Podcast appearances and mentions of Mitch Keller

MLB insider Bob Nightengale from USA Today joined the show. Bob believes Ke'Bryan Hayes has interest from the Yankees along with a few other buyers around Major League Baseball. He said to look out for the Tigers and Diamondbacks as well. Bob said it may be smarter to hold onto Hayes in the offseason. Bob said there is ‘too much smoke' around Mitch Keller and he expects him to be on the move with teams like Blue Jays, Yankees and Mets atop the list. Bob said it's a shame that Paul Skenes has a losing record and wondered if he can be the first Cy Young winner to pull it off. Bob added that he thinks Zach Wheeler deserves to be the front-runner in the NL Cy Young vote and should be the starter in the All Star Game.

Noah Hiles made some waves yesterday with his mailbag answer about Paul Skenes. He made even more last night on-air when he told Donny that Skenes' best contribution to the Pirates would be the return they get for him in a trade. There also may be a report out there that Ben Cherington has a deal signed through 2028, which would be horrible. We got more clarification on the Ben Cherington contract situation, but found that Neal Huntington and Clint Hurdle were both let go with 2 years remaining on their deals following the 2019 season. MLB insider Bob Nightengale from USA Today joined the show. Bob believes Ke'Bryan Hayes has interest from the Yankees along with a few other buyers around Major League Baseball. He said to look out for the Tigers and Diamondbacks as well. Bob said it may be smarter to hold onto Hayes in the offseason. Bob said there is ‘too much smoke' around Mitch Keller and he expects him to be on the move with teams like Blue Jays, Yankees and Mets atop the list. Bob said it's a shame that Paul Skenes has a losing record and wondered if he can be the first Cy Young winner to pull it off. Bob added that he thinks Zach Wheeler deserves to be the front-runner in the NL Cy Young vote and should be the starter in the All Star Game.

Greg Brown thinks the Pirates are going to make a big trade. What would that mean? It would probably be trading Mitch Keller or a David Bednar trade for a big time bat. Pulse of the People. We want a salary cap and floor but have doubts.

Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani: Greg Brown thinks the Pirates are going to make a big trade. What would that mean? It would probably be trading Mitch Keller or a David Bednar trade for a big time bat. Greg Wyshynski of ESPN thinks Sidney Crosby could finish his career in Montreal.

NS9 Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Bros. The Pirates drop their fifth straight in a 4-3 walk-off loss to the Royals, wasting strong performances from Mitch Keller, Oneil Cruz, and Nick Gonzalez by once again failing to capitalize on scoring chances. Jim and Cody break it all down, from the blunders and missed opportunities to the ongoing offensive collapse. 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.myspreadshop.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

Does Oneil Cruz deserve to be in the Home Run Derby? Who could you get the most from at the deadline? We think they could get the most for Mitch Keller then David Bednar and Dennis Santana. The Pirates have some pitching depth, but how much depth?

Mitch Keller is 3-10 but hasn't complained about his record despite pitching well. Dan doesn't think there's a good scenario to get a good enough return for players on long-term contracts, like Mitch Keller, at the trade deadline. He doesn't want to trade Keller.

Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani: Mitch Keller is 3-10 but hasn't complained about his record despite pitching well. Dan doesn't think there's a good scenario to get a good enough return for players on long-term contracts, like Mitch Keller, at the trade deadline. He doesn't want to trade Keller. Payton Wilson is Bob's breakout player to watch on defense.

Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani: Does Oneil Cruz deserve to be in the Home Run Derby? The Pirates have some pitching depth, but how much depth? Today is the two year anniversary of the Pirates drafting Paul Skenes. The Pirates owe it to themselves and the fans to add pieces to support Skenes. Jeff Patton of Baseball Card Castle joined the show with Starkey's Card of the Week!

In the final hour, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed whether Pirates right-hander Mitch Keller would be a good fit for the Cubs as they browse the trade market for rotation help. After that, baseball analyst Cody Decker joined the show react to the MLB All-Star rosters being selected. Were Cubs designated hitter Seiya Suzuki and first baseman Michael Busch snubbed?

