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Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the new hardest-hit ball of the Statcast era, exit speeds across eras, Oneil Cruz vs. Elly De La Cruz, whether Tarik Skubal has gotten too good, Aaron Judge not feeling great at the plate, whether Rockies fans should boycott the team, how the (first) Juan Soto trade is […]

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey: Joe and Austin think Henry Davis needs to play almost everyday and Dan agrees. Andrew McCutchen has been a part of the solution, but might need to put on a glove. Oneil Cruz hits the ball harder than anyone else and Dan compares it to a pitcher throwing 99 MPH, you just need to control it. Gerry Dulac doesn't think Will Howard has a chance to start. Who will start for the Browns? Gerry thinks Joe Flacco. The Steelers would likely have to come close on a Myles Garrett deal for T.J. Watt.

There is still joy for people in this season. Joe and Austin think Henry Davis needs to play almost everyday and Dan agrees. Andrew McCutchen has been a part of the solution, but might need to put on a glove. Dan thinks that Davis could take over for Joey Bart. Oneil Cruz hits the ball harder than anyone else and Dan compares it to a pitcher throwing 99 MPH.

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Thank you for checking out this episode of the Baseball Together Podcast, baseball family! Brig and Brad go through MLB news items that include Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz setting a new record for exit velocity on a home run, Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal throwing a Maddux, a Little League home run in Boston, the return of Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr., and Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong's pace for an outstanding year. Enjoy!Thanks for joining us! If you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a rating and a review. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Check out the links below to follow us on social media, submit to the mailbag, leave a voicemail, and support the show with our affiliates. Baseball Together only partners with companies we believe in.Get exclusive Baseball Together content on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3JDXV6W Watch More of the Podcast: http://bit.ly/37FNkqi Join the Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/2QzPmQM Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/31IYoSl Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QES6gn Do you have a question for Brig and Brad? Submit a question to the mailbag or leave a voicemail and they'll give you a shoutout on the show!Submit to Our Mailbag: baseballtogetherpod@gmail.com  Leave Us a Voicemail: https://bit.ly/3iFXL1ZSupport the people who support us! Follow the link below to learn more about how you can support the podcast through our affiliate partners. Baseball Together only partners with companies we believe in.Use code “BASEBALL2GETHER” at checkout for 5% off Seed Sack: http://bit.ly/3KNBM9LShop Fanatics and get your gear for the season: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/9WmE4E Get a FREE month of Audible: www.audibletrial.com/9WYV3Y Use code “BASEBALLTOGETHER” to save $20 on your first order with SeatGeek: https://seatgeek.com/ Links to our favorite companies are affiliate links, which means we'll get a part of each sale. It's an easy way for you to support the show while getting new stuff!

DK Metcalf is not at Steelers OTAs. Aaron Rodgers is not there either. Does Aaron Rodgers really want to prioritize football? Bryan Reynolds and Ke'Bryan Hayes have been bad offensively. Reynolds only has 13 extra base hits. Oneil Cruz is becoming a star for the Pirates.

Oneil Cruz hit the hardest-hit ball in the Statcast era at 122.9 MPH. In a lot of ways this is Cruz's first full season in the Majors. The Pirates have been shut out 9 times. Alexander Canario is hitting well and Michael thinks his bat speed is important, plus playing everyday.

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey: Oneil Cruz hit the hardest-hit ball in the Statcast era at 122.9 MPH. In a lot of ways this is Cruz's first full season in the Majors. The Pirates have been shut out 9 times. Pirates in Arizona Tuesday. Braxton Ashcraft had a good debut for the Pirates on Monday.

Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson discuss whether or not it would be a good idea for the Pirates to give CF Oneil Cruz a contract extension.

