The Fan At Night

-Pirates home opener awaits, -Aaron Rodgers saga continues, -Penguins' slide goes on -Guests include Alex Stumpf and Brian Batko!

-Jack previews Pirates-Yankees, and hopes the Bucs being at home can help provide a "reset" for the team. Also, while the torpedo bats are legal, do you think it's unethical for teams to use them right now? -Are you cheering or booing the Pirates when they take the field for the home opener tomorrow? A few callers chime in on the matter. -Does Pirates' ownership lack trust in Ben Cherington and De...

Does Pirates' ownership lack trust in Ben Cherington and Derek Shelton? Could that potentially explain the lack of spending from this past offseason?

"Joel's pick" ... Jack and producer Joel Nelson name as many players who were on both the Pirates and Yankees! They came up with 13 players, but somehow missed A.J. Burnett.

Brian Batko of the Post-Gazette joins for all things Steelers! The guys discuss the Steelers reportedly meeting with Texas WR Matthew Golden, as well as Patriots backup QB Joe Milton being traded to Dallas. Jack and Brian also discuss how the Steelers can add to their running back room, despite not having a second-round pick. Brian thinks the Steelers chances of going QB in round one is around a 2...

-Alex Stumpf of MLB.com joins for all things Pirates! The guys discuss if the Bucs may use torpedo bats, and how they can slow down the Yankees' red-hot bats. Jack and Alex also discuss Mitch Keller's 2024 season, and how he can find success against New York. The guys also thoroughly discuss the Bucs' bullpen and all of their moving parts. Alex thinks the team will go "closer by committee" in lieu...

Alex Stumpf of MLB.com joins for all things Pirates! The guys discuss if the Bucs may use torpedo bats, and how they can slow down the Yankees' red-hot bats. Jack and Alex also discuss Mitch Keller's 2024 season, and how he can find success against New York. The guys also thoroughly discuss the Bucs' bullpen and all of their moving parts. Alex thinks the team will go "closer by committee" in lieu...

-Jack begins by breaking down the Pirates' first seven games of the season, and what they'll see from the Yankees this weekend, including the use of the "torpedo bats". Does the rough, 2-5 start have any affect on how you're approaching tomorrow's home opener? Jack also applauds the Pirates for being aggressive in sending down David Bednar to triple-A Indy to try to get him right.  -Callers chime...

Jack begins by breaking down the Pirates' first seven games of the season, and what they'll see from the Yankees this weekend, including the use of the "torpedo bats". Does the rough, 2-5 start have any affect on how you're approaching tomorrow's home opener? Jack also applauds the Pirates for being aggressive in sending down David Bednar to triple-A Indy to try to get him right.

Plenty of reaction to the Pirates' 5-4 loss to Miami. -Noah Hiles joins

Noah Hiles of the Post-Gazette joins for all things Pirates. The guys discuss Oneil Cruz's play from the outfield, Endy Rodriguez at first base, the bullpen, and much more.

More of the same stuff from the 2024 Pirates, eh? Jack thoroughly discusses the Bucs' bullpen, especially the back end of it from Colin Holderman and David Bednar.

Kevin Gorman hops on. Where did he get his famous nickname? Kevin says the Steelers could win 85 games. What are the plans for first base and other important positions?

Nick Farabaugh joined the show to talk about the heavy Steelers presence at Ohio State's Pro Day.

Brian Batko joins the show. Right before he came on, the Vikings reportedly will keep in touch with Aaron Rodgers. What does that mean for the Steelers and their QB search? How long will the Steelers have to wait for Rodgers to make his decision?

-Saint Francis to move to D-III, -Russell Wilson signs with Giants, -Important Jared Jones update -Guests include: Joe Onderko, Mark Kaboly, Noah Hiles, and Ely Sussman

-Ely Sussman of Fish on First joins to preview the Pirates' opening series against the Marlins! The guys discuss Paul Skenes and the Pirates' new-look rotation against Sandy Alcantara and the Marlins' rotation. Ely notes that this is a very young, inexperienced Marlins team under new manager Clayton McCullough. -Austin and producer Joel Nelson share their Pirates' season predictions!

Austin and producer Joel Nelson share their Pirates' season predictions!

Ely Sussman of Fish on First joins to preview the Pirates' opening series against the Marlins! The guys discuss Paul Skenes and the Pirates' new-look rotation against Sandy Alcantara and the Marlins' rotation. Ely notes that this is a very young, inexperienced Marlins team under new manager Clayton McCullough.

-Steelers correspondent Mark Kaboly from The Pat McAfee Show joins! The guys discuss the fresh news of Russell Wilson heading to the Giants and what it now means for the Steelers. Is there a very outside chance that Aaron Rodgers simply retires? -Noah Hiles of the Post-Gazette joins for all things Pirates! The guys discuss Noah's scoop that Jared Jones has potentially dodged a bullet, as he does n...

Noah Hiles of the Post-Gazette joins for all things Pirates! The guys discuss Noah's scoop that Jared Jones has potentially dodged a bullet, as he does not need surgery for his elbow injury. Noah believes Jones will be back before the All-Star break. The guys also discuss many of the Buccos' moves from the offseason and take a thorough look at the team's potential official roster for their season-...

Steelers correspondent Mark Kaboly from The Pat McAfee Show joins! The guys discuss the fresh news of Russell Wilson heading to the Giants and what it now means for the Steelers. Is there a very outside chance that Aaron Rodgers simply retires?

-Presidents' Athletic Conference Commissioner Joe Onderko joins to discuss Saint Francis moving to Division III. Joe believes Saint Francis will be the first of multiple schools to make this sort of a move. Joe also has hope that the PAC can have 12 football teams among two divisions, and have a conference championship game. -More reaction to Russell Wilson heading to the Giants. It's now Aaron Ro...

More reaction to Russell Wilson heading to the Giants. It's now Aaron Rodgers or bust for the Steelers, right? Callers chime in on Saint Francis, as well.

Presidents' Athletic Conference Commissioner Joe Onderko joins to discuss Saint Francis moving to Division III. Joe believes Saint Francis will be the first of multiple schools to make this sort of a move. Joe also has hope that the PAC can have 12 football teams among two divisions, and have a conference championship game.