Paul Skenes has combined for 14 innings in his last three starts. Ben Cherington said the Pirates are limiting Skenes so he can pitch in the All-Star Game. Should the Pirates trade Mitch Keller? If they do, they need to acquire offensive pieces. It would ideally be established hitters.

Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani: Ben Cherington said the Pirates are limiting Skenes so he can pitch in the All-Star Game. Bob wasn't happy the Pirates pulled Skenes after five innings and 78 pitches. Bob is tired of talking about prospects and what they can be. Bob wants the Pirates to acquire an established hitter if they trade Mitch Keller.

Bob emceed John Daly's golf event. Bob is tired of talking about prospects and what they can be. He thinks it's bad when teams go for quantity over quality, like the Pirates did with the Gerrit Cole trade. Bob wants the Pirates to acquire an established hitter if they trade Mitch Keller.

The Mets are dragging everybody back in following two series wins vs the Brewers & Yankees after a horrific June and somehow sit just 1.5 games out of 1st in the NL East. Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso & Edwin Diaz are headed to the All Star Game, Sean Manaea & Kodai Senga set to return (Thank God), Mark Vientos & Tyrone Taylor are automatic outs and the Mets have interest in Pittsburgh's Mitch Keller. So yeah, we're discussing it all - tap in now!Follow on INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE & X: @cupofmetsSubscribe on SPOTIFY, APPLE or wherever you get your favorite podcasts: The Cup of Mets PodcastDownload The SeatGeek App! Use Code "CUPOFMETS" to get $20.00 off!

Kevin said Ben Cherington's fingerprints are on almost everything in the organization and it's harder to move on from a GM. Kevin's not convinced Cherington is a bad GM, but he has restrictions on him with what to do. Kevin thinks the Pirates could package Mitch Keller with Dennis Santana or David Bednar to get a great return at the trade deadline.

Hour 2 with Jason Mackey: Kevin Gorman's not convinced Cherington is a bad GM, but he has restrictions on him with what to do. Kevin thinks the Pirates could package Mitch Keller with Dennis Santana or David Bednar to get a great return at the trade deadline. The Pirates pulled Paul Skenes after five innings and 78 pitches on Sunday. Jason thinks it's overmanaging.

Post-Gazette Pirates insider Colin Beazley discusses five potential partners that could make sense for the Pirates at the 2025 trade deadline, as the Pirates are expected to sell at the deadline. The Pirates will be listening to calls on everyone other than Paul Skenes, so Mitch Keller, Ke'Bryan Hayes, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Andrew Heaney, Adam Frazier and more could be on the move. Beazley thinks trades with the Cubs, Phillies, Yankees, Blue Jays or Twins could make sense, including potentially inquiring about Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh or Yankees' youngsters Anthony Volpe or Jasson Dominguez, as the Pirates could potentially get players in return that will help the team moving forward.

In his weekly mailbag podcast, Post-Gazette Pirates insider Noah Hiles answers reader questions. Among them: When can fans expect to see top prospect Konnor Griffin crack the major league roster? Is GM Ben Cherington focused on adding hitting at the trade deadline, and what could a star pitcher like Mitch Keller net them in return? Is it safe to assume Cherington will be back next year considering he's manning this trade deadline for owner Bob Nutting? Is it a certainty Andrew Heaney gets traded considering Johan Oviedo is making his way back from injury and Bubba Chandler and Hunter Barco are waiting in Triple-A? Where is Dauri Moreta? And why has the Pirates defense been so much better since Don Kelly took over as manager from Derek Shelton? Noah answers those questions and more.

Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson address the idea of the Pirates trading SP Mitch Keller before the MLB deadline.

Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson hear out Pittsburgh fans give their take on the possibility of SP Mitch Keller getting traded.

PG columnist Jason Mackey joined the show. The guys asked Jason about the story brewing about Luis Ortiz and a potential gambling investigation. Investigators are looking 2 individual pitches in this story that apparently altered betting markets. The red-hot Pirates have won 6 straight games, but how long can they keep this going? Jason said this run does not change his mind about the current landscape of their front office. At what point should Ben Cherington be vindicated for his work? Jason does not trust Cherington to make notable trades involving Mitch Keller or David Bednar if those opportunities arise later this month. Jason fully expects Don Kelly to be back next season, but how much credit should Cherington get for that? Going back to the Derek Shelton firing, Jason believes it was a Bob Nutting call to make that change 38 games in. What should the expectation be for Spencer Horwitz?