Pirates broadcaster Greg Brown joined the show. Greg shouted out Hannah Mears and the job she did on the coverage of Braxton Ashcraft last night when he made his debut. How has this team been different under Don Kelly so far? Greg reacted to the Pirates being shut out for the ninth time already this season. Will the Pirates ever get power out of Ke'Bryan Hayes? Greg brought up a few guys that have disappointed at the plate this season. Greg highlighted the play of Oneil Cruz, both at the plate and in the field. Greg talked about the lineup and how it has had more consistency.

Pirates broadcaster Greg Brown joined the show. Greg shouted out Hannah Mears and the job she did on the coverage of Braxton Ashcraft last night when he made his debut. How has this team been different under Don Kelly so far? Greg reacted to the Pirates being shut out for the ninth time already this season. Will the Pirates ever get power out of Ke'Bryan Hayes? Greg brought up a few guys that have disappointed at the plate this season. Greg highlighted the play of Oneil Cruz, both at the plate and in the field. The guys brought up the old idea of Paul Skenes hitting if this offense continues to struggle. Greg talked about the lineup and how it has had more consistency. Intern Dom went at Pomp yesterday after being trapped by Joe in a conversation about golf. What do prices look like for the Steelers home schedule? Donny Football Debrief – Phil Robertson, of Duck Dynasty fame, passed away over the weekend. He once started over Terry Bradshaw at Louisiana Tech.

Nicholas "Harry" Callas wonders whether trading or keeping Pirates' CF Oneil Cruz would make the most sense based on the team's current performances.

En el noticiero de hoy de Baseball News, celebramos la gran noche de JC Escarra, quien conectó 3 hits por primera vez en Grandes Ligas y lideró el triunfo de los Yankees ante los Rockies. ¿Estamos viendo nacer una nueva figura dominicana en el Bronx? Además: Kodai Senga brilla desde la lomita y junto a un cuadrangular de Pete Alonso, los Mets se imponen a los Dodgers. Mientras tanto, Shohei Ohtani avanza en su proceso de rehabilitación enfrentando bateadores en vivo. Tarik Skubal lanza juego completo con 13 ponches y menos de 100 pitcheos en una verdadera joya de pitcheo ante los Guardians. Dobletes de Caleb Durbin y Brice Turang impulsan a los Brewers ante los Piratas. Además, Oneil Cruz conecta el jonrón más duro en la era Statcast. Padres derrotan a los Bravos con cuadrangulares de Manny Machado, Jake Cronenworth y Gavin Sheets, y se llevan la serie en Atlanta. Maikel García conecta el hit decisivo en la décima entrada para que los Royals eviten la barrida ante los Twins. Victor Scott II rompe el empate con un imparable y Masyn Winn conecta jonrón para completar la barrida de los Cardenales ante los Dbacks.Conviértete en un seguidor de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/con-las-bases-llenas-podcast-de-beisbol--2742086/support.

Hour 2: Is it time for the Pirates to give Oneil Cruz an extension? Joe really loves the Wrangler commercial jingle. And did Joe take away all of Dom's credibility?

Austin says an Oneil Cruz extension would be a nice parting gift from Cherington. Not that analytics are all that matter, but he points out how well Oneil Cruz is swinging it. 30/30 player company is a short list and Cruz could be on that list

Dan Zangrilli joins. Dan would not shut the door on the idea of a Cruz extension. It would have to be creative. He explains what he thinks a deal would look like...Santana is the best option right now late in the game. Austin thinks he will never return to his lights out form. Joe calls into the show.

In this episode: Oneil Cruz hits the hardest hit ever recorded, at over 100 MPH. Cubs and Cardinals both take home wins. Ronald Acuna Jr. hits a homerun on his first pitch in his return to the Braves. Shohei Ohtani faces hitters for the first time in two years during batting practice, and Darin Ruf sues the Reds. 

Dom DiTommaso back in for the Early Morning Show! Is now the time for the Pirates to extend Oneil Cruz? Around the Horn aired its final show this weekend. And Dom hates Memorial Day BBQs.

NS9 Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Bros. The Pirates battled back from an early deficit and got a vintage performance from Adam Frazier, but bullpen struggles and a brutal baserunning mistake cost them in a 6-5 loss to Milwaukee. Jim and Tyler break it all down from PNC Park, including Bailey Falter's strong May, Oneil Cruz's 123 mph rocket, and the missed chance to win the series. 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

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

NS9 Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Brother's. The Pirates walk it off in wild fashion! On this episode of the North Shore Nine Postgame Show powered by Primanti Bros, Tyler and Neil break down the 6-5 win over the Brewers — capped by a wild pitch. We discuss Paul Skenes' latest gem, Oneil Cruz's clutch bombs, and whether David Bednar should stay in the closer role. Plus, is Bryan Reynolds finally heating up? Join us as we recap all the drama, give away sandwiches, and preview tomorrow's PNC Park tailgate. Like, subscribe, and hit that bell so you don't miss a show. Let's raise it! 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.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

On May 20, 2025, the Cincinnati Reds fell to the Pittsburgh Pirates in a tightly contested 1-0 game at PNC Park, snapping their five-game winning streak. The loss, detailed across sources like ESPN and Redleg Nation, highlighted the Reds' struggle to capitalize on opportunities against a Pirates team desperate to end a four-game skid. Despite a strong pitching performance from Cincinnati's Nick Martinez, Pittsburgh's Bailey Falter stole the show, delivering seven scoreless innings with five strikeouts, allowing only four hits. The Pirates' lone run came in the second inning, sparked by Oneil Cruz's speed and a clutch hit, enough to secure the victory in a game that lasted just 2 hours and 22 minutes. The Reds, sitting at 25-24 and third in the NL Central, had been riding high after sweeping the Cleveland Guardians and defeating the Pirates 7-1 the previous night. However, their offense, ranked 12th in on-base percentage (.321) and 13th in slugging (.397), went silent. Key players like Elly De La Cruz and TJ Friedl, who hit a triple, couldn't convert opportunities, with the team leaving runners stranded. Fans on platforms like Redleg Nation expressed frustration, noting the Reds' inability to overcome Falter's command and Pittsburgh's opportunistic play. Comments like “Can't be a good team and get shut out 25 times” reflected the disappointment in a game where Cincinnati's bats failed to ignite. Martinez, despite the loss, was solid, continuing his recent form with a 2.05 ERA over his last five starts. He kept the Pirates' offense, the league's worst in runs scored (142) and slugging (.320), in check, but the early run proved decisive. Pittsburgh, at 15-33, capitalized on their home field, with Cruz's two steals and two walks setting the tone. The game underscored the Reds' inconsistency against weaker teams, as they had dominated Pittsburgh in four prior 2025 matchups, outscoring them 21-6. This loss, witnessed by 10,071 fans, exposed Cincinnati's vulnerability in low-scoring affairs, despite their 19-5 record when scoring first. As the Reds prepared for the series finale, the focus shifted to rebounding offensively and leveraging their pitching depth, with Hunter Greene's return looming. For a team aiming to climb the NL Central, overcoming such setbacks against struggling opponents like the Pirates is critical to sustaining momentum.

North Shore Nine Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Brother's. The Pirates dropped another lifeless one in Philly as Zack Wheeler diced up the lineup for 7 shutout innings. Bryan Reynolds broke up the shutout with a 9th-inning homer, but it was far too little, far too late. Oneil Cruz and Andrew McCutchen combined to go 0-for-7 with 6 strikeouts, and Carmen Mlodzinski once again failed to pitch deep into a game. The offense has now scored fewer than five runs in 22 straight games, and fans are running out of ways to describe just how bad it's gotten. Tyler and Ryan break it all down—Cruz's concerning at-bats, Horwitz's return (and quick hook), the endless carousel at first base, and why it's time to shut down the Mlodzinski starting experiment for good. Is there any real help on the way, or are we just rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic? Tap in to hear our thoughts, and don't forget to subscribe to the channel for more postgame reactions all season long. 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.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

