Podcasts about PNC Park

The Pirates drop another series at PNC Park as the Marlins took 2 of 3 over the weekend. The Buccos have dropped 7 of their last 9 games. Poni called out Paul Skenes – saying we need more from the ace. He wasn't bad against the Marlins, but he has to take control of a game like that. Is it fair to blame Skenes at all? People seem afraid to do so.

The Pirates drop another series at PNC Park as the Marlins took 2 of 3 over the weekend. The Buccos have dropped 7 of their last 9 games. Poni called out Paul Skenes – saying we need more from the ace. He wasn't bad against the Marlins, but he has to take control of a game like that. Is it fair to blame Skenes at all? People seem afraid to do so. Paul Skenes is against a salary cap or floor in baseball. Is that a quick way to get the fans to turn on you in a place like Pittsburgh? HOCKEY TALK! Jordan Staal is a Stanley Cup champion yet again. The former Penguin also captured the Conn Smythe award after the Hurricanes won their first Cup in 2 decades. How far away are the Penguins from the top?

The Pirates were tied with the Marlins through six innings before the bullpen unraveled in an 8-3 loss at PNC Park. Wilber Dotel allowed four runs in the seventh, Antwone Kelly surrendered two more in the eighth, and Nick Gonzales had another difficult night defensively at third base. Doug and Tyler break down Braxton Ashcraft's start, the bullpen collapse, Endy Rodríguez's home run, Brandon Lowe's 17th homer and another frustrating loss. Subscribe to North Shore Nine for daily Pittsburgh Pirates coverage, live postgame shows and more throughout 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.

A crazy week in sports with an improbable win for the Pirates and is Baker Mayfield a possibility for the Steelers? Also, is it okay to wear sports memorabilia?

A crazy week in sports with an improbable win for the Pirates and is Baker Mayfield a possibility for the Steelers? Also, is it okay to wear sports memorabilia?

A crazy week in sports with an improbable win for the Pirates and is Baker Mayfield a possibility for the Steelers? Also, is it okay to wear sports memorabilia?

Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: This was one of the greatest wins in PNC Park history. Oneil Cruz and Konnor Griffin are both out, and Tyler Callihan delivered. Joe is always going to remember how a random Wednesday night turned into a historic night with the Pirates, plus the Knicks cementing the largest comeback in NBA Finals history. The Pirates need a big threat in the bullpen.

This was one of the greatest wins in PNC Park history. Oneil Cruz and Konnor Griffin are both out, and Tyler Callihan delivered. Callihan said he's going to be better in the Major Leagues than the minors because these games matter and he received a curtain call by the fans. Joe is always going to remember how a random Wednesday night turned into a historic night with the Pirates, plus the Knicks cementing the largest comeback in NBA Finals history.

Inspired by the Pirates' comeback 9-8 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday, Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson try and recall the best moments that have occurred in the 25-year history of PNC Park. June 11, 2026, 6:00 Hour

PM Team Power Rankings – The greatest home runs in PNC Park history. Steve Palazzolo joined the show. Steve agrees with the Buccaneers in the sense that he would not pay Baker Mayfield a ridiculous amount of money. He also thinks that the Trevor Lawrence contract is justified. Steve thinks that Keeanu Benton is worth around what Turk Warton got in Carolina, so about $15 million. Steve is connected to Ben Cherington in a way. Donny Football Debrief – Donny Futbol Debrief: The World Cup is upon us. Poni says that he will watch every game the US plays in the World Cup.

A remarkable comeback last night at PNC Park as the Pirates beat the Dodgers, 9-8. Tyler Callihan was the unlikely hero, homering twice for his first two home runs in Major League Baseball. What did this mean for this team? It could be a game that turns the tide of their season. Poni shouted out the crowd last night that didn't leave with the Pirates down 6-1 in the 7th. Game Balls for PIT-LAD: Tyler Callihan, Spencer Horwitz, Bryan Reynolds. Pirates insider Jason Mackey joined the show. Jason reacted to a magical night at PNC Park. Do we see more playing time for Tyler Callihan after his huge night? Jason thinks we could be close to the end of the line for Marcell Ozuna, especially once the team gets healthy again. How can the Pirates become a better team with challenging balls and strikes? Jason discussed the Oneil Cruz injury and what his recovery looks like. Jason paused, but believes we will see Konnor Griffin before July 1st since he can still perform in some aspects of the game. Who are some bullpen options in Triple A right now? Poni told Jason he is tired of the piggyback schedule within the rotation. Are the Pirates going to take a look at Aroldis Chapman going into the trade deadline?

