Podcast appearances and mentions of Mitch Keller

Former MLB Pitcher Josh Towers and Scott Seidenberg talk about all the blowouts in baseball this year, the most wins in June market and the latest stories around the game. In this June 2nd episode of The Inside Pitch, Scott Seidenberg and Josh Towers analyze MLB's increasing blowouts. This season has already seen 46 games decided by 10+ runs, a record high since 2004. Towers attributes this to rushed player promotions, shortened drafts, minor league cuts, and analytics failing to teach players in-game adjustments. They cite examples such as Padres overcoming a 6-0 deficit against the Marlins and Diamondbacks' collapse due to emotional hangovers, underscoring how coaching and mental preparedness affect outcomes. The duo discusses bullpen usage's critical role in betting, highlighting the Red Sox's rested bullpen as an advantage. Towers explains that rested pens allow better in-game flexibility and reduce reliance on struggling relievers. Player development also takes center stage with the debate over Roman Anthony's MLB readiness. While his AAA stats are strong, Towers emphasizes non-statistical growth areas like situational hitting and emotional maturity. Craig Breslow's careful approach reflects a balance between development and team competitiveness. Looking at June betting markets, the Yankees, Dodgers, and Tigers share favorite status at +650. Towers favors the Tigers due to their home-heavy, softer schedule. He also projects the Nationals as a 2026 division contender, crediting their steady development. They examine profitability trends, identifying the Tigers as the most profitable moneyline and run line team, while the Rockies remain the best team to fade. The Cubs, Cardinals, Guardians, and Mets round out the most profitable sides, while Orioles, Braves, A's, and White Sox follow the Rockies in fade profitability. The conversation shifts to run support, highlighting pitchers like Andrew Heaney, who receives only 2.17 runs per start, despite a 3.39 ERA. Others like Kyle Freeland and Mitch Keller face similar challenges. Meanwhile, Max Fried benefits from 7.17 runs per start, aiding his success. Towers explains how run support impacts pitcher performance and confidence, influencing managerial decisions and pitcher development. Later, they address Corbin Burns' elbow injury, which appears severe as he was seen mouthing “elbow is done” after leaving a game. Towers elaborates on the biomechanics behind such injuries, emphasizing the importance of shoulder alignment and core stability to prevent stress on the elbow. Towers credits his own injury-free career to disciplined maintenance of these mechanics. They close discussing the Mariners retiring Ichiro's and Randy Johnson's number 51, an unprecedented honor. Towers reflects on his pitching strategy against Ichiro, where focusing on a single pitch location neutralized Ichiro's strengths. The podcast wraps with Seidenberg offering promotional codes for listeners and previewing upcoming MLB series while noting NBA and NHL finals on the horizon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pirates insider Noah Hiles from the PG joined the show. Noah gave Ben Cherington a 50/50 shot of being back in 2026. If the team has a winning record in their remaining 100+ games, he thinks there is a real chance Cherington comes back. How will the team handle things at the trade deadline? Noah said Mitch Keller would be the biggest name that ‘could' be on the move by late July. Noah's bold prediction is that Spencer Horwitz finishes second on the team in HRs.

The Steelers have wrapped up the first day of OTAs and Aaron Rodgers was nowhere to be found. He hasn't signed with the team, so why expect him to be there? Is it a big deal that Rodgers hasn't signed yet? When will the Steelers finally hold his feet to the fire? Who is to blame over this? TJ Watt was also a no-show at OTAs. Did anyone out there watch Aaron Rodgers on the Joe Rogan podcast? Pirates insider Noah Hiles from the PG joined the show. Noah gave Ben Cherington a 50/50 shot of being back in 2026. If the team has a winning record in their remaining 100+ games, he thinks there is a real chance Cherington comes back. How will the team handle things at the trade deadline? Noah said Mitch Keller would be the biggest name that ‘could' be on the move by late July. Noah's bold prediction is that Spencer Horwitz finishes second on the team in HRs.

