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Hour 2: The Lions fan who went at DK Metcalf announces he will be holding a press conference this week, and Dom wants the Lions to live stream it. Jason Mackey joins the show to break down the Pirates offseason and Penguins' recent slump. And Mike Florio jumps on to dissect the Metcalf situation.

Hour 1: Donny Football in for the guys this Christmas Eve! Donny still thinks something fishy is going on with the DK Metcalf situation. Orioles reporter Jacob Meyer joins the show to break down the Pirates' trade for Ryan O'Hearn. And Cleveland radio host Ken Carman jumps on with Donny to talk Christmas movies and preview Steelers-Browns. Hour 2: The Lions fan who went at DK Metcalf announces he will be holding a press conference this week, and Dom wants the Lions to live stream it. Jason Mackey joins the show to break down the Pirates offseason and Penguins' recent slump. And Mike Florio jumps on to dissect the Metcalf situation. Hour 3: Aditi Kinkhabwala joins Donny to go discuss the DK Metcalf suspension. Have bowl games become irrelevant? And Dom thinks he saw Aaron Rodgers at Oakmont Bakery yesterday. Hour 4: We listen to Aaron Rodgers' press conference from today. Jeff Hathhorn joins the show to talk all things Steelers. And is Chevy Chase and SNL feuding?

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.

PG writer Jason Mackey joined the show. Jason gave us a recap of the first period in the Penguins-Leafs game which started at 4 pm. The Pens trail 2-1 after 1. Are we already seeing a presence from the new ownership group? Is it likely the Penguins' best goalie is in the minors? The guys also wanted to get Jason's thoughts on the Pirates signing Ryan O'Hearn. Jason was adamant that the team is ‘not done' making offseason moves. Jason doesn't feel strongly that Andrew McCutchen will be back after some of these off-season acquisitions. Jason said Paul Skenes has to be feeling pretty good about what has happened so far and thinks a player like O'Hearn also takes some leadership lifting off Skenes' shoulders. Jason thinks Jared Triolo will stick around the Pirates lineup because of what he can provide on defense.

PG writer Jason Mackey joined the show. Jason gave us a recap of the first period in the Penguins-Leafs game which started at 4 pm. The Pens trail 2-1 after 1. Are we already seeing a presence from the new ownership group? Is it likely the Penguins' best goalie is in the minors? The guys also wanted to get Jason's thoughts on the Pirates signing Ryan O'Hearn. Jason was adamant that the team is ‘not done' making offseason moves. Jason doesn't feel strongly that Andrew McCutchen will be back after some of these off-season acquisitions. Jason said Paul Skenes has to be feeling pretty good about what has happened so far and thinks a player like O'Hearn also takes some leadership lifting off Skenes' shoulders. Jason thinks Jared Triolo will stick around the Pirates lineup because of what he can provide on defense. Tomlin Takes – What else did Mike Tomlin say to the media today? Name Game.

Post-Gazette Penguins insider Jason Mackey recaps an eventful weekend for the team, during which Sidney Crosby surpassed Mario Lemieux as their all-time leading points scorer. What was it like being at PPG Paints Arena for that moment? What were the emotions for Crosby, his teammates, his coaches and the fans in the building? How can we step back and appreciate the connection, respect and history between those two icons of the Penguins franchise? What did we learn from the Penguins' losing streak, which mercifully ended on Sunday night against the Montreal Canadiens? Can Crosby's record-breaking performance spur them on to better performances? And why should we dismiss common hot takes currently surrounding the team, like second guessing the Tristan Jarry trade or calls to fire Dan Muse? Jason 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 Penguins insider Jason Mackey and King Jemison talk about the reported sale of the team from Fenway Sports Group to the Hoffmann Family of Companies, plus the team's seven-game losing streak and some potential lineup changes to fix it. What do we know, and what don't we know? Did anything change from a few months ago when rumors of a sale slowed down? Why did FSG want to sell? What went into the sale price? What needs to happen for the deal to get across the finish line? And what do we know about the Hoffmann family and how they might choose to run the Penguins? Should Kris Letang get less minutes or less responsibility on the blue line? Is it time to break up the top line of Sidney Crosby, Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell? Should Ben Kindel go back on the top power play unit in place of Anthony Mantha? Are the goalie issues fixable? How much should Stuart Skinner play? Should Sergei Murashov be his backup for a while? And how busy will Kyle Dubas be for more potential trades as the season goes on? 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.

Jason Mackey from The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette comes on The Fan Hotline to talk about what direction the Penguins seem to be going in now that there is a new ownership group with Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson.

In this hour, Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson wonder which of these Steelers' RBs is better; Kenneth Gainwell or Jaylen Warren? Also, Chris Carter and Jason Mackey from The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette each come on The Fan Hotline. December 19, 2025, 8:00 Hour

PG writer Jason Mackey joined the show. The guys had Jason react to the news of Fenway Sports Group selling the Penguins to the Hoffmann Group. Will Mario Lemieux be involved in any way? Jason said Mario still loves to be around hockey and the team, but doesn't want to be ‘knee-deep' in ownership duties. Jason got into some of the ownership history for Hoffmann and if this is a venture they have any experience in. What does this mean for the Penguins and their TV deal? Jason said FSG left the Penguins in worse shape than when they found them, despite making double their money on the sale, but he doesn't think it was altogether ‘bad.'

Would you be impressed if the Steelers win the AFC North? A caller yesterday sparked today's opening conversation about the prospect of the Steelers winning their own division, but why he wouldn't be impressed by it. Poni thinks the Steelers should not be apologizing for checking off the first box to a successful year – doing something they haven't done since 2020. To no huge surprise, Chris said the division title would mostly come with an asterisk because the Ravens and Bengals dealt with QB injuries. Should division titles be pushed to the wayside in the NFL? Should the best record get to host every playoff matchup? PG writer Jason Mackey joined the show. The guys had Jason react to the news of Fenway Sports Group selling the Penguins to the Hoffmann Group. Will Mario Lemieux be involved in any way? Jason said Mario still loves to be around hockey and the team, but doesn't want to be ‘knee-deep' in ownership duties. Jason got into some of the ownership history for Hoffmann and if this is a venture they have any experience in. What does this mean for the Penguins and their TV deal? Jason said FSG left the Penguins in worse shape than when they found them, despite making double their money on the sale, but he doesn't think it was altogether ‘bad.'

Post-Gazette Penguins insider Jason Mackey and King Jemison recap the Penguins' horrific homestand and look at where the team goes from here. Does this recent run of bad play change the outlook on the season? What was the worst moment? Which blown lead was most improbable? Will those dropped points come back to bite the team in the race for the Stanley Cup Playoffs? Jason and King also take a look at the Penguins' new goalie rotation. Who should get the majority of the starts? What's the plan for Stuart Skinner, who lost his first start Tuesday night against Tristan Jarry, Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and the Edmonton Oilers? Is Arturs Silovs ready to shoulder more responsibility? And what about rookie Sergei Murashov? Our duo answers those questions, plus talks about Sidney Crosby approaching Mario Lemieux's all-time points record. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penguins insiders Jason Mackey and King Jemison react to the Penguins' weekend games, which included a pair of eerily similar collapses. Is it a mental or physical problem, and is this team just too fragile to rebound from mistakes? Plus, how will Stuart Skinner and Brett Kulak fit into the lineup after their trade acquisitions? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Penguins insider Jason Mackey reacts to Friday's trade sending Tristan Jarry to the Edmonton Oilers for goaltender Stuart Skinner, defenseman Brett Kulak and a second-round draft pick in 2029. Did Kyle Dubas maximize the former All-Star goalie's value? And what does the move mean for the future of Sergei Murashov in net? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

PG writer Jason Mackey joined the show. After the Pirates missed on big hitters the MLB Winter Meetings, Jason thinks they are truly in on conversations with the Rays for power-hitting infielder Brandon Lowe. He doesn't expect it to take a ton in return. Jason isn't sure if the Buccos will pull in a big-time guy, but thinks names like Jorge Polanco or Eugenio Suarez are possible. What else could be headed in the Pirates' direction?

A scary situation out of Steelers practice as TJ Watt was sent to a local hospital after a lung concern that took place while getting treatment at the facility. The Steelers have a 1-11 record, including the playoffs, without Watt on the field. Are they better backfilled than they were in the past? This is a big opportunity for Nick Herbig and possibly Jack Sawyer on Monday night. We compared it to the Tyrod Taylor situation with the Chargers back in 2020 that led to Justin Herbert getting his first start. An ESPN update on TJ Watt doesn't tell us much new. We revisited the 1 win the Steelers have without TJ Watt on the field. PG writer Jason Mackey joined the show. After the Pirates missed on big hitters the MLB Winter Meetings, Jason thinks they are truly in on conversations with the Rays for power-hitting infielder Brandon Lowe. He doesn't expect it to take a ton in return. Jason isn't sure if the Buccos will pull in a big-time guy, but thinks names like Jorge Polanco or Eugenio Suarez are possible. What else could be headed in the Pirates' direction?

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Jason Mackey and Colin Beazley recap Day 2 of the MLB winter meetings in Orlando, Fla. This show is presented by FanDuel. What did super-agent Scott Boras have to say about the Pirates' aggressiveness at this year's winter meetings? The Pirates missed out on Kyle Schwarber, who re-signed with his old team, the Phillies, but what does Pittsburgh's offer tell us about how they're approaching the offseason? Who are among Jason and Colin's top choices remaining for GM Ben Cherington via free agency or trade? Eugenio Suarez? Brandon Lowe? Is it a failure if they don't get anything done? And is all the talk about a more aggressive Pirates offseason ringing true? 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 recap the Pirates' moves at the MLB winter meetings in Orlando, Fla. Were they able to land any big free agents or trade acquisitions? What do Ben Cherington's words tell us about their strategy for the offseason? Does this signal a new monetary strategy from Bob Nutting? Where does this leave the team for the upcoming season? And what can we expect from the rest of the 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.

The North Shore Nine crew sat down with Post-Gazette beat writer Jason Mackey live from the Winter Meetings for a wide-ranging AMA that hit every corner of a chaotic day in Pirates news. Mackey broke down the organization losing pitching director Jeremy Bleich, the fallout from dropping to fifth in the draft lottery, and why the Schwarber offer was both real and significant. He also shared insight on potential moves, free-agent fits, Paul Skenes' behind-the-scenes involvement, and the growing league-wide perception that the Pirates are finally acting serious. 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.

Pirates insider Jason Mackey comes on The Fan Hotline to share some updates from the MLB Winter Meetings and who the team may be interested in acquiring.

In this hour, Dorin Dickerson wonders how much of the Steelers' success this season has come from luck. Also, former Steeler Trai Essex and Pirates insider Jason Mackey each come on The Fan Hotline. December 9, 2025, 8:00 Hour

Post-Gazette Penguins insider Jason Mackey recaps a successful road trip, on which the team earned five of a potential six points, and discusses what we can learn from it as the season goes on. This podcast is presented by Fanduel. What was the mood in the Penguins dressing room after their shootout loss to the Dallas Stars on Sunday evening? Were they in good spirits despite the defeat because they won the previous two games against the Philadelphia Flyers and Tampa Bay Lightning? Why should the team's "kid line" of Ben Kindel, Rutger McGroarty and Ville Koivunen stick together? What are the possible concerns with a Tristan Jarry trade, now that his high level of play has sustained long enough? And how have the Penguins' special teams been able to give them a chance night in and night out? Jason discusses 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 Point dove into one of the busiest stretches of Pirates news we've seen in years, and the panel did not hold back. Jim welcomed Josh Booth, Jason Mackey, Tyler, and Neil to break down the blockbuster trade that sent Johan Oviedo to Boston in exchange for “The Password” himself, Jhostynxon Garcia. The crew debated whether Garcia can truly solve Pittsburgh's left-field problem, how his power and defensive versatility fit long-term, and whether his swing-and-miss profile should worry fans. From there, the conversation shifted to the upcoming Winter Meetings, where each panelist picked their No. 1 target—ranging from Kyle Schwarber to Brandon Lowe to Eugenio Suárez to Steven Kwan—and explained why that move could reshape the 2026 roster. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Gazette insider Jason Mackey and host King Jemison recap a wild Penguins win in Tampa Bay on Thursday night and discuss Erik Karlsson's major turnaround this season. Jason and King start off by discussing the play of Tristan Jarry, who made 37 saves and likely stole the Penguins a win after their all-around lackluster performance. Is this version of Jarry here to stay? Is the kid line featuring Ben Kindel and Ville Koivunen here to stay, too, after both scored against Tampa Bay? And despite the win, what warning signs were present throughout the game for Pittsburgh? They then get into Erik Karlsson's improved play this season. What's behind it? Was he just not the right fit with Mike Sullivan? What has Dan Muse done to bring out this new, improved version of the defenseman? Is he more engaged, with a notable improvement in his positioning and puck control? What do the stats and metrics say? 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 insider Jason Mackey welcomes King Jemison to the channel to discuss everything around the team, including King's upcoming feature on first-round draft pick Will Horcoff. Is the Penguins' start to the season sustainable? Are they a legitimate playoff threat in a very, very crowded Eastern conference? How has Dan Muse been able to surprise everyone, and what are the actual differences in the team between him and Mike Sullivan? Jason and King discuss what to do with the goaltending situation. Is Tristan Jarry an All-Star? And is now the time to trade him, with Edmonton rumors swirling, even though he's been fantastic for them this season? What message would that send to the dressing room? And are Arturs Silovs or Sergei Murashov ready to step into the No. 1 goalie's skates? Jason and King finish off by talking about Sidney Crosby's vintage torturous performance on Monday against the Flyers; players like Justin Brazeau and Noel Acciari likely re-entering the fold soon; and the Penguins' reinvigorated fourth line. 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 insider Jason Mackey recaps a busy weekend of news for coach Dan Muse's team. This show is presented by FanDuel. Will Rutger McGroarty and Boko Imama make differences upon their recalls from the minors? Why do this team's outcomes seem so goalie-dependent? And can Tristan Jarry and Artur Silovs rise to the occasion consistently? Will Sidney Crosby continue his success against the rival Philadelphia Flyers this week? And what needs to change in for Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang, Erik Karlsson and Co. in December? 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 writer Jason Mackey analyzes Tristan Jarry's return to the Penguins net and what it means for the team's future. Can Kyle Dubas find a perfect trading partner, perhaps with Jarry's hometown Edmonton Oilers? Or should Jarry stick around until Sergei Murashov is fully ready to take over in net? Plus, Rutger McGroarty isn't far from rejoining the Penguins. What can we expect when the young forward returns? 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 insider Jason Mackey analyzes a key portion of the season for coach Dan Muse's team. This show is presented by FanDuel. Why is the current stretch around the Thanksgiving holiday key for hopes of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang eventually reaching the Stanley Cup Playoffs? Did GM Kyle Dubas make the right move in sending goalie Sergei Murashov to the minors, leaving Tristan Jarry and Artur Silovs on the active roster? Where can the team look for more depth scoring? And why has the Parker Wotherspoon/Erik Karlsson defensive pairing worked well so far? 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 insider Jason Mackey reacts to a busy weekend for the club that included a pair of losses to the Minnesota Wild and Seattle Kraken over the weekend. This show is presented by FanDuel. Were coach Dan Muse's comments ripping his team justified by the results? Where does this team stand at the quarter mark of the NHL season? Can goalies Tristan Jarry, Arturs Silovs and Sergei Murashov be a strength moving forward? Do veteran stars Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang have the young core of talent around them arriving ahead of schedule? And what brought Jason back to the Penguins beat after a few years away? 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.

Jason Mackey from The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette comes on The Fan Hotline to address different pieces of news from multiple teams in Pittsburgh with Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson.

