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The Pittsburgh Pirates continue to get great starting pitching from Paul Skenes, Jared Jones, Mitch Keller and even a pleasantly surprising Bailey Falter. As of late, the bats have even come to play with Bryan Reynolds staying hot, Andrew McCutchen finding a home at the top of the lineup and them providing enough run support to put them in position to win. However, the bullpen has been a disaster....

The Pittsburgh Steelers learned of their 2024-25 NFL schedule on Wednesday and now the fun begins. In a weird twist, they won't see a single divisional opponent until Week 11. Their bye sits at Week 9. They will play host to the Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas. They start in Atlanta and their home opener is against the LA Chargers. It is definitely one of the stranger schedules we've seen in some...

The Pittsburgh Pirates called up top pitching prospect Paul Skenes to make his MLB debut last Saturday against the Chicago Cubs. The electricity could be felt with each pitch, providing a playoff-like atmosphere. Despite not working deep into the game, the flashes were there to give anticipation towards seeing his next start. Now boasting a rotation of Skenes, Jared Jones and Mitch Keller, the Pir...

The Pittsburgh Steelers checked a lot of boxes during the 2024 NFL Draft, but certainly still have some work to do with their roster ahead of kickoff. Tyler gives his thoughts on the draft haul and where things stand. We then get into their search for another WR and what to make of the team not picking up the 5th year option on RB Najee Harris. Let's discuss all of this and more! Use code 'AT412'...

The Pittsburgh Penguins have moved on from assistant coach Todd Reirden following back-to-back disappointing seasons. A lot goes into these decisions, but the failing power play is what we think attributed to this more than anything else. Head coach Mike Sullivan was very vocal about his desire to retain his coaching staff, but the decision was still made by Kyle Dubas. This begs the question, now...

The Pittsburgh Pirates are calling up top pitching prospect Paul Skenes to make his MLB debut this Saturday against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park! This comes less than a year after selecting him first overall in the 2023 MLB Draft. While the bats continue to struggle, could this provide the shot in the arm the club needed? Jared Jones and the rest of the rotation continue to exceed expectations but...

Dan Orlovsky of ESPN joins Smitty to talk about the Pittsburgh Steelers' offseason and get prepared for the 2024 NFL Draft. Looking at the current needs on the roster, which direction should the team go? How many boxes will they be able to check? Where do they stack up with the rest of the AFC North and AFC in general? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Smitty and Tyler are joined by Jake Schyvinck and Richie Bradshaw to work through a full first-round mock draft. They each take control of teams and have full reign on what direction the team goes. Several trades are made including a certain 49ers WR finding a new home on Draft night! Where will Drake Maye, Marvin Harrison Jr. and others fall? Let's find out! Jake's Content: JakeSchyvinckNFL - You...

Smitty sits down with Pitt basketball star Ashton Gibbs to talk about his upbringing in New Jersey, his time at Pitt under Jamie Dixon, transitioning into coaching and much more. Be Sure to hit us in the comments with your thoughts and show Ashton some love! Our platforms: https://linktr.ee/AroundThe412 Everything Custom Designs: https://www.facebook.com/everythingcustomdesigns Learn more about yo...

The Pittsburgh Steelers hold the 20th, 51st, 84th, 119th, 120th, 197th and 238th picks in the 2024 NFL Draft. How will they use the draft capital they have at their disposal to improve their team for the 2024 season and beyond? Let's go through a scenario with trades involved and see what we can come up with! $10 off with code 'AT412' at GameChanger.la or PickSix.la Everything Custom Designs: http...

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 11-8 as they head into a weekend series back at PNC Park against the Boston Red Sox. The bats have gone silent over their last stretch with Ke'Bryan Hayes dealing with some back tightness and nobody picking up the slack. Everyone seems to be trending in the wrong direction at the moment, searching for answers as to how to get back on track. While the starting pitching co...

Smitty and Tyler discuss the latest surrounding the Pittsburgh Penguins The team missed the playoffs for the second consecutive season despite still getting surplus on the contracts of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang and Erik Karlsson. Mike Sullivan's extension is just about to kick in but there are several questions that need answers about he and the entire coaching staff. Will Tristan...

