Podcasts about Pittsburgh Pirates

Our baseball card podcast returns with hosts Cody & Bubba breaking down the most exciting pitching matchup of the season! The guys take a deep dive into the card markets of pitching phenoms Jacob Misiorowski and Paul Skenes after their exciting duel this past week. Plus a preview of 2024 Topps Dyansty Baseball and why a young Dodger star is one of the best buys in the hobby right now. Watch this episode on our Mojobreak Media YouTube channel!  Check out box breaks, interviews and more on our Mojobreak Media YouTube channel and subscribe today. Go to Mojobreak.com to get a spot in breaks of 2024 Topps Dynasty Baseball & more! Visit our shop in Santa Clara or order online at mojobreakshop.com

Join us LIVE as MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis stops by to break down everything you need to know about the 2025 MLB Draft! We'll dive into the top names on the board, rising prospects to watch, and most importantly—who the Pittsburgh Pirates could take with the 6th overall pick. Could it be a college bat? A high school arm? Jim gives us the latest insight from around the league.

Mark and Gene have an insightful discussion about the current state of the Pittsburgh Pirates baseball team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe included Sidney Crosby, Ben Roethlisberger, Evgeni Malkin, Andrew McCutchen, Troy Polamalu. McCutchen is one of only three players in Pittsburgh this century to win an MVP. Malkin won Rookie of the Year, MVP, two scoring titles, playoff MVP, and three Stanley Cups. Mario Lemieux is the only other Pittsburgh sports athlete to win Rookie of the Year, MVP, and playoff MVP.

Barry Bonds is getting a statue in San Francisco. Should Barry Bonds be in the Hall of Fame? A big debate on if Barry Bonds should be in the Hall of Fame, with Austin believing Bonds shouldn't be in but is fine with Bonds having a statue in San Francisco.

The Pirates moved Oneil Cruz down to 5th in the lineup, but we don't think he should have played after being benched for a lack of effort. Cruz has one home run since May 28. Would you offer Oneil Cruz the Bryan Reynolds contract? Joe shares what he is looking for at Next Up on The Fan, which includes immediately grabbing attention.

93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. Our Pirates all-century team of the last 25 years. Pedro Alvarez is our third baseman. Jack Wilson plays short. Should Starling Marte be our left fielder? Bob thinks Brian Giles should be considered.

The Pirates are 32-50 at the halfway point in what has been a disastrous season so far. A lot of it does come back on Bob Nutting, but what about Ben Cherington gives you confidence going forward? Why is he still here? The managerial change to Don Kelly gave the team a bit of a spark, but still didn't turn it into a winning ballclub. Chris painted a picture of what could have been if Cherington and Derek Shelton were both let go at the end of last season instead of keeping that pair around for the start of 2025. Chris said Cherington has done nothing to inspire confidence and nothing to award keeping his job.

PG columnist Jason Mackey joined the show. Jason said Bob Nutting and Ben Cherington have been brothers in arms as 2025 goes crashing and burning. He doesn't have a logical explanation for the thought process behind what is happening. Jason thinks it is in their best interest to move on from anyone on an expiring deal at the trade deadline. Will Mitch Keller get dealt within the next month? The guys went through a couple other names that could and should be on the move. Jason said Ke'Bryan Hayes is another ‘maybe' player on the move ahead of the deadline. How quickly can the timeline move for Konnor Griffin as he continues to tear up A-ball?

We kept the conversation going about Barry Bonds and the ‘steroid era' of baseball. We defended the players from this era and players like Bonds because some of them were truly some of the greatest we ever saw play.

Looking for the best MLB picks, predictions, and betting tips for Tuesday, June 24, 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.Wednesday's Games Covered & Timestamps:00:45 — Atlanta Braves vs. New York Mets09:58 — Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers14:15 — Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Chicago White Sox19:01 — Washington Nationals vs. San Diego Padres24:01 — Kansas City Royals vs. Tampa Bay Rays30:00 — Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals36:16 — Detroit Tigers vs. Oakland Athletics45:23 — Los Angeles Angels vs. Boston Red Sox51:55 — Miami Marlins vs. San Francisco Giants54:20 — New York Yankees vs. Cincinnati Reds01:02:00 — Parlay of the Day01:03:00 — Q&A with Tokyo Brandon

The Pittsburgh Pirates delivered a brutal performance in a 9–3 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, and the NS9 Postgame Show crew is here to break it all down. DiNardo and Tyler talk about the complete meltdown across the board — bad pitching, bad defense, and a lifeless offense. From Andrew Heaney's rough start to echoes of 2021–2022 Pirates baseball, this one felt like a throwback in all the worst ways. Also, we discuss the benching of Oneil Cruz. 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

It's Skenes Day and a GREAT pitching matchup against the Brewers. Don Kelly benched Oneil Cruz for a lack of hustle running out a double play. Crowley is giving Aaron Rodgers the benefit of the doubt and is optimistic about his season.