The Pirates grind out a 2-1 win behind Mitch Keller's strong start and a clutch triple from Oneil Cruz, with Spencer Horwitz and the bullpen coming up big. The NS9 crew recaps it all live from the field—plus, sandwich giveaways and vibes from a packed tailgate. 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 insiders Noah Hiles and Colin Beazley recap the Pirates' series victory over the Reds at PNC Park. Before their recap begins, the duo discusses the injury news pertaining to right-hander Jared Jones, who will miss the next 10-12 months after getting surgery to repair a UCL injury in his right elbow. The discussion then pivots to the Pirates pitching staff, which, with names like Mitch Keller, Paul Skenes, Bailey Falter and Andrew Heaney, has been nothing short of dominant under new manager Don Kelly. But for as good as the pitching has been, the bats have struggled, tying an MLB record for 26 straight games with four or less runs scored. The video is concluded with a quick look at the team's upcoming series against the Brewers, which includes a first big-league start from right-hander Mike Burrows on Thursday evening.

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news live around 5 p.m. Eastern. Are the Pirates heading toward yet another five-year rebuild following the firing of Derek Shelton as manager and the continued lack of results from general manager Ben Cherington? Or should owner Bob Nutting consider other options if he makes front-office changes at some point in the coming weeks and months? Could a rebuild lead to a trade of star pitcher Paul Skenes sooner rather than later as national MLB insiders including ESPN's Jeff Passan have speculated recently? Or should they keep him in their rotation alongside names like Mitch Keller for as long as possible? And when will it finally be time for the team to promote star pitching prospect Bubba Chandler? Paul ponders those questions and more.

Post-Gazette Pirates insider Noah Hiles previews the team's upcoming series with the Cincinnati Reds at PNC Park. Can Mitch Keller, Andrew Heaney and Bailey Falter keep the struggling offense in the game against this relatively average NL Central rival? Will Oneil Cruz, Andrew McCutchen and the offense get an opportunity to turn things around against this pitching staff, including starters like Nick Lodolo, Nick Martinez and Brady Singer? And why is Austin Hayes the bat Pirates pitching will most need to look out for? Noah tackles those questions and more.

Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Reds at Pirates 6:40PM ET—Nick Lodolo will start for Cincinnati. Lodolo in nine starts on the season deals with an ERA of 3.42 with WHIP of 1.08. The left hander fans 19% with 4.1% walks. Ground balls served at 42.5% with 1.03 home runs per nine innings. Mitch Keller is starting for Pittsburgh.

Noah Hiles from The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette comes on The Fan Hotline to address some trade rumors surrounding the Pirates.

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North Shore Nine Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Bro's Tyler and Doug react to another wasted Mitch Keller start as the Pirates fall 2-1 to the Mets. They discuss Donnie Kelly's early decisions, Brian Reynolds' struggles, and the continued offensive woes plaguing the team. RSVP to the NS9 Tailgate on May 24th at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ns9-tailgate-tickets-1320142454619?aff=oddtdtcreator 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

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. NY Mets MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Pirates at Mets 7PM ET—Mitch Keller will start for Pittsburgh. Keller has eight starts this year delivering an ERA of 4.40 with WHIP of 1.40. The right hander strikes out 17.6% with 7.5% walks. Grounders are 38.2% with 0.60 home runs per nine innings. Kodai Senga is starting for NY.

Post-Gazette Pirates insider Noah Hiles previews the club's series against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Can Paul Skenes, Mitch Keller and Bailey Falter build on the series win against the Atlanta Braves and stifle a powerful Mets lineup that includes names like Pete Alonso, Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor? And how will Andrew McCutchen, Ke'Bryan Hayes and the offense handle a Mets pitching staff that's been better than expected? Especially if Oneil Cruz misses more time? Noah tackles those questions and more.

On his weekly mailbag podcast, Post-Gazette Pirates insider Noah Hiles answers reader questions. Among them: Will owner Bob Nutting consider selling the team after its slow start to 2025 and amid relentless scrutiny from fans? Are Billy Cook and Nick Yorke MLB caliber players? Or just more bad trade returns for GM Ben Cherington? Will 2024 first-round MLB draft pick Konnor Griffin be promoted more quickly through the minor league system as a result of his early success? Should Cherington trade from his pitching surplus with names like Mitch Keller, Bubba Chandler and Hunter Barco to acquire more capable bats for his lineup? Will Matt Gorski, Henry Davis and Liover Peguero ever get regular MLB playing time?

