Podcast appearances and mentions of nick gonzales

The Pirates have scored four or fewer runs 20 games in a row. They're reaching lows dating back to 1908! The Pirates averaged 4.1 runs per game last year, this year they're averaging 3.1. Injuries have hurt the Pirates with Nick Gonzales and Spencer Horwitz missing the early part of the year.

Spencer Horwitz and Nick Gonzales are coming back soon, but can they make a huge difference? A change could happen before the All-Star Break if things continue in this direction. Austin thinks this could derail Bubba Chandler's debut time and push him back later in the year if the team continues losing.

In his weekly Pirates mailbag, insider Noah Hiles answers readers questions while the team plays on the West Coast. Will hot-hitting Enmanuel Valdez have a spot when Spencer Horwitz and Nick Gonzales return from injuries? Will Henry Davis go back to Triple-A when Endy Rodriguez comes back? And was Andrew McCutchen forced on Ben Cherington and Derek Shelton?

The Pirates are 2-5, in last place, and already making moves. On this episode of NS9LIVE, DiNardo, Jim, and Tyler are joined by MLB.com Pirates beat writer Alex Stumpf to talk through David Bednar's demotion, the Alexander Canario trade, and what to expect for the 2025 home opener. They break down Oneil Cruz's ridiculous start, torpedo bats, and another shaky showing from the bullpen. The crew also hits on Thomas Harrington's debut, injury updates for Bryan Reynolds, Jared Jones, and Nick Gonzales, and whether the stolen base issue is real. It's early, but the panic meter is definitely rising in Pittsburgh. 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

This week Gary and Jim and joined by returning guest Rich Thompson to talk all about the Pirates first game of the 2025 campaign and more! Nick Gonzales injury, Paul Skenes performance, and a bullpen implosion on day 1! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Jim Stamm and Gary Morgan are joined by returning guest Rich Thompson to talk all about the Pirates first game of the 2025 campaign and more! Nick Gonzales injury, Paul Skenes performance, and a bullpen implosion on day 1!

The NS9 Postgame Show Powered By Primanti Bros. discuss today's Pittsburgh Pirates game vs. the Miami Marlins Paul Skenes looked every bit like an ace in his MLB Opening Day start against the Marlins — but the Pirates found a way to blow it late. Anthony DiNardo and Jim Rosati break down everything from Skenes' dominant outing to the bullpen meltdown, Joey Bart's struggles, Oneil Cruz's nightmare in center field, and Nick Gonzales' homer (and injury?!) in the NS9 Postgame Show. 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 1B Darick Hall joined the show. Darick is a new Bucco this year, recently with the Phillies, a team that was on the doorstep of a championship the last few seasons. Darick said his junior year of college is when he really started to find his power and get the grip of reality that he could get drafted. Darick talked about the guys he watched growing up and who he tries to model his game after – some big-time boppers of the late 90's and 2000's. Darick said one of those guys was Barry Bonds and he broke down what he loved about his game. Darick talked about the changes in the game and how hitters approach at-bats differently than years ago. He said Juan Soto was deserving of his money and noted how great of a swing he has. The guys asked Darick about how he has changed his strategy at the plate after a down year in 2024. Darick described his favorite moment in the big leagues so far. Darick chatted about watching baseball growing up and his love for the 2004 Red Sox. Darick gave a shout out to MVP Baseball 2005 – the single greatest baseball video game ever made. The guys asked Darick about his offseason and/or relaxation plan. Pirates OF/1B Billy Cook joined the show. Billy said he missed out on the air bnb he had last year in spring training with the Orioles. Billy is living with Nick Yorke during the spring, another young guy that came over at the deadline last year. Billy said he isn't much of a cook and told the story about making chicken pot pie. The guys asked Billy about playing with Paul Skenes and the approach against him in the batter's box. Billy told the guys about a few ‘holy crap' moments he's had in his professional life, but he doesn't have any starstruck moments yet. Who does Billy model his game after? Billy said his favorite player growing up was Dustin Pedroia because he thought he would be shorter due to both of his parents being 5'7. Billy talked about the challenge of breaking through with the Orioles due to their abundance of good, young players in the system. He gave his kneejerk reaction to being traded to the Pirates. Billy feels most comfortable in CF and talked about seeing Oneil Cruz in action. He thinks Cruz could be a great athlete in multiple sports. Pirates 2B Nick Gonzales joined the show. Nick joined during our Mock of the Day segment and reacted to his Cowboys taking Ashton Jeanty in the 1st round. Nick said he went to all but one Cowboys game 2 years ago. Nick said his favorite Cowboy player of all-time is Tony Romo. Nick talked about his high school days and playing multiple sports. Nick said Alex Rodriguez was his favorite baseball player growing up, but also loved Andrew McCutchen when he started to play outfield. Nick talked about his love for cars and his grandpa being a racecar driver back in the day.

