Podcast appearances and mentions of Mitch Keller

Post-Gazette Pirates insider Noah Hiles goes inside the clubs decision to demote starter Andrew Heaney to the bullpen this past weekend. Was the decision by manager Don Kelly and GM Ben Cherington financially motivated? As was seemingly the case last year with pending free agent Rowdy Tellez? Or was it performance related amid Heaney's profound second-half struggles alongside names like Paul Skenes, Mitch Keller and others in the rotation? Especially with prospects like Bubba Chandler and Hunter Barco in search of opportunities? Noah tackles those questions and more.

North Shore Nine Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Bros. Pirates get swept by the Brewers in a 12-5 loss in Milwaukee. Neil and Doug break down Mitch Keller's rough outing, a lifeless offense outside of Bryan Reynolds' two homers, and a bullpen that couldn't stop the bleeding. They talk about why the Brewers are everything the Pirates aren't, the post-deadline collapse, and why there's little optimism heading into series with the Cubs and Blue Jays, aside from tomorrow's off day and NS9LIVE. Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee Use Promo Code NS9 for 30% off your first order at https://www.gritily.com Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.seatgeek.com LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myshopify.com ►Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NorthShoreNine ►Website: https://www.northshorenine.com ►Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/northshorenine ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@northshorenine ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenine ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorenine ►Discord: https://discord.gg/3HVYPg544m ►BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/northshorenine.bsky.social

Post-Gazette Pirates insider Noah Hiles examines what the club's starting rotation will look like next season. While the organization boasts notable arm talent, many pitchers also have an unfavorable injury history. With workload restrictions expected to be a big part of the equation, Hiles looks to see who can exactly be expected to take on a true season's worth of innings in 2026. Noah gives his thoughts on options including Paul Skenes, Mitch Keller, Mike Burrows, Bubba Chandler, Thomas Harrington, Hunter Barco, Carmen Mlodzinski, Braxton Ashcraft, Jared Jones and Johan Oviedo.

Cory Phillips and Craig Sandlin discuss the Pittsburgh Pirates defeating the Cincinnati Reds 3-2 in a thrilling NL Central clash at PNC Park. The game featured strong pitching and a late Pirates rally that decided the outcome.The Reds took an early 1-0 lead in the second when Gavin Lux scored on a double play. Cincinnati's Chase Burns was impressive, pitching six innings, allowing one run on five hits with 10 strikeouts, but he took the loss (0-3). The Pirates tied it in the fourth with Oneil Cruz's RBI double. In the sixth, Tyler Stephenson's RBI double put the Reds ahead 2-1. Pittsburgh's Mitch Keller matched Burns, going six innings and allowing two runs on seven hits.The game turned in the eighth when Bryan Reynolds' two-run triple gave the Pirates a 3-2 lead. Dennis Santana sealed the win with a scoreless ninth, earning the save. The Reds had eight hits, including three doubles, but stranded runners, posting a .242 average and .639 OPS. The Pirates capitalized on their five hits, with Reynolds' triple proving decisive.The loss underscored Cincinnati's struggles in tight games, while Pittsburgh's timely hitting and bullpen work secured the victory, highlighting the intensity of this divisional rivalry.

Doug and DiNardo break down the Pirates' 3-2 comeback win over the Reds on Friday night. They highlight Bryan Reynolds' clutch two-out, two-run double in the 8th that flipped the game, plus how “August Reynolds” has been locked in since the San Francisco series. The guys also discuss Oneil Cruz's RBI hit, Mitch Keller's outing, and how the Pirates offense battled against Reds starter Chase Burns, who struck out 10 over six innings. It's a win that might just push Cincinnati out of the playoff race — and Pirates fans got their back-to-back sandwich giveaways. Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee Use Promo Code NS9 for 30% off your first order at https://www.gritily.com Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.seatgeek.com LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myshopify.com ►Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NorthShoreNine ►Website: https://www.northshorenine.com ►Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/northshorenine ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@northshorenine ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenine ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorenine ►Discord: https://discord.gg/3HVYPg544m ►BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/northshorenine.bsky.social

In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by MLB Network insider Jon Morosi to discuss the latest Cubs and MLB storylines. Later, Spiegel, Holmes and the rest of the crew played Categories.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by MLB Network insider Jon Morosi to discuss the latest Cubs and MLB storylines.