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Noah Hiles and Colin Beazley break down the Pirates' series sweep, their second in a row, at the hands of the St. Louis Cardinals, which concluded Wednesday afternoon with a 5-0 loss, their seventh in a row. The conversation starts with a rundown of the last six years of the Ben Cherington and Derek Shelton era, with some surprise that a season with moderately expectations — internally, at least — has gone the way it has. Is it time for a managerial change or in the front office? Then Noah describes what he saw on his trip to St. Louis and how bad the vibes have gotten in the Pirates clubhouse. What went wrong during the sweep? Is Paul Skenes pitching well enough? What can Pirates bats like Andrew McCutchen, Oneil Cruz and Bryan Reynolds do so the team stops squandering quality starts from pitchers like Skenes and Mitch Keller. Colin and Noah finish by looking ahead at this weekend's three-game set against the Braves and pondering what a successful series looks like.

The NS9 Postgame Show Powered By Primanti Bros. Ryan and Cody break down the Pirates 7th straight loss in a 5-0 shutout as the Cardinals finished the sweep. The guys discuss Mitch Keller's quality start and Sonny Gray's efficient outing that blanked the Bucs. They also speculate whether or not they believe the Pirates will make any changes with manager Derek Shelton after this recent losing streak. 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

The Pirates made some deals with Mitch Keller and Bryan Reynolds a few years ago, but even when they open their checkbook, are they making the right decisions?

The Pirates have lost again. They were swept in St. Louis and are 0-7 in the month of May. The Bucs are 12-26 overall and are 10.5 games back of 1st in the NL Central. What is the biggest on-field issue? Is this it for Derek Shelton? It has gotten so bad, we are seeing guys getting praised for running out a groundball (and not even getting a hit). The Pirates made some deals with Mitch Keller and Bryan Reynolds a few years ago, but even when they open their checkbook, are they making the right decisions? Bucco Minute – What was the low water mark of the 2020 Pirates that were committed to a rebuild? Can these Pirates, who aren't supposed to be rebuilding, surpass that?

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St Louis Cardinals MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Pirates at Cardinals 1:15PM ET—Mitch Keller is the starter for Pittsburgh. Keller, in seven starts on the season, deals with an ERA of 4.38 with WHIP of 1.36. The right hander fans 16.8% with 6.9% walks. Ground balls served at 40.2% with 0.69 home runs per nine innings. Sonny Gray starts for St Louis. Gray got seven starts with an ERA of 4.12 with WHIP of 1.19. The veteran strikes out 24.2% with 6.2% walks. Grounders sit at 32.1% with 1.37 home runs per nine innings.

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news live around 5 p.m. Eastern. Is former Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger underrated compared to names like Aaron Rodgers, Drew Brees, Peyton Manning and others as former Baltimore Ravens rival Terrell Suggs suggested on a podcast recently? Or does he get his just due around the league? Paul offers thoughts on that topic, plus the continuing fallout from the NFL draft and general manager Omar Khan's selection of names like Derrick Harmon, Kaleb Johnson, Jack Sawyer and Will Howard. Then later, Paul reacts to the Pirates' weekend sweep at the hands of the San Diego Padres and ponders the future of manager Derek Shelton. Should he be coaching for his job over the next couple of weeks? Will Oneil Cruz, Andrew McCutchen and the offense ever catch up to Paul Skenes, Mitch Keller and the pitching? And is there any hope left for this season with the team already more than 10 games under the .500 mark?

Post-Gazette Pirates insider Noah Hiles previews the team's three-game series against the San Diego Padres this weekend at PNC Park. Can starters Mitch Keller, Bailey Falter and Andrew Heaney persevere in traditionally tough matchups against this dangerous lineup? Or will names like Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado and Luis Arraez get the best of them? Can Andrew McCutchen and Oneil Cruz stay hot against Dylan Cease and San Diego's rotation? And how does Noah feel the series will play out in the win-loss column? He tackles those questions and more.

San Diego Padres vs. Pittsburgh Pirates MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Padres at Pirates 6:40PM ET—Dylan Cease gets the start for San Diego. Cease in six starts on the season delivers an ERA of 5.74 with WHIP of 1.62. The right hander fans 26.5% with 8.8% walks. Grounders are 34.1% with 0.91 home runs per nine innings. His FIP is 3.18. Mitch Keller is the starter for Pittsburgh.

On his weekly mailbag podcast, Post-Gazette Pirates insider Noah Hiles answers reader questions. Among them: When will prospect Bubba Chandler be promoted to bolster the rotation behind names like Paul Skenes and Mitch Keller? Did Ben Cherington make a mistake in not extending Oneil Cruz this offseason, given his hot start at the plate? Who's the front runner to be the Pirates' All-Star through April? Cruz? Skenes? Maybe Andrew McCutchen? How does Noah assess the job Matt Hague has done as hitting coach? With some players having solid starts but others like Jack Suwinski and Tommy Pham struggling mightily? And is Pham a bust like Rowdy Tellez as a free agent signing?