Pirates 2B Nick Gonzales joined the show. Nick joined during our Mock of the Day segment and reacted to his Cowboys taking Ashton Jeanty in the 1st round. Nick said he went to all but one Cowboys game 2 years ago. Nick said his favorite Cowboy player of all-time is Tony Romo. Nick talked about his high school days and playing multiple sports. Nick said Alex Rodriguez was his favorite baseball player growing up, but also loved Andrew McCutchen when he started to play outfield. Nick talked about his love for cars and his grandpa being a racecar driver back in the day.

On this episode, Kyle (X:@Sonny_108/BS:@Sonny108) and Taylor (X/BS:@DynastyPickups) discuss the latest transactions and continue their divisional preview series with the NL Central. They break down each roster and highlight their favorite MLB and MILB dynasty buys.Topics Discussed:Recent News and Transactions - 2:25Chicago Cubs (Dynasty Buys: Ben Brown, Matt Shaw, Cole Mathis, Angel Cepeda) - 15:11Cincinnati Reds (Dynasty Buys: Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Tyler Stephenson, Tyson Lewis, Sal Stewart) - 32:42Milwaukee Brewers (Dynasty Buys: Aaron Ashby, Rhys Hoskins, Jose Anderson, Josh Knoth) - 50:25Pittsburgh Pirates (Dynasty Buys: Henry Davis, Nick Gonzales, Jhonny Severino, Levi Sterling) - 1:09:46St. Louis Cardinals (Dynasty Buys: Ivan Herrera, Jordan Walker, Chen-Wei Lin, Yairo Padilla) - 1:30:48Standings Predictions - 1:54:58*Send us an email to dynastybaseballpickups@gmail.com to have your question answered on a future episode of the podcast*

On this episode, Kyle (X:@Sonny_108/BS:@Sonny108) and Taylor (X/BS:@DynastyPickups) discuss the latest transactions and continue their divisional preview series with the NL Central. They break down each roster and highlight their favorite MLB and MILB dynasty buys.Topics Discussed:Recent News and Transactions - 2:25Chicago Cubs (Dynasty Buys: Ben Brown, Matt Shaw, Cole Mathis, Angel Cepeda) - 15:11Cincinnati Reds (Dynasty Buys: Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Tyler Stephenson, Tyson Lewis, Sal Stewart) - 32:42Milwaukee Brewers (Dynasty Buys: Aaron Ashby, Rhys Hoskins, Jose Anderson, Josh Knoth) - 50:25Pittsburgh Pirates (Dynasty Buys: Henry Davis, Nick Gonzales, Jhonny Severino, Levi Sterling) - 1:09:46St. Louis Cardinals (Dynasty Buys: Ivan Herrera, Jordan Walker, Chen-Wei Lin, Yairo Padilla) - 1:30:48Standings Predictions - 1:54:58*Send us an email to dynastybaseballpickups@gmail.com to have your question answered on a future episode of the podcast*Consider subscribing to the Patreon (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/prospectslive⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), starting at just $5 a month, to get access to amazing tools and content such as:PLive+ Peak ProjectionsTop 1000 Dynasty Rankings (with Auction Values and League Analyzer)Top 500 Prospect RankingsTrade AnalyzerMock Draft SimulatorTop 30 team scouting reports with added fantasy contextDaily sheets (including for Spring Training, AFL, and LIDOM)Private discord channels for tier 70 and up.Additional written and audio content, including more from us! Also check out the Fantasy Baseball Discord to interact with us and many other great fantasy/dynasty/prospect minds (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://discord.gg/fantasybaseball)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Finally please rate and review the podcast and follow us on X and Bluesky if you have not done so already as that would really help us out.