A remarkable comeback last night at PNC Park as the Pirates beat the Dodgers, 9-8. Tyler Callihan was the unlikely hero, homering twice for his first two home runs in Major League Baseball. What did this mean for this team? It could be a game that turns the tide of their season. Poni shouted out the crowd last night that didn't leave with the Pirates down 6-1 in the 7th.

Poni doesn't think Don Kelly showed enough fire last night after the Pirates were blown out at PNC Park, which included a disastrous 7th inning. The Dodgers scored TEN times to blow the game wide open and would win it, 12-3. For 6 innings, it was competitive, in front of a big Tuesday crowd in Pittsburgh. Is Kelly just another version of Derek Shelton or is there something hidden in there?

Poni doesn't think Don Kelly showed enough fire last night after the Pirates were blown out at PNC Park, which included a disastrous 7th inning. The Dodgers scored TEN times to blow the game wide open and would win it, 12-3. For 6 innings, it was competitive, in front of a big Tuesday crowd in Pittsburgh. Is Kelly just another version of Derek Shelton or is there something hidden in there? Marcell Ozuna failed another challenge last night and he was thrown out on a play that nearly every other player in baseball history would have run out for a base hit. Does he know what a strike is anymore? And can he actually out-run the entire Fan staff? Former Penguin Tyler Kennedy joined the show. Should the Penguins look into the Dylan Larkin availability? TK thinks it's odd that so many players that won gold with Team USA want out of their current situation. Tyler doesn't think it takes much convincing for guys to want to play with Sidney Crosby because at this point, most of the league has watched Sid their entire lives. The guys laughed about Joe Thornton walking around downtown Pittsburgh back when the Penguins and Sharks were facing off in the Stanley Cup Final. TK talked about Jordan Staal having a monster series as the Hurricanes try to win their first cup in 20 years.

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Colin Beazley and Matt Press react to the team's ill-fated road trip against the Houston Astros and Atlanta Braves and look forward to a crucial series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. This show is presented by FanDuel. How can manager Don Kelly right the proverbial ship with the back-to-back World Series champs coming to PNC Park? Are there any moves left to make with Gregory Soto, Dennis Santana, Carmen Mlodzinski and others within the struggling bullpen? Can Paul Skenes shake his latest mini slump against one of the toughest lineups in baseball? And what else are the guys watching as Bryan Reynolds, Oneil Cruz, Brandon Lowe, Ryan O'Hearn and the offense look to lift the team out of its latest skid? 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 listen to Ben Cherington's comments on Konnor Griffin. What is the update on the Pirates' shortstop? Cherington gives an update on the throwing program. The NBA Finals is at MSG tonight. What is the going price for a ticket to Game 3 of the NBA Finals? What would the ticket prices be for a Pirates World Series game at PNC Park? Mullsy envisions a dream scenario: Jim Leyland throwing out the first pitch to Barry Bonds. Bucco Auction House. Producer Charlie makes his debut and bid on fewer than 30 blown saves by the Pirates and Marcel Ozuna's batting average over .205.

Another blow to the pitching staff. Bailey Ober is now on the injury list. What is the latest on the team that is in a 17 game stretch without a day off? Dan Hayes from The Atheletic joined Vineeta on the WCCO Morning News

Another blow to the pitching staff. Bailey Ober is now on the injury list. What is the latest on the team that is in a 17 game stretch without a day off? Dan Hayes from The Atheletic joined Vineeta on the WCCO Morning News

Hour 1 with Donny Football: Donny is absolutely irritated, like the rest of us, about Ian Happ dominating the Pirates almost every single time they play. Happ has reached base in 41 games in a row at PNC Park, dating all the way back to 2021. Jared Jones makes his return tonight for the first time since September 2024. Carmen Mlodzinski is going to the bullpen. Derek Shelton is back managing the Twins.

Donny is absolutely irritated, like the rest of us, about Ian Happ dominating the Pirates almost every single time they play. Happ has reached base in 41 games in a row at PNC Park. Jared Jones makes his return tonight for the first time since late September 2024. Carmen Mlodzinski is not happy to go to the bullpen but is going to do what's best for the team. Derek Shelton is back in Pittsburgh, managing the Twins.

Kevin Gorman talks about Derek Shelton's return to PNC Park, Carmen Mlodzinski's move to the bullpen, and Paul Skenes' latest loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Minnesota Twins All Star pitcher and TV/Radio broadcaster Glen Perkins joins me to talk about Derek Shelton's return to PNC Park, being shuttled back and forth between the bullpen and starting like Carmen Mlodzinski, hockey, and Pearl Jam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Munaf Manji and Dave Essler talk betting for Thursday. Munaf Manji and Uncle Diamond Dave Essler take on a focused Thursday card on Cash That Ticket, covering Game 6 of the NBA Western Conference Finals and three all-divisional MLB matchups on the Straight Outta Vegas AM feed. The Oklahoma City Thunder arrive in San Antonio holding a 3-2 series lead with Jalen Williams listed as questionable, Ajay Mitchell officially ruled out with a right soleus calf strain, and Thomas Sorber also unavailable, while the Spurs enter with a clean injury report for an elimination game at home. The Spurs open as 3.5-point favorites at a total of 219.5, and both hosts target the under as the primary play. Dave makes the case from Game 5 numbers he considers unsustainable, including OKC shooting 48 percent from three, 70 combined free throws, 26 Spurs fast break points, and 241 total points in a San Antonio loss. He expects the Spurs to slow the pace and play one possession at a time to force a Game 7, while also noting that eight of the last nine Spurs games went over yet this total is the highest they have faced in months. Munaf goes further by also laying the 3.5 points with San Antonio, using Game 4's 103-82 result as his stylistic template, and identifies the first half total of 106.5 as a secondary under spot. On props, Dave targets Stephon Castle at plus 116 for two or more threes made, backed by five-plus attempts in four of his last five games and a Thunder defensive focus on Wembanyama that consistently opens the perimeter for Castle. Munaf backs De'Aaron Fox rebounds plus assists over 9.5 on FanDuel after the number cashed easily in Game 5, and reads Wembanyama as more likely to impact the game through scoring than rebounding given OKC box-out adjustments over the last three games. The baseball card features three 6:35 to 6:40 Eastern divisional matchups. In Baltimore, Patrick Corbin faces Chris Bassitt, who takes on his former team at Camden Yards with a sharp home-road split showing a 3.46 ERA at home against an 8.02 on the road. Dave leans Toronto at the underdog price, while Munaf backs the Orioles and over 8.5, noting Pete Alonso as a home run prop candidate and Corbin's career struggles against Baltimore. In Pittsburgh, Paul Skenes draws the Cubs in a spot where the data runs against his reputation. In four home starts against Chicago, Skenes has never completed five innings, owns a 5.60 ERA, and has allowed 11 earned runs and five home runs in 17.1 innings against Cubs bats. Winds blow out at 13 miles per hour at PNC Park and both hosts back the over 7.5 with the Cubs first five innings money line as a supporting play. The rubber match between Houston and Texas closes the card with Spencer Arrighetti facing Nathan Eovaldi. These starters combined for more than 14 innings and zero runs when they each faced these same opponents roughly two weeks earlier. Dave makes the Astros first five innings plus 0.5 runs at minus 120 his official best bet, keeping Houston's struggling bullpen out of the equation while the half-run cushion protects a tie after five. Munaf takes the first five under, citing Eovaldi's streak of six-plus innings in five straight starts and a seven-inning Astros shutout on May 17th as reasons the total stays low early. Best bets for Thursday are the Astros first five plus 0.5 runs from Dave and Cubs-Pirates over 7.5 from Munaf. Use promo code NERD50 at pregame.com to save $50 on Munaf's Sports Nerd All Access to All Star Break package and get every pick across every sport through the MLB All Star break for $199, approximately 48 days of full coverage at the price of a standard 30-day subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pittsburgh Pirates crushed the Chicago Cubs 12-1 in one of their most complete wins of the season, and Cody and Jim broke it all down on the NS9 Postgame Show powered by Primanti Brothers. Esmerlyn Valdez made an immediate impact at PNC Park with a massive two-run homer, an outfield assist, and another reminder of why Pirates fans are already buying into the energy he brings. Braxton Ashcraft continued his outstanding run on the mound, working deep into the game again with elite efficiency, strike throwing, and poise in big spots. The guys also discussed Konnor Griffin setting the table, Bryan Reynolds delivering in his 500th game at PNC Park, Oneil Cruz's strong night against left-handed pitching, Spencer Horwitz continuing to hit, Brandan Bidois looking sharp out of the bullpen, and Dennis Santana trying to work his way back into form. Plus, the Pirates handed the Cubs their 10th straight loss and made them fly the L after a 12-1 beatdown at PNC Park. Subscribe to North Shore Nine for Pirates postgame shows, live reactions, analysis, and daily Pittsburgh Pirates coverage all season long. Presented by FanDuel. Postgame Show powered by Primanti Brothers. June 13th Tickets (Tailgate 2.0): https://www.gofevo.com/event/Northshore9tailgate0613 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A big win for the Buccos last night, beating the Cubs 12-1 at PNC Park. Another sharp start for Braxton Ashcraft, but is there about to be a problem? Is it a good problem to have? The Pirates have Jared Jones coming back to the rotation, but they have a slew of young arms that are on innings limits. 2 Pirates-Fan contributors have suggested Ashcraft being the man to the bullpen upon Jones' return. That seems like it would be a big much, considering Ashcraft has been the best starter on the team – even better than Paul Skenes. Marcell Ozuna continues to struggle, but the Pirates offense overall has been great. Imagine if this guy begins carrying his weight. Calls on the Pirates pitching predicament. HOCKEY TALK! We haven't heard from usual guest Tyler Kennedy in a few weeks, which has sparked concern about our show. It seems like a few team reporters were swerved by the Evgeni Malkin re-signing. Did ownership push Kyle Dubas to bring Geno back?

A big win for the Buccos last night, beating the Cubs 12-1 at PNC Park. Another sharp start for Braxton Ashcraft, but is there about to be a problem? Is it a good problem to have? The Pirates have Jared Jones coming back to the rotation, but they have a slew of young arms that are on innings limits. 2 Pirates-Fan contributors have suggested Ashcraft being the man to the bullpen upon Jones' return. That seems like it would be a big much, considering Ashcraft has been the best starter on the team – even better than Paul Skenes.

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey: Jared Jones is throwing a bullpen at PNC Park today. Austin thinks we should pump the brakes on what the expectations should be this year for Jones. The Pirates want to manage him arm as a starter, but the bullpen. Joe wants the Pirates to acquire Joey Weimer. This day in sports history.

Jared Jones is throwing a bullpen at PNC Park today. Austin thinks we should pump the brakes on what the expectations should be this year for Jones. The Pirates want to manage him arm as a starter, but the bullpen. Joe wants the Pirates to acquire Joey Weimer. 

Jared Jones could be back with the Pittsburgh Pirates this week, and that creates one of the most important pitching decisions of the season. DiNardo and Ryan discuss Ben Cherington's latest comments, Jones throwing a bullpen session Tuesday, whether he returns directly to the rotation, who could lose a starting spot, and how his return could impact the bullpen. The guys also lightly recap the Toronto series before looking ahead to the Memorial Day matchup with the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park. With Chicago struggling badly entering the series, this is a spot where the Pirates need to capitalize at home. Subscribe to North Shore Nine for more Pittsburgh Pirates coverage all season long. @eddiep_photos TICKETS FOR OUR JUNE 13TH TAILGATE: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Northshore9tailgate0613 Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee 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.

Welcome back to another high-octane episode of The Sports Porch Black & Gold, your ultimate home for the most passionate Pittsburgh sports talk on the planet! Grab a cold one, pull up a chair, and join the conversation as we break down a massive, chaotic week for the 412.Tonight, we are diving deep into two massive storylines that have the entire city talking:

A disastrous weekend at PNC Park as the Pirates were swept by the Phillies. The Phils have turned their season completely around under Don Mattingly. Their stars showed up this weekend, with Bryce Harper and a couple of aces, making huge impacts. Is this the beginning of the end for the Buccos or is it just a bad stretch? The Pirates offense showed nothing in the games on Saturday and Sunday, but the game on Friday may sting for a while. The Pirates are 5 games back in the NL Central after this weekend. And Ryan O'Hearn is out for at least a month. It felt like a litmus test for the Pirates and they failed. What are they going to do with this bullpen?

Former MLB pitcher Matt Clement joined the show. Matt reacted to the Pirates being swept by the Phillies at PNC Park over the weekend. Can the Pirates get out of this slump quickly? Matt talked about the pair of Philly starters that shut down the Buccos on Saturday and Sunday. Is Jhostynxon Garcia going to be the player called up to fill the injury void left by Ryan O'Hearn?

A disastrous weekend at PNC Park as the Pirates were swept by the Phillies. The Phils have turned their season completely around under Don Mattingly. Their stars showed up this weekend, with Bryce Harper and a couple of aces, making huge impacts. Is this the beginning of the end for the Buccos or is it just a bad stretch? The Pirates offense showed nothing in the games on Saturday and Sunday, but the game on Friday may sting for a while. The Pirates are 5 games back in the NL Central after this weekend. And Ryan O'Hearn is out for at least a month. It felt like a litmus test for the Pirates and they failed. What are they going to do with this bullpen? Former MLB pitcher Matt Clement joined the show. Matt reacted to the Pirates being swept by the Phillies at PNC Park over the weekend. Can the Pirates get out of this slump quickly? Matt talked about the pair of Philly starters that shut down the Buccos on Saturday and Sunday. Is Jhostynxon Garcia going to be the player called up to fill the injury void left by Ryan O'Hearn? Are the Pirates screwed or did they just run into a great team?

Munaf Manji and Dave Essler talk sports betting for Friday. Munaf Manji and Uncle Diamond Dave Essler are back on the Cash That Ticket podcast for a Friday, May 15, 2026 episode that covers more ground than most, starting with two NBA playoff closeout games and working all the way through the MLB Friday card, a PGA Championship round one update, and a genuine milestone moment as Munaf officially becomes a Pregame Pro on Pregame.com — selling picks for the first time after years of giving them away for free on this pod, and receiving a full public endorsement from Dave that was honest, direct, and exactly what you would expect from a man who has been in the pick-selling business long enough to know the difference between a handicapper and a salesman. On the NBA side, the guys break down Game 6 of Cavaliers versus Pistons at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, where the Cavs hold a three-games-to-two lead after surviving overtime in Detroit behind 30 points from James Harden and a 31-free-throw performance that Dave argues is simply not repeatable — not the free throw volume, not the 40 percent three-point shooting, not the pace that produced 211 points in regulation plus overtime, and both hosts land on the under at 211 and a half as their conviction play, with Dave adding Detroit plus four and a half as his side bet, pointing to the Pistons' history of holding opponents under 101 points in five of their six wins this postseason and the brutal minutes load both rosters are carrying out of an overtime game where Cade Cunningham played 48 of 53 available minutes and Evan Mobley, James Harden, and Donovan Mitchell each logged 43. In the Western Conference, San Antonio leads Minnesota three to two and travels to Target Center as road favorites, and Dave likes the Timberwolves in the spot — citing the loss of emotional fuel that powered the Spurs' 29-point blowout in Game 5 after the Victor Wembanyama ejection, the correctable nature of Minnesota's poor shooting and paint numbers from that game, and his standing rule about backing home underdogs in elimination games, which Munaf reinforces with data showing the Wolves have consistently been excellent coming off losses and pointing to Anthony Edwards as a player who needs a signature moment tonight, with both hosts taking Minnesota plus five and a half and the over at 218 and a half and flagging Naz Reid three-pointers made and Jaden McDaniels points and rebounds as the ancillary prop angles on the Wolves side. On the MLB card, they fade Aaron Nola against the Pirates and Braxton Ashcraft, building the case around Nola's fly-ball evolution, his seven home runs in 42 innings, his trend of pitching worse in back-to-back matchups against the same team, and the road context at PNC Park tonight, preferring the Pittsburgh first-five-innings run line as the cleanest execution vehicle. In the Subway Series, Cam Schlittler — who is putting up historic numbers not seen since Walter Johnson in 1913 — starts for the Yankees at Citi Field against Clay Holmes and the Mets, with cold temperatures, wind blowing in, and a total of seven making the first-five-innings under the natural play for both hosts. Dave's best bet is the over in the Rockies-Diamondbacks game at Coors Field, where Merrill Kelly arrives with a 7.62 ERA and 19 hits allowed in 14 road innings, and Munaf's best bet is the under eight in Atlanta between the Braves and the Red Sox, with Spencer Strider making his third start back from an oblique strain against a Boston offense that has scored five combined runs over its last four games. Use promo code RISE10 at Pregame.com — R-I-S-E-1-0 — to get ten dollars off anything including the rest-of-May all-access package, now available at eighty-nine dollars through May 31, and head to the Buy Picks tab to find Munaf's daily package and Dave's three-star playoff game of the month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this hour, Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson talk to Pirates' broadcaster Greg Brown about the upcoming home series the team has against the Philadelphia Phillies. Also, can traffic cones be used as weapons? And would the Steelers ever consider trading LB T.J. Watt? May 15, 2026, 9:00 Hour

KDKA TV's Bob Pompeani joined the show. We reacted as the Pirates defeated the Rockies, 7-2, to take the series at PNC Park. Bob credited Endy Rodriguez for his work in the first game of the season, getting 2 hits in his 2026 debut. Bob said he's not a fan of the ‘opener' method, but it worked out for Don Kelly and his club today. What do we think the future looks like for Jared Jones that is working through his rehab assignment? Attendance of over 19k today in the afternoon finale at PNC Park just days after barely 13k watched Paul Skenes dazzle. Pomp said fans have good reason to not be there in droves just yet after so much losing baseball in the last 3 decades. The guys peppered Bob on a few questions about the NFL schedule.

Drew Allar is going under a total reboot courtesy of Mike McCarthy. Is that a bad sign for the rookie QB? What does it say about the teachings at Penn State? If Aaron Rodgers is their guy this year, when will we really know if this work has paid off for Allar? The guys don't want that to impact their plans in the 2027 NFL Draft. KDKA TV's Bob Pompeani joined the show. We reacted as the Pirates defeated the Rockies, 7-2, to take the series at PNC Park. Bob credited Endy Rodriguez for his work in the first game of the season, getting 2 hits in his 2026 debut. Bob said he's not a fan of the ‘opener' method, but it worked out for Don Kelly and his club today. What do we think the future looks like for Jared Jones that is working through his rehab assignment? Attendance of over 19k today in the afternoon finale at PNC Park just days after barely 13k watched Paul Skenes dazzle. Pomp said fans have good reason to not be there in droves just yet after so much losing baseball in the last 3 decades. The guys peppered Bob on a few questions about the NFL schedule. Bucco Minute – Calls after the Pirates 7-2 victory over the Rockies.

Another gem from Paul Skenes as the Pirates beat the Rockies, 3-1 at PNC Park. Skenes tossed 8 scoreless innings for the second consecutive start and carried a no-hitter into the 7th inning. A footnote from the game is the lack of people in the crowd. There were only around 13k tickets sold and fewer than that in the building. It spurred comments about Pittsburgh being a ‘mediocre' baseball town from a retired Pittsburgh sports writer. Is he right? Is it a blackeye on the fans to not have a bigger number at the ballpark? The guys defended Pittsburghers on this one. The Pirates drew 31,000+ fans per game in 2015. Is Pittsburgh a good or lousy baseball town? Former Penguin Tyler Kennedy joined the show. TK is a member at a local golf course that was rumored to be visited by Aaron Rodgers this weekend, but he didn't have confirmation on that. Will Evgeni Malkin be back? Does Kyle Dubas have something up his sleeve once we hit free agency? With how much power Sidney Crosby has over the organization, how does that factor into the offseason plans? TK told the guys to look out for Vincent Trocheck to be signed by the Penguins. Even at 33, TK said Trocheck does a lot of things that a championship team needs.

Another gem from Paul Skenes as the Pirates beat the Rockies, 3-1 at PNC Park. Skenes tossed 8 scoreless innings for the second consecutive start and carried a no-hitter into the 7th inning. A footnote from the game is the lack of people in the crowd. There were only around 13k tickets sold and fewer than that in the building. It spurred comments about Pittsburgh being a ‘mediocre' baseball town from a retired Pittsburgh sports writer. Is he right? Is it a blackeye on the fans to not have a bigger number at the ballpark? The guys defended Pittsburghers on this one. The Pirates drew 31,000+ fans per game in 2015.

Let's be honest, the Pirates aren't always the main draw at PNC Park. Many of us go for the views, the pierogi race, and inventive ballpark food. So what's worth trying this season? Axios Pittsburgh's Ryan Deto and Alexis Johnson sampled the stadium's new offerings. They join host Megan Harris to share their picks for the best (and worst) new fare, from chipped ham fries and a foot-long corn dog to smoked turkey legs and Nutella beignets. Plus, don't miss John Oliver's take on Pgh newscasters' (poor) attempts to pronounce “boricua.” Learn more about the sponsors of this Tuesday, May 12th episode: AIDS Free Pittsburgh Fulton Commons City Winery Pittsburgh PGH Cultural Trust Pittsburgh Power & Fitness Festival Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning newsletter. We're on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

This week on the pod, the boys are back at full strength and ready to talk about YOUR Cincinnati Reds. They had a rough start to the week but found a way to Krall out of the hole and finish strong. We talk about the week that was, what's coming up, the food at PNC Park and a Relish Cannon. The show is brought to you by Cincy Light, the spirit of Cincinnati!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on the pod, the Boys return from a pilgrimage to Pittsburgh to tell tale of the sweep at the hands of the dirty Pirates. Jake couldn't join but Chris and Billy have all the details. They also talk about the consecutive walk record, how great PNC Park is, Andrew Abbott's possible mechanics flaw and what they need to do to bounce back in Chicago. The show is brought to you by Cincy Light, the Spirit of Cincinnati!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What a difference a weekend makes. After getting swept by the Cardinals and losing five straight, the Pittsburgh Pirates badly needed a response. They got one in a big way, sweeping the Reds at PNC Park and flipping the entire tone around this team. On today's episode of OffBeat, Alex Stumpf breaks down how the Pirates bounced back, why the Reds series felt bigger than a normal early-May matchup, and how performances from Braxton Ashcraft, Mitch Keller, Gregory Soto, Oneil Cruz, Joey Bart, and Konnor Griffin showed the most optimistic version of what this Pirates team can be. The Pirates still have plenty to prove, especially with a West Coast road trip against the Diamondbacks and Giants coming up, but after a rough Cardinals series, this was exactly the kind of answer they needed. Subscribe to North Shore Nine for daily Pittsburgh Pirates coverage, reactions, analysis, and conversation all season long. Subscribe to Book-Rule Bucs: https://bookrulebucs.substack.com/ Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ZY250XUYiS-yX7xOQCdLA/join Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee 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 #pittsburghpirates Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pittsburgh survived the NFL Draft! Executive producer Mallory Falk, interim social media manager Laura Tsutsui, and contributor Colin Williams are rounding up a few takeaways from the event, both good and bad. Colin's sharing what traffic enforcement could look like without the police, and after seeing Punxsutawney Phil throw the first pitch at PNC Park, we think his prognostication skills could be put to work year-round. In our Neighbors-only segment, we're bringing on former local journalist Jakob Lazzaro, and he's explaining why the public bathroom in the South Side's been abandoned after once being hailed as "the toilet of the future."  Notes and references from today's show: Tell Us What You Love About Pittsburgh [City Cast Pittsburgh] Pittsburgh sets NFL Draft attendance record [Steelers] Small businesses in Pittsburgh report seeing far fewer customers than expected during NFL Draft [WPXI] NFL Draft food recovery effort exceeds 30,000 pounds [TribLive] Transit Talk: Separating traffic enforcement from police could curb Pittsburgh's bad driving [City Paper] Pennsylvania Turnpike plans to text drivers about unpaid tolls, raising scam concerns [CBS Philadelphia] Environmental groups decry plans to burn more coal for data centers [City Paper] Allegheny County gets "F" for air quality [Axios Pittsburgh] The ghost toilet on Pittsburgh's South Side offers lessons for Downtown's new public bathrooms [WESA] What was your impression of the NFL Draft? Should we host it regularly? Call or text us our DRAFT HOTLINE at 412-212-8893. Learn more about the sponsors of this Friday, May 1st episode: City Theatre Pittsburgh Opera PGH Cultural Trust Women's Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh Window Nation Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning newsletter. We're on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. 

Send us Fan MailThe boys break down a massive week in Pittsburgh, starting with the NFL Draft shattering records with over 800,000 people in attendance and authorities cracking down on counterfeit merch. They dive into the Steelers' full draft class, give their takes on the new additions, and hit on the Penguins clawing back in their playoff series. The Pittsburgh Scanner delivers classic chaos — including a suspect running face-first into a pole mid-chase, some risky train-hopping activity, and two grown men allegedly squaring up with a group of 10-year-olds… only for everyone to admit it was just “play fighting.”Corndick of the Week brings the madness with a lawsuit from the PNC Park belt-whipping incident, a groom showing up to his wedding in a full Adidas tracksuit, and a woman using AI to bring her late husband back as a hologram for his own funeral. Brother in Arms gets even wilder with Mike Tomlin heading to NBC and dropping classic Tomlin-isms, and the debut of the “Sperm Racing World Cup” — a full-blown bracket-style competition for microscopic swimmers with a $100K prize. Plus Gear Grinders and another completely unhinged round of What Would Greenfield Do.Everything GFP:https://linktr.ee/gfpSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/7viuBywVXF4e52CHUgk1i5 Produced by Lane Media ⁠https://www.lanemediapgh.com/ #GreenfieldsFinest #PittsburghPodcast #NFLDraft #Steelers #PittsburghNews #Penguins #PittsburghScanner #CorndickOfTheWeek #MikeTomlin #OddNews #SpermRacing #BrotherInArms #PodcastClips #GearGrinders #WhatWouldGreenfieldDo 

The Pirates have been swept by the Cardinals at PNC Park and have lost 5 in-a-row. What are the biggest issues? They had their opportunities to win and scored some runs in the series, but were they hollow scores? JJ Wetherholt hit 2 HR in his hometown, including a leadoff homer off Paul Skenes today. Are we already starting to see the Buccos' season crumble? Fans sound off following the Pirates' 5th straight loss. Manager's Minute – What did Don Kelly say to the media after today's game?

Brenden Schaeffer breaks down the Cardinals wild comeback win over the Pirates from Monday night, 4-2 at PNC Park.The Cardinals went from perfect game victims to stunning the Buccos with a four-run ninth inning in a shocking win.JJ Wetherholt plays one of the heroes in his hometown. And Jordan Walker had a HUGE moment that should not go unnoticed.We shout out Dustin May and several others from this improbable win.

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