Podcast appearances and mentions of Tommy Pham

On his weekly mailbag video, Post-Gazette Pirates insider Noah Hiles answers reader questions, including: Why is Tommy Pham still on the Pirates roster? Is it reasonable to expect GM Ben Cherington to make some "baseball trades" with teams that have a surplus of bats in exchange for one of the Pirates' many pitching prospects? With Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle reportedly interested in buying the Penguins, could they potentially make an offer to purchase the Pirates from Bob Nutting? Is there a deal to be struck with the Arizona Diamondbacks for Jordan Lawlar? And who does Noah think the Pirates are looking to select in the upcoming MLB draft? Noah answers those questions and more.

Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey joins host Adam Bittner to ponder some Steelers over/unders for the 2025 season. Will Aaron Rodgets surpass 3,200 yards and 22 touchdowns? Will either Jaylen Warren or Kaleb Johnson threaten the 1,000-yard mark? Can DK Metcalf get over the 1,000-yard threshold that's been a problem for Steelers receivers including George Pickens in recent years? And how many sacks will T.J. Watt record? Our duo tackles those questions, plus some Penguins topics. Can GM Kyle Dubas and new coach Dan Muse return this club to Stanley Cup caliber in short order? Or is there too big a gap with the back-to-back champion Florida Panthers right now? What should we make of conflicting reports about Evgeni Malkin's future? Will this season definitely be his last in the NHL? Or could he come back for another chance to win next to Sidney Crosby and Kris Letang? And how seriously should we take a potential sale of the team back to Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle? Then in the third segment, airing on the PG's Pirates YouTube channel, the guys talk about malaise that has set in after an encouraging early run from manager Don Kelly's team following Derek Shelton's firing. Are fans beginning to tune out? Why hasn't Ben Cherington made a move to salvage the season, as owner Bob Nutting had suggested might be possible? Could Ke'Bryan Hayes and Mitch Keller be among names that are moved before the trade deadline? Why hasn't Tommy Pham been cut yet? And did the Pirates miss an opportunity to create some must-see TV by matching up Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal during a double header against the Detroit Tigers?

On this week's episode, there's talk of Livvy Dunne in the air, especially by members of the Cubs security team. As the guys struggle for autographs from the Pirates, they are confronted by a weird autograph implement from some annoying fans. They weigh the pros and cons of potentially getting assaulted by Tommy Pham. And Jeremy wants to be thanked for identifying Isiah Kiner-Falefa. Tune into this hodge podge experience of graphing the Pirates!

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.

Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Paul Steigerwald said Fenway is still working everyday to run the business. Steigerwald on Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle buying back the Penguins: "I don't see any other factors right now that would lead me to believe that's going to happen." All signs are pointing to this being Evgeni Malkin's final season. How much longer will Tommy Pham be here?

A recent national baseball story did not include Ben Cherington as someone on the hot seat. Buster Olney points to Seattle and Baltimore. Cherington is too comfortable and won't make a move. Why? We hear from Pirates fans who are upset about the offense and not acquiring any hitters. Tommy Pham is 0-18 in June.

The Pirates continue to lose one-run games. They are not going anywhere this season and could sort of be called a "lost season." There is no urgency for change. Joe thinks the owner should step in to cut Tommy Pham and play Henry Davis. Can the Pirates trade part of their pitching to acquire a bat? When can you determine if a young guy can hit?

With the Pirates stuck in a rain delay, Jim hosts an impromptu Sicko Soundoff featuring live call-ins from the NS9 community. From debating Ben Cherington's best trades and the IKF dilemma to exploring Mitch Keller trade scenarios and the absurd national discourse around Paul Skenes, no topic is off-limits. Plus, a deep dive into Andrew McCutchen's Hall of Fame case, why Tommy Pham is still here, and what a proper “retool” should look like. Hit that like button, subscribe, and sound off in the comments with your own takes! 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

With Allen Medlock (@amedlock1) beginning his warmup tosses, Daniel (@C70) brings in Musial veteran Alex Crisafulli (@alexcards79.bsky.social) to talk about the current run of the Cardinals. Where else can you hear Craig Paquette get name dropped, the 2004 Cardinals referenced, and Brendon Donovan tied to Tommy Pham? Plus there's some classic old man rants in here as well and more All-Star talk than you'd expect at the end of May. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. Jeff reacted to the Jared Jones news and if he can recover at a quicker pace than normal. Jeff said Jones apparently felt something in his elbow during recovery and it made him realize it might be time for surgery. Jeff said Paul Skenes is probably most upset about the Jones news and not about his gem being wasted on Sunday. Did the Pirates do enough to build this team? The guys asked Jeff why Tommy Pham is still on the roster, which comes on the heels of one of his better games.

One baseball insider said the Pirates do intend to build around Paul Skenes and baseball Twitter is having fun with it. 93.7 The Fan Sports Director Jeff Hathhorn joined the show. Jeff reacted to the Jared Jones news and if he can recover at a quicker pace than normal. Jeff said Jones apparently felt something in his elbow during recovery and it made him realize it might be time for surgery. Jeff said Paul Skenes is probably most upset about the Jones news and not about his gem being wasted on Sunday. Did the Pirates do enough to build this team? The guys asked Jeff why Tommy Pham is still on the roster, which comes on the heels of one of his better games. Judge Donny.

Noah thinks the Pirates may be playing Tommy Pham to trade him in exchange for something or cash considerations. Noah thinks the Pirates need to think about sending Colin Holderman to AAA and do what the Bucs did with David Bednar. Noah doesn't see Ben Cherington being let go before the draft.

Hour 2 with Joe Starkey: Noah thinks the Pirates may be playing Tommy Pham to trade him in exchange for something or cash considerations. Noah doesn't see Ben Cherington being let go before the draft. the Pirates need to think about sending Colin Holderman to AAA. Joe disagrees with the idea that the Pirates should trade Paul Skenes for Skenes' sake. We hear from the fans.

We have reached rock bottom for the Pirates offense. Joe would trade Bryan Reynolds and Ke'Bryan Hayes. He would get rid of Tommy Pham and others. What could the Pirates get in a Paul Skenes trade?? Jeff Passan thinks teams are going to call on Skenes at the deadline. Passan thinks it makes some sense to trade Skenes right now.

Mullsy joins to recap the Mullsy-Austin trivia game. Is Tommy Pham one of the worst free agent signings in Pirates history? Pham is hitting .176 with no home runs and six RBIs in 34 games. This is not the Paul Skenes we expected. His strikeouts are down three-per-game. He's still pitching great, but not at a Cy Young level.

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey: Mullsy joins to recap the Mullsy-Austin trivia game. Is Tommy Pham one of the worst free agent signings in Pirates history? Pham is hitting .176 with no home runs and six RBIs in 34 games. This is not the Paul Skenes we expected. Paul Skenes believes his stuff is unlike any other pitcher. Shouldn't that mean he pitches like the best? Skenes' walks are way up.

Pirates pre-post game host Dan Zangrilli joined the show. Dan gave his first impressions of what we saw from the Pirates in their first series under Don Kelly. The guys talked about a few of the mistakes of the weekend, but most of the stuff they liked. Why didn't Tommy Pham play? What can we view for Ben Cherington going forward?

The first impressions of the Don Kelly era as the Pirates beat the Braves 2 out of 3 times this weekend. Can this team take a step forward following the Derek Shelton firing? The guys quizzed Austin on some Pittsburgh sports knowledge. Pirates pre-post game host Dan Zangrilli joined the show. Dan gave his first impressions of what we saw from the Pirates in their first series under Don Kelly. The guys talked about a few of the mistakes of the weekend, but most of the stuff they liked. Why didn't Tommy Pham play? What can we view for Ben Cherington going forward?

Send us a textIn this episode a wide range of topics come up as Erin and Lisa grapple with the Brewers being in 3rd place in the division. We discuss Pat Murphy's Management style, clubhouse vibes, and feminine energy. The babes talk about Tommy Pham's suspension, whether Cal Raleigh is worthy of the nickname "THE" Big Dumper, switch hitters, and more. As always you'll hear our Fielders Choice and Sausage Race winners. This is a silly one!Support the showThis is a podcast created by fans of the Milwaukee Brewers and is in no way affiliated with the Milwaukee Brewers or with Major League Baseball. Follow us on Social Media!Bluesky: @BrewersBabesInstagram: @brewers_babesTwitter: @BrewersBabes

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news live around 5 p.m. Eastern. He welcomes Washington Wild Things general manager Tony Buselli to analyze the Pirates' most recent losing funk, which included a loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night. Is this team fixable around stars like Paul Skenes, Oneil Cruz and Andrew McCutchen? Does manager Derek Shelton have the right answers? Or could his time in the dugout be running short? And what should general manager Ben Cherington do with struggling hitters like Tommy Pham, Jack Suwinski and Jared Triolo?

Ben Cherington said the Pirates signed Tommy Pham for a reason and they like his toughness. Why? Alexander Canario is still here but hasn't done well offensively. The Pirates offense is statistically one of the worst in baseball.

Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Ben Cherington said the Pirates signed Tommy Pham for a reason and they like his toughness. We don't understand the move and why Pham is considered an important acquisition. Ben Cherington thinks the Pirates need to "be urgent everyday and not in a rush." Cherington said, "it starts with me, it doesn't end with me."

Carmen Mlodzinski's short outing, a dominant performance by the bullpen, and Andrew McCutchen's clutch go-ahead double in the 7th. They also dive into Joey Bart's rough night behind the plate, the ongoing struggles of Tommy Pham, and the latest on David Bednar's strong return to the closer role. Plus, Primanti Bros. sandwich giveaways, a look ahead to Paul Skenes Day, and a special shoutout to Jack Wilson ahead of Thursday night's live show. 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

On his weekly mailbag podcast, Post-Gazette Pirates insider Noah Hiles answers reader questions. Among them: When will prospect Bubba Chandler be promoted to bolster the rotation behind names like Paul Skenes and Mitch Keller? Did Ben Cherington make a mistake in not extending Oneil Cruz this offseason, given his hot start at the plate? Who's the front runner to be the Pirates' All-Star through April? Cruz? Skenes? Maybe Andrew McCutchen? How does Noah assess the job Matt Hague has done as hitting coach? With some players having solid starts but others like Jack Suwinski and Tommy Pham struggling mightily? And is Pham a bust like Rowdy Tellez as a free agent signing?

The Pirates were shut out last night for a league-leading fifth time. In the lifeless effort at PNC Park, what are brewing as the team's biggest problems? At 11-19, they are among the worst teams in baseball. Poni has Tommy Pham as the ring leader of horribleness. How much longer to Derek Shelton and Ben Cherington have?

The Pirates were shut out last night for a league-leading fifth time. In the lifeless effort at PNC Park, what are brewing as the team's biggest problems? At 11-19, they are among the worst teams in baseball. Poni has Tommy Pham as the ring leader of horribleness. How much longer to Derek Shelton and Ben Cherington have? What is the most embarrassing aspect of the Pirates right now? Former Penguin Tyler Kennedy joined the show. Is Rick Tocchet bound to be the Penguins next coach? TK isn't so sure. He thinks the Kyle Dubas hire will be a developmental coach that is ready to take on his first team. Tyler thinks the Penguins need a guy that is on-board with a rebuild. The guys dove into a few different candidates that could fit the job in Pittsburgh. TK said Sidney Crosby is still the selling point for any coach, but that person has to be patient.

*Not* a reference to Tommy Pham, but he does appear in Police Blotter for possibly a record-setting time. Our fantasy team infields continue to make news with Pottymouth contemplating Rice from Wong and Patti finally covering 3B. Christian Walker heats up, Eugenio Suarez makes some noise, Wyatt Langford is back with a bang, and Pete CA can't stop taking it to the Dodgers. Again we make with the City Connect opinions including agreeing with Sweetart references and feeling groovy. We crosstrain with the first ever Final Four Inclusion Clinic and encourage you to give a listen to the Queer Women in Sports panel.We say, “Jameson is on my team and I will celebrate appropriately,” “hand gesture below the waist,” and “Georgia O'Keefe Oyster Catcher thing.” Fight the man, send your game balls to Meredith, get boosted, and find us on Bluesky @ncibpodcast, on Facebook @nocryinginbball, Instagram @nocryinginbball and on the Interweb at nocryinginbball.com. Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Become a supporter at Patreon to help us keep doing what we do. We now have episode transcripts available!  They are available for free at our Patreon site. Say goodnight, Pottymouth. 

Unsanitary beer drinking by Padres fans, another weird Diamondbacks game, Tommy Pham makes a crude gesture to a fan, and everyone needs to freak out a little less because it's not even Memorial Day. Go to Patreon.com/BattingAround and sign up at the Slapdick Prospect level to get access to our bonus episodes, including our recent episode on baseball curses with Annie Parnell.

Post-Gazette Pirates insider Noah Hiles reacts live to the club's weekend sweep at the hands of the Cleveland Guardians and looks ahead to a West Coast swing against the Los Angeles Angels and Dodgers. Can the club survive a schedule that gets tougher in the coming weeks? Does manager Derek Shelton deserve the scrutiny he's getting for lineup decisions related to Oneil Cruz, Andrew McCutchen, Jack Suwinski, Tommy Pham, Alexander Canario and others? How much hope should fans have in underlying statistic that suggest an offensive turnaround should be coming at some point? And when will this team begin to take advantage of strong starts from names including Mitch Keller and Paul Skenes? Noah tackles those topics and more.

Pirates broadcaster Greg Brown joined the show. The guys asked Brownie why Enmanuel Valdez is getting so much run in prominent roles in the lineup every night. Greg said the necklaces could become the Pirates rally cry if they get going. Why is Tommy Pham still getting so much run? Greg touted the work of the bullpen as of late and said the problems will be solved if they simply score some runs. What can Jack Suwinski do to fix his issues and stay on the big-league roster?

Pirates broadcaster Greg Brown joined the show. The guys asked Brownie why Enmanuel Valdez is getting so much run in prominent roles in the lineup every night. Greg said the necklaces could become the Pirates rally cry if they get going. Why is Tommy Pham still getting so much run? Greg touted the work of the bullpen as of late and said the problems will be solved if they simply score some runs. What can Jack Suwinski do to fix his issues and stay on the big-league roster? Audibles & Analytics podcast host Jon Ledyard joined the show. The guys had a few Shedeur Sanders questions off the bat and if he is as good or as bad as some draft experts see him. Jon said Sanders will only be as good as the structure around him, like a Brock Purdy in San Francisco at his best. Jon doesn't think Sanders has a special arm. Jon would not take a QB in the 1st round of this draft, citing the bad track record of that position in that spot of the draft along with the Steelers recent history there. Jon likes Will Howard in the middle rounds as someone to take a chance on. Jon thinks Jahdae Barron should be on the Steelers radar in the 1st round – a player that provides defensive versatility. Donny Football Debrief – Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders will have their numbers retired at Colorado. Fair or foul?

Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey joins host Adam Bittner to react to the week in Pittsburgh sports news. Is Aaron Rodgers delaying his deal with the Steelers out of fear of losing his job like Kirk Cousins did to Michael Penix Jr. with the Atlanta Falcons last season? As Fox Sports insider Jason McIntyre has speculated? What should we make of Justin Fields' comments to reporters, in which he said he didn't feel "comfortable" with Mike Tomlin and the Steelers following his midseason benching in favor of Russell Wilson? How seriously should the GM Omar Khan be taking Shedeur Sanders as a draft option? Whether or not Rodgers signs? And was T.J. Watt being cryptic in an Instagram post in which he gave a peace sign? Or are fans and observers looking too far into it and what it means for his future with the Steelers? Our duo tackles those questions and more. In the second and third segments, airing on the Post-Gazette's new Pirates YouTube channel, the guys give their thoughts on a busy week for the Pirates on and off the field. How much criticism does team president Travis Williams deserve for the Bucco Bricks fiasco, the bungled tribute to Roberto Clemente, attendance issues and the state of PNC Park? Are the problems with the Pirates as a business eclipsing their shortcomings on the field? And how much is owner Bob Nutting paying attention to his club's issues amid relentless chants for him to "sell the team" that started at the home opener last weekend and have not subsided? Our duo tackles those questions, then analyzes on-field performance in the second segment. Should we worry about a small dip in Paul Skenes' velocity in his worst start as a Pirates on Tuesday in a loss to the Cardinals? Are Justin Lawrence, Denis Santana and Caleb Ferguson the answers manager Derek Shelton has been looking for in the bullpen following struggles from David Bendar and Colin Holderman in high-leverage roles? Should we be more encouraged or discouraged by Ke'Bryan Hayes' start to the season offensively? How much grace will veterans Tommy Pham and Adam Frazier get amid their struggles? And how important does Andrew McCutchen remain to this lineup? If you haven't already, subscribe to the sports department's YouTube channels so you don't miss a video with our reporters, columnists and their special guests.

The Pirates walk it off in 13 innings and Cody and Doug are here to break it all down on the NS9 Postgame Show powered by Primanti Bros. Mitch Keller was dominant, the bullpen stepped up big, and Joey Bart came through with the game-winning hit in a weird, chaotic, and much-needed series win over the Cardinals. We talk Keller's bounce-back performance, the dominance of Dennis Santana, the bullpen usage finally making sense, and a whole lot of questionable base running from both teams. We also dive into the latest struggles from Jack Suwinski, Joey Bart's early season impact, Ke'Bryan Hayes flashing the leather again, and what's next for guys like Tommy Pham. Don't forget—we gave away four Primanti Bros. sandwiches on the show, so make sure to drop a #RaiseIt in the comments for your chance to win next time. Subscribe for more postgame coverage all season long. Let's go Bucs. LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myspreadshop.com ►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

Pirates broadcaster Greg Brown joined the show. The guys asked Greg how much the weather tonight will play a factor into how the Pirates handle Paul Skenes, with temps hovering around 30 degrees. Could Skenes be flirting with Kerry Wood and throw 20 strikeouts tonight? Greg talked about Oneil Cruz through the first two weeks of the season and some of the highs & lows we see with his play. Greg said Tommy Pham is the type of veteran that will call out players if they don't show effort. The guys wondered why Jack Suwinski is batting leadoff tonight with a few other questions about the starting nine.

Pirates broadcaster Greg Brown joined the show. The guys asked Greg how much the weather tonight will play a factor into how the Pirates handle Paul Skenes, with temps hovering around 30 degrees. Could Skenes be flirting with Kerry Wood and throw 20 strikeouts tonight? Greg talked about Oneil Cruz through the first two weeks of the season and some of the highs & lows we see with his play. Greg said Tommy Pham is the type of veteran that will call out players if they don't show effort. The guys wondered why Jack Suwinski is batting leadoff tonight with a few other questions about the starting nine. NFL Draft analyst Ryan Wilson from CBS Sports joined the show. Ryan gave his latest on what he's hearing about 2 weeks out from the draft. He thinks Shedeur Sanders would be an easy choice for the Steelers at 21st overall if he does fall, but he said Kenneth Grant would be a safer bet to be the better player. Ryan told the guys how things have been impacted for Shedeur with his father being Deion Sanders. Ryan talked about players falling in past drafts. Could the Steelers be looking at a safety in the 1st round? The guys asked Ryan about a few WR prospects. The best-case-scenario 21st overall pick for Ryan would be Walter Nolen or Kenneth Grant. Donny Football Debrief – A Coastal Carolina basketball player is signing with the Panthers.

The Pirates walk it off in thrilling fashion as Tommy Pham delivers the game-winner in a 5-4 victory over the Yankees at PNC Park. Andrew Heaney strikes out 10 in a strong start, and the bullpen holds on just long enough to set up the dramatic finish. We break down all the key moments, standout performances, and what this win says about the direction of the team. A wild one in Pittsburgh—you won't want to miss this recap. 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 Post-Gazette's Adam Bittner and Jason Mackey react to the week in Pittsburgh sports news. What should we make of comments from Steelers owner Art Rooney II, coach Mike Tomlin and GM Omar Khan about their pursuit of Aaron Rodgers? Is it wise for the Steelers to look toward the 2026 NFL draft for their QB of the future, given the many compensatory picks they'll have at their disposal to try to trade up? Are options beyond Arch Manning compelling? Or are Drew Allar, Nico Iamaleava, LaNorris Sellers and Garrett Nussmeier similar to this year's crop, which includes names like Shedeur Sanders, Jaxson Dart and Will Howard? Are Jeff Capel and Pitt basketball in trouble after Jaland Lowe and Jorge and Guillermo Diaz-Graham entered the transfer portal? Or can they draw hope from quick and major turnarounds from Final Four programs like Auburn and Houston? How closely should we be watching new Penguins faces including Ville Koivunen and Rutger McGroarty? And in the third segment, airing on the Post-Gazette's Pirates YouTube channel, our duo offers thoughts on the club's ugly start to the season. Are GM Ben Cherington and manager Derek Shelton caught between what's best for the club's long-term future and what's best for retaining their jobs short-term in some of their roster decisions involving names like Carmen Mlodzinski and Thomas Harrington? What is the deal with the six-man rotation? Shouldn't we want to see more — rather than less — of Paul Skenes and Mitch Keller? Whose slow offensive start should we be most worried about? Tommy Pham, Jack Suwinski, Ke'Bryan Hayes, or someone else? And how frosty will the home opening reception be against the New York Yankees on Friday at PNC Park?

Post-Gazette Pirates insider Noah Hiles and sports columnist Jason Mackey break down the team's series loss to the Tampa Bay Rays this week. Did Wednesday's win, led by Paul Skenes, show this team can get on the right track? Or should Derek Shelton's club expect a chilly reaction from its fans when it returns to Pittsburgh for Friday's home opener on Friday? What is the state of the bullpen without David Bednar, who was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday? What should the Pirates do with Colin Holderman, who struggled again Wednesday? Is Dennis Santana the club's de facto closer? And how concerned should we be with the team's underwhelming hitting through seven games from players like Tommy Pham and Jack Suwinski? Our duo answers those questions and more.

The Pirates are making the right decision promoting Thomas Harrington today. Tommy Pham has started off poorly. The Pirates left 37 men on base in Miami and had only four hits in game one against the Rays.

PG columnist Jason Mackey joined the show. Jason has the Pirates at 84 wins. He explained why the Pirates have Tommy Pham in the lineup on Opening Day and why he may get the nod more than Jack Suwinski early on. Jason isn't sure if David Bednar will be the closer and we are all in for a mystery if the Pirates have the lead today in the 9th inning.

Does hope spring eternal for the 2025 Pittsburgh Pirates? Besides Paul Skenes, what is there to root for or be hopeful for? Will the Skenes effect eventually wear off the way it did at the end of last season when the team starts going downhill? Bucco Auction House – Round 1. PG columnist Jason Mackey joined the show. Jason has the Pirates at 84 wins. He explained why the Pirates have Tommy Pham in the lineup on Opening Day and why he may get the nod more than Jack Suwinski early on. Jason isn't sure if David Bednar will be the closer and we are all in for a mystery if the Pirates have the lead today in the 9th inning.

On their weekly podcast, host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey react to repeated criticism of the Steelers by former RB Najee Harris. Should we be surprised at his bitterness toward Mike Tomlin, Arthur Smith and the team he leaves behind? Or is he right about the culture and facilities being an impediment toward team success? On the QB front, should GM Omar Khan really want Aaron Rodgers as his protracted decision making process shows a lack of enthusiasm for joining the team via NFL free agency? And how fractured must the relationship with Russell Wilson be that the team still won't turn to him? As March Madness begins without Pitt, Penn State and West Virginia, which program is in the best position to return next year? The worst? And what should the Penguins' goals be for the remainder of the season as their Stanley Cup playoff hopes look bleak? Our duo tackles those question, then talks Pirates. Did GM Ben Cherington bet too hard on the team's rotation amid the potentially serious injury to Jared Jones? Will the rotation led by Paul Skenes and Mitch Keller manage without him? Who are the best options to fill out the rest of the group? Veterans like Bailey Falter and Andrew Heaney? Or youngsters like Thomas Harrington, Bubba Chandler and Carmen Mlodzinski? And why is Jason bullish on the Tommy Pham signing and how he could influence young players like Henry Davis, Jared Triolo and Jack Suwinski?

Join us on this episode of Starbucs as we dive into the latest storylines from Pirates spring training! We're talking Tommy Pham's leadership impact in the clubhouse, how he compares to Andrew McCutchen as a veteran presence, and the young players who stand to benefit most from his influence. We also break down Jared Jones' sophomore season and what fans can expect from him in Year 2. Plus, Oneil Cruz is getting some key advice from Cutch—what's next for the star shortstop this spring? Also, get the latest updates on the Pirates' pitching staff, including Ryan Borucki's comeback attempt and Eddy Yean's impressive spring. Who's standing out, and who's making a case to break camp with the team? Don't miss our breakdown of the Pirates' biggest spring training storylines. 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

Chris Rose and Trevor Plouffe discuss the hottest stories in baseball Monday through Friday in the regular season and 2x per week during the offseason! Book your next trip at https://www.bestwestern.com Get Huel today with this exclusive offer for new customers of 15%OFF + a FREE Gift at https://huel.com/today (With Minimum $75purchase). 00:00 INTRO02:27 Justin Turner calls out Mariners lackluster offseason10:32 Is Garrett Crochet in Boston Chris Sale part 2?17:22 Have the Orioles done enough this winter?23:51 Who is the AL Central favorite?30:56 Jose Quintana to the Brewers; Jose Iglesias to the Padres36:54 Tommy Pham vs a Yankee fan40:10 OUTRO Follow us on X/Instagram: @ChrisRoseSports Chris Rose on X/Instagram: @ChrisRose Trevor Plouffe on X/Instagram @TrevorPlouffe

At last! Pete Alonso is headed back to the Mets (2:30)! ... Jack Flaherty is returning to the Tigers (7:19). ... Christian Yelich won't be 100% for the start of spring training (14:22). ... We had some smaller outfield signings including Harrison Bader, Tommy Pham, Randal Grichuk and Ramon Laureano (15:56). ... Let's get into mailbag questions, starting with Ohtani as two players (26:53). ... How do we rank Ober, Schwellenbach, Grayson Rodriguez and Tanner Bibee (30:50)? ... Target Tyler Stephenson (36:49)? ... Who are the top quality platoon bats (40:57)? ... Who are our like it, love it and gotta have it players (44:25)? ... Which of these post hype breakouts do we like most (48:03)? ... What's the best way to use a consolation bracket in keeper leagues (52:04)? ... What are some tips for Fantasy Baseball beginners (59:35)?  Fantasy Baseball Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/FantasyBaseballToday Download and Follow Fantasy Baseball Today on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/QiKv Get awesome Fantasy Baseball Today merch here: http://bit.ly/3y8dUqi Follow FBT on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fbtpod?_t=8WyMkPdKOJ1&_r=1 Follow our FBT team on Twitter: @FBTPod, @CTowersCBS, @CBSScottWhite, @Roto_Frank Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fantasybaseballtoday Sign up for the FBT Newsletter at https://www.cbssports.com/newsletters/fantasy-baseball-today/ For more fantasy baseball coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ You can listen to Fantasy Baseball Today on your smart speakers! Simply say "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast" or "Hey Google, play the latest episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today podcast." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eno is joined by Sleeper & the Bust co-hosts Justin Mason and Jason Collette to talk about how they got into baseball, their upcoming drafts, some MLB news from the week and they take a few mailbag questions Rundown 0:57- Intros & how they got into baseball 11:55- Upcoming drafts & any surprises 18:08- Pete Alonso is back with the Mets 28:20- How will new parks effect Rays & A's players this season 38:08- Is Junior Caminero ready to take a big step? 42:44- Ben Gamel goes back to the Astros 45:23- Yoán Moncada 1 year deal with the Angels 47:26- Harrison Bader signs with the Twins 50:42- Tommy Pham joins the Pirates 52:11- Any concerns about Skenes recent workload? Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eno is joined by Sleeper & the Bust co-hosts Justin Mason and Jason Collette to talk about how they got into baseball, their upcoming drafts, some MLB news from the week and they take a few mailbag questionsRundown0:57- Intros & how they got into baseball11:55- Upcoming drafts & any surprises18:08- Pete Alonso is back with the Mets28:20- How will new parks effect Rays & A's players this season38:08- Is Junior Caminero ready to take a big step?42:44- Ben Gamel goes back to the Astros45:23- Yoán Moncada 1 year deal with the Angels47:26- Harrison Bader signs with the Twins50:42- Tommy Pham joins the Pirates52:11- Any concerns about Skenes recent workload?Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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