Our pal Dan Zangrilli had a little meltdown last night after the Pirates loss. He was sad. He was angry. The Pirates blew another Paul Skenes start and fell to 14-28. We also had some breaking baseball news with Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson being reinstated by Rob Manfred. How would the 2005 Pirates match up against this current team? Pirates broadcaster Greg Brown joined the show. Greg reacted to the big news from last week – the Pirates firing of Derek Shelton. Should Ben Cherington have followed him out the door? The guys asked Greg about the Pirates method to winning and why it's failing miserably. How can Bryan Reynolds get out of his slump? Greg explained why the pile up of injuries have really hurt this team. Will we see Oneil Cruz tonight? Greg talked about some of the differences he has already noticed with Don Kelly managing the team. The guys brought up a couple of major mistakes made by the Buccos last night that led to the loss. Donny Football Debrief – Chris Berman has signed a new deal with ESPN and Rich Eisen is coming back to the big network.

Pirates broadcaster Greg Brown joined the show. Greg reacted to the big news from last week – the Pirates firing of Derek Shelton. Should Ben Cherington have followed him out the door? The guys asked Greg about the Pirates method to winning and why it's failing miserably. How can Bryan Reynolds get out of his slump? Greg explained why the pile up of injuries have really hurt this team. Will we see Oneil Cruz tonight? Greg talked about some of the differences he has already noticed with Don Kelly managing the team. The guys brought up a couple of major mistakes made by the Buccos last night that led to the loss.

News & NotesIt was a tough week for a couple of fantasy managers as Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernández and Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez led the list of names sent to the injured list. Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras broke his finger, but is just going to play through it.San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill highlights the list of players returning from the IL this week.A handful of prospects earned their MLB debuts this week, while Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter returned to the big leagues after starting the season in AAA.The Texas Rangers have made a change at their hitting coach while the Colorado Rockies and Pittsburgh Pirates are moving on from their managers. Hosts: Brett Ford | Scott ChuScott's Top 150 Hitters ListPlate discipline and decision-making take center stage as both Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz and Chicago White Sox Luis Robert Jr. have showed marked improvement at the plate, maintaining their incredibly high ceilings while bringing up their floors – and their rankings. Get Torked, nerds! Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelsonalong with position rivals Tyler Soderstrom and Ben Rice rise in the ranks as they display that even their cold streaks are palatable. How good can Maikel Garcia be? And if Scott says Michael Busch is falling, that should probably be a red flag.  Join: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

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.

News & NotesIt was a tough week for a couple of fantasy managers as Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernández and Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez led the list of names sent to the injured list. Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras broke his finger, but is just going to play through it.San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill highlights the list of players returning from the IL this week.A handful of prospects earned their MLB debuts this week, while Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter returned to the big leagues after starting the season in AAA.The Texas Rangers have made a change at their hitting coach while the Colorado Rockies and Pittsburgh Pirates are moving on from their managers. Hosts: Brett Ford | Scott ChuScott's Top 150 Hitters ListPlate discipline and decision-making take center stage as both Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz and Chicago White Sox Luis Robert Jr. have showed marked improvement at the plate, maintaining their incredibly high ceilings while bringing up their floors – and their rankings. Get Torked, nerds! Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelsonalong with position rivals Tyler Soderstrom and Ben Rice rise in the ranks as they display that even their cold streaks are palatable. How good can Maikel Garcia be? And if Scott says Michael Busch is falling, that should probably be a red flag.  Join: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

CF Oneil Cruz suffered an injury when the Pirates played the Atlanta Braves on Sunday. Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson discuss. This injury report is brought to you by Shenderovich, Shenderovich and Fishman.

