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Karl Ravech, Eduardo Perez and Buster discuss the spate of hamate bone injuries across baseball, hitters chasing bat speed, Spencer Schwellenbach starting the season on the 60-day IL, the re-envisioned Tigers with Framber Valdez in the rotation, Blue Jays analyst Buck Martinez leaving the booth, which players will get the green light to challenge pitches on the spot, and the reconfigured Red Sox. Then, Jorge Castillo has more on Francisco Lindor's broken hamate, the Mets' options to replace him at shortstop, Juan Soto moving to left field, Josh Hader's slow return from injury, the Mariners looking like a heavy favorite in the AL West, and Tarik Skubal vs. Paul Skenes. Later, Sarah Langs tackles the Skubal vs. Skenes question. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 5:43 Clown Car w/ Ravy & Eduardo 29:01 Jorge Castillo 51:08 Sarah Langs 54:54 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Karl Ravech, Eduardo Perez and Buster discuss the spate of hamate bone injuries across baseball, hitters chasing bat speed, Spencer Schwellenbach starting the season on the 60-day IL, the re-envisioned Tigers with Framber Valdez in the rotation, Blue Jays analyst Buck Martinez leaving the booth, which players will get the green light to challenge pitches on the spot, and the reconfigured Red Sox. Then, Jorge Castillo has more on Francisco Lindor's broken hamate, the Mets' options to replace him at shortstop, Juan Soto moving to left field, Josh Hader's slow return from injury, the Mariners looking like a heavy favorite in the AL West, and Tarik Skubal vs. Paul Skenes. Later, Sarah Langs tackles the Skubal vs. Skenes question. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 5:43 Clown Car w/ Ravy & Eduardo 29:01 Jorge Castillo 51:08 Sarah Langs 54:54 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Jason Mackey and Colin Beazley report from spring training in Bradenton, Fla. with a focus on top prospect Konnor Griffin. Does he have a chance to make the MLB opening day roster? What is he learning in camp from big leaguers including Paul Skenes, Bryan Reynolds, Mitch Keller, Oneil Cruz and others? And why has he been impressive to watch early in camp? Our duo tackles those questions and more. Is Cruz improving against lefties? How much can Mason Montgomery add to the bullpen? And is Bubba Chandler flying under the radar a bit with all of the focus on Griffin? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Outside of Paul Skenes, who is the most important Pirate? Bob thinks Oneil Cruz needs to take a big step and Joe wants him to bat 7th. Cruz had a .270 average against righties last season. Bob wants to see Konnor Griffin in the majors before signing him. Austin wants to sign Griffin to an extension today.
Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Outside of Paul Skenes, who is the most important Pirate? Bob thinks Oneil Cruz needs to take a big step. When will Konnor Griffin be here? Paul Skenes said that in his exit meeting and conversations in the offseason the Pirates listened to him and others with the changes they made. We like hearing that Skenes had a say in the additions the Pirates made this offseason. Skenes said he doesn't have a new pitch.
Paul Skenes said that in his exit meeting and conversations in the offseason the Pirates listened to him and others with the changes they made. We like hearing that Skenes had a say in the additions the Pirates made this offseason. Skenes knows the league is going to try to punch back at him and is all business. Are you concerned with Skenes pitching in the World Baseball Classic and ramping up quickly?
Adam Crowley and Nicholas "Harry" Callas react to Paul Skenes sharing his thoughts about the offseason the Pirates had, specifically where they made batting lineup improvements.
