Podcasts about Pittsburgh Pirates

Andrew McCutchen told DK Pittsburgh Sports that the Pirates need to spend money to win. McCutchen said at PiratesFest he knows the Pirates won't make a big payroll signing but they can't complain and anyone can win. Austin's wiffleball team finally won the championship after six years.

Pirates pre-post game host Dan Zangrilli joined the show. Dan had play-by-play duties for the games Saturday and Sunday at Wrigley Field – unfortunately, both Pirates losses. What did Dan think of some of his calls when listening back to his broadcasts? Dan said he took some ivy off the wall at Wrigley before coming back home. Dan doesn't expect to call another Pirates game this season, but future games could be in the works.

Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune joins the show for his weekly visit talking all things Seattle Seahawks! Gregg gives his thoughts on the Seahawks o-line, where can they tighten things up on the o-line, plus much more. Chuck takes us through the ABCs, starting w/ "R" for MLB realignment, "S" for will the M's struggle against the southpaw pitchers on the Pittsburgh Pirates, and "T" for Tacoma as Robles got heated, throwing his bat after being nailed by a pitch, how many games will he be suspended? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nathan asks questions that have alliterative answers. Honestly, Jacob and I should have done better. But… like the Pittsburgh Pirates: you can't win them all.

Every now and again, Mike and Bill like to take a break from the exciting world of actual baseball history and delve into the much more relaxing regular season games where nothing historic happens to talk about whatever strikes their fancy. The randomizer this week chose September 11, 1987's contest between the Pirates and Phillies. In the process of talking about the game, they share about Kevin Gross, the MLB Corporate All Stars, the best platoons, all the guys the Yankees traded away in the '80s, and Juan Soto's walk rate. Plus, happy birthday to Patron request Jose Cruz Sr and to Alex Fernandez! And farewell to Johnny O'Brien and Ron Taylor.

NS9 Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Bros. The Pittsburgh Pirates pulled out a 3-2 win over the Cubs in Chicago behind Braxton Ashcraft's strong start and Jack Suwinski's clutch ninth-inning home run. Jim and Doug break down all the key moments — from Ashcraft's emergence, to Isaac Mattson's gritty escape, to Dennis Santana closing it out — plus plenty of banter about Jared Triolo, Henry Davis, and why beating the Cubs just feels so good. Like this video and subscribe for more Pirates talk after every game. 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

Bob thought at the start of the year, on paper, the Pirates were a .500 team. He doesn't think the Pirates are that far away. He recalls what he remembers from the Rob Mackowiak walk-off home run.

ALL ACCESS w/ Aditi – Aditi is surprised the Cam Heyward and Chris Boswell stories popped up so late into the offseason. Aditi isn't too entrenched in the situation, so she didn't want to comment too much on it. Poni pointed out how the Steelers don't put incentives into contracts. Poni and Aditi pondered if Omar Khan would give an honest answer about the situation if they had him on the air right now. Aditi has Eagles-Browns this weekend, so she talked about the injury to Shedeur Sanders after a terrific preseason debut. Where will Kenny Pickett be on the Browns depth chart when the season starts?

Bucco Minute – We reacted to Greg Brown predicting the Pirates to make a move ‘beyond our wildest dreams' in free agency.

Looking for the best MLB picks, predictions, and betting tips for Wednesday, August 13, 2025? Tune in to Total Bases with expert handicappers Adam Trigger, Bryan Leonard and Tokyo Brandon as they break down today's MLB matchups with sharp insights and actionable advice. 00:00 Introduction 00:14 Minnesota Twins vs New York Yankees10:16 Tampa Bay Rays vs Oakland Athletics17:58 Pittsburgh Pirates vs Milwaukee Brewers24:50 Cincinnati Reds vs Philadelphia Phillies35:28 San Diego Padres vs San Francisco Giants48:47 Houston Astros vs Boston Red Sox55:01 Baltimore Orioles vs Seattle Mariners01:01:04 Parlay of the Day

Mike and Charlie discussed the latest injury updates from the Saints' preseason opener against the Chargers. The guys praised rookie left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr.'s debut performance. They also spoke to Saints radio color analyst Deuce McAllister about New Orleans' loss to the Chargers. Mike and Charlie interviewed Scott Sanders, a former MLB pitcher, and Guerry Smith, a Tulane beat writer for The Times-Picayune. Gregg Rosenthal from the "NFL Daily" podcast joined Steve and Charlie to evaluate the Saints' roster. Mike Hoss and Steve co-hosted the first weekly "Saints Hour," featuring Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak, special teams coordinator Phil Galiano, and national NFL reporter Mike Sando.

North Shore Nine Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Bros. Pirates get swept by the Brewers in a 12-5 loss in Milwaukee. Neil and Doug break down Mitch Keller's rough outing, a lifeless offense outside of Bryan Reynolds' two homers, and a bullpen that couldn't stop the bleeding. They talk about why the Brewers are everything the Pirates aren't, the post-deadline collapse, and why there's little optimism heading into series with the Cubs and Blue Jays, aside from tomorrow's off day and NS9LIVE. 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 lost 14-0 and were embarrassed by the Milwaukee Brewers. Brewers GM Matt Arnold was a finalist for the Pirates GM spot and is thriving with Milwaukee. Doug Whaley thinks Cam' Heyward's representatives screwed this up. Will Heyward sit regular season games?

There was a frustrated and somber postgame show yesterday after the Pirates lost 14-0. Greg Brown thinks the Pirates will acquire a bat we wouldn't be able to believe they could add to the team. Dan thinks Bob Nutting cares about his legacy and his legacy will be defined on what they do with Paul Skenes. Dan said the Pirates offered Russell Martin $20 million per year to try and stay.

Oneil Cruz is going on the 7-day concussion IL. Will Aaron Rodgers be better than late-stage Ben and Russell Wilson? Bob thinks Rodgers will be better than Wilson.

Pirates' broadcaster John Wehner comes on The Fan Hotline to react to the team's latest losing streak and to share some stories from his playing days.

Former MLB pitcher Matt Clement joined the show. We reacted to the Pirates-Brewers series, which resulted in a sweep. How do the Brewers keep doing it? Matt talked about the culture created in Milwaukee as the Brewers are about to make the playoffs for the 7th time in 8 seasons. Matt said it all starts with a star and building great, in-house talent. He also lauded the signings and trades made to make the team in Milwaukee what it is. Matt talked about the wear and tear of the mind that could happen as a starting pitcher. The guys asked Matt about Oneil Cruz going downhill since the All Star Break.

Looking for the best MLB picks, predictions, and betting tips for Tuesday, August 12, 2025? Tune in to Total Bases with expert handicappers Adam Trigger, Bryan Leonard and Tokyo Brandon as they break down today's MLB matchups with sharp insights and actionable advice.00:00 Introduction01:14 Pittsburgh Pirates vs Milwaukee Brewers13:15 Chicago Cubs vs Toronto Blue Jays24:37 Arizona Diamondbacks vs Texas Rangers40:08 Atlanta Braves vs New York Mets49:27 St. Louis Cardinals vs Colorado Rockies56:24 Tampa Bay Rays vs Oakland Athletics1:01:11 Parlay of the Day

Mike and Charlie interviewed Scott Sanders, a former MLB pitcher, and Guerry Smith, a Tulane beat writer for The Times-Picayune. Sanders celebrated the MLB debut of his son Cam Sanders for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Smith broke down his observations from Tulane's fall camp practice sessions, highlighting the Green Wave's quarterback competition, running back battle, and depth along their defensive line. Mike, Steve, and Charlie played their daily "Triple Option" segment.

Scott Sanders, a former MLB pitcher, joined Sports Talk. Sanders celebrated the MLB debut of his son Cam Sanders for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He also discussed LSU head coach Jay Johnson's "reloaded" roster for the 2026 season.

North Shore Nine Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Brothers. TThe Pirates delivered another lifeless performance in Milwaukee, falling 7-1 to the Brewers in a game that perfectly sums up this frustrating season. Tyler and Neil rip into Andrew Heaney's disastrous start, the constant roster mismanagement, and why Bubba Chandler needs to replace him ASAP. They break down the team's infield shuffle madness, the offense's three-hit showing, and how Ben Cherington's six years of incompetence have left this organization without direction. From the Brewers' smart roster building to the Pirates' endless self-sabotage, nothing is off limits in this brutally honest postgame. If you're tired of sugarcoating Pirates baseball, you're in the right place. Hit subscribe and join the NS9 community for more unfiltered postgame reactions all season long. Presented by Fanduel 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

Paul Skenes has only given up 60 runs in 47 starts. Skenes has seven pitches he can use to get pitchers out and Michael thinks Skenes has mastered seven pitches depending on the start. What if Skenes is the greatest pitcher of all time?

Cam Heyward started practicing at the start of camp, but now is holding in and hasn't practiced. The timing of this is strange. If Cam Heyward gets what he wants, will others go into Art Rooney II's office and ask for more money off a great season? Brian thinks you do different things for Cam and T.J. Watt over other players because of what they've done on and off the field.

Austin went to Cooperstown and the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame this week during his trip to Vermont. Austin saw the bat from Roberto Clemente's 3,000th hit, Willie Stargell's jersey, Teke's hat from the 1979 We Are Familee team, and gear from Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant.

RUNDOWN   Mitch and Hotshot recap the Mariners' Ichiro celebration weekend, praising the team's tribute while questioning the odd inclusion of Tom Brady in the video montage—especially after deliberately omitting Alex Rodriguez to avoid boos. Episode 346's “area code spotlight” on Houston's, highlights a long list of famous residents and musical talent from ZZ Top and Kenny Rogers to Beyoncé and Travis Scott. Mitch and Hotshot marvel at the Mariners' blistering run—seven straight wins, 13 games over .500, and now just a game behind the Astros with 43 to play. With stars like Gino Suarez yet to heat up and pitching still not at peak form, the duo wonders just how high this team's ceiling might be. In this Mariners No-Table, Mitch, Joe Doyle, and Brady Farkas break down Seattle's 9–1 homestand, surging offense, and remarkable lineup depth even with Gino Suarez and Cal Raleigh struggling. They debate bullpen concerns—especially Andres Muñoz's command—plus looming roster decisions with Luke Raley and Victor Robles returning. Jacson Bevens joins Mitch for some key takeaways from Seattle's preseason opener, spotlighting rookie WR Tory Horton's strong debut, dynamic fullback usage, and a cleverly schemed interception that showcased Mike Macdonald's defense. They discuss the ceiling and depth of the defense, the roles of Kenneth Walker and Zach Charbonnet, and the need for top performances from CBs Riq Woolen and Devon Witherspoon. In this re-aired classic, John Tesh tells Mitch the now-famous story of how “Roundball Rock” was born, from humming the tune into his answering machine in Europe to bringing it to life in the studio. He shares behind-the-scenes details about working with NBC, the song's enduring legacy, and his surprise at how deeply it has embedded itself in basketball culture.   GUESTS   Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose Podcast (Mariners on SI) Joe Doyle | MLB Draft & Mariners Analyst, Over Slot Substack Jacson Bevens | Cigar Thoughts, Seahawks Writer John Tesh | "Roundball Rock" - NBA's Iconic Theme   TABLE OF CONTENTS   0:00 | Mariners Celebrate Ichiro Weekend, Roast Tom Brady Video Cameo, and Spotlight Houston's 346 with Musical Legends 23:30 | Mariners Surge to Within One Game of Houston Behind Deep, Dangerous Lineup 39:21 | GUEST: Mariners No-Table: Red-Hot Offense, Roster Crunch Looming, and Pennant-Race Predictions 1:09:33 | GUEST: Jacson Bevens; Seahawks Preseason Takeaways: Horton Impresses, Fullback Power, Defensive Potential, and QB Depth Questions 1:29:50 | GUEST: John Tesh Recounts Creating the Iconic NBA on NBC Theme 1:51:50 | Other Stuff Segment: Seahawks vs. Raiders preseason game recap (and missed viewing due to building furniture), Seahawks upcoming preseason game vs. Chiefs — questions on starters like Sam Darnold and WR Tory Horton, Rookie Gray Zabel's strong performance at guard in preseason, Los Angeles Chargers LT Rashaan Slater — $113M contract extension followed by ruptured patella tendon in practice, NASCAR driver Connor Zilisch's clavicle injury while celebrating race win (compared to Kendrys Morales' injury), Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes' performance — ERA stats and seven-hit game, Proposal for Backstreet Boys vs. NSYNC in “The Match” golf event (and lack of interest from Mitch/Scott), Former NFL RB LaShaun Johnson sentenced for large-scale dogfighting operation, Former Miami Heat security officer Marco Thomas Perez charged with stealing/selling game-used memorabilia (including LeBron's Game 7 jersey), Houston police officer under investigation for TikTok video about writing tickets due to lack of sex, Johnstown, PA wins Little League Softball World Series — standout pitching by Reagan Bills, Tom Brady statue unveiled at Gillette Stadium (commentary on appearance), John Cena discusses hair transplant and hair loss stigma, Jen Pawol becomes first female umpire in MLB regular-season game, Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Cam Little hits 70-yard FG in preseason game, Starbucks Korea bans desktop computers, printers, and large setups in stores, Mariano Rivera tears Achilles in Yankees Old-Timers Game RIP Segment: Bobby Whitlock — Derek and the Dominos co-founder, first white artist signed to Stax Records, Jim Lovell — Apollo 13 commander, astronaut with four spaceflights Headlines: Owner of Trump Burger in Houston facing deportation, Man lights cigarette from Eternal Flame at Arc de Triomphe (Paris), Ice cream shop releases breast milk–flavored ice cream, Japanese teacher fired for working part-time at a convenience store; school apologizes to students.

Pirates pre-post game host Dan Zangrilli joined the show. Miguel Andujar had a big series for the Reds as they worked a split of the Pirates at PNC Park. Why did the Pirates ever part ways with him? Dan misses the days of Carlos Santana in a Pirates uniform and said that is when Oneil Cruz was at his best. Is Cruz starting to adjust to CF? Dan explained how the Brewers are able to continue their success and provide a blueprint for small market teams around the league. Did the Pirates fumble the ball on hiring the wrong GM?

Cory Phillips and Craig Sandlin discuss the Cincinnati Reds edging the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 at PNC Park, snapping a three-game losing streak. Nick Martinez delivered seven strong innings for the Reds, allowing one run on four hits and two walks while striking out four. Noelvi Marte was the offensive star, doubling three times, driving in one run, and scoring another. His first double in the fourth inning tied the game at 1-1 by driving in Spencer Steer, and his seventh-inning double led to the go-ahead run on TJ Friedl's sacrifice fly. Emilio Pagán secured his 25th save, navigating a leadoff walk in the ninth with a game-ending double play assisted by Elly De La Cruz. The Pirates scored first in the third via Jared Triolo's double and Tommy Pham's sacrifice fly, but their offense managed only four hits, with Spencer Horwitz contributing two. Carmen Mlodzinski took the loss for Pittsburgh in a bullpen game. The Reds moved to 61-57, staying in the NL wild card race, while the Pirates fell to 51-67. The series continued with Zack Littell facing Mike Burrows on Sunday. Chatterbox Reds is your home for coverage all season long for the Cincinnati Reds with LIVE post game shows after EVERY game on YouTube, and NEW podcasts the morning after every game (including weekends)! SUBSCRIBE to the channel and turn on notifications to ensure you never miss a thing! PODCAST LINKS: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3jlFDPP... Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/733... Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0... iHeart Radio: https://iheart.com/podcast/109483256 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/chatter... Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id5327101?... Player FM: https://player.fm/series/3450767

Cory Phillips and Craig Sandlin discuss the Pittsburgh Pirates defeating the Cincinnati Reds 3-2 in a thrilling NL Central clash at PNC Park. The game featured strong pitching and a late Pirates rally that decided the outcome.The Reds took an early 1-0 lead in the second when Gavin Lux scored on a double play. Cincinnati's Chase Burns was impressive, pitching six innings, allowing one run on five hits with 10 strikeouts, but he took the loss (0-3). The Pirates tied it in the fourth with Oneil Cruz's RBI double. In the sixth, Tyler Stephenson's RBI double put the Reds ahead 2-1. Pittsburgh's Mitch Keller matched Burns, going six innings and allowing two runs on seven hits.The game turned in the eighth when Bryan Reynolds' two-run triple gave the Pirates a 3-2 lead. Dennis Santana sealed the win with a scoreless ninth, earning the save. The Reds had eight hits, including three doubles, but stranded runners, posting a .242 average and .639 OPS. The Pirates capitalized on their five hits, with Reynolds' triple proving decisive.The loss underscored Cincinnati's struggles in tight games, while Pittsburgh's timely hitting and bullpen work secured the victory, highlighting the intensity of this divisional rivalry.

FTN's Dan Thompson (@redfoxroto) breaks down the latest news in the world of MLB bullpens, relief pitchers and save opportunities. On today's show, Dan looks at possible replacements for the struggling Devin Williams in New York and Robert Garcia in Texas, Dennis Santana is the man in Pittsburgh, and possibly Keegan Akin in Baltimore as well as Kyle Finnegan in Detroit, Riley O'Brien emerging as an option in St. Louis, and more.The 2025 FTN Fantasy Baseball Guide is loaded with the best fantasy baseball content, rankings, projections and tools! Join us this season at www.FTNFantasy.com. No team of analysts is better equipped to help you dominate your leagues, featuring three NFBC overall champions!Our in-season content is loaded and includes our Industry Most-Accurate Daily and Weekly Projections & Rankings. Rest of Season projections and the FTN model's 2025 FILTH Pitcher Metric Leaderboard is now live!Our weekly content schedule: Mondays - The Week Ahead (Lucas Biery)Mondays - NFBC Waiver Watch (Todd Whitestone)Wednesdays - The Bullpen Report (Dan Thompson)Thursdays - Gut Feelings (Vlad Sedler)Mondays/Fridays - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire (Joe Orrico/Adam Young)Saturdays/Sundays - Trust the Gut FAAB (Vlad Sedler) and Drops & Disasters (Mike Mager)Your fantasy baseball cheat code: FTN Fantasy Baseball

Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Reds at Pirates 6:40PM ET—Nick Martinez will start for Cincinnati. Martinez appeared in 25 games delivering an ERA of 4.66 with WHIP of 1.21. The right hander fans 17.5% with 5.8% walks. Ground balls served at 37.2% with 1.18 home runs per nine innings. Braxton Ashcraft gets the start for Pittsburgh. Ashcraft appeared in seventeen games posting an ERA of 3.24 with WHIP of 1.38. The righty strikes out 19.4% with 8.3% walks. Grounders are 50% with limited home run damage.

-Steelers at Jaguars tonight (with Bob on the call!) -Pirates have won 12 of last 17 -Your calls at 412-928-9370 -Saturdays from 11am-1pm!

-More callers chime in on the Cam Heyward contract saga, Steelers offseason, and tonight's game in Jacksonville. -Bob shares some thoughts on the Steelers punting situation, as well as how the Buccos can win more games in 2026. -Bob discusses some of the unique rules n'at we can see this preseason, before more callers chime in on Cam Heyward and the Steelers.

- Pomp is doing the show live from Jacksonville! He gives a preview of tonight's Steelers preseason game and what we can expect from tonight's matchup. Pomp says Broderick Jones is going to have a lot of eyes on him this evening. Pomp is very excited to see Derrick Harmon and Yahya Black tonight. - Callers start sounding off on the Cam Heyward contract dispute. A caller gives Pomp a cooking lesson. - Pomp is very intrigued by what he'll see from the defensive line tonight. A caller says he is the third Italian on the show right now. Caller George brings the fire on this Saturday morning.

Nick Kirby and Trace Fowler recap another tough night for the Cincinnati Reds' offense, as they were shut out by Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates. The duo attempts to diagnose the Reds' offensive struggles, discusses a pivotal play where the Reds could have been more aggressive, and compares the reception Ke'Bryan Hayes received in Pittsburgh to Alexis Díaz's reception a few weeks ago. They also touch on Brady Singer's struggles and more. Plus, a recap of all the Reds' minor league action, a preview of Friday's game against the Pirates, and an update on the Reds' standing in the wild card race.   Today's Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiGH1Zi1Kho    OTHER CHATTERBOX PROGRAMING:   Chatterbox Bengals: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chatterbox-bengals-a-cincinnati-bengals-nfl-podcast/id1652732141  The Flyin Lion (FC Cincinnati): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flyin-lion-fc-cincinnati-podcast/id1701368522  West 4th and Long: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/west-4th-and-long/id1828384424  Chatterbox Bearcats: https://chatterboxbearcats.podbean.com/    DSC Commodities: https://deepsouthcommodities.com/  CALL OR TEXT 988 FOR HELP DAY OR NIGHT: https://mantherapy.org   

Colorado of all teams highlights the week with a wild come-from-behind win at home against Pittsburgh. Hooks & Runs' favorite teams made big splashes at the trade deadline. MLB's microbets investigation snares Cleveland All-Star pitcher Emmanuel Clase - lockers have been cleared out, so this looks serious.Where are they now? Hooks & Runs follows up on the players suspended in last year's gambling scandal. The TV Dolls, Loose Helmet, Ozzy's funeral and "I've Got the Music in Me" closes.Errata: It's Leo De Vries, not Luis. We're sure there are others.Hooks & Runs - https://hooksandruns.buzzsprout.comEmail: hooksandruns@protonmail.comCraig on Bluesky (@craigest.bsky.social)Rex (Krazy Karl's Music Emporium) on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/people/Krazy-Karlz-Music-Emporium/100063801500293/Hosts Emeriti:Andrew Eckhoff on TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@hofffestEric on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/ichaboderic/Music: "Warrior of Light" by ikolics (via Premium Beat)   www.premiumbeat.com/artist/ikoliksThis podcast and this episode are copyright Craig Estlinbaum, 2025.    

Nick Kirby and Trace Fowler recap the Cincinnati Reds loss to the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday. They talk about the Reds offense struggling once again, the start from Andrew Abbott and high velocity from the bullpen and much more. Plus a recap of all the Reds minor league action and a preview of the Reds next series against the Pittsburgh Pirates.   Today's Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S85ZBoKerr4    OTHER CHATTERBOX PROGRAMING:   The Flyin Lion (FC Cincinnati): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flyin-lion-fc-cincinnati-podcast/id1701368522  Chatterbox Bengals: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chatterbox-bengals-a-cincinnati-bengals-nfl-podcast/id1652732141  West 4th and Long: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/west-4th-and-long/id1828384424  Chatterbox Bearcats: https://chatterboxbearcats.podbean.com/    DSC Commodities: https://deepsouthcommodities.com/  CALL OR TEXT 988 FOR HELP DAY OR NIGHT: https://mantherapy.org   

PG columnist Jason Mackey joined the show. Poni asked Jason how some of the people with boots on the ground missed the story about Cam Heyward. Does Heyward deserve the extension? Paul Skenes is pitching tonight – is there truth to the rumor that the Pirates are trying to extend him? Jason believes Skenes is optimistic about the Pirates' offseason plan for 2026. What will Ke'Bryan Hayes do in his return to PNC Park tonight?

As he prepares to begin his 40th season of coaching high school football, Rick Conner is this week's guest on The Final Score podcast. The longtime coach at Linganore High School chats with host Greg Swatek about the upcoming season and how his team expects to maintain its typically high standard. The Lancers have reached the Class 3A in six of the last eight years. But with only one championship to show for it during that span in 2017, how tired are Conner and the Lancers of falling short in that game? Conner talks about what he still enjoys about the job and how much longer he might be doing it. Plus, he discusses what he likes about this particular Linganore team and outlines what it might take to break through for a seventh state title in school history this fall. Prior to that conversation, FNP sports writer Alexander Dacy joins Greg to talk about expectations for the Lancers this season, the return of affiliated professional baseball in Frederick with the Keys becoming the Orioles High-A minor league team again and recent summer outings to see Paul Skenes, the young superstar pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Pirates Broadcaster John Wehner joins The Fan Hotline to talk to Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson about the current condition of the Pirates and what the outlook is for the rest of the season. Touching on what players are playing for also Oneil Cruz's current status. Adam Crowley also asks him a very spicy question leading to a very interesting answer.

Former MLB pitcher Matt Clement joined the show. Matt says that it is frustrating for fans to have to trust Ben Cherington's decisions on certain trade packages. The rumor was that Cherington turned down a package headlined by Eduardo Tait to take the Flores package instead. Clement mentions that Flores fits the Paul Skenes timeline and Tait does not. He also says that the numbers that Skenes has put up his first two years have never been seen before. Matt says that it would make sense for Skenes to sign a contract with the Pirates early in his career for security, and then he can go and make a ton of money elsewhere afterwards.

Mike, Bobby, and Steve played their daily "Triple Option" segment. Mike congratulated Cam Sanders, a former MLB pitcher, for making the Pittsburgh Pirates' major league roster. Steve discussed George Kittle's grievance with the NFL regarding a ban on smelling salts. Bobby shared his thoughts on the Saints and Chargers' offensive line.

Michael thinks Spencer Horwitz can be a constant bat in the lineup, but has to see more against left-handed pitching. Michael thinks Mike Burrows is a guy who wants to "take your soul" on the mound. Michael thought the Pirates would maybe extend Paul Skenes before he debuted. Michael thinks Skenes will break the arbitration record for his first year and will make $50 million his last year.

Dan Zangrilli said the Pirates have talked to Paul Skenes about a contract extension. We don't know any of the details, but it's a steep hill. Paul Skenes told Noah Hiles in the Post-Gazette he hopes the Pirates spend money on bats in the offseason and is very notable. Elliotte Freidman is reporting that Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle are reportedly below the offer Fenway Sports Group wants to sell the Penguins.

People are frustrated with the Pirates and some fans are trying to convince others not to go to games. Should loyal Penguins fans be blamed when they go to the games with the Pens struggling? It's one comparison that doesn't seem right. We hear from Pirates fans.

We continue to hear from Pirates fans on why they like going to games, but also why they want to stay away until something changes. The Pirates are high on the list of expensive tickets. Emmanuel in Carnegie doesn't blame people for going.

Mark and Drew dream BIG on some potential changes to the Colorado Rockies front office, finalize reactions to the MLB trade deadline, react to a WILD series against the Pittsburgh Pirates and remember Ryne Sandberg.

Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson address a report from Audacy, Pittsburghs' Dan Zangrilli about the Pirates pursuing an extension for SP Paul Skenes.

We started with a conversation we had with Dan Zangrilli yesterday that had us thinking – will the Pirates truly try to sign Paul Skenes to an extension? Poni thinks there is actually an avenue to it happening, but Chris isn't seeing it. It's hard to imagine Skenes wanting to be here any longer than he has to be. If it's a 5-year deal, will he be here for the full 5? With how baseball is now, is it logical to think Skenes would sign a deal here?

Pirates insider Noah Hiles from the PG joined the show. Noah is not getting the sense that the Pirates are pursuing an extension with Paul Skenes right now. How much do the circumstances matter? Would it be different if the Pirates were really trying to win instead of what their offseason plan was? Noah brought up the military background for Skenes. Chris wanted a tour of what happened at Coors Field on Friday night.

Pirates broadcaster Greg Brown joined the show. Greg says that he was not shocked by any of the moves the Pirates made at the trade deadline. He also says that “there's something in there” with Jack Suwinski. Greg says that the leadership aspect of players is overrated, and he'd rather get young guys more at-bats. He says that moving Falter allowed for Oviedo to come up. Brown calls the Bednar and Hayes trades “gigantic” moves. He also says that he'd be surprised if Skenes wasn't open to re-signing here. Greg says he 100% still believes that Bob Nutting cares about winning.