The Pittsburgh Steelers have made several splash moves this offseason by acquiring the likes of Russell Wilson, Patrick Queen and Justin Fields. That said, they have several boxes unchecked as the NFL Draft draws near. Is Nate Herbig really an option at center, depending on how the draft plays out? What is the plan at slot corner and wide receiver? Do they plan to upgrade upon Dan Moore Jr. or wai...

The Pittsburgh Penguins continue to scratch and claw as the NHL Playoffs draw near. Just one point out of a playoff spot with 4 games to go, they've at least made things interesting. They also have games against the teams they are chasing in the standings. Michael Bunting continues to fit like a glove. Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin are leading the charge. Alex Nedeljkovic has steadied things in...

The Pittsburgh Pirates are off to a 9-3 start through theearly portions of the 2024 MLB season. The team is getting contributions up and down the lineup and the pitching both from the rotation and bullpen have exceeded expectations early on. While they've won 9 out of their 12 games, it hasn't all been sunshine and rainbows. Closer David Bednar has struggled out of the gate, having blown 3 save op...

The Pittsburgh Penguins kept their playoff hopes alive on Thursday by winning their third consecutive game, securing 2 points in Washington over the Capitals. Alex Nedeljkovic was fantastic yet again, as he continues to show why he should start in place of Tristan Jarry. Michael Bunting continues to provide an element the team didn't have prior to his acquisition and fit in like a glove. Very much...

The Pittsburgh Pirates are off to a 5-1 start through the first week of the MLB season. Manager Derek Shelton has pushed a lot of the right buttons, the lineup has come through time and time again and they always seem to have an answer. The bullpen depth has been tested but has been as good as advertised. Jared Jones had a stellar MLB debut and looks to carry that over into his second start, which...

Pittsburgh Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth joins Smitty and Tyler on this week's episode. They get into all the changes within the organization including revamping the QB room by bringing in Russell Wilson and Justin Fields. Pat talks about off-season work he's done with Wilson and other teammates including Calvin Austin III and Van Jefferson. He also discusses the work he's putting in to improve as bl...

The Pittsburgh Penguins continue to trade wins and losses as we near the end of the regular season. While the team isn't quite yet dead, they might as well be. So, what are we watching for at this juncture? Sidney Crosby is on that very short list. He is just 5 points away from 82 on the season and clinching his 19th point per game season, which would tie Wayne Gretzky for the league record. Recen...

The Pittsburgh Steelers have reshaped their wide receiver room following the Diontae Johnson trade. Quez Watkins and Van Jefferson have been added to the mix and Cordarelle Patterson may play a role there, but there are still very much questions about the top of the depth chart. Is the team done adding until the NFL Draft? Which positions should we be looking at early in the draft? Why hasn't the...

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MLB Opening Day is just a week away! With the season drawing near, we discuss the idea of Jared Jones making the MLB rotation and what that could mean for everyone else. We then answer questions about Oneil Cruz and if the Pirates can be a sneaky contender in a weak NL Central. Let us know what you think! Everything Custom Designs: https://www.facebook.com/everythingcustomdesigns Learn more about...

The Pittsburgh Penguins continue to trade wins and losses as we near the last few of weeks of the season. With it being seemingly clear this team will miss the postseason in back-to-back seasons, we discuss the future of Mike Sullivan, what to do about the power play and how newcomer Michael Bunting has fit it! Join in on the conversation! Everything Custom Designs: https://www.facebook.com/everyt...

The Pittsburgh Steelers have reshaped their quarterback room in a big way ahead of the 2024 season. Signing Russell Wilson, trading Kenny Pickett and trading for Justin Fields. They've completely uprooted the QB room from last season in hopes of getting better results. We discuss our thoughts and answer questions from the audience regarding extensions, the search for WR help and much more. Let us...

MLB Opening Day is two weeks away. As the season draws near and we look ahead to how things are shaping up, one person has stood above all (literally) at Pirates Spring Training. Oneil Cruz has been front and center this Spring as he comes back from a gruesome ankle injury that took away most of his 2023 season. He says he feels 200% and the results would agree with him. Just how high is the ceili...