In our latest podcast episode, we discuss the Pirates' release of Trey Cabbage. We then follow up with talk of their latest trade, acquiring Enmanuel Valdez, and what impact that has on the roster.We wrap up with talk on the second base position in general, is it Nick Gonzales' spot to lose? Who could get in his way of being the Opening Day second baseman?Subscribe to Bucs on Deck for all your updates on the Pirates' organization. Consider upgrading to a paid member and get access to our premium features that include player features, video breakdowns, and our site rankings with full prospect write-ups. Get full access to Bucs On Deck at bucsondeck.substack.com/subscribe

On the Friday mailbag edition of his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey breaks down the reasons why the Bengals scare him ahead of Week 13 when the Steelers visit Cincinnati on Sunday afternoon. Jason also talks about the Penguins needing to build on Wednesday's performance before getting into reader questions, including who he believes is the franchise's best all-time goalkeeper. Then, he tackles a number of baseball topics, including the cap/floor in MLB's next CBA, Johan Oviedo's future role, Nick Gonzales at shortstop and the Pirates' 2025 starting rotation. For more sports, visit post-gazette.com.

The NS9 Postgame Show Powered By Primanti Bros. Jim and Neil discuss tonight's game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the New York Yankees. Bryan Reynolds and Nick Gonzales hit back to back home runs in the 6th inning and Reynolds added another homer in the 8th as the Pirates secured the series opening win. Jared Jones struck out 7 in 4 1/3 innings before giving way to the bullpen, who gave up just 1 hit over 4 2/3 innings. 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

Craig And Scott discuss a myriad of topics concerning how the Pirates will look in 2025, including whether or not Shelton will be back, Cutch's role on the team, Nick Gonzales attempting to cement his place as the second basemen of the future, and how Oneil Cruz could evolve in his second full season.  Craig Toth previously covered the Pirates for Inside The Bucs Basement, but now simply sits down at the 9-foot homemade oak bar every week to talk Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball with his buddy Scott Jackson (@PirateTakes). Listen. Subscribe. Share. We are "For Fans, By Fans & All Pirates Talk." THE Pirates Fan Podcast found EVERYWHERE podcasts can be found and always at BucsInTheBasement.com!

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North Shore Nine (Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast) #pittsburghpirates #oneilcruz #mlb Today during his pregame presser, Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton said they are officially moving Oneil Cruz to centerfield and playing Isiah Kiner-Falefa at short for the remainder of the season. It looks as if Nick Gonzales will return and be the everyday 2nd baseman as well. Is this move good? Does the timing make sense? Either way, there is a lot to unpack. LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myspreadshop.com ►Website: https://www.northshorenine.com ►Twitter: / northshorenine ►TikTok: / northshorenine ►Instagram: / northshorenine ►Facebook: / northshorenine ►Discord: / discord

Should Cherington or Shelton get the ax? Key players have failed the team. The Pirates have developed no hitters under this regime, maybe Nick Gonzales. Would the Pirates make their money back if they spent more?

Hour four with Joe Starkey, Paul Zeise, and Bob Pompeani. Should Cherington or Shelton get the ax? Key players have failed the team. The Pirates have developed no hitters under this regime, maybe Nick Gonzales. Would the Pirates make their money back if they spent more? Goodbye to Mark Kaboly with the Athletic, but hopefully he ends up elsewhere soon.

The Pirates dropped 2 of 3 in Arizona but it was more than just that which caused many Pirates fans to have a whirlwind of emotions. Friday saw Rowdy Tellez leave the game due to a lower back injury. Saturday we all watched Nick Gonzales go down with a groin injury that has now landed him on the IL for weeks. So far there hasn't been any trade activity that has improved the team as fans are getting anxious. Let's talk about it. Anthony Murphy joins us to talk about the four prospects that stand out this week in the Pirates farm system. Lastly, we preview the upcoming series vs. the Astros in Houston this week. 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 Sponsored By: Chris Gates Fitness Visit: https://chrisgatesfitness.com/trainingcamp/

The Pirates have made a move. Quinn Priester is heading to the Red Sox for Nick Yorke. Does this do anything for you? Is this a buyer or seller move? It might not be either. Does this mean the Nick Gonzales injury is more serious than we thought?

The Pirates have made a move. Quinn Priester is heading to the Red Sox for Nick Yorke. Does this do anything for you? Is this a buyer or seller move? It might not be either. Does this mean the Nick Gonzales injury is more serious than we thought? How do fans feel about Quinn Priester being traded and the return back to Pittsburgh? Do we trust MLB Scoops on Twitter? They said the Pirates will be acquiring an outfielder. More calls getting the reaction from people on the Pirates trading Quinn Priester.

The NS9 Postgame Show Powered By Primanti Bros. Jim & Tyler discuss today's game between the Pirates and Cardinals. Mitch Keller pitched 7 strong innings and Nick Gonzales delivered the go ahead blow in the 8th inning to give the Pirates a huge win in the biggest series of the year to date. 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

Shelton pointed to pitching as a big reason why the Pirates are on a hot streak but doing the little things right is the key reason. Shelton mentioned Bryan Reynolds and Nick Gonzales as clutch players. Shelton thinks Joey Bart could be here for a while and is earning it, but believes Henry Davis and Endy Rodriguez are big parts of the future and it takes more time for some players to figure it out.

Hour three with Joe Starkey and Paul Zeise. Shelton pointed to pitching as a big reason why the Pirates are on a hot streak but doing the little things right is the key reason. Shelton mentioned Bryan Reynolds and Nick Gonzales as clutch players. Derek Shelton stated that Ke'Bryan Hayes is healthy, but the back injury has a chance to continue to linger. Joey Bart is becoming a bigger part of the Pirates and could be here for a while. What does it mean for Henry Davis and Endy?

The NS9 Postgame Show Powered By Primanti Bros. Ryan & DiNardo discussing today's Pirates game vs. the Philadelphia Phillies as Martin Perez took the mound today and gave up 6 earned without even completing 4 innings. However, it didn't matter as the offense came through a few times to keep the game close and then Nick Gonzales walks it off in the 9th for the victory. 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 score the last four runs to beat the Phillies. Correspondent Josh Rowntree reports.

Nick Gonzales has been what the Pirates hoped he would be when they drafted him 7th overall. Rowdy Tellez always thought there was something he could do or get back to in order to finally get right, but it doesn't seem promising for Ke'Bryan Hayes.

Hour four with Donny Football. Nick Gonzales has been what the Pirates hoped he would be when they drafted him 7th overall. Rowdy Tellez always thought there was something he could do or get back to in order to finally get right, but it doesn't seem promising for Ke'Bryan Hayes. The Pirates lineup is out. What do they realistically need to do in the final four games before the All-Star Break? If they take today's game and sweep the White Sox, they're back at .500. Texts in the city.

Derek Shelton said that Ben Cherington has the freedom to make moves to help the club, even though John Perrotto's article said his hands are tied. More thoughts on Mitch Keller and Nick Gonzales.

What established hitters have the Pirates drafted and developed in the last 10 years? Nick Gonzales looks like the best one but isn't established yet.

Hour three with Joe Starkey and Paul Zeise. The Quiz Show. Does Paul go up 3-0? What established hitters have the Pirates drafted and developed in the last 10 years? Nick Gonzales looks like the best one but isn't established yet.

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Gerrit Cole had a pretty awful outing in his second start of the season (2:35). ... The Mets are hot, and so is Mark Vientos (6:55). ... Guardians at Orioles was a heavyweight battle (14:10). ... News (21:16): Kyle Tucker took swings off a tee Sunday. ... Let's fire up the Worry-O-Meter for Cole, Luis Castillo and Bobby Miller (27:40). ... Is it time to drop George Springer, Ryan Jeffers and Brayan Bello (38:10). ... How do we rank Joey Ortiz, Jonathan India and Nick Gonzales (45:52)? ... Any interest in adding Zack Littell and/or Kyle Hendricks (51:13). ... Hunter Brown is on fire (55:50)! ... These five bats are heating up in June (58:26). ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpen updates and streamers (1:01:17). Fantasy Baseball Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Get awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(4:25) Bo Bichette on the IL and the Blue Jays called up Orelvis Martinez but can you trust this organization?(7:26) Brandon Drury, Lawrence Butler, and Tyler Black have all returned. Are we interested again in fantasy leagues?(10:50) Astros are promoting Jake Bloss to start on Friday. What is Eric's inside info?(14:44) Keegan Thompson gets a save and goes on paternity. Can you roster any Cubs reliever?(17:10) News and notes quick hits: Walker Buehler is on the IL, Max Scherzer will debut on Saturday, Kyle Tucker could begin baseball activities this weekend, and more)(20:55) What does regression mean to you? How can we differentiate between “regression” and a cold streak that might be natural throughout a season(28:35) Are these players regressing to a previous level or just going through a cold stretch? (David Fry, Brent Rooker, Nick Gonzales, Matt Vierling, Anthony Volpe, Michael Conforto)(43:50) Rank the streamers for Friday (Landon Knack, Luis Ortiz, and DJ Herz)(45:15) Rank the streamers for Saturday (Drew Thorpe, Chris Paddack, Tylor Megill, Kenta Maeda, and Miles Mikolas)(46:45) Rank the streamers for Sunday (Reese Olson, Jonathan Cannon, Aaron Civale)

Derek Shelton didn't use Andrew McCutchen, Nick Gonzales, or Connor Joe with a chance to drive in the winning run for the Bucs in Colorado and wasn't really asked about it. Andrew thinks the Pirates wanted to use another day off for Paul Skenes to pitch him twice at home and one game against the Reds.

Post-Gazette Pirates insider Andrew Destin and sports columnist Jason Mackey react to the club's series victory against the Minnesota Twins at PNC Park over the weekend. Among the topics: Is Rowdy Tellez truly out of his season-long slump after a strong start to June? Why are Henry Davis and Jack Suwinski continuing to struggle? What is working for Nick Gonzales right now? And what are the big storylines in the bullpen? Our duo tackles those topics and more.

Post-Gazette Pirates insider Andrew Destin and sports columnist Jason Mackey react to the club's series victory against the Minnesota Twins at PNC Park over the weekend. Among the topics: Is Rowdy Tellez truly out of his season-long slump after a strong start to June? Why are Henry Davis and Jack Suwinski continuing to struggle? What is working for Nick Gonzales right now? And what are the big storylines in the bullpen? Our duo tackles those topics and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Juan Soto left Thursday with a forearm injury (2:30). ... Nick Gonzales continues to rake (6:35)! ... Pablo Lopez's struggles continue (11:51). ... Hurston Waldrep could make an impact with the Braves this season (18:30). ... News (22:50): Joe Musgrove has a bone spur in his elbow. ... What do we do with struggling pitchers like Javier Assad and Walker Buehler (29:45)? ... We got big offensive outbursts from the Dodgers and Red Sox (34:35). ... Cade Povich had a rough debut (39:00). ... Any interest in JP Sears or Mitchell Parker (40:55)? ... Who are the top two-start pitchers and sleeper hitters in Week 12 (44:46)? ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpen updates and streamers (53:00). Fantasy Baseball Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Get awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Start or sit Zach Eflin with two starts next week? Chris Paddack has great matchups next week. Nick Gonzales is on fire and Scott's top sleeper hitter in Week 12. Fantasy Baseball Today in 5 is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Get Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today in 5 on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today in 5 podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today in 5 podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Neil and Tyler discuss today's game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Los Angeles Dodgers. The shoe dropped with Bailey Falter. Oneil Cruz and Nick Gonzales homered. LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 Summer Tailgate RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/2x8t5jsw 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/3HVYPg544

Zeise joins host Adam Bittner to ponder pressure facing the Steelers in 2024. Is Arthur Smith's new-look defense the unit under the most? Or will the star-laden defense with T.J. Watt, Patrick Queen, Minkah Fitzpatrick and Cam Heyward face the most scrutiny? Why are names like Russell Wilson, Joey Porter Jr. and Broderick Jones under the most individual pressure? And who needs to perform best if this team is going to take down the big names on its tough schedule, including the Kansas City Chiefs, Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles? Our duo tackles those questions, then gets into the Pirates. Can they contend for the playoffs with their potent rotation of Mitch Keller, Paul Skenes and Jared Jones, especially considering the San Diego Padres currently hold the final berth with a sub-.500 record? Is it time to believe in Nick Gonzales yet? And will Jack Suwinski and Henry Davis really be better after short stints in the minors? The finally, Paul gives his picks for the NBA Finals between the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics, plus the Stanley Cup final between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers.

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey reacts to the Pirates' latest win against the Los Angeles Dodgers, led by a strong start from Paul Skenes. Are he and fellow rookie pitcher Jared Jones bringing a new winning swagger to this team? How legit is the recent tear by Nick Gonzales that has given the offense a boost? And should Edward Olivares see more playing time as he's continued to produce? Jason tackles those topics, then reacts to the Steelers' signing of Cam Sutton and recaps his feature on the Perfect Pitch camp.

Zeise joins host Adam Bittner to ponder pressure facing the Steelers in 2024. Is Arthur Smith's new-look defense the unit under the most? Or will the star-laden defense with T.J. Watt, Patrick Queen, Minkah Fitzpatrick and Cam Heyward face the most scrutiny? Why are names like Russell Wilson, Joey Porter Jr. and Broderick Jones under the most individual pressure? And who needs to perform best if this team is going to take down the big names on its tough schedule, including the Kansas City Chiefs, Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles? Our duo tackles those questions, then gets into the Pirates. Can they contend for the playoffs with their potent rotation of Mitch Keller, Paul Skenes and Jared Jones, especially considering the San Diego Padres currently hold the final berth with a sub-.500 record? Is it time to believe in Nick Gonzales yet? And will Jack Suwinski and Henry Davis really be better after short stints in the minors? The finally, Paul gives his picks for the NBA Finals between the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics, plus the Stanley Cup final between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey reacts to the Pirates' latest win against the Los Angeles Dodgers, led by a strong start from Paul Skenes. Are he and fellow rookie pitcher Jared Jones bringing a new winning swagger to this team? How legit is the recent tear by Nick Gonzales that has given the offense a boost? And should Edward Olivares see more playing time as he's continued to produce? Jason tackles those topics, then reacts to the Steelers' signing of Cam Sutton and recaps his feature on the Perfect Pitch camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NS9 Postgame Show Powered By Primanti Bros. Jim and Doug discuss the 2nd game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers. Paul Skenes celebrated his 22nd birthday by striking out 9 Tigers in 6 innings en route to a 10-2 Pirates win. Andrew McCutchen and Nick Gonzales each homered as the Pirates split the doubleheader. LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 Summer Tailgate RSVP: https://t.ly/hxF3X 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