Welcome to Episode 140 of Tablesetters. Devin is joined by Chris Welsh, Host and Analyst for FantasyPros and BettingPros, co-owner of In This League, and the creator of The Prospect One Podcast. With fantasy baseball draft season fully underway, this conversation is about stripping things back to what actually matters. Chris joins the show to discuss how he's approaching drafts in 2026, how preparation has changed in an era of constant information, and where fantasy players can still gain real advantages despite ADP, rankings, and projections being more accessible than ever. The episode opens with Chris reflecting on a recent trip to New Orleans before pivoting into where he's at right now in draft season—whether he's already drafting in serious leagues or still focused on mocks, and what those high-stakes leagues actually look like in terms of format, depth, and risk tolerance. From there, the discussion moves into player evaluation and draft dynamics. We start with regression candidates, using Cal Raleigh as a focal point at catcher—how much regression to expect, how positional value factors into his lofty NFBC ADP, and whether taking a catcher that early is a bet worth making. Chris also shares additional players he believes may be overdrafted relative to expectation. We then dig into Ben Rice, his eye-popping underlying metrics, and how roster construction—specifically the Yankees' decision to re-sign Paul Goldschmidt—could impact Rice's fantasy value and playing time outlook in 2026. The conversation expands to players who have changed teams and whether those moves meaningfully raise their fantasy ceilings. From there, Devin and Chris tackle the downside of ADP itself—how it can make drafts feel rigid and formulaic—and identify the players Chris is willing to reach for anyway, trusting conviction over consensus. On the flip side, Chris revisits the idea of “disappointment” in fantasy terms—players whose production may not justify where they're being drafted. We also touch on Nick Kurtz's aggressive ADP and whether the price tag makes sense. Pitching strategy becomes the next focus, including how the Dodgers handle their arms, whether that caps fantasy value, and why Chris is hesitant to invest early picks in elite pitchers like Tarik Skubal, Paul Skenes, and Garrett Crochet despite their upside. Later, Chris explains why the term “sleeper” has become harder to define in modern fantasy baseball, offers his favorite sleeper for the season, and highlights his favorite “if he stays healthy” player to target. We close with a deeper look at Geraldo Perdomo's puzzling ADP despite elite underlying production, a broader discussion of shortstop as one of the deepest positions in fantasy, keeper-league strategy surrounding Konnor Griffin, and a rapid-fire round of Would You Rather draft decisions featuring players with nearly identical NFBC ADPs. Follow us for more:
Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Jason Mackey and Colin Beazley report from the first day of spring training in Bradenton, Fla. They recap a busy day of comments from players and coaches as well as on-field action with the Grapefruit League opener looming later this month. How is starter Jared Jones looking in his return from injury? What changes has Mitch Keller made to his routine amid offseason MLB trade rumors? What did Paul Skenes think of the moves GM Ben Cherington made this offseason to acquire bats like Marcell Ozuna, Ryan O'Hearn, Jake Mangum and Brandon Lowe? What did manager Don Kelly have to say at the start of his first season at the help? Did top prospect Konnor Griffin look big-league ready? And what should we make of fellow prospect Termarr Johnson working out at third base? Our duo tackles those questions and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Pitchers and catchers reported to Bradenton today as the Pirates get set for the 2026 season. After some solid offseason moves, there is actual optimism around the team. Paul Skenes spoke to the media today. What are his goals for 2026? Did he have conversations with the front office about their offseason plan? ALL ACCESS w/ Aditi – Aditi talked about her experience at Super Bowl LX. Aditi commented on Joey Porter taking a shot at Ben Roethlisberger, and possibly adding a jab at James Harrison. Aditi talked about some things heard in the Steelers facility during her time covering the team closely. She noted, as we have before, how Ben was only once voted Team MVP. Aditi already wasn't convinced about Ben being a first ballot Hall of Famer and stuff like this won't necessarily help matters. Aditi doesn't think there is another Sam Darnold in the 2026 free agent field, but said Malik Willis is her most intriguing name. Donny Football Debrief – A longtime college bowl game is going extinct and it's not the only one. Is this going to become a trend?
Pitchers and catchers reported to Bradenton today as the Pirates get set for the 2026 season. After some solid offseason moves, there is actual optimism around the team. Paul Skenes spoke to the media today. What are his goals for 2026? Did he have conversations with the front office about their offseason plan?
After Tarik Skubal's record-breaking $32 million arbitration win sent shockwaves through MLB, Pirates fans are asking the same question: How much time do we really have left with Paul Skenes? On tonight's Sicko Soundoff, we break down what Skubal's deal actually means for Skenes, why the “he'll be gone after next year” narrative is misleading, and how arbitration really works. We'll explain when this number truly impacts the Pirates, what it means for payroll planning, and whether Pittsburgh can realistically keep their generational ace long-term. Plus, we open the phone lines for a full fan therapy session. Are you optimistic? Nervous? Already preparing for heartbreak? Let's talk it out. This is Pirates therapy, Sicko style. 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Before we get into mailbag questions, let's discuss the news from the week (3:40)! Miguel Andujar signed with the Padres and Isiah Kiner-Falefa to the Red Sox! ... We kick off the mailbag discussing draft-and-hold strategy (19:16). ... How early should Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes be drafted (27:11)? ... Which teams are expected to have strong offenses in 2026 (33:20)? ... Which defenses are expected to be good or bad this year (40:48)? ... How to decide your keepers (45:10)? ... How to evaluate your build during a draft (48:35)? ... Why isn't this talked about more in pitcher evaluation (54:13)? ... How will the Cubs and Yankees rotations work out (58:00)? ... Which hitter is most likely to breakout (1:03:11)? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv 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/ 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
For the first time in the tournament's history, all four reigning MVP Award and Cy Young Award winners are on rosters with Tarik Skubal, Paul Skenes and Aaron Judge suiting up for the U.S. team, and Shohei Ohtani returning to defending champ Japan. 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
In this week's Winners and Boozers we shout out Paul Skenes and Avery Hayes, and say sorry to Pizza Hut and bitcoin bros.
In this week's Winners and Boozers we shout out Paul Skenes and Avery Hayes, and say sorry to Pizza Hut and bitcoin bros.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Jason Mackey and Colin Beazley react to the week of offseason moves and non-moves from GM Ben Cherington's front office. This show is presented by FanDuel. How much will new signing Jose Urquidy boost the starting pitching depth around names like Paul Skenes, Mitch Keller, Bubba Chandler and others? Will his relationship with new pitching coach Bill Murphy yield fruit? Were there ever any legs to the rumors surrounding star pitcher Framber Valdez, who ultimately signed with the Detroit Tigers this week? And what are some of the top spring training storylines with report day looming next week? Could Konnor Griffin prove he belongs on the opening day roster? Our duo tackles those questions and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
We started with our Super Bowl memories on the 20th anniversary of Super Bowl XL. What were we doing? Where were we in life? For us, it was the first time seeing the Steelers win a championship. Chris shared a funny story about running around Oakland. Poni was in upstate New York at a bar underaged. Donny was 10, watching with his dad, with fond memories of the journey through elementary school during that playoff run. Callers shared stories from what they did for Super Bowl XL. Pirates insider Jason Mackey from the PG joined the show. Tarik Skubal won his arbitration case with the Tigers which will earn him $32M per year, so what does that mean for Paul Skenes and his future? Would the Pirates ever pay that? Jason doesn't see a world where the Pirates affording Skenes. Jason never thought there was a prayer of the Pirates landing Framber Valdez, who signed a big deal with Detroit last night. Jason said the Pirates still need a 3B if they want to be taken seriously. A few rapid-fire questions for Jason regarding the Pirates Opening Day roster. When will Konnor Griffin be on the roster?
Pirates insider Jason Mackey from the PG joined the show. Tarik Skubal won his arbitration case with the Tigers which will earn him $32M per year, so what does that mean for Paul Skenes and his future? Would the Pirates ever pay that? Jason doesn't see a world where the Pirates affording Skenes. Jason never thought there was a prayer of the Pirates landing Framber Valdez, who signed a big deal with Detroit last night. Jason said the Pirates still need a 3B if they want to be taken seriously. A few rapid-fire questions for Jason regarding the Pirates Opening Day roster. When will Konnor Griffin be on the roster?
Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Jason Mackey and Colin Beazley analyze reports that the club discussed a trade with the New York Mets involving key pitching assets Braxton Ashcraft and Bubba Chander. How seriously should fans take the reported talks? Would dealing these young arms be a smart move for GM Ben Cherington, given his pitching depth surrounding names like Paul Skenes and Mitch Keller? Or would it weaken the only obvious strength of the team? And how would possible trade targets like Brett Baty and Mark Vientos look in this Pirates lineup alongside names like Oneil Cruz, Bryan Reynolds, Ryan O'Hearn and Brandon Lowe? Could they make the Pirates a legitimate threat offensively? Our duo tackles those topics; the chances Eugenio Suarez could still join the team via MLB free agency; and low win total projections for manager Don Kelly's 2026 roster. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
A potential scoop from Donny to start today's show after he got a text that Aaron Rodgers ‘will be back, period.' Do fans want this? Will this do anything for the Steelers? It feels like another case of kicking the can down the road. Rodgers said Mike Tomlin was the only coach he wanted to play for, but the Steelers hired the only other coach that would fall under that category in the form of Mike McCarthy. Why is there a fear of this team looking to the future? The Steelers and Mike McCarthy are starting to fill out the staff, including James Campen, who coached over a decade with McCarthy in Green Bay and is also a favorite of Aaron Rodgers. How do fans feel? Pirates insider Jason Mackey from the PG joined the show. Where are things at with Andrew McCutchen and the Pirates? Jason thinks there is a spot for Cutch on the team, but in what role? Jason gets a strong feel that McCutchen wants to play in Pittsburgh even though some people are telling him Cutch has a market around the league. Jason said Paul Skenes is the ‘hub' of the current Pirates team and it might be tough for McCutchen to face that fact. Jason mentioned that trading Joey Bart would open up a slot for Cutch to be the team's DH again at a full-time role. Would this permanently strain the Pirates-McCutchen relationship? The guys don't understand why Cutch doesn't want to try chasing a championship. Jason isn't sure if Cutch is good enough to be on a true contender's roster.
The Fantasy community finally agrees on something. Tarik Skubal, Garrett Crochet and Paul Skenes are the big three (4:53). ... There's a clear second tier of starting pitchers from SP4-14 (15:05). ... Why is there such an ADP difference between Logan Webb and Framber Valdez (26:55). ... News (37:23): Jose Ramirez signed an extension and Seranthony Dominguez signed with the White Sox. ... The Next-Best Things tier is all over the place but features those exciting second-year pitchers (47:20). ... Why is Kris Bubic going so late (55:32)? ... Should Ryan Pepiot be in a higher tier (1:02:18)? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv 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/ 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
PiratesFest happened Saturday. The impending snow changed the event schedule and participation. And while there were many fans who couldn't make it, the turnout was good. While the spirits were high, there was one question that took the lead: where is Andrew McCutchen? Meanwhile, Paul Skenes received his Cy Young Award Saturday night, as well. We'll talk about that and more. https://linktr.ee/bridgetobuctoberSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bridge-to-buctober/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
On this January 23, 2026 segment of The Carton Show on WFAN, Craig Carton and Chris McMonigle discuss the massive snowstorm heading to New York City, including snowfall predictions and travel woes. They dive into the challenges of commuting during snow, school closures, and nostalgic memories of snow days. Later, they talk MLB's potential expansion and divisional realignment, debating how it could affect Yankees-Mets rivalries.
Pirates insider Jason Mackey from the PG joined the show. Jason recently had a sit-down with Paul Skenes, so the Pirates ace was the first topic of conversation. Skenes doesn't care about the payroll in Pittsburgh. Jason said Paul doesn't believe the Pirates are deficient on talent and is happy with what has happened this offseason. Jason talked about the Pirates push for making a couple of moves this offseason, which is much different than the usual approach. He talked about the front office grasping where they are as a franchise and having the best pitcher in baseball. Are the Pirates done? Jason thinks a trade for Alec Bohm could be an option, but he would also not be surprised if the team called up Konnor Griffin before Opening Day. Is Eugenio Suarez a pipe dream or a real thing?
Brian Flores signed an extension with the Vikings as their DC, but that does not officially take him out of the Steelers HC search. Or does it? The guys think it's a sign that Flores knows he won't be getting a head job in this cycle. But is anyone upset about this? Can we find anyone that is upset about Brian Flores being virtually removed from the Steelers HC search? Pirates insider Jason Mackey from the PG joined the show. Jason recently had a sit-down with Paul Skenes, so the Pirates ace was the first topic of conversation. Skenes doesn't care about the payroll in Pittsburgh. Jason said Paul doesn't believe the Pirates are deficient on talent and is happy with what has happened this offseason. Jason talked about the Pirates push for making a couple of moves this offseason, which is much different than the usual approach. He talked about the front office grasping where they are as a franchise and having the best pitcher in baseball. Are the Pirates done? Jason thinks a trade for Alec Bohm could be an option, but he would also not be surprised if the team called up Konnor Griffin before Opening Day. Is Eugenio Suarez a pipe dream or a real thing?
