Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Noah Hiles and Andrew Destin react after the club's 5-0 win against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday that gave them another crucial series victory in their push for the MLB postseason. How will the series impact GM Ben Cherington's plans at the MLB trade dealine? What did we learn about starter Martin Perez in his …

Post-Gazette insiders Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo recap Steelers training camp arrival day and give the best storylines to watch during the following weeks in Latrobe. What position battle will be most important for the Steelers? Will first-round pick Troy Fautanu secure a starting spot? Will fans get their first good look at new quarterbacks Ru…

On today's episode of First 10, Jason Mackey talks about how the Pirates desperately need to get Paul Skenes some offensive help after another one of his gems was wasted. Who could Ben Cherington target right now and at the MLB trade deadline?By Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

On the Wednesday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast presented by Mike's Beer Bar, host Christopher Carter welcomes Steelers insider Brian Batko to discuss the opening of training camp in Latrobe. Does Justin Fields have a realistic shot to unseat Russell Wilson at quarterback? Will Troy Fautanu become a Day 1 starter? And what's the answer at…

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey discusses Monday night's Pirates win over the Cardinals, specifically Mitch Keller proving his last start in Chicago was just a bump in the road. He also shares his thoughts on the strengths and weaknesses of the Steelers roster heading into training camp. Jason also discusse…

On their weekly Pitt mailbag video, Post-Gazette insiders Christopher Carter and Stephen Thompson answer reader questions, with Stephen reporting from Charlotte, N.C., for the ACC Kickoff media days event. Among the questions: Was the extension for Panthers coach Jeff Capel justified or was it rushed? Have Bub Carrington and Blake Hinson performed …

On his weekly Chipped Ham and Football podcast, Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko welcomes Ian Rapoport, National Insider for NFL Network and NFL.com, to discuss the national perspective and perception of the Steelers. Why is Pittsburgh considered a “curiosity” around the league compared to other NFL franchises? Also, what should we make of…

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey talks about his trip to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York, for Jim Leyland's induction. He also shares his thoughts on what the Pittsburgh Pirates showed while taking two of three games from the Philadelphia Phillies, in addition to some u…

On the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast by Mike's Beer Bar, the Post-Gazette's Christopher Carter and Steelers insider Brian Batko discuss everything you need to know before the start of Pittsburgh Steelers training camp on Thursday, July 25.Which Steelers are the top hold-in candidates to start training camp? Should we be surprised …

Pirates insider Noah Hiles talks after the Phillies series about why Luis Ortiz should remain in the rotation, how Oneil Cruz could be on the cusp of a breakout second half and why Martin Perez might be the odd man out of the starting rotation once Bailey Falter and Jared Jones return from the IL.By Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

On the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Mike's Beer Bar, Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko and columnist Jason Mackey react to Rob King joining the team's radio broadcasts, replacing the retired legend Bill Hillgrove. What style will King bring to the booth? And how will he mesh with color analyst Craig Wolfley?…

In his weekly YouTube appearance, Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise joins host Adam Bittner to look ahead to Steelers training camp. Who oft-discussed storyline will fade once practices begin? Will it be the QB competition between Russell Wilson and Justin Fields, which draws a lot of national attention? Or is it the trade discussions around…

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey poses six questions the Pirates must answer in the second half of the season. Will we see innings limits for Jared Jones and Paul Skenes? Will young pitchers including Luis Ortiz, Quinn Priester and Mike Burrows play key roles down the stretch? And what will GM Ben Cherington…

On the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Mike's Beer Bar, guest host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brain Batko to discuss the latest news about Brandon Aiyuk. Will GM Omar Khan finally make a deal for the San Francisco 49ers wide receiver now that he's reportedly requested a trade after failing t…

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey welcomes Pirates insider Andrew Destin to recap the MLB All-Star game Tuesday night in Arlington, Texas. Specifically, the recap Paul Skenes' performance in which he dominated the American League's Steven Kwan, Gunnar Henderson and Aaron Judge despite walking Juan Soto. What …

On his weekly Chipped Ham and Football podcast, Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko welcomes WPXI-TV's Jenna Harner to analyze the biggest games on the team's 2024 schedule with training camp looming next week. Are early matchups with the Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons and Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers the types of games t…

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey reports from the MLB All-Star game in Arlington, Texas. He explains why he feels MLB made the right call in having the Pirates' Paul Skenes start for the National League and how Skenes has handled the national spotlight. He also explains the development differences between Sk…

On their weekly Pitt mailbag video, Post-Gazette insiders Christopher Carter and Stephen Thompson answer reader questions. Among them: Where does the Panthers' Nate Yarnell rank among ACC quarterbacks? How does Pitt stack up in the new "College Football 25" video game from EA Sports? And how is former Pitt guard Bub Carrington faring in his first N…

On the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Mike's Beer Bar, the Post-Gazette's Christopher Carter and Adam Bittner discuss Russell Wilson's role as a leader for the Steelers. Can he fill the void on offense left by Ben Roethlisberger, David DeCastro and Maurkice Pouncey? Can he help young players like Broderick Jones, Pat …

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey recaps the MLB draft. Was Konnor Griffin the right pick for the Pirates at No. 9 overall? What about Levi Sterling in the compensatory round? Or Wyatt Sanford in the second round? And what awaits Mars High School product J.J. Wetherholt with the St. Louis Cardinals and Mt. Le…

On the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive, presented by Mike's Beer Bar, the Post-Gazette's Christopher Carter and Adam Bittner weigh the Steelers' best candidates to earn their first Pro Bowl and All-Pro selections in 2024. Do Joey Porter Jr. or Keeanu Benton have better odds on the defensive side of the ball? What about George Pickens, Brode…

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey reaction to Arizona Diamondbacks and National League manager Torey Lovullo's comments about Pirates star Paul Skenes. Is Lovullo hinting that Skenes is the obvious choice to start for the NL in the MLB All-Star game? Who are the other possible candidates? And how much should …

In his weekly YouTube appearance, Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise offers his thoughts on some Steelers over/under prop bets available at some sports books. Should George Pickens be a safe bet to go over 1,000 yards? Or will Arthur Smith's run-heavy offense hold him back? Is 775.5 rushing yards too low a number for Najee Harris? Or will Jay…

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey reacts to the latest frustrating Pirates loss in Milwaukee. Will manager Derek Shelton's team ever put a winning streak together this season? Or is .500-ball the best fans can ask for with this offense? Where does Martin Perez stand after his latest mediocre start? And what s…

On the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Mike's Beer Bar, the Post-Gazette's Christopher Carter and Adam Bittner weigh the Steelers' options at quarterback amid the NFL's eight-game suspension of Cam Sutton. Are Joey Porter Jr. and Donte Jackson good enough as a 1-2 punch? Can depth pieces like Darius Rush, Beanie Bis…

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey reacts to the Pirates' 12-2 thumping of the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday. Why does this offense perform so inconsistently? And can it put things together in time for a run before the MLB All-Star break? What should we make of Quinn Priester's strong outing? Is he finally star…

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey reacts to the Pirates' win against the New York Mets on Monday, in which Mitch Keller played a key role. How is the starter proving he was worth a lucrative extension in spring training? How important was the win for the club's postseason hopes ahead of the MLB All-Star game?…

On their weekly Pitt mailbag video, Post-Gazette insiders Christopher Carter and Stephen Thompson answer reader questions. Among them: Could Donovan McMillon be the Panthers' next top NFL draft prospect amid his preseason buzz? Who are some off-the-radar candidates to be All-ACC selections for coach Pat Narduzzi by the end of this season? Does Blak…

On the Monday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette assistant sports editor Adam Bittner to rank the Steelers' position groups against their AFC North foes. Does Russell Wilson deserve the nod over the Browns' Deshaun Watson, with the Bengals Joe Burrow and Ravens' Lamar Jackson at Nos. 1 and 2? How…

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey reacts to the Pirates' weekend series against the New York Mets and the announcement of MLB All-Star selections. Does Paul Skenes deserve to start the game despite only pitching in 10 games so far as a rookie? Did the Pirates deserve any any additional All-Stars beyond Skenes…

Pirates insiders Noah Hiles and Andrew Destin react to Paul Skenes' selection for the 2024 MLB All-Star Game. Should the rookie phenom actually start the game? Is there a bigger story than Skenes in Texas?By Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

On the Friday edition of The North Shore Drive podcast presented by Mike’s Beer Bar, host Christopher Carter and Steelers insider Brian Batko discuss whether GM Omar Khan is saving his team’s salary cap space for a big trade or will roll it over into next season. Would wide receivers Brandon Aiyuk and CeeDee Lamb be the best use of that money, or s…

On today's edition of First 10, Jason Mackey talks about time running short on the Pirates adding some pop, the look of the starting rotation with Jared Jones hurt, what to do with Aroldis Chapman if there are offers and whether Paul Skenes should go to the All-Star Game.By Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

On the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, host Christopher Carter and Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko analyze the team's linebacker core heading into training camp later this month. Are T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith already better than Steelers LB legends James Harrison and LaMarr Woodley? Which current Steelers also have …

On today's episode of First 10, Jason Mackey discusses what the Pirates need to see out of Jack Suwinski after Tuesday night's performance, why they continue to play Yasmani Grandal, and where he'd like to see them go with the catching situation. Mackey also touches on the Penguins adding Sebastian Aho, needing to get a winger and what looks to be …

On his weekly Chipped Ham and Football podcast, Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko welcomes 93.7 The Fan's "Donny Football" Chedrick to pick the most likely -- or necessary -- breakout players for the team this season. Why does Keenau Benton seem like the most likely to take a major step after an encouraging rookie year? Can Joey Porter Jr. …

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey reacts to the Penguins moves -- or lack thereof -- on the first day of NHL free agency. Do additions including Blake Lizotte, Matt Grzelcyk and Anthony Beauvillier make GM Kyle Dubas' roster significantly better? Will Reilly Smith be missed after he was traded to the New York…

On their weekly Pitt mailbag podcast, Post-Gazette insiders Christopher Carter and Stephen Thompson answer reader questions. Among them: Does Bub Carrington's selection in the first round of the NBA draft as a one-and-done actually help the Panthers' program? Will Blake Hinson actually get a chance to play for the Lakers and with LeBron James? And …

On the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, host Christopher Carter and Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko rank the team's position groups from best to worst. Can any group challenge the depth and quality of T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith, Nick Herbig and the outside linebackers? Are the receivers the worst group despite the presence …

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey previews NHL free agency for GM Kyle Dubas and the Penguins. What should we make of the Kevin Hayes trade with the St. Louis Blues over the weekend? And what should we expect as free agents begin signing with teams officially on Monday? Is there anything Dubas can do to meani…

Pirates insiders Noah Hiles and Andrew Destin discuss how the series against the Atlanta Braves showed the team’s strengths (Paul Skenes, Aroldis Chapman) and weaknesses (Ke'Bryan Hayes, Jared Triolo) and where improvement can be found.By Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

On the Friday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to analyze GM Omar Khan's strategy with the offensive line. Is Khan signaling an intent to move on from James Daniels with moves including his selection of Mason McCormick in the NFL draft? Will Daniels make big mone…

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey answers reader questions. Among them: Why would Starling Marte be a member of the Pirates' 2015 team who'd be an ideal fit with today's? Do manager Derek Shelton's getaway day lineups reveal a lack of urgency about making the postseason? Are there any obvious solutions for Ja…

In his weekly YouTube appearance, Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise joins host Adam Bittner to react to Kenny Pickett's camp attempting to shoot down negative narratives that surrounded his exit from the Steelers. Do comments by his high school coach and private QB coach to NJ.com amount to sour grapes about the way last season ended with Ma…

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey ponders moves Penguins GM Kyle Dubas should -- or should not -- consider with NHL free agency approaching on July 1. Should names including Reilly Smith and Rickard Rakell be on the trading block as the team searches for more speed alongside Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and K…

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Noah Hiles and Andrew Destin react to the club's series win against the Cincinnati Reds this week, with Andrew reporting from Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. Did Luis Ortiz earn a spot in the rotation after his excellent start on Wednesday? Is Bailey Falter's spectacular start to the season running out of gas? …

On the Wednesday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Mike's Beer Bar, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to analyze the team's tight end group. Will Pat Freiermuth have an elevated role in new OC Arthur Smith's gameplan? Will Darnell Washington and Connor Heyward also get more looks from…

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey reacts the Pirates' victory against the Reds on Tuesday in Cincinnati. Can they use it as a springboard to a winning streak that would help them greatly in their MLB playoff race for an NL wild card spot? Or will the inconsistency of players like Yasmani Grandal and Michael A…

On Brian Batko's weekly Chipped Ham and Football podcast, the Post-Gazette's Adam Bittner and Jason Mackey fill in and offer their thoughts on Justin Fields' performance during Steelers OTAs and minicamp. Have concerns the backup QB been exaggerated after PG insider Ray Fittipaldo reported that his accuracy was a bit of an issue during the offseaso…

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey reacts to the Pirates' 11-5 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night. Are Bailey Falter's June struggles a sign of what's to come from him? Or can he turn them around? And does the bullpen have enough depth behind David Bednar, Aroldis Chapman and Colin Holderman? Jason ta…