Quite the weekend in Colorado as the Pirates dropped 2 of 3 to the lowly Rockies. Following the debacle that was the trade deadline, the Pirates lost Friday night after leading by 9 runs on two separate occasions. What is a feeling we would use to describe where we are at on the Pirates? GIVEAWAY. Pirates pre-post game host Dan Zangrilli joined the show. Dan reacted to the trade deadline and how ugly it was for the Pirates. The Ke'Bryan Hayes deal looks like the best one, but what about the David Bednar move? Dan said the Bailey Falter deal ‘raised his eyebrows' when he saw it across his timeline. Why is Andrew Heaney still here? Dan claimed he had heard from someone around baseball that Mitch Keller wasn't seen as a player with a lot of value at the deadline. Is it true that the Pirates have had early conversations with Paul Skenes on a contract extension?

Pirates pre-post game host Dan Zangrilli joined the show. Dan reacted to the trade deadline and how ugly it was for the Pirates. The Ke'Bryan Hayes deal looks like the best one, but what about the David Bednar move? Dan said the Bailey Falter deal ‘raised his eyebrows' when he saw it across his timeline. Why is Andrew Heaney still here? Dan claimed he had heard from someone around baseball that Mitch Keller wasn't seen as a player with a lot of value at the deadline. Is it true that the Pirates have had early conversations with Paul Skenes on a contract extension?

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Colorado Rockies MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Pirates at Rockies 3PM ET—Mitch Keller will start for Pittsburgh. Keller, 22 starts deals with an ERA of 3.69 with WHIP of 1.20. The right hander fans 18.8% with 6.2% walks. Ground balls are 43.9% with 0.71 home runs per nine innings. Brandley Blalock gets the start for Colorado. Blalock has eight starts with an ERA of 7.09 with WHIP of 1.64. The righty strikes out 10.9% with 4.8% walks. Ground balls sit at 41.8% with 1.64 home runs per nine innings. A FIP of 5.30.

The NS9 crew goes live to close out a chaotic MLB Trade Deadline! We react in real time as the Pittsburgh Pirates trade closer David Bednar to the Yankees and make several other key moves. Did Ben Cherington do enough? How do the returns for Bednar and Ke'Bryan Hayes stack up? What does it all mean for Mitch Keller's future in Pittsburgh? We break down each deal, give instant reactions, and argue over whether the Pirates are finally embracing a rebuild—or just spinning their wheels. Subscribe for full analysis, honest takes, and everything you need to know about the Pirates' 2025 deadline. Listen to the full show now and let us know what YOU think in the comments! Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee Use Promo Code NS9 for 30% off your first order at https://www.gritily.com Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.seatgeek.com LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myshopify.com ►Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NorthShoreNine ►Website: https://www.northshorenine.com ►Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/northshorenine ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@northshorenine ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenine ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorenine ►Discord: https://discord.gg/3HVYPg544m ►BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/northshorenine.bsky.social

Noah thinks the Pirates will trade David Bednar today and acquire a top 100 prospect. He thinks the Pirates are better off trading Bednar for prospects and a team won't part with a big hitter in the big leagues. There is a 10% chance Mitch Keller is traded and probably a better market in the offseason.

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey: Pirates reporter John Perrotto of Pittsburgh Baseball Now joined the show and said Ke'Bryan Hayes needed a change of scenery. John thinks the Rangers think Bednar could be "the last piece" for them to get into the playoffs. He doesn't think Mitch Keller will be traded before 6pm, but things can change. John said there's a 75% chance David Bednar is traded. Bob Nutting has stepped in to prevent a Bednar trade before. Greg Brown thinks Ben Cherington would make a big move, but now it's time.

Hour 1 with Joe Starkey: The Pirates traded Hayes to the Cincinnati Reds for reliever Taylor Rogers and infielder Sammy Stafura. They also traded reliever Caleb Ferguson to the Mariners. It was time for the Pirates and Hayes to move on. How do you feel about the Pirates trading Ke'Bryan Hayes? The Padres made a blockbuster acquiring Mason Miller from the A's. 