Nicholas "Harry" Callas addresses the idea of GM Ben Cherington trading SP Mitch Keller at the MLB deadline. Also, what happened when Callas went golfing on Wednesday?

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Noah Hiles and Colin Beazley discuss the Pirates' perfect homestand, as they swept the New York Mets and St. Louis Cardinals behind outstanding starting pitching and a reliable bullpen. Colin and Noah start with the starters, talking about Mitch Keller, Andrew Heaney and Paul Skenes against St. Louis, then they debate whether the success has an impact on 2025 or if it simply sets a positive foundation for 2026. Colin highlights the role manager Don Kelly has played and if these are positive signs for first-year hitting coach Matt Hague. The two finish with a brief preview of the upcoming road trip in Seattle, Kansas City and Minneapolis.

The NS9 Postgame Show Powered By Primanti Bros. Ryan and Cody break down the Pirates incredible third straight shutout of the Cardinals as the team goes 6-0 in the homestand. They discuss Mitch Keller's dominating outing and him passing Paul Maholm for most strikeouts in PNC Park history. Ryan and Cody also talk about the offense including Tommy Pham's continued emergence at the plate and Oneil Cruz's double and stolen base. LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myspreadshop.com ►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/3HVYPg544ml

NHL players are officially allowed to play in the 2026 Olympic Games. Sidney Crosby will be the captain of Canada. Sonny Gray vs. Mitch Keller as the Bucs go for the sweep. We are watching the Dream Team documentary. Johan Oviedo made his first rehab start in his first game since September of 2023.

Aditi Kinkhabwala discusses Mike Tomlin, Dan Zangrilli talks Pirates, newest edition of Judge Donny, and more.

Pirates pre-post game host Dan Zangrilli joined the show. Dan said it's clear the team is responding better to the Don Kelly style of managing than they did to Derek Shelton. The overall vibe is much better too. Dan pointed out how good the team has been, at home especially, since Kelly has taken over. Dan would prefer not trade Mitch Keller, calling him the ‘safest' guy in your rotation. Dan said trading Bailey Falter or one of the younger arms is more attractive to him than trading Keller. Chris, unbelievably, asked Dan about the Pirates possibly contending enough to be buyers at the deadline.

Former MLB pitcher and high school hoops coach Matt Clement joined the show. Matt talked about why a strong personality in a manager can be important and brought up the 3 great managers he played for in the majors. He said the attitude shift is clearly different under Don Kelly, which is showing on the field. Matt lauded a Kelly for his management of the bullpen to this point, noting that it can be very difficult as a manager. Matt also credited Kelly for how he has handled Oneil Cruz in the last week since his tough series against Milwaukee. Back-to-back wins for Mitch Keller in a year where he has impressed despite what the record shows. The guys asked Matt a few questions about Greg Maddux and some other great pitchers he played with. Matt told an old Jack Wilson story.

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Jon Heyman of the New York Post and MLB Network to discuss the latest Cubs, White Sox and MLB storylines.

The Pirates just swept the Mets in dominant fashion, but all eyes are now on Mitch Keller as trade rumors heat up—especially with the Cubs. Jim breaks down the series win, reacts to Ben Cherington's latest comments, and explains why a Keller deal must be perfect to make sense. Plus, Anthony Murphy from Bucs on Deck joins the show to talk Bubba Chandler's recent struggles, Hunter Barco's rise, and which Pirates prospects are trending up. Subscribe for more Pirates content Drop your thoughts on the Keller rumors in the comments Listen to the podcast version on all platforms 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.myspreadshop.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 Best of Mully & Haugh this week, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh reacted to the Cubs' interest in Pirates right-hander Mitch Keller on the trade market; Chicago Sports Network insider K.C. Johnson joined the show to break down the Bulls' selection of French forward Noa Essengue at No. 12 overall in the NBA Draft; Mully and Haugh reacted to the Cubs splitting their four-game series with the Cardinals in St. Louis; and Bulls general manager Marc Eversley joined the show to share a scouting report on Essengue.