The Pirates had a lead… and then Colin Holderman happened. Fresh off the IL, Holderman came in and promptly blew the game wide open as the Dodgers handed Pittsburgh an ugly 8-4 loss. On this NS9 Postgame Show powered by Primanti Bros., Tyler and DiNardo break down another Derek Shelton disaster class, questionable bullpen management, and what this means going forward. We also discuss Mitch Keller's solid start that went to waste, Oneil Cruz continuing to show signs of life at the plate, and the growing frustration around this team's inability to finish games. 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

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. LA Dodgers MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Pirates at Dodgers 8PM ET—Mitch Keller will start for Pittsburgh. Keller, in five starts on the season, deals with an ERA of 4.18 with WHIP of 1.35. The right hander strikes out 16.1% with 8.1% walks. Ground balls served at 41.1% with 0.64 home runs per nine innings. Roki Sasaki is the starter for LA. Sasaki has five starts with an ERA of 3.20 with WHIP of 1.47. The righty fans 18.6% with 18.6% walks. Ground balls dished at 42.6% with 0.92 home runs per nine innings.

Post-Gazette Pirates insider Noah Hiles reacts live to the club's weekend sweep at the hands of the Cleveland Guardians and looks ahead to a West Coast swing against the Los Angeles Angels and Dodgers. Can the club survive a schedule that gets tougher in the coming weeks? Does manager Derek Shelton deserve the scrutiny he's getting for lineup decisions related to Oneil Cruz, Andrew McCutchen, Jack Suwinski, Tommy Pham, Alexander Canario and others? How much hope should fans have in underlying statistic that suggest an offensive turnaround should be coming at some point? And when will this team begin to take advantage of strong starts from names including Mitch Keller and Paul Skenes? Noah tackles those topics and more.

Cleveland Guardians vs. Pittsburgh Pirates MLB Pick Prediction by TOny T. Guardians at Pirates 1:35PM ET—Logan Allen will start for Cleveland. Allen in five starts on the year deals with an ERA of 2.30 with WHIP of 1.40. The left hander fans 16.4% with 13.4% walks. Ground balls are 46.7% with 0.57 home runs per nine innings. Mitch Keller is the starter for Pittsburgh. Keller has four starts in 2025, delivering an ERA of 4.30 with WHIP of 1.35. The right hander strikes out 16.7% with 7.8% walks. Grounders are 41.1% with limited home run damage.

Post-Gazette Pirates insider Noah Hiles previews the team's three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians this weekend. Carmen Mlodzinski starts Friday night against former Pirate Luis Ortiz. What does Mlodzinksi need to show in order to shore up his place in the starting rotation? Is getting through the Guardians order twice the key? How will the bullpen perform now that it's rested thanks to some solid starting pitching performances this week against the Nationals? Noah also breaks down some of the likely pitching matchups as NL Rookie of the Year Paul Skenes looks set to face Ben Lively and Mitch Keller faces off against Logan Allen. How can the Pirates generate enough offense to come on top of those games? Finally, Noah breaks down the Guardians' start to the season. Numbers show they're about average across the board so far this year, but will this team that made the playoffs last season start to kick it into gear this weekend? Noah answers those questions and more.

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Noah Hiles and Colin Beazley break down the Pirates' series win over the Washington Nationals, in which they won three of four games, which concluded Thursday afternoon with a 1-0 win. Paul Skenes, Mitch Keller, Bailey Falter and Andrew Heaney all gave the Pirates quality starts in the series, but how long can a strong starting rotation be expected to carry the team's lackluster offense? Is Oneil Cruz the answer to the club's leadoff spot woes, as the center field hit two home runs, including a grand slam, in this series? And what other changes could manager Derek Shelton make to the lineup to try to generate more runs? Our duo discusses those topics and more.

The Pittsburgh Pirates followed up their offensive explosion with a complete dud, falling 3–0 to the Washington Nationals in another lifeless performance. Mitch Keller pitched fine, but the bats went silent again, and the defensive miscues made things worse. On this episode of the NS9 Postgame Show powered by Primanti Bros, DiNardo and Doug break down what went wrong (again), discuss the continued lack of energy, and wonder how many more nights we're going to watch a team that can't hit, can't field, and can't seem to care. Watch as the guys try to make sense of a team that followed up a 9-run night with a 3-hit shutout. Subscribe for more postgame rants, reactions, and therapy sessions after every Pirates game. ​ 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

Washington Nationals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates MLB Pick Prediction byTonyT. Nationals at Pirates 6:40PM ET—Jake Irvin will start for Washington. Irvin has three starts in 2025 posting an ERA of 5.63 with WHIP of 1.50. The right hander fans 17.4% with 8.7% walks. Ground balls are 37.3% with 2.25 home runs per nine innings. Mitch Keller gets the start for Pittsburgh. Keller in three starts on the year carries an ERA of 4.24 with WHIP of 1.35. The righty fans 18.7% with 8% walks. Grounder ball rate of 43.4% with no homers allowed.

Post-Gazette Pirates insider Noah Hiles previews the team's four-game series against the Washington Nationals this week. Are Paul Skenes and Mitch Keller in must-win situations following the weekend sweep vs. the Cincinnati Reds? Can Skenes bounce back from his rough start last week vs. the St. Louis Cardinals? And what should we make of fellow rotation members Andrew Heaney and Bailey Falter? Noah tackles those questions; offers injury updates on Joey Bart, Bryan Reynolds and Oneil Cruz; ponders call-ups for prospects including Matt Gorski and Nick Yorke amid a promotion for Henry Davis; and offers stories to watch from the other dugout with the Nationals.

Post-Gazette Pirates insider Noah Hiles streams LIVE ahead of the club's weekend series against the Cincinnati Reds. Can Bailey Falter keep the rotation's momentum going? After Carmen Mlodzinski and Mitch Keller turned in winning performances in the series victory against the St. Louis Cardinals? What difference will the return of Kyle Nicolas make in the bullpen? And can Andrew McCutchen, Oneil Cruz, Ke'Bryan Hayes and the offense get going in the hitter-friendly Great American Ballpark?

Chest Hair Gut's Out Bucs Win! Joey Bart walks it off in the 13th! Mitch Keller fantastic! Let's talk about the offense a little today! Day off for the Buccos today! Thanks for listening!https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctoberhttp://steelcitypirates.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bridge-to-buctober/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Pirates walk it off in 13 innings and Cody and Doug are here to break it all down on the NS9 Postgame Show powered by Primanti Bros. Mitch Keller was dominant, the bullpen stepped up big, and Joey Bart came through with the game-winning hit in a weird, chaotic, and much-needed series win over the Cardinals. We talk Keller's bounce-back performance, the dominance of Dennis Santana, the bullpen usage finally making sense, and a whole lot of questionable base running from both teams. We also dive into the latest struggles from Jack Suwinski, Joey Bart's early season impact, Ke'Bryan Hayes flashing the leather again, and what's next for guys like Tommy Pham. Don't forget—we gave away four Primanti Bros. sandwiches on the show, so make sure to drop a #RaiseIt in the comments for your chance to win next time. Subscribe for more postgame coverage all season long. Let's go Bucs. 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/3HVYPg544m

The Pirates statistically have one of the worst lineups in baseball and sit in the bottom of the NL in multiple categories. Dan expects a good performance from Mitch Keller today against the Cardinals. At what point would Derek Shelton be in trouble? Have the Pirates done enough to win?

Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: The Pirates statistically have one of the worst lineups in baseball and sit in the bottom of the NL in multiple categories. Dan expects a good performance from Mitch Keller today against the Cardinals. Mark Kaboly says he doesn't know if Aaron Rodgers will announce at the show tonight he is signing in Pittsburgh. Mark thinks the top three quarterbacks will be gone when the Steelers pick 21.

Paul Skenes is human. The Pirates are going to need a big start from Mitch Keller today! Day baseball! Let's chat.https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctoberhttp://steelcitypirates.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bridge-to-buctober/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Post-Gazette Pirates insider Noah Hiles previews the club's series against the St. Louis Cardinals LIVE. What grade should we give manager Derek Shelton's club after its first 10 games of 2025? What should we make of the rotation after a rough week for names including Mitch Keller, Bailey Falter, Carmen Mlodzinski and Thomas Harrington behind Paul Skenes? And how encouraged should we be by Ke'Bryan Hayes' start at the plate?

The Yankees dropped 9 runs on Mitch Keller and the Pirates, including a big day from Oswaldo Cabrera and another home run from Aaron Judge. Subscribe to PT on YouTube!Part of the Foul Territory Network

NS9 Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Bros. The vibes were high heading into the Pirates' home opener... and then the game started. Jim and Doug break down a frustrating 9-4 loss to the Yankees that featured Mitch Keller struggling on his birthday, fan chants of "sell the team," and a general sense of apathy setting in just eight games into the season. They also highlight encouraging signs from Andrew McCutchen, Ke'Bryan Hayes, and Bryan Reynolds, plus a look at the bullpen, Mitch Keller's big-game struggles, and what needs to change fast. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and drop a comment below. 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 #Pirates #MLB #NorthShoreNine #LetsGoBucs #PostgameShow #Yankees #HomeOpener #SellTheTeam

Jonathan Rice (@PhilPhan99) brings you the latest Talk the Plank 3k podcast on Fans First Sports Network (@FansFirstSN). In this episode, Jonathan recaps the Buccos' home opener, which didn't go so well for Mitch Keller. Despite homers by Brian Reynolds and Ke'Bryan Hayes, the Pirates were basically never in striking distance, and fall to 2-6 on the year. The podcast concludes with a preview of tomorrow's game at PNC with Bailey Falter taking the hill for Pittsburgh. Let's go Bucs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pirates insider Noah Hiles and columnist Jason Mackey preview Friday's home opener and address the elephant in the room: Will fans boo manager Derek Shelton and the team? And if so, is that fair? Plus they offer thoughts on how the Pirates can jump-start their offense, the evolution of Mitch Keller as a pitcher and the questions about who can stop the bleeding in the bullpen?

The Post-Gazette's Adam Bittner and Jason Mackey react to the week in Pittsburgh sports news. What should we make of comments from Steelers owner Art Rooney II, coach Mike Tomlin and GM Omar Khan about their pursuit of Aaron Rodgers? Is it wise for the Steelers to look toward the 2026 NFL draft for their QB of the future, given the many compensatory picks they'll have at their disposal to try to trade up? Are options beyond Arch Manning compelling? Or are Drew Allar, Nico Iamaleava, LaNorris Sellers and Garrett Nussmeier similar to this year's crop, which includes names like Shedeur Sanders, Jaxson Dart and Will Howard? Are Jeff Capel and Pitt basketball in trouble after Jaland Lowe and Jorge and Guillermo Diaz-Graham entered the transfer portal? Or can they draw hope from quick and major turnarounds from Final Four programs like Auburn and Houston? How closely should we be watching new Penguins faces including Ville Koivunen and Rutger McGroarty? And in the third segment, airing on the Post-Gazette's Pirates YouTube channel, our duo offers thoughts on the club's ugly start to the season. Are GM Ben Cherington and manager Derek Shelton caught between what's best for the club's long-term future and what's best for retaining their jobs short-term in some of their roster decisions involving names like Carmen Mlodzinski and Thomas Harrington? What is the deal with the six-man rotation? Shouldn't we want to see more — rather than less — of Paul Skenes and Mitch Keller? Whose slow offensive start should we be most worried about? Tommy Pham, Jack Suwinski, Ke'Bryan Hayes, or someone else? And how frosty will the home opening reception be against the New York Yankees on Friday at PNC Park?

The Pirates Are Back—and in the Win Column! Tyler and Neil break down the Bucs' 4–3 Opening Day victory over the Marlins in the first NS9 Postgame Show of the 2025 season—powered by Primanti Bros. We're talking: – Mitch Keller's efficient 6-inning debut – Oneil Cruz's electric return, featuring a 115 mph blast – Nerve-wracking moments from David Bednar in the 9th – More struggles behind the plate for Joey Bart – Early impressions of the Pirates' aggressive baserunning Tap in for instant reactions, full analysis, and all the postgame vibes you expect from North Shore Nine.