Termarr Johnson isn't hitting well enough in the minors, but is only 21. John Perrotto doesn't think Mitch Keller will be traded. John said there's a 75% chance David Bednar is traded. Bob Nutting has stepped in to prevent a Bednar trade in the past. Greg Brown a month ago thought Ben Cherington would make a big move, but now it's time.

Joe and Austin clash on how to acquire a bat. Austin doesn't want to trade Mitch Keller and hurt the top of the rotation with Paul Skenes. The Padres made a blockbuster acquiring Mason Miller from the A's. 

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey: Noah thinks the Pirates will trade David Bednar today and acquire a top 100 prospect. He thinks the Pirates are better off trading Bednar for prospects and a team won't part with a big hitter in the big leagues. There is a 10% chance Mitch Keller is traded and probably a better market in the offseason. Pitt basketball and Penn State will play in Hershey this December. The Yankees are interested in David Bednar.

Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson discuss whether or not the Pirates would be better served if they traded this other starting pitcher instead of Mitch Keller.

USA Today Baseball writer Bob Nightingale joined me on 105.9 the X to discuss the Pirates trade of Ke'Bryan Hayes, the futures of Mitch Keller and David Bednar, MLB labor disputes and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should coach Mike Tomlin and OC Arthur Smith protect their 41-year-old veteran QB but giving him only limited action in NFL exhibition games? Or is playing time important to helping him pick up the offense and get on the same page with playmakers including DK Metcalf, Jaylen Warren, Pat Freiermuth, Jonnu Smith, Calvin Austin III, Darnell Washington and Roman Wilson? Later, Paul weighs in on the Pirates decision to trade Ke'Bryan Hayes for veteran reliever Taylor Rogers and prospect Sammy Stafura ahead of the MLB trade deadline. And what it could mean for potential deals involving Mitch Keller and David Bednar.

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Noah Hiles and Colin Beazley discuss the latest news and trade rumors on Mitch Keller and David Bednar ahead of Thursday's trade deadline. Noah shares what he's hearing on Bednar, including what the Phillies, Tigers, Rangers and others could offer. He then shares the latest updates on Mitch Keller, who may not be moved before Thursday's 6 p.m. deadline after all. Noah concludes with the latest rumors, including a surprising name that had not previously been seen as someone the Pirates could move: Joey Bart.

Post-Gazette Pirates insider Colin Beazley joins host Adam Bittner to react to news that the club has traded Ke'Bryan Hayes to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for veteran reliever Taylor Rogers and prospect Sammy Stafura ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Did GM Ben Cherington get enough in return for his third baseman who's struggled with the plate but owns one of the best gloves in the game at his position? Can Stafura develop in this system where names like Liover Peguero, Nick Gonzales and others have not over the years? What can we expect from Jared Triolo and the likely new every day third baseman? And what does this deal signal about Cherington's intentions with Mitch Keller, David Bednar and others? Our duo tackles those questions and more. For more Pirates coverage, visit: https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates Visit our sponsor, Greenawalt Roofing at https://greenawaltroofing.com/service-areas/pittsburgh-pennsylvania/

Matt Clement joins the show to talk about what it's like playing around the trade deadline, if the Pirates should trade Mitch Keller and David Bednar, what teams want most at the deadline right now, reaction to

Pat McAfee was at Steelers training camp today, but Mark Kaboly hasn't been on. Is Mark hurt by that? Donny once thought Plato lived in the 1800s. Poni still believes the best thing for the Steelers is to have a bad year this season. Aaron Rodgers seems to be very happy right now in Pittsburgh. Are fans starting to become optimistic about the Steelers? How many teams are going to be drafting a quarterback in April? WR2s are still being connected to the Steelers. Do they drug test at FOX Sports? Mike Tomlin is a “puzzler”, but does it lower his aura? I once tried to impress a girl by beating her at chess. Matt Clement joins the show to talk about what it's like playing around the trade deadline, if the Pirates should trade Mitch Keller and David Bednar, what teams want most at the deadline right now, reaction to

Why to not trade Mitch Keller (aside from not having a GM). 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

Hour 1: Did Paul Skenes call out the Pirates this weekend? Joe thinks someone is trying to sabotage his show. And Dom says 2026 will be the most important year in Pirates history. Hour 2: Brian Batko joins the show from Latrobe to go around Steelers training camp. Dom thinks WPIAL schools are recruiting football players. And is the pressure on Arch Manning fair or unfair this season? Hour 3: Joe and Dom get into a heated debate over Terry Bradshaw vs. Roger Staubach. What are the biggest questions at Steelers training camp right now? And there was a debacle over a show guest today, but is it Dom's fault? Hour 4: Joe received a crucial text during the break, but was it actually a scam? Should Ben Cherington be allowed to make moves before the deadline? And Quinn Priester has been lighting it up in Milwaukee and Joe wants to know why.

In this hour, Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson react to a report about the likelihood Pirates' SP Mitch Keller gets traded at the MLB trade deadline. Also, what effects would a salary cap have on MLB? July 29, 2025, 6:00 Hour

What is the biggest reason we don't want the Pirates to trade Mitch Keller? Is it because we like the player so much or because we don't trust the guy making the moves? It feels more like the latter for us, but the former for fans. Chris pondered how much more valuable Keller is than a guy like David Bednar? The return could Mitch Keller could be historic, but not for the reason you may be thinking. Will the Pirates be making another move with the Blue Jays because their front office has a relationship with Ben Cherington? Pirates insider Noah Hiles from the PG joined the show. Noah is starting to believe Mitch Keller will be here after the trade deadline on Thursday. He thinks they would have to be ‘blown away' by an offer in the next 48 hours. Noah said the Pirates could look more to the offseason as a time Keller is moved when another team is willing to part with multiple Top 100 prospects. The guys asked Noah about the report out there that the Cubs would be willing to part with their top prospect in order to get Keller. Noah said the asking price for David Bednar is a team's Top 5 prospect, but it obviously depends on what team that comes from. Why did Bednar have the emotion showing Saturday night after a save at PNC Park? Is there a chance of a random trade, like the Quinn Priester one from last year? Noah could see a trade between the Pirates and Orioles even though both teams are sellers. Noah told the guys that there were trades for Bednar that got blocked by the front office a couple of years back.

What is the biggest reason we don't want the Pirates to trade Mitch Keller? Is it because we like the player so much or because we don't trust the guy making the moves? It feels more like the latter for us, but the former for fans. Chris pondered how much more valuable Keller is than a guy like David Bednar?

Isaiah Likely was carted off the field at practice today, John Harbaugh called it a multi-week injury. Greg Newsome was also carted off the field, and his injury is assumed to be bad. The guys disagree with the Ravens being the Super Bowl favorites, according to Fanduel. They think that the Ravens will run into a wall against Kansas City or Buffalo. Pirates Broadcaster Greg Brown joined the show. Greg says that he still thinks that Ben Cherington will make a big trade before the deadline. Brown says it's possible that David Bednar has pitched his last game as a Pirate, but it's also possible that he will remain a Pirate. He also says that Bednar took PNC Park all in after his 100th save. Brownie says that he's confident that Cruz and Skenes will remain Pirates at the deadline. He also says the Pirates should take advantage of desperate teams at the deadline, and that the Pirates need a left fielder. What's the Pirates best deadline move? Poni and Mullsy name JA Happ, Zane Smith as potential answers. Mullsy says that JA Happ should have pitched the Wild Card game against Jake Arrieta. Tony Watson for Oneil Cruz was a great trade, but not good enough to be the best ever. A commenter says that Austin Hedges for bonus pool money should be in contention. Poni says that the Red Sox do not like Mitch Keller. Donny Football Debrief – Poni skipped a field trip to a Yankees game in Little League, and missed a perfect game. Is Ben Roethlisberger a better quarterback all time than Brett Favre? The guys do not think so. Donny thinks Ben is around 12th best all time, while Favre is around the 8th. Poni mentions that Brees gets dinged for playing in a dome, but Favre doesn't get any credit for playing in bad weather. Mullsy says that Favre's last season was statistically better than any season Ben had. Poni says that he is going to bet on the Hall of Fame Game.

Noah Hiles joins us from San Fran to give the latest on Mitch Keller's trade outlook, Bednar's return could be on the rise, which established MLB players could be trade targets. Percentage chance of trading: Hayes, Cruz, Reynolds, and more. Why has Reynolds struggled so much? A discussion about San Francisco and the other Joe Starkey

Noah Hiles joins us from San Fran to give the latest on Mitch Keller's trade outlook, Bednar's return could be on the rise, which established MLB players could be trade targets. Percentage chance of trading: Hayes, Cruz, Reynolds, and more. Why has Reynolds struggled so much? A discussion about San Francisco and the other Joe Starkey. Joe shares his favorite Steelers memories of Cordarrelle Patterson and gets sad thinking about it. What will be the tenor of this year's camp? Could Kaleb Johnson be a better fit and overall player than Najee Harris.

Joe didn't have cell service for almost a full week. We agree that cell phones have ruined the world. Skenes ERA is unparalleled in the past century. A caller points out that the Pirates gave Parker a million dollars. A caller blames the hitting coach. An update on Bubba Chandler. A caller is ornery about trading Mitch Keller. There's always going to be uncertainty trading for a hitter who hasn't been proven in the MLB.

Joe recaps his adventurous weekend. We react to the incredible poem written by Dave Parker that his son recited yesterday at the HOF. Will there be another Pirate in the HOF? The Pirates have squandered another great Skenes season. Fans shouldn't be hesitant to trade Keller for a bat. Steven Kwan and Jarren Duran are possible targets. The Cubs could also move a top prospect for Keller. Now is the time to take some risks. Joe didn't have cell service for almost a full week. We agree that cell phones have ruined the world. Skenes ERA is unparalleled in the past century. A caller points out that the Pirates gave Parker a million dollars. A caller blames the hitting coach. An update on Bubba Chandler. A caller is ornery about trading Mitch Keller. There's always going to be uncertainty trading for a hitter who hasn't been proven in the MLB.

Joe recaps his adventurous weekend. We react to the incredible poem written by Dave Parker that his son recited yesterday at the HOF. Will there be another Pirate in the HOF? The Pirates have squandered another great Skenes season. Fans shouldn't be hesitant to trade Keller for a bat. Steven Kwan and Jarren Duran are possible targets. The Cubs could also move a top prospect for Keller. Now is the time to take some risks. Joe didn't have cell service for almost a full week. We agree that cell phones have ruined the world. Skenes ERA is unparalleled in the past century. A caller points out that the Pirates gave Parker a million dollars. A caller blames the hitting coach. An update on Bubba Chandler. A caller is ornery about trading Mitch Keller. There's always going to be uncertainty trading for a hitter who hasn't been proven in the MLB. Deshon Elliott says the Steelers defense could possibly be the best in the league this year. Where's the proof of this? The numbers are mediocre. Haven't we learned our lesson from previous seasons? Is there delusion with the D? Will it be built for the long haul? Cordarrelle Patterson says he's released. Aaron Rodgers had a mature response to Terry Bradshaw's comments. Joe is still open to the idea that it could work, at least there's a chance. Mike DeFabo joins to react to the release of Cordarrelle Patterson and share a funny story about him, the injuries along the offensive line, Mike's reaction to the Aaron Rodgers experience, his usage under center, the players who have most impressed and most disappointed, an under the radar player opening eyes, what he's seen from the top rookies, Will Howard is the fan favorite and the crowd reaction to Rodgers. Sean's look around the NFL: Kenny Pickett's injury, Shemar Stewart finally signed with the Bengals, Christian Wilkins released, Travis Hunter could be Ohtani. Noah Hiles joins us from San Fran to give the latest on Mitch Keller's trade outlook, Bednar's return could be on the rise, which established MLB players could be trade targets. Percentage chance of trading: Hayes, Cruz, Reynolds, and more. Why has Reynolds struggled so much? A discussion about San Francisco and the other Joe Starkey. Joe shares his favorite Steelers memories of Cordarrelle Patterson and gets sad thinking about it. What will be the tenor of this year's camp? Could Kaleb Johnson be a better fit and overall player than Najee Harris.

Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson wonder if the Pirates are going to let Mitch Keller pitch another game before the MLB trade deadline or not.

Pirates pre-post game host Dan Zangrilli joined the show. Dan talked to both Ben Cherington and Paul Skenes yesterday. Dan said his takeaway from the GMBC conversation is what the approach could be like going into the deadline. Dan is getting the indication that if the Pirates do move on from Mitch Keller, they may not get big league caliber talent in return. Dan explained that David Bednar could be difficult for the Pirates to trade due to his local ties. Dan thinks either Bednar or Dennis Santana will be elsewhere by the time the trade deadline rolls around. He also mentioned a few sentimental things Bednar did the other night, in the event he is traded.

Paul Skenes made some comments after yesterday's win and Poni can't believe the words haven't gone viral. He, as kindly as possible, called out the front office for their lack of moves in the offseason. How close are the Pirates to being a contender? Why didn't they do more to make the team better? Calls and reaction to what Paul Skenes said about the Pirates front office. Pirates pre-post game host Dan Zangrilli joined the show. Dan talked to both Ben Cherington and Paul Skenes yesterday. Dan said his takeaway from the GMBC conversation is what the approach could be like going into the deadline. Dan is getting the indication that if the Pirates do move on from Mitch Keller, they may not get big league caliber talent in return. Dan explained that David Bednar could be difficult for the Pirates to trade due to his local ties. Dan thinks either Bednar or Dennis Santana will be elsewhere by the time the trade deadline rolls around. He also mentioned a few sentimental things Bednar did the other night, in the event he is traded.

Baseball writer John Perrotto from Pittsburgh Baseball Now joined the show. John has the feeling that the Pirates will trade David Bednar in the next few days. John doesn't think the Pirates should feel forced to trade Mitch Keller because they still have him under control for the next few years. Would anyone take on the contract of Ke'Bryan Hayes, who John tells us seems unhappy here? Poni got John's reaction to the quotes from Paul Skenes the other day, taking some subtle shots at the front office. There was an altercation in Philly today between Bryce Harper and Rob Manfred – what does that mean for the future of baseball and a potential work stoppage?

Do we trust Ben Cherington to do anything of significance? Neither of us like the idea of a Mitch Keller trade because the track record for GMBC is an ugly one. Is David Bednar on the move? Who is the most famous person to check out your Twitter profile? Baseball writer John Perrotto from Pittsburgh Baseball Now joined the show. John has the feeling that the Pirates will trade David Bednar in the next few days. John doesn't think the Pirates should feel forced to trade Mitch Keller because they still have him under control for the next few years. Would anyone take on the contract of Ke'Bryan Hayes, who John tells us seems unhappy here? Poni got John's reaction to the quotes from Paul Skenes the other day, taking some subtle shots at the front office. There was an altercation in Philly today between Bryce Harper and Rob Manfred – what does that mean for the future of baseball and a potential work stoppage?

The MLB Trade Deadline is almost here — and we're breaking it all down from a Pittsburgh Pirates perspective. In this episode, we preview which Pirates players could be on the move — including Mitch Keller, David Bednar, Andrew Heaney, and Caleb Ferguson. Could this deadline be the year Cherington cashes in on their high-leverage arms? Or will they hold steady and buy around the edges? We also explore potential trade fits, prospect returns, and which contenders could match up best with the Pirates. Whether you're hoping for a blockbuster or just bracing for a reliever swap, we've got all the rumors, analysis, and wishful thinking covered. Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee Use Promo Code NS9 for 30% off your first order at https://www.gritily.com Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.seatgeek.com LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myshopify.com ►Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NorthShoreNine ►Website: https://www.northshorenine.com ►Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/northshorenine ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@northshorenine ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenine ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorenine ►Discord: https://discord.gg/3HVYPg544m ►BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/northshorenine.bsky.social

Mitch Keller has become one of the most attractive players on the trade front. Bob doesn't know what to expect from Johan Oviedo when he comes back to Pittsburgh and how his stuff will play. Bob said most players when he played didn't think much of the trade deadline and there wasn't much speculation around trades. We hear from fans on what the Pirates should do on July 31.

In his weekly Pirates mailbag podcast, Post-Gazette insider Noah Hiles answers reader questions. Among them: What is the likelihood GM Ben Cherington deals Oneil Cruz at this year's MLB trade deadline? Is the Pirates' potential interest in trading Mitch Keller related to Bob Nutting wanting to get his salary off the books? What are the chances the Pirates stand pat at the deadline? What major league hitters are realistic trade targets for the Pirates? And which of the Pirates' late-round MLB draft picks is the most intriguing?

Dan had Chuck in Uniontown on the pregame show Wednesday as his co-host. Dan thinks Chuck in Uniontown is the greatest caller to a baseball postgame show in the country. Dan doesn't think Mitch Keller is going to get traded and wouldn't trade him. Dan doesn't think a contender will be willing to part with a significant bat during the season to acquire Mitch Keller.

Hour 3 with Jason Mackey: Dan had Chuck in Uniontown on the pregame show Wednesday as his co-host. Dan thinks Chuck in Uniontown is the greatest caller to a baseball postgame show in the country. Dan doesn't think a contender will be willing to part with a significant bat during the season to acquire Mitch Keller. What would you most want to change for the Bucs?

He weighs in on report day for Steelers training camp, which included several highlights. From the arrival of Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith following their acquisition via the Minkah Fitzpatrick trade; to T.J. Watt returning after his brief hold out; to new faces Aaron Rodgers and DK Metcalf acquainting themselves with Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Paul has every angle covered. He also gives his thoughts on the Pirates as they wrap up their series victory against the Detroit Tigers with the MLB trade deadline looming and names including Mitch Keller, Ke'Bryan Hayes, David Bednar and Isiah Kiner-Falefa the subject of intense speculation.

The Pirates beat the Tigers 8–5 and we're giving away Primanti Bros sandwiches! Tyler and Doug break down a rare back-to-back win, Mitch Keller's league-leading 15th quality start, and a surprising offensive explosion featuring eight doubles. We also highlight a signature hustle play by Oneil Cruz that stole a run — and the spotlight. Plus: • David Bednar's dominance continues • Spencer Horwitz is on fire • The Tigers get Pirate-y • Caleb Ferguson struggles, Matson bounces back • Doug's eternal life secrets revealed (sort of)

Mark Kaboly joins to give a sarcastic response about the Pirates, Aaron Rodgers has not appeared to the media, Jalen Ramsey has been reserved, Mark gets distracted by an expensive vehicle and then gets lost, Broderick Jones' outlook, and then Mark sees TJ Watt but doesn't wave to him. Dan Zangrilli reports live from the Pirates game and their impressive showing against the Tigers, Mitch Keller's trade outlook, his time with Chuck in Uniontown today. Jeff Hathhorn jumps on to discuss TJ Watt's media availability, his takeaways from Jalen Ramsey's comments.

The start of the Steelers season is today. There's plenty of excitement. What is the realistic path this year. Austin says 12-5 is the absolute ceiling. The tackles are a major question mark. What is the floor? 6 wins? Rodgers is bad, the run defense continues to struggle, the old guys look old, WR2 remains a weakness. Austin still predicts 10-7, but feels like it'll be a better season than last. Derrick Harmon has barely been discussed lately with all of the other big Steelers news. Jalen Ramsey is #66 on the NFL Top 100. Can the Steelers improve their run defense? A caller says the lines will determine how the season goes, while another is down on the team because of Tomlin. Is Arthur Smith going to utilize his talent properly? The General has a Skenes card of the week and highlights some big card releases. Patrick Queen was worried about getting traded, maybe because he had a rough year. Losing Elandon Roberts might prove costly. A caller lectures us for thinking the Steelers are going to the Super Bowl (we don't think this). What are the Bengals thinking with their defense? Big Ben thinks it's the Super Bowl or bust this year? We listen to some of Aaron Rodgers' previous comments as we await his arrival today. Austin gives the 7 players/coaches he will have his eye on during Steelers camp. Tyler Kennedy is back in studio to compare Skenes to Sid, his memories from the first day of camp, Brooks Orpik's strength, his fastest mile, what it's like playing preseason games at home vs on the road, a story about his belongings catching on fire (it's an amazing story). TK tells a story about playing in beer league games and how a teenager tried to fight him, how he and his teammates handled the trade deadline and rumors. Mark Kaboly joins to give a sarcastic response about the Pirates, Aaron Rodgers has not appeared to the media, Jalen Ramsey has been reserved, Mark gets distracted by an expensive vehicle and then gets lost, Broderick Jones' outlook, and then Mark sees TJ Watt but doesn't wave to him. Dan Zangrilli reports live from the Pirates game and their impressive showing against the Tigers, Mitch Keller's trade outlook, his time with Chuck in Uniontown today. Jeff Hathhorn jumps on to discuss TJ Watt's media availability, his takeaways from Jalen Ramsey's comments.

Former MLB Pitcher Josh Towers and Scott Seidenberg take a look at teams that are buyers or sellers and players that could be dealt as we inch closer to the trade deadline. Scott Seidenberg and Josh Towers began the podcast by highlighting the proximity of the MLB trade deadline on July 31st and exploring player perspectives on potential trades (0:02-0:54). Josh Towers shared insights about clubhouse attitudes, noting that players on borderline teams usually do not focus too heavily on rumors unless they perceive their team as a genuine contender (0:54-2:22). Scott specifically referenced Zach Allen's scenario, discussing extra motivation players might feel to perform exceptionally well, either as a farewell to their home fans or to appeal to potential acquiring teams. Towers concurred, emphasizing how recent performances heavily influence trade interest (2:23-4:26). For players on losing teams, Towers explained they often refrain from openly expressing dissatisfaction but admitted they privately may urge agents to facilitate a trade, highlighting their focus remains primarily on what they can control—their performance (4:27-5:58). They then discussed prominent potential free agents, notably Kyle Tucker, Pete Alonzo, Ranger Suarez, and Framber Valdez. Towers indicated that Tucker could command a significant contract, speculating around $500 million due to the limited number of big names available (6:05-9:16). Scott and Josh shifted their focus to the Philadelphia Phillies, anticipating aggressive trade deadline actions given the impending free agency of key players like Kyle Schwarber and JT Realmuto, stressing the Phillies' urgency for success (9:17-10:30). They conducted a detailed breakdown of specific potential trade candidates: Eugenio Suarez from the Diamondbacks was deemed a definite trade candidate due to market scarcity (10:31-10:40). Sandy Alcantara, despite a 7.14 ERA, was viewed positively due to his talent and health (10:55-11:24). Mitch Keller from the Pirates and Zach Allen and Merrill Kelly from the Diamondbacks were discussed as attractive pitching targets, with Towers uncertain on Kelly's market value given his declining velocity (11:35-12:54). Nolan Arenado was considered a possible high-value trade piece, especially if packaged with Ryan Helsley, making him attractive to teams like the Yankees (12:54-13:53). Reid Detmers was identified as a valuable asset despite recent struggles, with Towers emphasizing his potential if developed properly (13:54-14:34). They then analyzed various teams: The Milwaukee Brewers' recent success raised questions about their legitimacy, given historical postseason struggles (17:06-18:25). The Toronto Blue Jays, despite inconsistency, were cautiously viewed as potential contenders (19:46-21:33). The Seattle Mariners were described as too streaky and lacking offensive consistency (22:27-23:10). The Texas Rangers were recognized for strong pitching but considered lacking sufficient offensive consistency (24:19-24:45). Tampa Bay Rays were praised for their unpredictable yet effective roster-building approach (24:46-25:33). In the National League: The San Diego Padres' potential was acknowledged, but Towers indicated internal cohesion issues possibly hampering performance (25:59-27:59). The Giants were dismissed as inconsistent and thus not genuine contenders (28:03-28:40). The Cincinnati Reds were enthusiastically discussed as a young team with potential but needing additional key offensive pieces to become legitimate contenders (29:21-33:27). Finally, they briefly touched on the Angels, suggesting that adding two pitchers could significantly enhance their playoff chances, despite current struggles and a negative run differential (34:29-35:47). Scott concluded by emphasizing the approaching trade deadline's impact on MLB futures markets, hinting at further discussions to come (37:47-39:51). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices