Yasmani Grandal and the rest of this catastrophic catching. 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…

On the Monday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Mike's Beer Bar, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to ponder the future for Najee Harris in Pittsburgh. Can a contract extension still be worked out with the running back entering his fourth season? Or does the New England Patriots' rece…

In this episode of The South Side Beat, Chris Halicke looks at the potential options with the large amount of cap space the Steelers have just a few weeks from the start of training camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAv DKPS Podcast Network, Dejan Kovacevic

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey analyzes the Steelers' offseason. Has GM Omar Khan improved the team at almost every spot through the acquisitions of free agents such as Russell Wilson and Patrick Queen? And NFL draft picks including Troy Fautanu, Roman Wilson, Payton Wilson and Zach Frazier? Is receiver th…

On their Pirates podcast, Post-Gazette insiders Andrew Destin and Noah Hiles react to club's series loss against the Tampa Bay Rays this past weekend at PNC Park. How much longer can manager Derek Shelton's team survive in the MLB playoff race if it keeps wasting stellar pitching performances like Paul Skenes' on Sunday? What's clicking for Bryan R…

Could the Panthers be authoring the NHL's ugliest-ever collapse? 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. …

Is Bob Nutting in charge? Or Ben Cherington? 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/a…

Could this be a bona fide dominant defense? 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/ad…

In this episode, we have two terrific discussions. First, we probe the possibility and what would need to happen for Drew Allar to become the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft. Then Steve Sampsell joins for a great business discussion, ranging from the whiteout to fascinating questions about the future of college athletics. Learn more about your …

In this episode, Jeff Carr from Locked on MLB and Locked on Reds joins Jim Stamm and Gary Morgan to talk about the NL Central and the playoff hopes of The Pirates and Reds as we just wrapped the series between the two. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAv DKPS Podcast Network, Dejan Kovacevic

In this episode of The South Side Beat, Chris Halicke discusses the latest impact on a potential long-term deal with Najee Harris and why declining his fifth-year option is still a puzzling decision. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAv DKPS Podcast Network, Dejan Kovacevic

On the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Mike's Beer Bar, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko to analyze the special teams unit. Is position coach Danny Smith ready for all the changes to the NFL kickoff rules, having just turned 70? Does Cordarrelle Patterson have the kick returnin…

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey answers reader questions. Among them: Who's the better fit among potential Penguins trade options for GM Kyle Dubas? The Carolina Hurricanes' Martin Necas? Or the Columbus Blue Jackets' Patrik Laine? What does the Alex Nedeljkovic extension mean for Tristan Jarry's future her…

We're at the stage where it's all about T.J. Watt. 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…

With Alex Nedeljkovic re-signed, what of Tristan Jarry? 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 meg…

They're insisting to me they're serious ... but what's that mean? 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.…

In this episode of The South Side Beat, Chris Halicke reacts to the Steelers waiving Trenton Thompson and Denzel Mims and what it might mean ahead of training camp in several weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAv DKPS Podcast Network, Dejan Kovacevic

Ramon Foster is joined by Dejan Kovacevic for a LIVE weekly show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAv DKPS Podcast Network, Dejan Kovacevic

What'll Omar Khan do with all that remaining cap space? 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 meg…

Should Marcus Pettersson be signed long-term? 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/…

What's Bryan Reynolds' star level, really? 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/adc…

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Noah Hiles and Andrew Destin react to the club's series win against the Cincinnati Reds this week at PNC Park. How did the club's starting pitching trio of Paul Skenes, Bailey Falter and Mitch Keller have so much success against the Reds, allowing only three runs all series? And how can that be a catalyst for the pitch…

On the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Mike's Beer Bar, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko to break down the team's QB competition between Russell Wilson and Justin Fields. Why does national media perceive the battle to be a 50-50 proposition, when locally it's clear that Wils…

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey reacts to the passing of San Francisco Giants and MLB legend Willie Mays through a Pittsburgh lens, as well as the Pirates' latest loss to the Cincinnati Reds. He also gets into some hockey topics. Among them: Could the Penguins acquire Columbus Blue Jackets standout Patrik L…

Let's get real about George Pickens. 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…

Cool it with the Mario Lemieux comparisons. 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/ad…

Ben Cherington should be taking better 'shots'. 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.f…

On his weekly Chipped Ham and Football podcast, Post-Gazette Steelers insider welcomes ESPN analytics guru Seth Walder. The duo tackles the team's upcoming appearance on HBO's Hard Knocks as well as GM Omar Khan's offseason moves so far -- an possibly moves to come. What do the analytics say about the trade for Justin Fields and the signing of Russ…

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey reacts to Paul Skenes' latest victory on the mound for the Pirates against the Cincinnati Reds on Monday at PNC Park. How important was it that Skenes showed he can adjust on the fly? And what does that mean for the rest of his rookie season with his club fighting for an NL w…

On their weekly Pitt sports mailbag video, Post-Gazette insiders Christopher Carter and Abby Schnable answer reader questions. Among them: How does Meleek Thomas leaving Lincoln Park High School in Pittsburgh to join Overtime Elite in Atlanta affect Jeff Capel's chances of recruiting him? How are Pitt athletes doing at the swimming and diving Olymp…

Will Mike Tomlin stay head coach here ... forever? 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…

If there's a lesson to be learned from Florida ... 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…

In this episode of The South Side Beat, Chris Halicke reacts to the Steelers and the AFC North being chosen as the feature for HBO's Hard Knocks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAv DKPS Podcast Network, Dejan Kovacevic

Pitching way too good to waste (but still being wasted). 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…

In this episode, Matt Williamson discusses the rumors that Brandon Aiyuk could leave the 49ers and what options are activated for the Steelers in that case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAv DKPS Podcast Network, Dejan Kovacevic

On the Monday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Mike's Beer Bar, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko to analyze the team's situation at quarterback. What should we make of Justin Fields' demeanor in his competition with Russell Wilson? How does the dynamic between the two echo the 2022 QB …

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey explains why he feels better fundamental baseball from manager Derek Shelton's Pirates is as important to their chances as what GM Ben Cherington can add to the roster via deals before the MLB trade deadline. He also gets former Pirates pitcher A.J. Burnett's thoughts on youn…

It's Matt’s Mailbag #11! In this episode, Matt Williamson talks about some of his scouting experiences and how it relates to the future of running backs in the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAv DKPS Podcast Network, Dejan Kovacevic

Steelers defensive coordinator Teryl Austin speaks to reporters during the team's minicamp this past week on the South Side. He explains how the secondary is coming together with new faces such as DeShon Elliott and Donte Jackson joining familiar ones like Cam Sutton, Joey Porter Jr. and Minkah Fitzpatrick; how Patrick Queen and rookie Payton Wilso…

In this episode, we take a deep dive into all the ins and outs of the massive Beaver Stadium renovation project. Joe Smeltzer from Nittany Sports Now joins Cory Giger for a detailed a look at all of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAv DKPS Podcast Network, Dejan Kovacevic

In this episode, Jim Stamm and Gary Morgan welcome Scott and Adam from The Bucco Bantr Podcast to talk about the Pirates Rotation, their mission with their show and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAv DKPS Podcast Network, Dejan Kovacevic

On the Friday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Mike's Beer Bar, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko to react to DC Teryl Austin's news conference this week. What lessons did Austin learn from 2023 that he's applying to 2024, specifically in deploying safeties Minkah Fitzpatrick and Damont…

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey answers reader questions. Among them: Will GM Ben Cherington make a significant move to improve the offense by the trade deadline? If names including the Toronto Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. or the New York Mets' Pete Alonso are unrealistic, what other options does he hav…

In this episode, Matt Williamson discusses what the Steelers' offense could look like with Arthur Smith and elite performance from Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAv DKPS Podcast Network, Dejan Kovacevic

In this episode of The South Side Beat, Corey Crisan and Chris Halicke discuss the final day of Steelers minicamp and Corey says his final goodbye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAv DKPS Podcast Network, Dejan Kovacevic

In his weekly YouTube appearance, Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise joins host Adam Bittner to discuss whether the Pirates or Steelers are closer to experiencing playoff success. Do dominant pitchers Paul Skenes, Mitch Keller and Jared Jones make the Pirates an immediate threat if they can get to the postseason? Or are Mike Tomlin, Russell W…

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey reacts to the Pirates' loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday night. Are Henry Davis and Kyle Nicholas showing signs of shaking of season-long funks? How much does the club's success rest on them figuring things out? And what is wrong with Ke'Bryan Hayes, and how much m…

In this episode, Matt Williamson continues his discussion of George Pickens' WR qualities and Mike Tomlin's trademark 'winning seasons' as the basis for a contract extension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAv DKPS Podcast Network, Dejan Kovacevic

In this episode of The South Side Beat, Chris Halicke reacts to some of the comments made by assistant coaches during Steelers minicamp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAv DKPS Podcast Network, Dejan Kovacevic

On the Wednesday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Mike's Beer Bar, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to react to new OC Arthur Smith's comments Tuesday at the team's minicamp. Specifically, they explain the ways Smith is showing his understanding of the team's history and identity an…