NS9 Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Brothers. Bucco Fever is back. The Pirates exploded for 9 runs, Mitch Keller finally got run support, and yes—we're giving away sandwiches. Tyler and Jim break down one of the most fun wins of the season as the Pirates handle the Mets with ease. From Isaac Mattson's dog mentality to Brian Reynolds waking up post-baby, we cover all the big moments, highlight standout performances, and look ahead to the next one. 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.myspreadshop.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 Colin Beazley previews the club's weekend series against the New York Mets with a focus on Mitch Keller, who has one of the worst records in baseball despite a solid 4.02 ERA. How much is his 1-10 record is his fault? How much blame does the offense deserve amid the struggles of names like Oneil Cruz, Bryan Reynolds and Ke'Bryan Hayes? And what should we make of MLB trade rumors tying him to clubs like the Chicago Cubs? Would GM Ben Cherington be smart to move Keller as the season quickly slips away? Colin tackles those questions and more.

Hour 4 with Jason Mackey: . The Pirates host the Mets this weekend with Mitch Keller on the mound. There are times when Oneil Cruz can play frustrating baseball due to a lack of effort. Bob Walk thinks Cruz tried to go the extra mile the last few games. Bob is frustrated by Cruz going slow at times, but other players do that too. Shane Gillis will host the ESPYS this summer. Which Pittsburgh athlete would you want to see host?

The Pirates host the Mets this weekend with Mitch Keller on the mound. There are times when Oneil Cruz can play frustrating baseball due to a lack of effort. Bob Walk is frustrated by Cruz going slow at times, but other players do that too. There are other players whose effort isn't changed by a slump and low batting average. Fans weigh in on the Penguins and the Pirates.

Hour 3 with Jason Mackey: The Pens have $23 million in cap space. Jason doesn't think they have to completely punt on the season and can try and make it work with this core. Ken Rosenthal says the Pirates should be motivated to trade Mitch Keller and would be available for four pennant races. What could you get for Mitch Keller? Dalton Wasserman of PFF has Mike Tomlin as the 5th best coach in football. Dorin said if he would select one QB in next year's draft, it would be Drew Allar!

The NHL is exploring going to an 84 game season. Ken Rosenthal says the Pirates should be motivated to trade Mitch Keller and would be available for four pennant races. What could you get for Mitch Keller? Dalton Wasserman of PFF has Mike Tomlin as the 5th best coach in football. Dorin said if he would select one QB in next year's draft, it would be Drew Allar!

Hour 4: Noah Hiles joins the show in-studio for the whole hour! How important is it to be a good hang? Is Ben Cherington up to something big? And which Pirates will get traded before the deadline?

Hour 1: Jeff Passan slammed Bob Nutting and his perception around baseball yesterday. Which show at the station would win a Fan golf outing? And an NHL insider makes a chilling prediction for the Penguins. Hour 2: The Pomp & Joe Show got into a heated argument yesterday over Barry Bonds. Is Pittsburgh about to make a bid for a major sporting event? And is Dom the Mariano Rivera of grilling? Hour 3: Chris Carter joins the show to talk all things Steelers! Justin Tucker has been suspended by the NFL. And did Dom take another shot at Austin Bechtold? Hour 4: Noah Hiles joins the show in-studio for the whole hour! How important is it to be a good hang? Is Ben Cherington up to something big ahead of the trade deadline? And which Pirates will get traded before the deadline?

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh reacted to the Cubs expressing interest in Pirates right-hander Mitch Keller on the trade market.

Are the Pirates about to deal some stars at the deadline? It is being reported that the Cubs are interested in Mitch Keller and David Bednar. Crowley is jealous of the Reds. The Brewers have the next great ace in Jake Misiorowski. Who is the Pirates' best tradeable asset? Pittsburgh is one of the few teams in baseball right now that isn't competitive.