Greg Brown told Mullsy he thinks Ben Cherington is going to make a big move to acquire an impactful bat. The Pirates need a young player who is either proven, or a AAA stud. There needs to be emphasis on bats. Who could the Pirates acquire to change the lineup?

Dan would like to see the Pirates re-sign IKF, but we all think he will be traded. Dan is disappointed in Oneil Cruz that he's not taking advantage of the opportunity to be one of the faces of the game. Dan called it "a public embarrassment" by benching Cruz in the game and that the Pirates need to do something to help Oneil Cruz figure it out.

Pirates midseason awards: Who is your Pirates MVP outside of Paul Skenes? Ke'Bryan Hayes and Bryan Reynolds are LVP candidates. We're keeping our eyes on Bubba Chandler, Konnor Griffin, and Termarr Johnson.

Former MLB pitcher and Butler boys' basketball coach Matt Clement joined the show. As someone who knows plenty about WPIAL hoops, Matt talked about TJ McConnell and the presence he had in the NBA Finals. Matt brought up a player that he had going to Duquesne around the same time TJ was on his way to Arizona. Matt said TJ has become a cult hero everywhere he goes because he's not supposed to be THIS good. Switching to baseball, Matt said there are very few players in MLB he would take over Paul Skenes. He compared Skenes to Mark Prior, who he played with in Chicago, but described him as a ‘step up' from Prior. Matt said what Skenes is doing is unlike anything we've seen before because the game has not gotten faster for him like it should have. How does Matt think the Pirates can get things jumpstarted more for Oneil Cruz and is it frustrating that we are still seeing mental errors from him? Matt said they need to be patient with Cruz even if it wears off a bit with each mistake.

93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. We got Jeff's reaction to the Pirates loss to the Brewers in a Paul Skenes start. Jeff brought up a philosophical problem with some hitters in the organization. Jeff thinks Don Kelly should have benched Oneil Cruz for today's game after taking him out of the game last night. The guys discussed Cruz's play in centerfield. Jeff said Skenes and Cruz should be the untouchables at the trade deadline, but it stops there.

We may have witnessed the worst Paul Skenes of his career as the Brewers beat him up early en route to a 4-0 lead. The Pirates added a run, but it clearly looked like Skenes was off his game. The Pirates didn't do him many favors in the field, but the best stuff was not there. Today was another look at why the Pirates aren't very close to the Brewers. Why can't they be like the teams in Milwaukee, Cleveland or Tampa?

The Black Baseball Mixtape crew is here to talk all things Black in baseball. This episode recaps the crew's trip to Birmingham, AL, for the 2025 East-West Classic. Cheats, Flobo, April, and Malik also discuss the PR nightmare that is the Pittsburgh Pirates. And they close out the show by asking the question: Is one great tool equal to five tools?The Black Baseball Mixtape podcast is in partnership with Steelo Sports, Players Alliance, Rebellion Harvest, NumbersGame Scorecards, RBG baseball, and Minority Prospects. Contact the show at: BlackBaseballMixtape@gmail.com.

Tim Benz of "Breakfast With Benz" for Trib Live in Pittsburgh joins Wisconsin Sports Daily to give a behind-the-scenes look at the Pittsburgh Pirates organization. Tim also discusses what Aaron Rodgers can do for the Steelers.

Joe shares the story of how a teacher fell in love with a Dolphin. Would you deal Bubba Chandler for an impact bat? Braxton Ashcraft has pitched very well and could be someone you include in a trade. 

Who are the five best Pittsburgh sports athletes of the past 25 years? We get into a big debate over the topic and if we should include Antonio Brown. Callers weigh in on their top 5!

Spencer Horwitz is hitting for a higher average and gets on base. Michael thinks he's getting comfortable and it's not easy sitting out the first month on a new team. He believes Don Kelly has done a better job communicating with players. Michael knows that David Bednar would sign an extension. He thinks Bednar could be an All-Star.

Spencer Horwitz is now hitting .280. Nick Gonzales went 5-5 on Monday and has significantly changed his outlook. What if a year from now the Pirates' key bats have developed, do we change the lens on Cherington? Will Cherington ever trade some of the pitching for a bat? The Pirates seem fearful to make a big move to acquire hitters.

Who could be on the move by the time we reach the MLB trade deadline?

Pirates broadcaster Greg Brown joined the show. The guys talked about a Pirates win in Milwaukee, which was helped by a 5-for-5 night from Nick Gonzales. Greg said teams like the Pirates can't afford to lose players like Gonzales because they don't have the luxury some others have. Greg thinks Spencer Horwitz is another guy that ‘can just plain hit' in this lineup. Brownie said Oneil Cruz and Bryan Reynolds are the guys that need to carry this team in home runs. The guys talked about Cruz's outfield work and a few of the mishaps we've seen recently. Cruz has also gone into a terrible slump at the plate – why? Isaac Mattson has become one of the Pirates best stories, showcasing another local product. Greg credited Don Kelly for how some of the players have responded. Greg said it's hard not to root for the players. Greg hinted that Ben Cherington has something brewing about a month out of the trade deadline.

Bucco Auction House check-in.

Joe thinks the OKC Thunder aren't a fun team to watch. T.J. McConnell played great in the 3rd quarter with 10 straight points. Oneil Cruz missed a play on a base hit to center field and didn't show effort to chase after the ball when it went to the track. The Pirates are one of baseball's worst base running teams.

Tommy Pham said he deals with keratoconus, giving him blurry vision. He has been adjusting on the fly and his prescription has been wrong. Ben Cherington STILL thinks the Pirates have a group that can play winning baseball in 2025. He's said it but they haven't shown it.

Bubba Chandler is struggling in Triple-A in June and has allowed 11 earned runs in 9.1 innings. What is the rationale to play Tommy Pham over young players? Between now and next June 23rd, what team will be the most successful? Bob and Austin pick the Steelers and Joe thinks the Pirates.

The five most exhilarating and heartbreaking games of the quarter century. Championships and the Wild Card Game take precedent. 13-9 has to be on the list. What makes your list?

Mario Lemieux's comeback from retirement in 2000 goes to No. 1 on Joe's list of the most exhilarating games. The five most heartbreaking games of the last quarter century. Steelers losing to the Packers in the Super Bowl and Pitt basketball losing to Scottie Reynolds and Villanova.

Mike and Rico discuss last night's altercation between some Tigers fans and Pirates players.

While his nickname suggested otherwise, Paul Waner was good for whatever was ailing the Pirates for 15 of his 20 big league seasons. But 83 years ago this week, after moving on from the Bucs, Big Poison would cement his Hall of Fame legacy by becoming the seventh player to reach 3,000 career hits. Mike and Bill look back on a deserving Hall of Famer and find are surprised to find that his nickname was a misnomer on both ends. He was neither big, nor dished out more poison than he ingested. Plus, happy birthday to Sandy Alomar Jr and Brett Butler! And farewell to Chito Martinez and Tom Brown.

The two aces both pitched in yesterday's doubleheader, but not against each other

Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson react to the chaos that took place in Detroit, showing some shades of the Malice in the Palace they weigh in on this "fun" interaction with the Detroit fans.

Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson are joined by Pirates beat writer Noah Hiles for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette going over the incident that took place in the Pham and Santana altercation in Detroit.

Matt delivers a history of chopped up baseball with the saga of the Pittsburgh Pirates 80s coke addiction!!

Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson give their take on a recent article put out by The Athletic's Jim Bowden on trades that he would like to see before the MLB deadline.

After a fan suggested this as a possibility, Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson discuss if it would be beneficial for the Pirates to extend the contract of IF Isiah Kiner-Falefa.

June 19, 2025 ~ Former Detroit Tigers Manager Jim Leyland talks with Chris and Jamie about the solid season the Tigers have had so far, their upcoming games against the Pittsburgh Pirates, and much more! Photo: KIRTHMON F. DOZIER / USA TODAY NETWORK

On this brand new edition of Cubs On Tap, Nick and Ron are back on the mics after Father's Day weekend! The Chicago Cubs took 3 of 4 from the Pittsburgh Pirates, and on Tuesday night, the Cubs took care of business in the first game of a three-game set against the Milwaukee Brewers. The duo dive into some of the big storylines from the Pirates series, paying compliments to the starting pitching and bullpen despite a lack of runs scored. That said, good teams win games no matter how its done. From there, the crew dives into Tuesday's win. The offense broke out a bit, some Dinger points were awarded, and the MVPCA conversation is very real in Chicago. Add on some rabbit holes and it makes for a heck of a show. The comment section's questions and a preview of the remaining two games against Milwaukee helps the boys close out episode 30 of the season! Cubs On Tap is presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OnTapSportsNet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, your go-to source for Cubs news⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, analysis, and updates.Follow us on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@CubbiesOnTap⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@OnTapSportsNet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Panelists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@JoeyKnowsNothin | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TeddyFreddy270 | @JuiceOnTap | @LuceOnTap | @Nick_OnTap | @SilentBob_2 | @Rich_Ebs

Watch the episode on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDhvckYQlg0Welcome to the Hold My Ball Podcast, hosted by Jake Savicki. In this episode, Jake is joined by Konnor Griffin, the Pittsburgh Pirates' first-round draft pick in 2024 and one of the top 50 prospects in all of Major League Baseball. Jake and Konnor discuss the mental side of baseball and dive into Konnor's journey from high school hallways just a year ago, to a top prospect on a multi-million dollar contract at just 19. Tune in for a great episode.Follow Hold My Ball Podcast - @HoldMyBallPodcastFollow Jake Savicki - @JakeSavickiFollow Konnor Griffin - @Konnor GriffinFollow Baseball Dugout - @BaseballDugoutFollow SteadyPicks - @SteadyPicks

Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson wonder if the Pirates are doing SP Bubba Chandler a disservice by leaving him in the minor leagues as long as they have now.

Joe Starkey thinks it's completely ridiculous that T.J. McConnell did not play for Indiana late in the 4th quarter after electrifying the team in the 3rd. Konnor Griffin is killing the ball at High-A Greensboro. Griffin was named player of the week and batting .401 with a 1.247 OPS.

Starkey's mailbag. How much longer will Tommy Pham be here? The Pirates have signed guys to one-year deals that haven't worked out and can be combined to pay a big free agent. The Pirates did well with Aroldis Chapman when they paid him $10 million. They need to pay a bat.

Should Paul Skenes hit? Oneil Cruz's power numbers are down and isn't making enough hard contact. Michael wouldn't be surprised if they move Cruz down the order for a time. Michael thinks Ke'Bryan Hayes has been in-between hitting the ball out in front or being more like IKF making good contact.

The Chicago Cubs take the series at Wrigley Field with a big win over the Pittsburgh Pirates, powered by Ian Happ, Dansby Swanson, Nico Hoerner, and Michael Busch. The Cubs' offense continues to roll as key players deliver clutch hits throughout the series. The CHGO Cubs crew breaks down the standout performances and what this series win means for Chicago moving forward. Don't miss all the postgame analysis, reaction, and insights on the Cubs' next challenges!

Austin Layton joined Cory Phillips to break down the Cincinnati Reds defeating the Detroit Tigers 11-1 at Comerica Park. Tyler Stephenson hit a grand slam in a six-run fifth inning, while Elly De La Cruz, Spencer Steer, and Matt McLain also homered. Brady Singer pitched six strong innings, allowing one run on four hits to earn the win, improving to 7-4. The Reds, now 36-35, snapped a two-game skid, while the Tigers, still leading the AL at 46-25, struggled with Jack Flaherty giving up seven runs in 4 2/3 innings. De La Cruz also made a standout defensive play, throwing out a runner at the plate. 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   Andrew Abbott, Julian Aguiar, Graham Ashcraft, Scott Barlow, Emilio Pagán, Fernando Cruz, Alexis Díaz, Hunter Greene, Nick Lodolo, Nick Martinez, Tony Santillan, Carson Spiers, Brent Suter, Rhett Lowder, Brandon Williamson, Tyler Stephenson, José Trevino, Jeimer Candelario, Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Matt McLain, Elly De La Cruz, Santiago Espinal, Jonathan India, Noelvi Marte, Edwin Ríos, Will Benson, TJ Friedl, Jake Fraley, Stuart Fairchild, Austin Hays, Spencer Steer, Jacob Hurtubise, Blake Dunn, Cooper Bowman   Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Guardians, Colorado Rockies, Detroit Tigers, Houston Astros, Kansas City Royals, Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Dodgers, Miami Marlins, Milwaukee Brewers, Minnesota Twins, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Oakland Athletics, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, Seattle Mariners, St. Louis Cardinals, Tampa Bay Rays, Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, Washington Nationals