On their weekly podcast, host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey react to the Steelers' offseason moves so far. How do moves for names like DK Metcalf, Kenneth Gainwell, Darius Slay and -- potentially -- Aaron Rodgers compare to GM Omar Khan's action in his first two seasons? Does this group compare well with the 2023 NFL free agency class that included Elandon Roberts, Larry Ogunjobi and Isaac Seumalo? Or the 2024 group that included Russell Wilson, Justin Fields, Patrick Queen and DeShon Elliott? Will a lack of NFL draft picks naturally lead to a less bountiful offseason? And how should the stockpiling of compensatory picks for 2026 factor into this conversations? Later, the guys get into some college talk with Pitt, Penn State and West Virginia all stating spring practice. Are eyes on Drew Allar in Happy Valley as he looks to shake off a College Football Playoff loss to Notre Dame? Can he get the most out of a loaded roster that includes returnees such as Nick Singleton, Kaytron Allen and more? And are receiver transfers Devonte Ross and Kyron Hudson enough to help the passing game as it loses Tyler Warren to the NFL? In Morgantown, what kind of difference can the return of coach Rich Rodriguez make? And can Eli Holstein, Desmond Reid and the Panthers emerge from mediocrity? Our duo tackles those questions. Then in the third segment, airing on the PG Pirates YouTube channel, Adam and Jason get into predictions for the Pirates and the MLB season. How many wins will manager Derek Shelton's club rack up? Can Paul Skenes, Mitch Keller and the pitching staff push them over the .500 mark? Or will the lineup led by Oneil Cruz, Bryan Reynolds and Ke'Bryan Hayes continue to struggle like it has in years past? What should we make of Carmen Mlodzinski earning a rotation spot? How will the catching situation play out with Endy Rodriguez making the Opening Day roster and Henry Davis starting in Class AAA? And why haven't we hear from owner Bob Nutting this spring?

Post-Gazette Pirates insider Noah Hiles and sports columnist Jason Mackey stream LIVE from Miami ahead of the club's MLB Opening Day matchup with the Marlins at loanDepot Park. How will Paul Skenes look after a dominant spring training? What about the rest of the rotation -- which includes Mitch Keller, Bailey Falter, Carmen Mlodzinski and Andrew Heaney -- in the absence of the injury Jared Jones? Are Oneil Cruz, Andrew McCutchen, Ke'Bryan Hayes, Bryan Reynolds and the offense prepared to take a step forward? And what will young players including Endy Rodriguez, Jack Suwinski and others prove in 2025? Our duo tackles those questions and more.

DiNardo & Ryan are on today's postgame show as the Pittsburgh Pirates face the Boston Red Sox. Mitch Keller gets the start and looked very sharp throwing 3 innings with 5 strikeouts. The pitching as a whole looked very good, whereas the offense struggled as expected. With just 3 games left this spring we talk how the catcher, last bench spot, and bullpen is rounding out. Who do you expecting to make this team? Comment below! 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

On their weekly podcast, host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey react to repeated criticism of the Steelers by former RB Najee Harris. Should we be surprised at his bitterness toward Mike Tomlin, Arthur Smith and the team he leaves behind? Or is he right about the culture and facilities being an impediment toward team success? On the QB front, should GM Omar Khan really want Aaron Rodgers as his protracted decision making process shows a lack of enthusiasm for joining the team via NFL free agency? And how fractured must the relationship with Russell Wilson be that the team still won't turn to him? As March Madness begins without Pitt, Penn State and West Virginia, which program is in the best position to return next year? The worst? And what should the Penguins' goals be for the remainder of the season as their Stanley Cup playoff hopes look bleak? Our duo tackles those question, then talks Pirates. Did GM Ben Cherington bet too hard on the team's rotation amid the potentially serious injury to Jared Jones? Will the rotation led by Paul Skenes and Mitch Keller manage without him? Who are the best options to fill out the rest of the group? Veterans like Bailey Falter and Andrew Heaney? Or youngsters like Thomas Harrington, Bubba Chandler and Carmen Mlodzinski? And why is Jason bullish on the Tommy Pham signing and how he could influence young players like Henry Davis, Jared Triolo and Jack Suwinski?

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts LIVE to a busy day of Pittsburgh sports news around 5 p.m. Eastern. Should coach Mike Tomlin, GM Omar Khan and the Steelers' brain trust pivot in their quarterback plans, as Aaron Rodgers is reportedly not close to an NFL free agency decision despite the Minnesota Vikings deciding against pursuing him? If so, should they consider other free agent options like Joe Flacco, Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston? What about potential trade targets such as Atlanta's Kirk Cousins or New England's Joe Milton III? Paul tackles those questions, then reacts to news that Pirates starter Jared Jones is out for the rest of MLB spring training with elbow discomfort. Can the rotation led by Paul Skenes and Mitch Keller manage without him? And which backup options, including Thomas Harrington and Bubba Chandler, deserve the closest looks?