Podcast appearances and mentions of Steve Blass

Mark is joined by Jesse Marshall to talk some Penguins draft, Steve Blass joins the show to talk some Pirates. Ask Mark Anything! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last night we were live-to-tape at Mike's Beer Bar across the street from PNC Park for today's home opener and we were joined by Rob King, Sean Casey, and the legendary Steve Blass.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last night we were live-to-tape at Mike's Beer Bar across the street from PNC Park for today's home opener and we were joined by Rob King, Sean Casey, and the legendary Steve Blass.

Steve Blass joins to discuss Konnor Griffin's debut, his excitement for today and the season.

The guys discuss the terrific 9-year career Steve had all in Pittsburgh.  As a young player in their farm system, and then joining Danny Murtaugh, Bill Mazeroski, Willie Stargell, Roberto Clemente, and so many other Pirate greats in the mid-60's.  They travel thru the 1971 season where it all came together for the Club.  Steve was a broadcaster with the organization for an additional 34 years. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Pirates pitcher & broadcaster Steve Blass joined the show. Steve had a pair of the most legendary moments of any pitcher in Pirates history and told a little story about his dad when the team won the World Series in 1971. Steve admitted that he is always optimistic about the Pirates, but he is certainly feeling that about this year's club. He said he can't wait until the home opener next Friday and the special feel of the first baseball game of the season. Steve talked about the time he faced off against Tom Seaver and the Mets to open the season – he threw 10 innings and Seaver tossed 9 in a 1-0 Mets win in 43-degree weather. Steve has so much excitement for the young studs on this Pirates team – including Konnor Griffin, who isn't on the big-league club yet. Steve said, as a former pitcher, watching Paul Skenes is special every single time. Steve talked about the charity events he has taken part in that help the city he shined as a sports star and why he gets so much joy out of helping the community in any way he can. Pat McAfee Show CFO Phil Mains joined the show. Chris asked Phil if he has the toughest job of anyone associated with Pat McAfee, since he's the guy that balances the books every month. Phil is the center of the team that has been so generous to the community with his pals from Plum Borough. He joked about not being a guy that speaks for a living, but getting to help the city he loves at the same time. Phil said it's all about taking care of your people and your neighbors who may be in greater need than you. With some Pittsburgh sports questions, Phil said he's excited for a new era of Steelers football led by Mike McCarthy after nearly 2 decades under Mike Tomlin. Phil is still optimistic that the Penguins will still make the playoffs. What will Konnor Griffin look like when he comes up? Phil thinks it's hard to not be excited about the Pirates lineup and a pitching staff led by Paul Skenes. Did Phil have any tips for Donny driving to-and-from Indianapolis for Friday's show. An impromptu Name Game with Phil that resulted in 3600 meals being donated to the Greater PGH Community Foodbank. Pitt head football coach Pat Narduzzi joined the show. Pat talked about Kyle Louis, who is getting set for the NFL Draft after a successful career at Pitt. Chris asked Pat about the second year of Mason Heintschel on-deck and how excited he is to see his young QB develop more in Pittsburgh. Pat shared his stories of giving back to the foodbank each and every year, and the importance of preaching to his players about giving back to the community in any way they can. He said teaching the youth how to give back, not only financially, but with their time and effort, it can create a successful domino effect as the years go on. Pat reflected on the interactions with Mike Tomlin, who he shared a facility with for over a decade on the South Side.

Send a textStep into a hidden studio in western Pennsylvania and a sunlit shrine in Bradenton as we sit down with Pirates legend Steve Blass for a ride through memory, ritual, and the stories that make baseball feel like home. Steve opens up about retirement with Karen, the sanity of walking a quiet golf course, and the strict joy of a 4:30 happy hour that turns every day into a small celebration. The conversation moves with the ease of an old friend call—Jeopardy at 7:30, classic sitcom reruns, and an honest, can't-look-away take on Tiger King—before we step into his museum of moments.The memorabilia tour is a time machine. We see Steve vaulting Freddie Patek, co-managing a fantasy camp win with Bob Walk, and a row of gleaming Ford Thunderbirds circling the Forbes Field track in 1967. He brings out rare Pittsburgh artifacts from a traveling baseball school with Honus Wagner and Wilbur Cooper, proof that the game's roots run deep and loud. We laugh at Eddie Feigner's King and His Court showmanship and share the kind of clubhouse humor that still rings true.Then the stories deepen. Steve remembers Willie Stargell's grace, a dugout snapshot at Three Rivers, and an Oval Office visit with President Nixon after Roberto Clemente's death to support the dream of Ciudad Deportiva. He reflects on how Clemente's vision could have reshaped Puerto Rico for generations. Finally, we stand on the dugout roof for the last day at Three Rivers, a World Series ring catching the light as thousands sing Take Me Out to the Ball Game. It's a portrait of baseball as community: history preserved in photos, laughter, and a city's voice lifted together.If you love Pirates history, Roberto Clemente's legacy, and the human side of a World Series pitcher, this one's for you. Subscribe, share with a friend who misses Forbes Field or Three Rivers, and leave a review to tell us which memory hit you the hardest.THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!!!!www.holdmycutter.com

Mark talks to Matt Bartkowski to recap the olympics more, Steve Blass joins to talk about the passing of Bill Mazeroski, Ask Mark Anything!

Mark talks to Matt Bartkowski to recap the olympics more, Steve Blass joins to talk about the passing of Bill Mazeroski, Ask Mark Anything! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Blass calls in to the show to remember his friend and teammate the late, great Bill Mazeroski.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Blass calls in to the show to remember his friend and teammate the late, great Bill Mazeroski.

Joe Bartnick, Tim Benz, Andrew Fee & Chief Porter from the Special Olympics, Steve Blass, and more.

Joe Bartnick, Tim Benz, Andrew Fee & Chief Porter from the Special Olympics, Steve Blass, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pirates Hall of Famer and former Pirates broadcaster Steve Blass joined the show. Steve played with Bill Mazeroski and Roberto Clemente on some of the best Pirates teams of all time. Steve said that Maz was a great person and never changed himself. Steve remembers how great of a defender Maz was and how he helped Steve through so many hard moments.

Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Jack Hughes' goal was one of the best moments in American sports history, but nothing was like Bill Mazeroski hitting a walk-off home run in Game 7 of the World Series. We listen to Maz's Hall of Fame speech at Cooperstown. Pirates Hall of Famer Steve Blass joins to share memories of Maz, his good friend and teammate in the 60s and 70s.

Former Pirates pitcher and broadcaster Steve Blass joins the show to discuss the life and career of Maz. He was teammates with Maz and says that he didn't say much, but when he did, what he said has stuck with Steve to this day. Steve tells some awesome stories about Maz.

Steve Blass calls in to share his thoughts on the riveting 2025 World Series. Charlie Batch takes credit for calling that the Steelers would beat the Colts this past week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gene Steratore, Steve Blass, Charlie Batch, Joe Bartnick, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Blass calls in to share his thoughts on the riveting 2025 World Series. Charlie Batch takes credit for calling that the Steelers would beat the Colts this past week.

Gene Steratore, Steve Blass, Charlie Batch, Joe Bartnick, and more.

Mr Wednesday Jeff Konkle, Merril Hoge, Steve Blass, Mark Madden, and more.

Steve Blass joins the show to share what it was like being at yesterday's unveiling of the marker commemorating the Pirates fielding the first all-minority in MLB history and what it was like playing on that team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mr Wednesday Jeff Konkle, Merril Hoge, Steve Blass, Mark Madden, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Blass joins the show to share what it was like being at yesterday's unveiling of the marker commemorating the Pirates fielding the first all-minority in MLB history and what it was like playing on that team.

The legendary Steve Blass calls in to share some of his favorite memories from playing in the 1972 MLB All Star Game and talks about the analytics in the modern Home Run Derby.

The legendary Steve Blass calls in to share some of his favorite memories from playing in the 1972 MLB All Star Game and talks about the analytics in the modern Home Run Derby.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Blass, Josh Yohe, Zinnia's Garden in the Virtual Coffeehouse, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Blass, Josh Yohe, Zinnia's Garden in the Virtual Coffeehouse, and more.

Mark talks more about the news revolving around Steeelers minicamp as well as about the Pirates' recent games, before bringing former Pirates great Steve Blass onto the show to discuss some more Buccos baseball.

Mark talks more about the news revolving around Steeelers minicamp as well as about the Pirates' recent games, before bringing former Pirates great Steve Blass onto the show to discuss some more Buccos baseball.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy birthday, Steve Blass! Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson react to a social media post made in Blass' honor.

Former Penguin and owner of Bar 31 Ken Wregget joined the show in studio. Ken wanted to stick around in Pittsburgh and aims to give back to the community. Ken shares what he's seen from Tristan Jarry. Former Pirates pitcher and broadcaster Steve Blass joined the show. Steve shares his friendship with Roberto Clemente and how Clemente was an incredible humanitarian for Pittsburgh and the entire world.

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey: Former Penguin and owner of Bar 31 Ken Wregget joined the show in studio. Ken wanted to stick around in Pittsburgh and aims to give back to the community. Former Pirates pitcher and broadcaster Steve Blass joined the show. Steve shares his friendship with Roberto Clemente and how Clemente was an incredible humanitarian for Pittsburgh and the entire world.

Poni's Top 5 Steelers, non-QB, free agent list. 93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. Jeff is still confident that Justin Fields is the Steelers QB in 2025. Jeff thinks the team will make a ‘significant move' at receiver during free agency. Jeff sees cornerback as the position the Steelers will address in free agency instead of the draft. Could Darius Slayton be the move at receiver before it's addressed in late April? Jeff gives the Najee Harris return a ‘slim' chance. Jeff still likes the Nick Chubb to Steelers possibility, but it all depends on the physical. Pirates broadcaster Greg Brown joined the show. Greg is not passionate about the local fish fry during lent. Greg feels like he missed out on the special dinner last night. Brownie is not a restaurant snob or sitting down for a meal for 2-3 hours. Greg wishes he kept more baseball memorabilia from over the years. Greg told his story from the final game at Three Rivers Stadium and getting everyone in the lineup that day to sign his scorecard. Greg recalled the home run hit by John Wehner that made the place go crazy in the final game there. Greg reflected on the Russell Martin home run in the Wild Card game and talked about some argument he has had with Steve Blass over that moment.

We had a blast in Bradenton, Florida over the weekend with Steve Blass and a ton of DVE listeners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We had a blast in Bradenton, Florida over the weekend with Steve Blass and a ton of DVE listeners.

Phil Bourque and Steve Blass call in to the show to talk about their beloved friend, Mike Lange.

Remembering the Legendary Mike Lange, Eddie Olczyk, Paul Steigerwald, Guy Junker, Phil Bourque, and Steve Blass

Steve Blass joins us today to talk about his fond memories of working with Mike Lange and becoming two of the most legendary sports figures in Pittsburgh history,See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Blass joins us today to talk about his fond memories of working with Mike Lange and becoming two of the most legendary sports figures in Pittsburgh history,

Phil Bourque and Steve Blass call in to the show to talk about their beloved friend, Mike Lange. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve shares stories of how Mike helped him along the way during his young broadcasting days when they called Pirates games together on KBL Sports. Steve mentioned how Lange would anticipate moments and his tone made it for a great joy to listen to.

Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani: Callers share their stories of meeting Mike Lange and talking to him with their interactions. Matthew in New York met Lange on his 21st birthday and they talked for over an hour. Steve Blas shares stories of how Mike helped him along the way during his young broadcasting days when they called Pirates games together.

Steve said Pete Rose hit .350 off him, but had one game he struck Rose out three times. He believes Paul Skenes can be a generational pitcher.

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey: Former Pirates pitcher and broadcaster Steve Blass joined the show to talk about his games against Pete Rose. Steve believes Paul Skenes can be a generational pitcher and shares the gift that he gave Skenes. Davante Adams wants out of Vegas, but Brian Batko thinks Adams would want familiarity with Aaron Rodgers or Derek Carr.

Steve Blass calls in to share what it was like taking the mound against Major League Baseball's all-time leading hitter, Pete Rose.

Charlie Batch, Gene Steratore, The Mayor Sean Casey, Steve Blass and more.

Steve Blass, the celebrated Pirate Hall of Famer, takes us back to his unforgettable journey during the 1971 World Series in this episode. He shares the exhilarating experience of pitching two complete games, turning the series in favor of the Pirates, and overcoming the immense pressure despite earlier struggles in the National League Championship Series against the Giants. You'll hear firsthand how Steve navigated the transition from regular season to postseason play and delivered a phenomenal three-hitter game. We also explore the historic significance of the first night game in World Series history and Bruce Keeson's key contributions.Reflecting on the pivotal moments of the NLCS, Steve speaks on the unwavering trust and belief from manager Danny Murtaugh, which played a crucial role in his improved performance during the World Series. This conversation is a powerful reminder of how managerial support and personal resilience can transform a player's game, showcasing the importance of care and trust in achieving success. Steve also recounts the memorable duels with pitchers like Gaylord Perry and the critical role played by the bullpen, especially Dave Justy's efforts.In a heartfelt segment, Steve recounts his cherished memories with Roberto Clemente, the MVP, and the camaraderie they shared in the clubhouse. From their serendipitous friendship to the emotional moments following Clemente's tragic death, Steve's reflections offer a poignant look at the bonds formed on and off the field. This episode captures the essence of loyalty, friendship, and the incredible journey of a small-town boy from Connecticut to a baseball legend, leaving listeners with an inspiring tale of perseverance and dedication to the sport.THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!!!!www.holdmycutter.com

Afternoons 3-6 on 105.9 The X In the second hour of today's show, Mark breaks down ESPN's list of the 100 Greatest Athletes of the 21st Century. Pirates' legend Steve Blass joins the show at the bottom of the hour.

Mark continues to talk Buccos as the game plays out in ST Louis. Steve Blass joins the show. Mark trys to get some Steelers conversation started