Episode 135 of Tablesetters focuses on a fantasy baseball mock draft on CBS Sports, recorded Wednesday night at 8 p.m. ET in a 12-team head-to-head categories format. This was a full-length, 23-round mock that ran close to 90 minutes and featured a room of experienced fantasy managers from across the fantasy baseball landscape. The draft included Scott White of CBS Sports alongside Sean Martin and Mike Nelson from Fantasy Baseball Now, George Kurtz of SportsGrid, Nick Fox of NBC Sports, B_Don of Razzball, Jeremy Heist of Fantistics Fantasy, Chris Mitchell of FantasyData, Anthony Kates of SportsEthos, and TGFBI participant Marty Tallman. The room approached the draft deliberately, reacting to positional runs, managing time, and adjusting strategy as the board developed. Rather than recapping the draft pick by pick, Steve and Devin center the discussion on decision-making and draft structure. They examine how early pitching selections involving arms such as Tarik Skubal, Paul Skenes, and Garrett Crochet influenced roster construction, and how elite hitters like Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani shaped category planning and lineup balance. The episode breaks down how head-to-head categories formats create specific constraints, particularly with pitching minimums and weekly matchups. The conversation focuses on how managers weighed stability versus upside, managed category needs as the draft progressed, and used roster flexibility to respond to changes in the room. This episode is intended as a look at process rather than results, highlighting how experienced fantasy players interpret draft flow, adjust priorities, and make decisions in real time. For listeners preparing for competitive fantasy baseball drafts or looking to refine how they approach roster construction, this episode provides practical context without relying on full draft recaps. ⚾️ A blueprint for how drafts actually unfold.
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Hour 1: Donny Football back in for the guys on the first day of 2026! The last half-decade hasn't been good for Pittsburgh sports. Which Pittsburgh team is closest to a championship right now? And Jason Mackey joins the show to give a look at the Pirates' and Penguins' new year outlook. Hour 2: Donny gives his New Year's resolutions for the Pittsburgh sports teams. Bob Pompeani once met Ryan Seacrest. And who are the most hated Ravens in the Pittsburgh-Baltimore rivalry? Hour 3: Nick Farabaugh and Steve Palazzalo join the show to talk the latest Steelers and NFL news. Dom wants the Rose Bowl to be the site of the national championship game every year. And the guys wonder what the best outcome is for Georgia-Ole Miss tonight. Hour 4: Donny is very excited for today's Rocky anniversary. Ray Fittipaldo joins the show to preview Steelers-Ravens. And the guys try to figure out what happened to WWE's library that disappeared from Peacock.
Hour 1: Donny Football in for the guys on this New Year's Eve! Does Donny want Lamar Jackson to play in Sunday's Steelers-Ravens game? Tyler Kennedy joins the show to talk about the Penguins' recent wins and trade. And Donny wants Tostitos to return as the sponsor of the Fiesta Bowl. Hour 2: Donny looks back on the 2025 resolutions he gave the Pittsburgh sports teams at the beginning of the year. Matt Clement joins the show to talk about the Pirates' offseason so far. And Mike Florio jumps on with Donny to talk about Week 18, Mike Tomlin as a TV analyst, possible NFL seeding changes, and more. Hour 3: Dom has an issue with the TV setup Donny has in the studio. Donny gives his 2025 Pittsburgh athlete Mount Rushmore. And Aditi Kinkhabwala and Jeff Hathhorn join the show to go over all the latest football and Steelers news. Hour 4: We listen to Aaron Rodgers' comments from his press conference today. Dom almost got into a bar fight last night. And the guys reminisce on old WWE PPVs that they miss.