The Pittsburgh Pirates walk it off on Mother's Day! Joey Bart stays red hot with the game-winning hit, lifting the Bucs to a 4-3 win over the Braves. Carmen Mlodzinski got the surprise start and delivered his best outing of the season, giving the Pirates exactly what they needed on a day without Oneil Cruz. Don Kelly improves to 2-0 in games he's managed start to finish, and we break down all the big moments from another wild game at PNC Park. We talk Joey Bart's recent surge, Carmen's dominant performance, bullpen decisions, and whether this team can keep scrapping out wins. Watch the full NS9 Postgame Show for all our reactions, analysis, and a little chaos. 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

NS9 Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Bros. The Pirates drop another heartbreaker, 3-2 in 11 innings, despite solid pitching and plenty of chances. Jim and Tyler dive into Don Kelly's ejection, Reynolds losing his cool, and some truly head-scratching late-game decisions. They also touch on Joey Bart's big night, the latest on Oneil Cruz's injury, and what's going wrong at the plate. It's a packed postgame—catch the full breakdown and subscribe for more North Shore Nine coverage. 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

The Pirates finally delivered a clean, complete game at PNC Park — and we're breaking it all down. Alexander Canario and Jared Triolo both went yard, Bailey Falter shoved through six scoreless, and the bullpen locked it down as Pittsburgh shut out Atlanta 3-2. We'll talk about Oneil Cruz's rocket single, Andrew McCutchen's clutch RBI double, and how the defense and pitching stepped up big time. Plus, we'll dig into what this performance means moving forward and how the lineup can keep building momentum. Watch the full postgame show for reactions, analysis, and fan takes on this shutout win! 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

Read Jeff Passan's article with us: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45006796/mlb-2025-contracts-passan-predicts-megadeals-600-million-henderson-de-la-cruz-tucker-skenes-skubalGo to kushydreams.com and use Promo Code JOMBOY at checkout to get 20% off your next order!++++0:00 I Look Like Valentin  2:20 Baseball is in a Good Place9:45 Pete Alonso is the NL WAR Leader!  10:55 Mike King13:40 Dylan Cease14:10 Zac Gallen15:05 Framber Valdez is Throwing Harder Than Ever16:35 Bo Bichette17:35 Kyle Schwarber18:20 Luis Arraez21:35 Other Notables  23:45 In Two Years It's a BAD Class  27:05 The 2027-28 Class31:20 2028 or Later  34:55 $200 Million Candidates!35:20 Oneil Cruz is Breaking Out  38:35 James Wood, Wyatt Langford, Jackson Chourio  39:25 $400 Million Men: Tarik Skubal & Paul Skenes43:00 How Much Will Kyle Tucker Get?44:25 Elly De La Cruz  45:55 Gunnar Henderson Due for $600 Million?47:35 NBA Playoffs

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.

Get a $75 sponsored job credit to get your jobs more visibility at https://indeed.com/baseballGet your Hickory Crawdads swag here! https://tinyurl.com/ycxvcvh6Chris Rose and Trevor Plouffe break down the Padres big comeback in the Bronx, if Pete Alonso deserves more money, Mike Shildt's glasses throw, what the Mariners and A's both need trade wise, should there be a new unwritten rule and more!0:00 Intro2:40 tale of 2 pens11:00 What Do A's and Mariners need?21:30 Should Pete Alonso get more money?28:00 Is Cardinals' Helsley getting traded?33:20 Oneil Cruz cannon34:46 Braves Olson inside the park - evaluate unwritten rules?39:00 White Sox Obituary

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news live around 5 p.m. Eastern. He welcomes Washington Wild Things general manager Tony Buselli to analyze the Pirates' most recent losing funk, which included a loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night. Is this team fixable around stars like Paul Skenes, Oneil Cruz and Andrew McCutchen? Does manager Derek Shelton have the right answers? Or could his time in the dugout be running short? And what should general manager Ben Cherington do with struggling hitters like Tommy Pham, Jack Suwinski and Jared Triolo?

Jeff Passan has Oneil Cruz as a $200 million player in his next deal. Passan has Paul Skenes making over $400 million and will be 27 when he is a free agent in 2029. Skenes could make $500 million.

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey: Brian wouldn't be stunned if Will Howard had a good NFL career. What do we know about Aaron Rodgers? We discuss lesser discussed players on the Steelers roster. Jeff Passan has Oneil Cruz as a $200 million player in his next deal. Passan has Paul Skenes making over $400 million and will be 27 when he is a free agent in 2029. Skenes could make $500.

Pirates broadcaster Greg Brown joined the show. Did Brownie think the Pirates would be ‘good' this season? Greg talked about the way the Pirates were supposed to win this year and why it isn't working. Greg brought up a few players he had faith in taking a positive step this season, but we haven't seen it. The guys talked about some of the mental errors made by the team this season, and just a few as recently as this weekend. Greg mentioned the guys who have disappointed a bit in this lineup. Poni asked Greg about some of the inconsistencies in the lineup and why we don't see guys following good games all the time. Greg pushed back at people who question if Derek Shelton and Ben Cherington care about winning. Is there a chance this season can turn around? Greg tried to speculate when we see Bubba Chandler make his debut and explained why it won't be this weekend. What could the next contracts look like for Oneil Cruz and Paul Skenes? Can the Pirates afford either one? Donny Football Debrief – A Colorado football fan has filed a lawsuit following the NFL Draft because the fall of Shedeur Sanders caused him emotional distress.

What could the next contracts look like for Oneil Cruz and Paul Skenes? Can the Pirates afford either one?

The Pirates are potentially eliminated from playoff contention at the start of May. They need to go 25 games over .500 to win 88 games. One positive we can look to is seeing Bubba Chandler debut. Oneil Cruz has turned a corner and looks like he's becoming a star, but we've been reduced to following individual success now over the team

Hour 4 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: The Pirates are potentially eliminated from playoff contention at the start of May. They need to go 25 games over .500 to win 88 games. Stanley Cup and NBA playoff predictions after the first rounds.

On his weekly Saturday Conversations podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey welcomes SportsNet Pittsburgh analyst and former Pirates pitcher Steven Brault to discuss the team's slow start. What it an MLB clubhouse like when a team gets off on the wrong foot? Where do the Pirates most need to improve under manager Derek Shelton? And what can they learn from the evolution of Oneil Cruz into a dangerous hitter. And the maturity Paul Skenes has shown in leading the pitching staff? Our duo tackles those topics, then Jason learns how Brault got started in broadcasting and what his hopes are for his career in that field.

The Pirates fell 9–4 to the Padres in a tough one at PNC Park, and the NS9 Postgame Show powered by Primanti Bros. breaks it all down. From Mitch Keller's rough outing to the bullpen's struggles, we analyze what went wrong and where the team stands heading into the rest of the series. Oneil Cruz and Bryan Reynolds provided some offensive highlights, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with San Diego's explosive lineup. We also dive into some questionable managerial decisions, look at the state of the Pirates' pitching staff, and discuss what comes next as the team looks to rebound.

