Post-Gazette Sports Network: Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates, Penguins and more

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 discusses his column on Christie-Lee Coad, a local product...

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 well enough in the Summer League to guarantee NBA...

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 the Steelers’ QB situation as Russell Wilson and...

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 unconventional trade routes that the team should ex...

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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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection an...

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? Our duo tackles those questions and more. Includi...

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 San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk? And w...

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 do at the MLB trade deadline at the end of the mo...

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 to reach a long-term contract extension? How does 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 did LSU gymnast, social media sensation and Skenes...

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 the season could hinge on? Can the Steelers measure...

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 Skenes and fellow NL All-Star and former Pirates Tyl...

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 NBA Summer League after being drafted No....

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 Freiermuth and others emerge as leaders in their o...

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. Lebanon product David Shields with the Kansas City R...

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, Broderick Jones and Pat Freiermuth in Arthur Smith's ru...

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 the hype around Skenes league-wide influence the d...

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 Jaylen Warren eat into his numbers this year? And wil...

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 should we make of reports that some Pennsylvania po...

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 Bishop and Cory Trice Jr. step up to play prominent r...

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 starting to show why he was a first-round pick? Or doe...

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? And what kind of energy is Joshua Palacios bringi...

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 Blake Hinson have a chance to make the Los Angeles Lak...

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 do Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren stack up agains...