Hour 1: Are the Pirates about to trade some stars before the deadline? Paul Skenes was pulled after only four innings yesterday. And the guys turn the show into an opportunity to listen to their favorite songs.

MLB insider Bob Nightengale from USA Today joined the show. Bob was the first to indicate that the Cubs contacted the Pirates about Mitch Keller. Bob explained how much Keller could fetch in a trade, saying ‘people like a lot' even though he's not an ace of a staff. Bob thinks Keller would return a Top 5-10 prospect in another team's system because people are reluctant to trade away their prospects. Bob said there is a lot of interest in Isiah Kiner-Falefa around the league as the deadline approaches. He believes David Bednar will garner plenty of interest within the next month as well. Did the Pirates make a mistake not firing Ben Cherington after last season? Bob thinks the Pirates adding a few offensive pieces could get them to a legit level given the pitching they already have. Bob firmly said the Pirates have not made Oneil Cruz available.

We kept the conversation going about Barry Bonds and the ‘steroid era' of baseball. We defended the players from this era and players like Bonds because some of them were truly some of the greatest we ever saw play. MLB insider Bob Nightengale from USA Today joined the show. Bob was the first to indicate that the Cubs contacted the Pirates about Mitch Keller. Bob explained how much Keller could fetch in a trade, saying ‘people like a lot' even though he's not an ace of a staff. Bob thinks Keller would return a Top 5-10 prospect in another team's system because people are reluctant to trade away their prospects. Bob said there is a lot of interest in Isiah Kiner-Falefa around the league as the deadline approaches. He believes David Bednar will garner plenty of interest within the next month as well. Did the Pirates make a mistake not firing Ben Cherington after last season? Bob thinks the Pirates adding a few offensive pieces could get them to a legit level given the pitching they already have. Bob firmly said the Pirates have not made Oneil Cruz available. Donny Football Debrief – Justin Tucker has been suspended 10 games. He's currently not on a roster. Is his career over?

Brewers beat the Pirates 4-2 to win the series in Milwaukee. Paul Skenes was beat up a bit in what looked like his worst outing of his career. The Pirates struck out a ton, again. Chris thinks this is a clear example of a team doing everything right and one that does a lot of stuff wrong. Once it was 4-0 that was it. Did Mullsy catch SportsNet Pittsburgh with their hand in the cookie jar? A report out of Chicago that the Cubs have ‘talked' to the Pirates about Mitch Keller. Could the Pirates be moving the righty at the deadline? Can the Pirates get a premium player in return? Can they afford to wait on prospects that are several years away from the Majors? 93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. We got Jeff's reaction to the Pirates loss to the Brewers in a Paul Skenes start. Jeff brought up a philosophical problem with some hitters in the organization. Jeff thinks Don Kelly should have benched Oneil Cruz for today's game after taking him out of the game last night. The guys discussed Cruz's play in centerfield. Jeff said Skenes and Cruz should be the untouchables at the trade deadline, but it stops there. Judge Donny.

Post-Gazette Pirates insider Colin Beazley discusses Pirates outfielder Tommy Pham, who went 3 for 3 with two doubles on Sunday and spoke postgame about visual issues he's been experiencing this year. Beazley describes what Pham is experiencing it, how he has managed it throughout his 10 year major league career, and what changed this year. Beazley also discusses what it means for Pham and the Pirates moving forward throughout the 2025 season as GM Ben Cherington and manager Don Kelly look to get more out of the lineup generally, with names like Oneil Cruz, Bryan Reynolds, Ke'Bryan Hayes and others looking to get on a roll in support of stellar pitching from starters including Paul Skenes and Mitch Keller.

Dan Zangrilli joins the show to talk about Don Kelly's job security for 2026, if Ben Cherington will be brought back after this season, if Mitch Keller could get traded before the deadline, his insight on the Dennis Santana situation in Detroit, and more!