Take 10 with Tim – May 24, 2024 @ 8 am1.Real or Memorex – These players are all playing well and are outearning their draft slots. Is this a new level or is a correction coming?a.David Fry (Cle, 67th catcher [Drafted in only 48 leagues out of 5000 in the NFBC], 6th ranked catcher) - .338 BA, .476 OBP, 5 HR, 32 RBIb.Connor Joe (Pit, 88, 11) - .277 BA, .345 OBP, 6 HR, 2 SB, 25 runs, 22 RBIc.Jordan Westburg (Bal, 32, 7) - .288 BA, .339 OBP, 7 HR, 5 SB, 24 runs, 29 RBId.Maikel Garcia (KC, 20, 5) - .263 BA, .308, 5 HR, 11 SB, 28 runs, 32 RBIe.Jose Caballero (TB, 40, 11) - .257 BA, .315 OBP, 2 HR, 17 SB (8 CS), 21 runs, 14 RBI f.Brent Rooker (Oak, 73, 8) - .288 BA, .361 OBP, 11 HR, 2 SB, 23 runs, 32 RBIg.Jarren Duran (Bos, 35, 12) - .271 BA, .342 OBP, 2 HR, 11 SB, 30 runs, 20 RBIh.Jo Adell (LAA, 245, 15) - .242 BA, .311 OBP, 9 HR, 8 SB, 25 runs, 24 RBIi.Brenton Doyle (Col, 102, 16) - .274 BA, .335 OBP, 5 HR, 9 SB, 29 runs, 13 RBIj.Brandon Marsh (Phi, 89, 28) - .252 BA, .323 OBP, 6 HR, 8 SB, 16 runs, 23 RBI2.We joked when Cal Quantrill got traded to the Rockies last November, but he's getting the last laugh. His season looks a lot like his breakout season in 2022. He's posting a 3.59 ERA, but not striking out a ton (about seven per nine) with three wins. He's even pitching a sub 4.00 ERA in four starts at home. a.Should I be excited about this or is this a mirage?b.He should get traded at the deadline, but with the Rockies do it?3.Josh Hader has settled down and has pitched much better of late. Should we look at him as a Top 3 closer again?4.I actually liked Nick Gonzales entering this season and he made my target list for Draft and Hold Leagues. I'm sure people thought I was crazy, but he's been ok. He looks like he's turning back into the player that he was in his first two years of college – a contact hitter with doubles power and 10 to 12 home run pop. Your thoughts?5.Is there any reason to expect Eloy Jimenez to play more than 100 games a year? He's done 120 for two seasons, 55 and 84, and is hurt again. Do you just avoid rostering these injured-riddled players?6.Xander Boegarts fractured his shoulder and hits the IL for a while. I'm assuming Arraez moves to second. Who gets his playing time?7.Julio Rodriguez still hits the ball hard (92.6 MPH exit velo) and is still in the 98th percentile in speed, but he's striking out 28% of the time and walking less than 6% of the time – both career worst. His quality of contact (squared-up balls) is in the bottom 20% of the league. How concerned should fantasy managers be?8.One question after today's games…9.What hitter are you targeting this weekend?10.What pitcher are you targeting this weekend?

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey reacts to the Pirates' comeback win against the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night at PNC Park, in which Nick Gonzales and Oneil Cruz played key roles. Is Cruz turning a corner with clutch hits and more frequent displays of his raw power? What can Ji Hwan Bae do now that he's been promoted back to the MLB roster after a sizzling stint with Class Triple-A Indianapolis? Could Henry Davis be returning after his own power surge with the Indians? And what are Jason's reactions to Barry Bonds, Jim Leyland and Manny Sanguillen being selected to the team's Hall of Fame? Jason answers those questions, then talks a little Steelers OTAs. How is George Pickens showing signs of maturity already? And what should we make of the contrasting ways Najee Harris and Cam Heyward are handling their contract situations?

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey reacts to the Pirates' comeback win against the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night at PNC Park, in which Nick Gonzales and Oneil Cruz played key roles. Is Cruz turning a corner with clutch hits and more frequent displays of his raw power? What can Ji Hwan Bae do now that he's been promoted back to the MLB roster after a sizzling stint with Class Triple-A Indianapolis? Could Henry Davis be returning after his own power surge with the Indians? And what are Jason's reactions to Barry Bonds, Jim Leyland and Manny Sanguillen being selected to the team's Hall of Fame? Jason answers those questions, then talks a little Steelers OTAs. How is George Pickens showing signs of maturity already? And what should we make of the contrasting ways Najee Harris and Cam Heyward are handling their contract situations? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey reacts to the Pirates' 5-4 win against the Cubs on Thursday night in Chicago. Was the aggression we saw at the plate from players including Nick Gonzales and Edward Olivares a reflection of a changing approach to hitting amid a team-wide slump? Or just a coincidence? How did Jared Jones pitch a solid game despite not having his best stuff? And looking ahead to Friday, what will Paul Skenes do in his second MLB start? Jason tackles those questions, gives his thoughts on the Steelers' Najee Harris coming to offseason workouts motivated and encourages the Penguins not to trade defenseman Marcus Pettersson this offseason.