In this hour, Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson allow for Steeler fans to express how they feel about the upcoming game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday. Also, Jason Mackey from The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette comes on The Fan Hotline. And how does Pitt Football match up against Georgia Tech? November 21, 2025, 7:00 Hour

Pirates/Penguins reporter Jason Mackey from the PG joined the show. Jason confirmed that the Pirates did offer Josh Naylor a contract, but doesn't think Naylor was close to leaving Seattle. Jason thinks they will spend some money this off-season, but players like Naylor and Kyle Schwarber are probably too rich. Jason questioned why a free agent worth $30M/year would come to Pittsburgh. Jason believes it's ‘very possible' that Konnor Griffin begins the 2026 season on the Pirates roster as their starting shortstop. Jason thinks the Pirates payroll will be right around $100M, but doubts it gets any higher than that. Jason thinks Eugenio Suarez could be the big move of the off-season, coming off a 49 HR season.

Poni had a question for everyone to start today's show – where did the Mason Rudolph love come from? How much of the heavy lifting does the end of the 2023 season do? Chris said people love a comeback story going back to biblical days. Did he get a raw deal? People haven't seen him play bad football in Pittsburgh for a little while. Where does the love for Mason Rudolph come from? One caller, missing the point, wondered why the guys were ‘praising' Duck Hodges in 2019. Pirates/Penguins reporter Jason Mackey from the PG joined the show. Jason confirmed that the Pirates did offer Josh Naylor a contract, but doesn't think Naylor was close to leaving Seattle. Jason thinks they will spend some money this off-season, but players like Naylor and Kyle Schwarber are probably too rich. Jason questioned why a free agent worth $30M/year would come to Pittsburgh. Jason believes it's ‘very possible' that Konnor Griffin begins the 2026 season on the Pirates roster as their starting shortstop. Jason thinks the Pirates payroll will be right around $100M, but doubts it gets any higher than that. Jason thinks Eugenio Suarez could be the big move of the off-season, coming off a 49 HR season.

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Jason Mackey and Colin Beazley preview the MLB Rule 5 draft and tough decisions GM Ben Cherington and manager Don Kelley will need to make for their roster as the offseason gets under way. This show is presented by FanDuel. Who from the group of Brandan Bidois, Esmerlyn Valdez, Antwone Kelly and Wilber Dotel should the duo protect with a 40-man roster spot? Which names on that list are more expendable than the others? And what type of player should the front office be looking to snag from other teams? Our duo tackles those questions; the coaching staff additions of Tony Beasley and Kristopher Negron; and reports linking the Pirates to Josh Naylor and Kyle Schwarber in free agency. 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.

Pirates insider Jason Mackey from the PG joined the show. Jason thought Paul Skenes struck a lot of the right cords last night in his words to the front office as they dive into the offseason, fresh off winning his first Cy Young award. The guys discussed Skenes not completely bashing the NJ dot com story about him wanting to play for the Yankees and the diplomatic approach he took to the questions. Jason doesn't think Bob Nutting will change his approach with a threat of Skenes wanting to play elsewhere. Jason said Bob, somehow, has faith in Ben Cherington and Travis Williams as we sit in November. Jason predicts Nutting to spend, maybe, $5M more in free agency, but what would that really net them? Jason thinks Skenes will win 2 more Cy Young awards before he leaves Pittsburgh.

Paul Skenes won the 2025 NL Cy Young award by a unanimous decision last night. We listened to Paul's words and read the quotes as we continued to react to the report that came out yesterday regarding his ‘dream' to play for the Yankees. How does that make us feel? Chris thinks Skenes made some odd little missteps in his words that weren't really denying the story. He jumped from the Air Force to LSU after 2 years – what is stopping him this time? Donny believes he views helping the Pirates to the playoffs as a challenge that goes beyond the individual accolades he collects. How do fans feel about the future of Paul Skenes? Pirates insider Jason Mackey from the PG joined the show. Jason thought Paul Skenes struck a lot of the right cords last night in his words to the front office as they dive into the offseason, fresh off winning his first Cy Young award. The guys discussed Skenes not completely bashing the NJ dot com story about him wanting to play for the Yankees and the diplomatic approach he took to the questions. Jason doesn't think Bob Nutting will change his approach with a threat of Skenes wanting to play elsewhere. Jason said Bob, somehow, has faith in Ben Cherington and Travis Williams as we sit in November. Jason predicts Nutting to spend, maybe, $5M more in free agency, but what would that really net them? Jason thinks Skenes will win 2 more Cy Young awards before he leaves Pittsburgh.

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.

In this hour, Adam Crowley, Dorin Dickerson, Jason Mackey and Nicholas "Harry" Callas give their final predictions for the upcoming game on Sunday between the Steelers and the Los Angeles Chargers. Also, Lee Sterling from paramountsports.com comes on The Fan Hotline. November 7, 2025, 9:00 Hour

On their latest Pirates offseason podcast, presented by FanDuel, Post-Gazette insiders Jason Mackey and Colin Beazley talk Paul Skenes being nominated as a Cy Young finalist as well as the Dodgers' World Series win this past week. How has Skenes' game evolved over the past couple of years to now put him in position to win the award as the National League's best pitcher? What impact could the big Fall Classic audience have on labor talks this offseason? Are the Dodgers' business practices of spending a lot to win good or bad for baseball? Especially viewed through the lens of owner Bob Nutting, GM Ben Cherington, manager Don Kelly and how they run the Pirates? And what did we learn about the Pirates' minor league system this year? With top prospects including Konnor Griffin, Bubba Chandler, Edward Florentino, Yonleg Gaetano and Esmerlyn Valdez? 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.

On their latest Pirates offseason podcast, presented by FanDuel, Post-Gazette insiders Jason Mackey and Colin Beazley analyze the club's bullpen and options for it this offseason for GM Ben Cherington and manager Don Kelly. Is Dennis Santana a viable long-term replacement for David Bednar at closer? Can new pitching coach Bill Murphy help Colin Holderman? And how should the front office consider adding to a group that also includes names like Isaac Mattson, Carmen Mlodzinski and Dauri Moreta? Our duo tackles those questions, then reacts to Derek Shelton being hired as the Minnesota Twins' new manager. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Adam Crowley and Jason Mackey wonder if the Steelers will step up and play better with the organization honoring the 2005 championship team this coming Sunday when they play the Indianapolis Colts.

Inspired by this text from a fan, Adam Crowley, Jason Mackey and Nicholas "Harry" Callas discuss whether or not it's normal to still be friends with your ex after a breakup.

In this hour, Adam Crowley and Jason Mackey react to some comments made by Steelers' defensive coordinator Teryl Austin this week about who calls the offense. Also, Chris Carter from The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette comes on The Fan Hotline. And the Penguins lead the NHL in points! October 31, 2025, 8:00 Hour

In this hour, Adam Crowley and Jason Mackey discuss whether or not the Steelers are headed toward the worst stretch in the era of Mike Tomlin as head coach. Also, is there a random reason to believe the Steelers could be the Indianapolis Colts this weekend? And "Harry" Callas has cooked up a new feature that will occur weekly! October 31, 2025, 6:00 Hour

Adam Crowley and Jason Mackey react to the Penguins' win over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday that earned them the distinction of having the highest point total of all NHL teams to end this week!

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Jason Mackey and Colin Beazley react to the hot topics surrounding the new as the World Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers unfolds and key offseason decisions loom. This show is presented by FanDuel. How should fans feel about GM Ben Cherington and manager Don Kelly's hiring of Bill Murphy as pitching coach, replacing Oscar Marin? Can Paul Skenes continue to dominate MLB under Murphy's tutelage? And is he a lock to win the Cy Young award in a few weeks? What should the Pirates do with Mitch Keller this offseason? Keep him in the rotation or trade him for a bat who could help out Bryan Reynolds, Oneil Cruz and others in the lineup? And which young pitchers from the group of Johan Oviedo, Braxton Ashcraft and Mike Burrows will make the rotation? 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.