We tackle one of the biggest hobby moments of the year: Shohei Ohtani's 1-of-1 Gold MLB Logoman autograph selling for $3 million on Fanatics Collect, followed days later by a $3.1 million Jordan Kobe dual Logoman sale at Heritage. From there, the conversation widens into something much bigger than one card. Is modern ultra high-end moving too fast? Does a card need “time to breathe,” or does Ohtani's career, global reach, and historical context override that idea entirely? We compare the sale to Paul Skenes' $1.1 million debut patch, debate opportunity cost versus singular grail ownership, and question whether one or two buyers can drag an entire market upward. The discussion then pivots into a deep dive on the comp economy. How much judgment are collectors outsourcing to strangers? Are comps guidance or control? When do comps work, when do they break, and how do concepts like triangulation, opportunity cost, and buyer intent actually play out in real hobby behavior? The segment closes with a heavy PSA conversation following the downgrade of a Wilt Chamberlain rookie from PSA 10 to PSA 9, wiping out roughly $800,000 in market value. We discuss whether that sale should remain in public comp databases, if it deserves an asterisk, and what “descriptive vs prescriptive” data really means when trust, grading, and market memory collide. Join us live every Saturday night on YouTube for Sports Cards Live and be part of the conversation in real time. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss breaking hobby news, emergency streams, and guest-driven discussions. You can also listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major podcast platforms. And if you're exploring collector identity, head to TheHobbySpectrum.com to join the waitlist, get an access code, and add your hobby and social links to the Spectrum Directory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Colin Beazley and Jason Mackey ponder what's next for the club this MLB offseason following the acquisition of Brandon Lowe in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays last week. This show is presented by FanDuel. What are Jason's thoughts on the deal itself, and where GM Ben Cherington and manager Don Kelly should deploy Lowe defensively? What are the implications for incumbent infielders Nick Gonzales, Jared Triolo and others? And who should Cherington set his sights on next in the trade market and MLB free agency? Is Eugenio Suarez the obvious fit at third base? Is Cody Bellinger a realistic option? What about Japanese star Kazuma Okamoto our OF Harrison Bader as offensive support for pitching stars Bubba Chandler and Paul Skenes? Our duo tackles those questions and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Noah Hiles and Colin Beazley react to news that the Pirates have signed outfielder Ryan O'Hearn to a two-year contract worth nearly $30 million. How much better does O'Hearn make a lineup that struggled in 2025 for manager Don Kelly and GM Ben Cherington? Coupled with the trades for Brandon Lowe and Jhostynxon García, do the Pirates have the power they need to compete in MLB's National League Central alongside incumbent sluggers like Oneil Cruz and Bryan Reynolds? And to what degree does this deal signal intent from owner Bob Nutting to spend on supporting the team around Cy Young winner Paul Skenes? Our duo tackles those questions and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
PG writer Jason Mackey joined the show. Jason gave us a recap of the first period in the Penguins-Leafs game which started at 4 pm. The Pens trail 2-1 after 1. Are we already seeing a presence from the new ownership group? Is it likely the Penguins' best goalie is in the minors? The guys also wanted to get Jason's thoughts on the Pirates signing Ryan O'Hearn. Jason was adamant that the team is ‘not done' making offseason moves. Jason doesn't feel strongly that Andrew McCutchen will be back after some of these off-season acquisitions. Jason said Paul Skenes has to be feeling pretty good about what has happened so far and thinks a player like O'Hearn also takes some leadership lifting off Skenes' shoulders. Jason thinks Jared Triolo will stick around the Pirates lineup because of what he can provide on defense. Tomlin Takes – What else did Mike Tomlin say to the media today? Name Game.
PG writer Jason Mackey joined the show. Jason gave us a recap of the first period in the Penguins-Leafs game which started at 4 pm. The Pens trail 2-1 after 1. Are we already seeing a presence from the new ownership group? Is it likely the Penguins' best goalie is in the minors? The guys also wanted to get Jason's thoughts on the Pirates signing Ryan O'Hearn. Jason was adamant that the team is ‘not done' making offseason moves. Jason doesn't feel strongly that Andrew McCutchen will be back after some of these off-season acquisitions. Jason said Paul Skenes has to be feeling pretty good about what has happened so far and thinks a player like O'Hearn also takes some leadership lifting off Skenes' shoulders. Jason thinks Jared Triolo will stick around the Pirates lineup because of what he can provide on defense.
Mike Tomlin said that he'll keep his reaction to the DK video to himself. He also said that “volatile rhetoric” is a part of the NFL at this point. DK Metcalf has a good behavior clause in his contract, in a way. The Steelers now have a lot of flexibility with DK's contract. The Pirates have added 48 home runs to their lineup in the last week. Paul Skenes wants to win, at least while he is still in Pittsburgh. These offseason additions were much needed for a team that was last by a mile in home runs last year. Calls. Tomlin Tidbit – Mike Tomlin addressed what the plan could be if the Ravens lose to the Packers on Saturday. Should the Steelers rest their starters against the Browns if this is the case?