The bats finally came alive. The Pirates erupted for 8 runs in the Pittsburgh heat, snapping out of a slow start to take down the Rangers. Tommy Pham had his legacy game—two doubles after going nearly 60 days without an extra-base hit. Mitch Keller asked “what the hell?” after getting no run support in his starts. Spencer Horwitz chipped in. Ke'Bryan Hayes looked sharp. And when Texas brought in Caleb Boushley to eat innings, the Pirates racked up 10 hits off him alone. As Jim put it: “Thank you, Rangers, for just giving this game away.” Oh—and yes, that means two lucky fans earned free Primanti's sandwiches. Hit play, raise the Jolly Roger, and enjoy a rare offensive outburst. 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

Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner break down MLB Saturday from a betting perspective. They open by focusing on the early matchup between the Tigers and Rays. Both lean toward Tampa Bay, highlighting Ryan Pepio's strong recent form—3.11 ERA over 15 starts and 11 strikeouts in his last outing. Pepio's underappreciated market value and Detroit's surprising top MLB record are discussed, with consensus on Rays at -120. For Orioles vs Yankees, Clark Schmidt is praised for allowing only three earned runs across four recent starts. Zach Eflin, although historically solid against the Yankees, struggled in his last outing. Both lean toward Orioles as underdogs and prefer the under 9.5 total due to Yankee Stadium's scoring tendencies. In Reds vs Cardinals, Sonny Gray's strong home record (5-1, 2.85 ERA) contrasts with his struggles against Cincinnati (4.70 ERA). Without a Reds starter listed, Griffin leans toward the Reds due to line inflation. Munaf might back St. Louis if run line odds are favorable. Seattle at Chicago is discussed with attention to wind's effect at Wrigley Field. Emerson Hancock has pitched well recently, but the Mariners lost his last four starts due to poor run support. Cade Horton's 2.70 ERA at home is noted. Both hosts await wind direction before betting, with a potential over expected. In Milwaukee vs Minnesota, Quintana's inconsistency and walk rate are flagged, while Richardson is labeled a weak rotation fill-in. Despite concerns, both see value in Brewers at plus money. For White Sox vs Blue Jays, Berríos' strong history against Chicago (14-6, 3.16 ERA) supports Munaf's best bet: Jays -1.5 run line at -105. Griffin notes the White Sox's poor weekend performances and questions their motivation. Rangers vs Pirates features concerns around Kumar Rocker's splits (15.09 ERA on road) and Mitch Keller's unreliable late innings. Despite bad offenses, both expect a high-scoring game. The Braves visit the Marlins in a matchup where Grant Holmes is riding a 15-strikeout game. Yuri Perez has struggled mightily vs Atlanta. Both favor a Braves team total over as their offense heats up. Kansas City faces San Diego with Dylan Cease showing volatility. Royals are praised for recent form, including a sweep of Texas, and bullpen strength. Hosts lean Royals ML and under in the first five innings. Mets vs Phillies highlights Griffin Canning's struggles—10 earned runs in his last two outings—against Mick Abel's potential. Philadelphia is seen as cheap at -112, with both supporting the home side. In Arizona vs Colorado, Merrill Kelly's dominance (7-0, 1.60 ERA vs Rockies since 2022) is emphasized, including a 2.03 ERA at Coors. Yet due to rising temperatures and Palmquist's late fade, they suggest betting over. Astros vs Angels is discussed with Walter's solid last start (6.2 IP, 1 ER, 9 K) and Soriano's overall reliability. However, the Angels' 1-5 record vs lefties at home tilts the pick to Astros at -110. Guardians vs A's offers little confidence. Luis Ortiz's high walk rate and Mitch Spence's Triple-A quality result in a lean toward the over and a mild interest in the A's if plus money improves. Nationals vs Dodgers sees Jake Irvin's night game struggles (5.16 ERA) and Dustin May's inconsistency. The hosts recommend Dodgers team total over or full game over. Lastly, Boston visits San Francisco with Brayan Bello consistent and Landen Roop unproven. While Giants are tough at home, the under 7.5 is the preferred angle due to low scoring projections. Griffin's best bet is Rays ML behind Pepio, while Munaf backs Berríos and Toronto on the run line. The episode closes with promo code RBI20 for a discounted betting package. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gary and Jim are joined by James Littleton to discuss the poll question this week, Should the Pirates trade Mitch Keller? AND we try to turn this thing around for 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices