The Sports Porch

My response to the Super Genius Mark Madden article on triblive.com. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sports-porch--5608597/support .

The Pirates lose to the Cubs, 8-3, swept at home. They've lost 3 straight series, all sweeps, for 9 straight defeats. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sports-porch--5608597/support .

24 consecutive scoreless innings, shut out in 3 of the last 4 games with only 2 runs scored, and 2 quality starts wasted (Bido and Oviedo). This is getting silly. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sports-porch--5608597/support .

Henry Davis' debut - he doubles in his first at-bat. Bido pitches well, but the bullpen and the rest of the lineup look terrible! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sports-porch--5608597/support .

Henry Davis is NOT the answer, but it will be fun to see him play. The Pirates have a tough schedule through the all star break... I'm not feeling good about it. Patrick Peterson sums up the Steelers expectations, Hockey Jesus is hibernating until next season after a great run... and more. Join us on the Porch! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sports-porch--...

The Pirates are swept on the road as they cough up another ugly loss to the Brew Crew... what's next? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sports-porch--5608597/support .

The offense is sinking the ship. Keller pitches better than his line and the bullpen does it's job, but the Pirates are losing their grip... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sports-porch--5608597/support .

Rich Hill's shaky 1st inning sets the stage and the Buccos hitting disappears as they drop the first game in Milwauke, 5-4. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sports-porch--5608597/support .

The unfriendly confines of Wrigley are the downfall of the Pirates, as they lose their grip on first place. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sports-porch--5608597/support .

Pirates drop 2nd to the Cubs, 10-6, losing an early lead. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sports-porch--5608597/support .

Pirates fall to the Cubs, 11-3. Suwinski homers twice, but the bullpen falls apart. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sports-porch--5608597/support .

Congratulations to VGK a well deserved win. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sports-porch--5608597/support .

What should we expect from the Pirates through this final push into the all-star break? HJ gives a sober (not drunk) update on the Stanley Cup Finals... and more! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sports-porch--5608597/support .

Cutch cracks 2000, Keller Pitches a Gem, Bednar notches a save and the Pirates take the series from the Mets. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sports-porch--5608597/support .

Vegas Golden Nights on the brink take a 3-1 lead. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sports-porch--5608597/support .

Oviedo pitches well, but the bats provide no support and the bull pen coughs up 3 runs in a losing to the Mets 5-1. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sports-porch--5608597/support .

McCutchen is 1 hit shy of 2000, the bats come alive, Rich Hill pitches like a 25 year old, and the bullpen sucks. But we win anyway. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sports-porch--5608597/support .

Florida still in it. Win in OT. Vegas still up 2-1 in the series. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sports-porch--5608597/support .

The Buccos toss their series to the A's with another ugly loss. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sports-porch--5608597/support .

The Pirates lose an ugly one handing the A's only their 6th road win this year. Keller struggles, the bull pen flounders and the bats are quiet. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sports-porch--5608597/support .

Vegas Golden Knights take a commanding 2-0 series lead with a 7-2 win. Series moves down to Florida. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sports-porch--5608597/support .

It was a weird one at PNC Park, but Holderman notches his first save and the Pirates remain the hottest team in MLB. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sports-porch--5608597/support .

Tonite on the Porch, we talk about the Pirates' identity, the Steelers and Broderick Jones, and, of course, Hockey Jesus preaches about the NHL Stanley Cup Finals. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sports-porch--5608597/support .

The Pirates SWEEP the Cardinals behind Rich Hill, the bull pen and David Bednar! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sports-porch--5608597/support .

Vegas Golden Knights best the Florida Panthers 5-2 in game 1. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sports-porch--5608597/support .