Take 10 with Tim – May 2, 2025 – 7:00/6:00 amMicrosoft Teams:PodcastFriday, May 2, 20257:00 AM - 8:30 AMhttps://teams.live.com/meet/9344301938391?p=FbWCGwzXFMz4LKSw4a1.Closers have once again been the bane of many fantasy managers' existence. I know I'm struggling. I have excellent teams in a couple of leagues, but my closers suck or are hurt. Last Sunday, I spent a fortune on Will Vest in Detroit as it looked like he had the job. Now, maybe he doesn't.a.What's your advice for me and others who are struggling?b.Should managers go for the hot potential closer like Vest or instead spend less on setup guys?2.Potential young breakout pitchers. Who are you buying? We will talk about each and then I'll have you order them in how you like them for the rest of the season and then their careers?a.Brandon Pfaadt (AZ, age=26, rank=18) – 6 GS, 5 wins, 2.78 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 29Ks/4BB in 35.2 IPb.Jesus Luzardo (PHI, 27, 15) – 6 GS, 3 wins, 1.73 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 41K/10BB in 36.1 IPc.McKenzie Gore (Was, 26, 26) – 7 GS, 2 wins, 3.51 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 59K/9BB in 41 IPd.Max Meyer (Mia, 26, 37) – 6 GS, 2 wins, 3.18 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 47K/11BB in 34 IPe.Casey Mize (Det, 28, 42) – 5 GS, 4 wins, 2.12 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 23K/7BB in 29.2 IP3.Potential young breakout pitchers. Who are you buying? We will talk about each and then I'll have you order them in how you like them for the rest of the season and then their careers?a.Pete Crow Armstrong (CHC, 23, 10) - 6 HR, 12 SB, 23 runs, 21 RBI, .315 BAb.Tyler Soderstrom (ATH, 23, 50) – 9 HR, 1 SB, 20 runs, 24 RBI, .349 BAc.Spencer Torkelson (Det, 25, 65) – 8 HR, 1 SB, 20 runs, 24 RBI, .359 BAd.Wilyer Abreu (Bos, 25, 78) – 6 HR, 4 SB, 18 runs, 21 RBI, .295 BAe.Ben Rice (NYY, 26, 113) – 8 HR, 2 SB, 22 runs, 13 RBI, .266 BA4.In doing the research for the potential breakouts, two players caught my eye. What do you think about these two:a.JP Sears (ATH, 29, 33) – 6 GS, 4 wins, 2.94 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 30K/6BB in 33.2 IPb.Griffin Canning (NYM, 28, 40) – 6 GS, 4 wins, 2.61 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 31K/14BB in 31 IP5.Lance McCullers Jr (Remember him?) will make his 2025 debut on Sunday against the White Sox. I'm assuming you have to start him, but is there anything there with this kid or is it impossible to tell?a.Ranger Suarez also makes his debut on Sunday against the Diamondbacks. Are you starting him?b.ROS – McCullers or Suarez?6.Over/Under gamea.Aaron Judge: AL MVP – more yes or nob.Oneil Cruz: 1st round pick in 2026 – more yes or noc.Corbin Carroll: 25-25 seasond.Kyle Manzardo: 30 HRse.MacKenzie Gore: 200 strikeouts – 11 were over 200 in 20247.What hitter are you targeting for this week's FAAB?8.What pitcher are you targeting for this week's FAAB?

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.

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey: Bob isn't concerned about Skenes and understands Skenes trying to control his pitch counts to go deeper in games and be more efficient. David Bednar's confidence and control is now back. Oneil Cruz looks like a better hitter and Bob agrees with Joe, Cruz is becoming a star in the outfield. Best games of the week.

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?

Gary and Jim welcome first time guest Ryan Lytle to the show as we discuss the Pirates roster, and current road trip following another weekend sweep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Heaney is dominating in the year 2025 (2:30). ... Reese Olson had his best start of the season (8:00). ... Pete Crow-Armstrong is off to a torrid start (10:25). ... Oneil Cruz is racking up homers and steals (15:25). ... News (19:00): Corey Seager is on the IL so we need replacements. ... What's the latest with the Guardians, Cubs, Dbacks, Tigers and Giants bullpens (24:22)? ... We get back into the news, picking things up with Grayson Rodriguez (30:50). ... Should you beat the waiver wire for these potential two-start pitchers (39:38)? ... Luke Keaschall is running crazy (49:15). ... Let's Fill in the Blank for Logan Webb, Sandy Alcantara and others (54:21). ... We wrap up with leftovers, bullpens and streamers (1:03:20). 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, @CPTowers @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