Jared Triolo (3B) and Nick Gonzales (SS) will be the left side of their infield when the season begins.

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Jason Mackey and Colin Beazley report from Wednesday's spring training sessions in Bradenton, Fla. This show is presented by FanDuel. Jason and Colin talk about the marquee matchup in live ABs between Bubba Chandler and Konnor Griffin? What does the way that at-bat went say about each of the Pirates' top prospects? How has Griffin been turning heads with his long batting practice home runs? Where might Yohan Ramirez fit into the Pirates bullpen? How has he kept the vibes in the clubhouse high alongside fellow Dominican relievers Dennis Santana and Gregory Soto? Jason and Colin tackle those topics and also give a shoutout to the Pirates' annual Miracle League event taking place Wednesday night. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Konnor Griffin hit a ball around 450 feet to center field today in batting practice. The Pirates need to see Griffin have a great spring in games for him to make the roster. Jason thinks Griffin is leaving 'no doubt' so far. Jason thinks Jared Triolo is a valuable member of the Pirates roster and is a very solid defensive player.

Hour 4 with Donny Football: Konnor Griffin hit a ball around 450 feet to center field today in batting practice. The Pirates need to see Griffin have a great spring to make the roster. Jason thinks Griffin is leaving 'no doubt' so far. Jason thinks Jared Triolo is a valuable member of the Pirates roster and a very solid defensive player. Team Canada didn't have an update on Sidney Crosby but talk in the room is that this is not Sid's last game at the Olympics.

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Jason Mackey and Colin Beazley report on the latest spring training workout in Bradenton, Fla., with a focus on the battle for the fifth starter job. Who's standing out within the group of Jose Urquidy, Thomas Harrington, Hunter Barco and Carmon Mlodzinski? Is anyone becoming a favorite to join Paul Skenes, Mitch Keller and Bubba Chandler in the starting rotation? Our duo tackles those questions and also offers some insight on how camp is progressing for other names including Konnor Griffin, Endy Rodriguez, Ryan O'Hearn, Jake Mangum and Spencer Horwitz. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason Mackey from The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette comes on The Fan Hotline to share his thoughts on the Pirates with Spring Training games beginning this weekend!

In this hour, Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson react to many former Steelers' players who have had an opinion on Joey Porter Sr.'s comments about playing with QB Ben Roethlisberger. Also, Pirates broadcaster Neil Walker and Pirates insider Jason Mackey each come on The Fan Hotline. February 17, 2026, 9:00 Hour

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Jason Mackey and Colin Beazley report from spring training in Bradenton, Fla. This show is presented by FanDuel. What were some of the takeaways from free agent signing Marcell Ozuna's first press conference as a member of the Pirates? Can he be a positive hitting influence for Oneil Cruz? What are the chances top prospect Konnor Griffin actually makes the opening day roster? And what should fans make of GM Ben Cherington's decision to designate Jack Suwinski for assignment on Monday morning? 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.

The latest episode of The Point brought serious heat as Jim welcomed Jason Mackey, Stephen Brault, Gary Morgan, and Ryan Alexander for a lively, no-rules debate. The panel tackled two major questions: if you're Ben Cherington, what's the final move before Opening Day — and should Konnor Griffin really be the Pirates' starting shortstop at 19 years old? From big-money pitching splashes to service-time skepticism, the takes were strong and the opinions didn't hold back. As always, the fans had the final say in crowning a winner. 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 report from spring training in Bradenton, Fla. with a focus on top prospect Konnor Griffin. Does he have a chance to make the MLB opening day roster? What is he learning in camp from big leaguers including Paul Skenes, Bryan Reynolds, Mitch Keller, Oneil Cruz and others? And why has he been impressive to watch early in camp? Our duo tackles those questions and more. Is Cruz improving against lefties? How much can Mason Montgomery add to the bullpen? And is Bubba Chandler flying under the radar a bit with all of the focus on Griffin? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sidney Crosby has begun his quest for a third Olympic gold medal as Canada blanked Czechia, 5-0 earlier today. Poni had a big question for people in Pittsburgh – are you rooting for the United States or Canada? It sounds silly, but a recent poll showed that 40% of Penguins fans are rooting for 87 to win another gold. Team USA doesn't have anyone from the Penguins current roster, but it has a former coach and Stanley Cup champion in charge. Mullsy got annoyed late in the segment and decided he would also root for Canada and Crosby. Do callers want Team USA hockey to win gold or another one for Sidney Crosby and Canada? One wild man said he wouldn't care if Crosby broke his leg in the games. Pirates insider Jason Mackey from the PG joined the show. Jason is taking in the early workouts in Bradenton after pitchers and catchers reported yesterday. Nick Castellanos just got released by the Phillies, but Jason does not anticipate the Pirates having any interest there. Jason does not think talks have begun between the Pirates and Konnor Griffin on a contract extension. Jason guessed it would need to be close to the Roman Anthony deal with the Red Sox, which was worth $130M total. Jason said there is a ‘very good chance' Griffin is on the Opening Day roster and he will have every opportunity throughout the spring, similar to Jared Jones, to prove it. Jason said there are no questions defensively for Griffin and he can play a mix of shortstop and outfield. Jason is a little less optimistic that the Pirates will sign a left-handed pitcher before the season begins. He projected that they have ‘maybe a half dozen' options at 3B outside of the organization. Jason has the Pirates as an 84-85 win team right now.

Pirates insider Jason Mackey from the PG joined the show. Jason is taking in the early workouts in Bradenton after pitchers and catchers reported yesterday. Nick Castellanos just got released by the Phillies, but Jason does not anticipate the Pirates having any interest there. Jason does not think talks have begun between the Pirates and Konnor Griffin on a contract extension. Jason guessed it would need to be close to the Roman Anthony deal with the Red Sox, which was worth $130M total. Jason said there is a ‘very good chance' Griffin is on the Opening Day roster and he will have every opportunity throughout the spring, similar to Jared Jones, to prove it. Jason said there are no questions defensively for Griffin and he can play a mix of shortstop and outfield. Jason is a little less optimistic that the Pirates will sign a left-handed pitcher before the season begins. He projected that they have ‘maybe a half dozen' options at 3B outside of the organization. Jason has the Pirates as an 84-85 win team right now.

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.

In this hour, Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson discuss whether or not the Pirates should offer prospect SS Konnor Griffin a mega contract now to have him committed for most of the next decade. Also, Pirates' broadcast Neil Walker and Jason Mackey each come on The Fan Hotline. February 10, 2026, 9:00 Hour

Jason Mackey comes on The Fan Hotline with Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson to give an update from Florida where the Pirates are set to begin Spring Training workouts this week.

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Jason Mackey and Colin Beazley report from sunny Sarasota, Fla., on the team's signing of slugger Marcell Ozuna and what it means for the lineup, the defense and Andrew McCutchen's future. This show is presented by FanDuel. What was Jason and Colin's reaction to the Ozuna signing? Does he fill an obvious need in the Pirates' lineup? Did GM Ben Cherington get a good deal on the 35-year-old designated hitter? What will this mean for other pieces of the Pirates defense like Ryan O'Hearn? And what does this mean for team legend Andrew McCutchen? Does this mark the end of his contributions as a Pirate? 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.

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Jason Mackey and Colin Beazley react to the week of offseason moves and non-moves from GM Ben Cherington's front office. This show is presented by FanDuel. How much will new signing Jose Urquidy boost the starting pitching depth around names like Paul Skenes, Mitch Keller, Bubba Chandler and others? Will his relationship with new pitching coach Bill Murphy yield fruit? Were there ever any legs to the rumors surrounding star pitcher Framber Valdez, who ultimately signed with the Detroit Tigers this week? And what are some of the top spring training storylines with report day looming next week? Could Konnor Griffin prove he belongs on the opening day roster? 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.

We started with our Super Bowl memories on the 20th anniversary of Super Bowl XL. What were we doing? Where were we in life? For us, it was the first time seeing the Steelers win a championship. Chris shared a funny story about running around Oakland. Poni was in upstate New York at a bar underaged. Donny was 10, watching with his dad, with fond memories of the journey through elementary school during that playoff run. Callers shared stories from what they did for Super Bowl XL. Pirates insider Jason Mackey from the PG joined the show. Tarik Skubal won his arbitration case with the Tigers which will earn him $32M per year, so what does that mean for Paul Skenes and his future? Would the Pirates ever pay that? Jason doesn't see a world where the Pirates affording Skenes. Jason never thought there was a prayer of the Pirates landing Framber Valdez, who signed a big deal with Detroit last night. Jason said the Pirates still need a 3B if they want to be taken seriously. A few rapid-fire questions for Jason regarding the Pirates Opening Day roster. When will Konnor Griffin be on the roster?

Pirates insider Jason Mackey from the PG joined the show. Tarik Skubal won his arbitration case with the Tigers which will earn him $32M per year, so what does that mean for Paul Skenes and his future? Would the Pirates ever pay that? Jason doesn't see a world where the Pirates affording Skenes. Jason never thought there was a prayer of the Pirates landing Framber Valdez, who signed a big deal with Detroit last night. Jason said the Pirates still need a 3B if they want to be taken seriously. A few rapid-fire questions for Jason regarding the Pirates Opening Day roster. When will Konnor Griffin be on the roster?

Jason Mackey comes on in this hour with Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson to address the latest reports about the Steelers' search for coaches, the Pirates' search for a 3B and more! February 4, 2026, 9:00 Hour

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.

Jason Mackey from The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette comes on in this hour to address the latest rumors surrounding Pirates' legend Andrew McCutchen, to discuss why Penguins' head coach Dan Muse isn't a favorite to win coach of the year in the NHL and more with Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson! January 30, 2026, 9:00 Hour

Pirates fans lit up after recent comments laid out exactly how Pittsburgh can solve its third base problem — and honestly, it makes too much sense to ignore. Tonight on NS9LIVE, we break down why Eugenio Suárez is the cleanest, and should be a realistic answer at 3B, what it would cost, and why the Pirates should be aggressive right now if they're serious about winning. This isn't about splash for the sake of splash — it's about fit, urgency, and finally addressing a glaring hole. We also dig into Jason Mackey's latest Post-Gazette piece on Bryan Reynolds, what it says about his mindset, expectations, and how pivotal he is to the Pirates' offensive ceiling moving forward. Is this the moment the Pirates push their chips in — or another offseason of half-measures? Subscribe for live Pirates talk Drop your thoughts: Suárez at 3B — yes or no? 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.

Nick Farabaugh told Donny on Monday night that Mike McCarthy ‘likes' Kyler Murray and his game. Would he be a real option as the Steelers next QB? Does his work ethic worry you? Does his ability worry you? The guys think there are some real questions with Murray's game all-around. He has real talent, but could be a classic case of talent that lacks hard work. Is McCarthy the man to unlock it? Poni said he would be interested with this move if the Cardinals ate some of his money and it didn't require a high draft pick. He also noted that we have seen QBs in the last few years that were drafted highly one place and finally flourished elsewhere, like Sam Darnold. Chris pointed out that Murray is oddly better outdoors than indoors.

A potential scoop from Donny to start today's show after he got a text that Aaron Rodgers ‘will be back, period.' Do fans want this? Will this do anything for the Steelers? It feels like another case of kicking the can down the road. Rodgers said Mike Tomlin was the only coach he wanted to play for, but the Steelers hired the only other coach that would fall under that category in the form of Mike McCarthy. Why is there a fear of this team looking to the future? The Steelers and Mike McCarthy are starting to fill out the staff, including James Campen, who coached over a decade with McCarthy in Green Bay and is also a favorite of Aaron Rodgers. How do fans feel? Pirates insider Jason Mackey from the PG joined the show. Where are things at with Andrew McCutchen and the Pirates? Jason thinks there is a spot for Cutch on the team, but in what role? Jason gets a strong feel that McCutchen wants to play in Pittsburgh even though some people are telling him Cutch has a market around the league. Jason said Paul Skenes is the ‘hub' of the current Pirates team and it might be tough for McCutchen to face that fact. Jason mentioned that trading Joey Bart would open up a slot for Cutch to be the team's DH again at a full-time role. Would this permanently strain the Pirates-McCutchen relationship? The guys don't understand why Cutch doesn't want to try chasing a championship. Jason isn't sure if Cutch is good enough to be on a true contender's roster.