With roughly three months until the start of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, Team USA's pitching rotation just got a huge bump as they go for their second championship in the tournament. Tarik Skubal was announced as the latest starting pitcher added to the roster, and adding the reigning AL Cy Young might be the biggest addition they've had yet.On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the impressive rotation that has been assembled behind Skubal, which includes NL reigning Cy Young award winner Paul Skenes, Joe Ryan and Logan Webb. The biggest question now is how Team USA manager Mark DeRosa will use some of the game's biggest arms in order to try to shut down any competition that comes their way.Later, Jake and Jordan talk about some more free-agent signings that have gone down, including the San Diego Padres bringing back Michael King on a three-year deal, the New York Mets adding another former reliever from the New York Yankees and the possibility of Alex Bregman joining the Arizona Diamondbacks. The guys then make their picks for this week's edition of The Good, The Bad and The Uggla.1:01 – The Opener: Tarik Skubal joins Team USA27:12 – Scott Boras Scoreboard update32:16 – Around the League: Murakami, Bregman updates41:50 – Reliever market news53:08 – Padres re-sign Michael King1:02:38 – The Good, The Bad & The Uggla Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:
Post-Gazette Pirates insider Colin Beazley welcomes former MLB All-Star Bobby Bonilla for a wide-ranging conversation about the team's past and present. Bobby first explains his involvement in the upcoming Playmakers Classic charity event via the MLBPA Players Trust. Later, our duo looks back on Bobby's playing days and memories involving former greats including Barry Bonds and Andy Van Slyke and playoff games at Three Rivers Stadium. Then they close the conversation with a look at what the current team should do to improve around start Paul Skenes ahead of the 2026 season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
We're breaking down the Pittsburgh Pirates' Winter Meetings results... or lack thereof. After all the hype in Orlando, did the Bucs actually do anything meaningful? We talk about: • The Pirates' Winter Meetings — lots of talk, very little impact. • Pittsburgh reportedly offered Kyle Schwarber a huge contract only to miss out while the slugger re-signed elsewhere. • What did the Pirates actually get? A bullpen piece and… not much else. • Are Ben Cherington & Co. actually serious about winning — or just playing offseason theatre? • What this all means for Paul Skenes and the rest of the roster going into 2026. Your questions/comments welcome — drop 'em live! #Pirates #MLB #BuccoBrew #WinterMeetings 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Hembo and Buster discuss whether Paul Skenes is gently pushing the Pirates into action, the Orioles signing Pete Alonso to a five-year deal, the Mets' surprising lack of interest in Alonso, the pressure on David Stearns, and why Bo Bichette should be the Yankees' free agent prize. Then, Alden Gonzalez and Jorge Castillo stop by to talk about the important stretch of the offseason ahead of the Mets, how the Alonso deal could impact Alex Bregman's contract, and why the Royals make sense for Ketel Marte. Plus, what they're hearing on the Yankees and Dodgers. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 6:49 Hembo 28:10 Alden Gonzalez & Jorge Castillo 58:43 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hembo and Buster discuss whether Paul Skenes is gently pushing the Pirates into action, the Orioles signing Pete Alonso to a five-year deal, the Mets' surprising lack of interest in Alonso, the pressure on David Stearns, and why Bo Bichette should be the Yankees' free agent prize. Then, Alden Gonzalez and Jorge Castillo stop by to talk about the important stretch of the offseason ahead of the Mets, how the Alonso deal could impact Alex Bregman's contract, and why the Royals make sense for Ketel Marte. Plus, what they're hearing on the Yankees and Dodgers. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 6:49 Hembo 28:10 Alden Gonzalez & Jorge Castillo 58:43 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week's Tarp Find is about MLB star Paul Skenes going above & beyond to help his team. Programming Note: Nothing is changing with Andrew's weekly interview episodes. Andrew's interview episodes will be back in your podcast feed every Thursday morning again once Season 14 launches on January 8th.
We'll be back on Monday! Have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving! Today's word of the day is ‘depth' as in trade as in rotation as in Boston Red Sox as in Sonny Gray as in St. Louis Cardinals as in Chaim Bloom. We have a big league trade. The Red Sox have traded for starter Sonny Gray and big money was exchanged. The Red Sox still need more says Craig Breslow. The Cardinals are rebuilding. (11:00) The $50 million pre-arbitration bonus pool payouts were released and some young players got paid. Paul Skenes and his NL Cy Young season set a record for the money he got. Let's break down who got paid, and how it all works. (20:00) Suns owner Mat Ishbia is being sued by his minority partners. I know all about this! It happened to me! (29:30) Review: Stranger Than Fiction. (33:00) NPPOD. (45:30) The Buffalo Bills stadium is almost done. And the PSL deal is what we need to talk about. Almost 90% of the stadium is season tickets. What? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We'll be back on Monday! Have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving! Today's word of the day is ‘depth' as in trade as in rotation as in Boston Red Sox as in Sonny Gray as in St. Louis Cardinals as in Chaim Bloom. We have a big league trade. The Red Sox have traded for starter Sonny Gray and big money was exchanged. The Red Sox still need more says Craig Breslow. The Cardinals are rebuilding. (11:00) The $50 million pre-arbitration bonus pool payouts were released and some young players got paid. Paul Skenes and his NL Cy Young season set a record for the money he got. Let's break down who got paid, and how it all works. (20:00) Suns owner Mat Ishbia is being sued by his minority partners. I know all about this! It happened to me! (29:30) Review: Stranger Than Fiction. (33:00) NPPOD. (45:30) The Buffalo Bills stadium is almost done. And the PSL deal is what we need to talk about. Almost 90% of the stadium is season tickets. What? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ben Maller talks about Alex Rodriguez calling out the 'hypocrisy' of Bud Selig being a Hall of Famer while steroid stars aren't, Paul Skenes receiving a record pre-arbitration deal from the Pirates, the Red Sox trading for starter Sonny Gray, Too Much or Not Enough, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of the Pirates Podcast To Be Named Later, Chris Halicke and José Negron of DK Pittsburgh Sports react to Paul Skenes winning the National League Cy Young award and discuss how/if the Pirates spend any money over the winter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ben and Meg banter about Based Boras vs. Borscht Belt Boras and a few corny quips they overlooked, then discuss end-of-season awards (Aaron Judge vs. Cal Raleigh, Paul Skenes vs. Cristopher Sánchez, Skenes as a paid pitchman, José Ramírez MVP shares, Shohei Ohtani's dog vs. Judge's dogs, repetition among award winners, groupthink among voters, WAR […]
Today's word of the day is ‘arrrrrgh' as in Pirates as in Paul Skenes as in Cy Young as in Tarik Skubal as in aces. Last night the Cy Young award was handed out to the both of them. Tarik Skubal goes back-to-back in the American League. Paul Skenes goes Rookie of the Year into Cy Young. Wow. Let's take a look at the Pirates and Skenes and his future with the team. (20:30) Now we move onto Tarik Skubal. What is his future in Detroit? He's entering his final year of arbitration. Will the Tigers sign him? Will they trade him? (28:30) It's time for Borass Day. Yesterday was Scott Boras time to waste everyone's time at the GM Meetings. And he had so much fun we are all better day because of the fun we had listening to him. (40:40) Review: Boogie Nights. (43:40) NPPOD. (46:30) What is going on with the Eagles and AJ Brown? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today's word of the day is ‘arrrrrgh' as in Pirates as in Paul Skenes as in Cy Young as in Tarik Skubal as in aces. Last night the Cy Young award was handed out to the both of them. Tarik Skubal goes back-to-back in the American League. Paul Skenes goes Rookie of the Year into Cy Young. Wow. Let's take a look at the Pirates and Skenes and his future with the team. (20:30) Now we move onto Tarik Skubal. What is his future in Detroit? He's entering his final year of arbitration. Will the Tigers sign him? Will they trade him? (28:30) It's time for Borass Day. Yesterday was Scott Boras time to waste everyone's time at the GM Meetings. And he had so much fun we are all better day because of the fun we had listening to him. (40:40) Review: Boogie Nights. (43:40) NPPOD. (46:30) What is going on with the Eagles and AJ Brown? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss the Rockies hiring Paul DiPodesta from the Cleveland Browns to run the team, Dave Dombrowski and Bryce Harper patching things up, Paul Skenes' future with the Pirates, Nolan Arenado's trade prospects, and what's next for the Blue Jays. Then, Hembo stops by to talk about the big free agents coming out of Japan in Tatsuya Imai, Munetaka Murakami and Kazuma Okamoto. Plus, which relievers are the best on the free agency market? CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 0:00 Tim Kurkjian 23:59 Hembo 49:40 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices