Post-Gazette Pirates beat writer Noah Hiles recaps his chat with manager Derek Shelton on Sunday as well an a spring training win against the New York Yankees in Tampa, Fla. Why isn't Shelton prepared to name a closer? And why isn't David Bednar the default choice for that role after holding the job for most of the last few years? How is Henry Davi…

This week Jim and Gary talk about the tightening roster and see if we can't turn it into a lineup we don't hate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices由Dejan Kovacevic, Ramon Foster, Matt Williamson

On their weekly Steelers NFL mock draft tracker video, host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette Steelers insider Christopher Carter analyze the week in projected picks for the team from around the Internet and the impact NFL free agency is having on them. -Should the Steelers still be considering Day 1 WR targets including Emeka Egbuka, Luther Burden III…

New Steelers CB Brandin Echols speaks to reporters at his introduction. He explains how he hopes to fit in a defensive backfield that includes names like Joey Porter Jr., Darius Slay, Cory Trice Jr. and Beanie Bishop; the versatility he hopes to show to coaches including Mike Tomlin and DC Teryl Austin; and his hopes to start after joining the team…

Pirates insider Noah Hiles and columnist Jason Mackey react to Saturday's news that Paul Skenes will start opening day against the Miami Marlins. What kind of new history is Skenes making with this honor? Was there really any other choice? And how will the rest of the rotation come together after Skenes?…

New Steelers linebacker Malik Harrison speaks to reporters at his introduction. He explains his relationships with Patrick Queen and DeShon Elliott, two former Ravens who themselves left Baltimore in NFL free agency last season. He also lists his reasons for wanting to join coach Mike Tomlin and DC Teryl Austin this offseason.…

On his weekly Saturday Conversations podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey welcomes former Pirates manager Clint Hurdel to discuss an array of topics. What was Clint's inspiration to write his new book, "Hurdle-isms: Wit and Wisdom from a Lifetime in Baseball"? What were his favorite chapters of the book to write? And why has he come …

In this episode of The South Side Beat, Chris Halicke and Matt Williamson discuss the waiting game with Aaron Rodgers as the Steelers' next potential quarterback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices由Dejan Kovacevic, Ramon Foster, Matt Williamson

Post-Gazette Pirates insider Noah Hiles discusses his key takeaways from the team's 5-3 loss to the Phillies on Friday afternoon at BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater, Fla., in the annual "spring breakout" prospects game. The main story Friday was Bubba Chandler. What did Noah see from Chandler, and what could that mean for his season as the young righ…

Today's episode: The Steelers really need to let go of this nutty Aaron Rodgers thing and proceed with a real quarterback plan ... finally. Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's three Daily Shot podcasts -- one each on Steelers, Penguins, Pirates -- every weekday morning, plus the all-new DOUBLE SHOT show that follows up at 4:00 p.m. Easte…

New Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell speaks to reporters at his introduction Thursday. He explains why he wanted to play for coach Mike Tomlin after winning the Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles last season; his level of excitement to work with Jaylen Warren in the Steelers' two-back system following the departure of Najee Harris in NFL…

On the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Christopher Carter and Brian Batko react to the continuing fallout from the team's moves in NFL free agency. Can DK Metcalf and George Pickens coexist in the receivers room, considering their similar skillsets? Can any QB -…

New Steelers cornerback Darius Slay speaks to reporters at his introduction Thursday. He explains why the Steelers were a top destination for him in NFL free agency after leaving the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. Specifically, he credits Steelers past and present including coach Mike Tomlin, Joe Haden, Cam Heyward and Patrick Peterson fo…

Stop the stupidity, and just get more good players (duh). Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m…

Who cares about who cares? Just win ... with benefits. Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega…

Uh-oh, why would David Bednar ever be that wild? Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.…

What does the signing on Mason Rudolph mean? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices由Dejan Kovacevic, Ramon Foster, Matt Williamson

Steelers insiders Brian Batko and Ray Fittipaldo give their first impressions from the introduction of the Steelers' new acquisitions, highlighted be DK Metcalf. The new star wide receiver says the Steelers have assured him they are making the right call at quarterback, but who will it be? Plus, what did Metcalf say about the reports he wanted to p…

Steelers receiver DK Metcalf is introduced by the team after it acquired him from the Seattle Seahawks in a trade this week. Metcalf explains how he intends to work with George Pickens and other receivers including Roman Wilson and Calvin Austin III; his read on the quarterback situation, with the team reportedly considering names including Russell…

Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's three Daily Shot podcasts -- one each on Steelers, Penguins, Pirates -- every weekday morning, plus the all-new DOUBLE SHOT show that follows up at 4:00 p.m. Eastern! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices由Dejan Kovacevic, Ramon Foster, Matt Williamson

Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey discusses his key takeaways from the team's 15-3 loss to the Twins on Thursday afternoon at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers, Fla. The final score may not show it, but Pirates starter Jared Jones looked solid Thursday, giving up one earned run in 4⅓ innings. What did his pitch mix tell us about what we'll see…

No, seriously, why's Aaron Rodgers need to come here? Why are Omar Khan and the Steelers, after all their many mistakes at quarterback, perpetuating yet another? Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting netw…

The Sidney Crosby statue ... and related legacy, of course. Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

Two weeks till a lineup and ... uh, yeah. Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch…

Matt reacts to three new Steelers signings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices由Dejan Kovacevic, Ramon Foster, Matt Williamson

On the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, Steelers insiders Christopher Carter and Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette break down all things Day 3 of NFL free agency. Has waiting on the quarterback position caused GM Omar Khan to miss on other potentially big free-agent signings? Is…

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news live around 5 p.m. Eastern. How much should Aaron Rodgers be worth to the Steelers in NFL free agency? Is he worth $40 million or more per year? How much would be too much to pay him as negotiations drag on, with Russell Wilson still available in the market? And sh…

Today's episode: Will Aaron Rodgers ever make up his mind? If he says no -- or even if he doesn't -- what if Mason Rudolph were to manage the Steelers' offense as the starter? Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's three Daily Shot podcasts -- one each on Steelers, Penguins, Pirates -- every weekday morning, plus the all-new DOUBLE SHOT sho…

On their weekly Pirates mailbag video, Post-Gazette insiders Noah Hiles and Andrew Destin answer reader questions from spring training in Bradenton, Fla. With a plethora of young arms that need worked into the major league fold, could manager Derek Shelton and the Pirates opt for a six-man rotation? Does DJ Stewart have a chance to make the opening…

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices由Dejan Kovacevic, Ramon Foster, Matt Williamson

The Mason Rudolph plan makes sense ... in context. Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon…

Tristan Jarry does it again ... and it looks no less real. Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit …

The Paul Skenes bar just keeps on rising. Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch…

Aaron Rodgers to Steelers? Clarity on Malik Harrison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices由Dejan Kovacevic, Ramon Foster, Matt Williamson

Steelers insider Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is joined by 93.7 The Fan's Austin Bechtold on the latest episode of Chipped Ham & Football to break down all things NFL free agency. Has GM Omar Khan made enough moves as of Tuesday, and is it now Aaron Rodgers or bust for Pittsburgh's starting QB spot in 2025? The guys discuss the new-lo…

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news live around 5 p.m. Eastern. What should we make of Post-Gazette colleague Gerry Dulac's report that the Steelers have not ruled out a reunion with Russell Wilson at quarterback after NFL free agency targets including Justin Fields signed elsewhere? Where does Aaron…

Post-Gazette Pirates insider Noah Hiles discusses his key takeaways from the team's 9-1 win vs. the Yankees on Tuesday afternoon at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Fla. How did Paul Skenes look in another spring training tune-up? Is he getting closer to the form we can expect in the regular season following a National League Rookie of the Year award-winni…

Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's three Daily Shot podcasts -- one each on Steelers, Penguins, Pirates -- every weekday morning, plus the all-new DOUBLE SHOT show that follows up at 4:00 p.m. Eastern! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices由Dejan Kovacevic, Ramon Foster, Matt Williamson

Was losing Justin Fields the one irreparable error? Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho…

What's Sidney Crosby thinking these days? Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch…

Absolutely, positively nothing can go wrong this summer. Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me…

Many more Steelers news and notes, including QB talk, Slay, etc ... and the passing of Craig Wolfley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices由Dejan Kovacevic, Ramon Foster, Matt Williamson

On the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, Steelers insiders Christopher Carter and Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette react to a lackluster opening day of free agency in which the team still doesn't have a franchise starting QB on its roster. Did the Steelers simply miss out on a viab…

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news live around 5 p.m. Eastern. What should we make of Justin Fields agreeing to a two-year contract with the New York Jets instead of the Steelers? Did Omar Khan and coach Mike Tomlin make the right choice to let them go? Or should the Steelers have pushed harder to m…

Today's episode: Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's three Daily Shot podcasts -- one each on Steelers, Penguins, Pirates -- every weekday morning, plus the all-new DOUBLE SHOT show that follows up at 4:00 p.m. Eastern! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices由Dejan Kovacevic, Ramon Foster, Matt Williamson

Oh, wow ... D.K. Metcalf! Is there even a second to savor this? Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. V…

Tristan Jarry's non-surprise. Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Forcing out an owner? Hey, Pittsburgh's got one, too! Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap…

The Post-Gazette Christopher Carter and Adam Bittner react live to news that the team has traded for Seattle Seahawks star DK Metcalf and signed him to a reported 5-year $150-million extension. How will he fit into the receiving corps with George Pickens, Calvin Austin III and Roman Wilson? Did GM Omar Khan and coach Mike Tomlin pay the right price…

My instant take on DK Metcalf! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices由Dejan Kovacevic, Ramon Foster, Matt Williamson