Adam Crowley, Dorin Dickerson and Jason Mackey react to Penguins' veteran Evgeni Malkin speaking about the rumors that he's considering retirement.

In this hour, Jason Mackey comes on with Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson to address the latest success by the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Steelers' search for a new head coach and more! January 23, 2026, 9:00 Hour

Pirates insider Jason Mackey from the PG joined the show. Jason recently had a sit-down with Paul Skenes, so the Pirates ace was the first topic of conversation. Skenes doesn't care about the payroll in Pittsburgh. Jason said Paul doesn't believe the Pirates are deficient on talent and is happy with what has happened this offseason. Jason talked about the Pirates push for making a couple of moves this offseason, which is much different than the usual approach. He talked about the front office grasping where they are as a franchise and having the best pitcher in baseball. Are the Pirates done? Jason thinks a trade for Alec Bohm could be an option, but he would also not be surprised if the team called up Konnor Griffin before Opening Day. Is Eugenio Suarez a pipe dream or a real thing?

Brian Flores signed an extension with the Vikings as their DC, but that does not officially take him out of the Steelers HC search. Or does it? The guys think it's a sign that Flores knows he won't be getting a head job in this cycle. But is anyone upset about this? Can we find anyone that is upset about Brian Flores being virtually removed from the Steelers HC search? Pirates insider Jason Mackey from the PG joined the show. Jason recently had a sit-down with Paul Skenes, so the Pirates ace was the first topic of conversation. Skenes doesn't care about the payroll in Pittsburgh. Jason said Paul doesn't believe the Pirates are deficient on talent and is happy with what has happened this offseason. Jason talked about the Pirates push for making a couple of moves this offseason, which is much different than the usual approach. He talked about the front office grasping where they are as a franchise and having the best pitcher in baseball. Are the Pirates done? Jason thinks a trade for Alec Bohm could be an option, but he would also not be surprised if the team called up Konnor Griffin before Opening Day. Is Eugenio Suarez a pipe dream or a real thing?

In this hour, Jason Mackey comes on with Adam Crowley to react to the developments surrounding Mike Tomlin stepping down as head coach of the Steelers. January 16, 2026, 9:00 Hour

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Jason Mackey and Colin Beazley debate five major questions surrounding the ballclub in 2026. Who is the starting catcher? Will Joey Bart hold on to the role, or will Henry Davis make a run at it? Is Jhostynxon Garcia ready to be the fourth outfielder, or will someone else have to step up? What is Jared Triolo's role? Will he be the starting third baseman or more of a utilityman? How will the bullpen shape up in front of Dennis Santana? And what will they do with Mitch Keller? Keep him or trade him? 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.

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Jason Mackey and Colin Beazley break down the latest topics surrounding the team's offseason. Now that he's been formally signed and introduced, how does Ryan O'Hearn fit into the Pirates lineup? Will he and trade acquisition Brandon Lowe bring some much needed power to the Pirates? Jason and Colin also break down GM Ben Cherington's recent comments. Is he done adding to the team? Or will he find more hitting through another trade or free agent acquisition? If that's the case, who would our duo like to see them take a look at? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Gazette Penguins insiders King Jemison and Jason Mackey react to weekend wins against the Columbus Blue Jackets and Detroit Red Wings and ponder what the team's current five-game winning streak means. This show is presented by FanDuel. Did coach Dan Muse's team prove it can win with grit? First with a tight defensive win against Detroit? Then an impressive comeback vs. Columbus that included goals from Anthony Mantha, Bryan Rust, Kris Letang and Ryan Shea? How good had Sidney Crosby on the top line and Blake Lizotte on the fourth line been lately? And what does it all mean for Evgeni Malkin and the team moving forward as it looks to stay hot? 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.