Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Jason Mackey and Colin Beazley debate five major questions surrounding the ballclub in 2026.
Who is the starting catcher? Will Joey Bart hold on to the role, or will Henry Davis make a run at it? Is Jhostynxon Garcia ready to be the fourth outfielder, or will someone else have to step up? What is Jared Triolo's role? Will he be the starting third baseman or more of a utilityman? How will the bullpen shape up in front of Dennis Santana? And what will they do with Mitch Keller? Keep him or trade him? Our duo tackles those topics and more.
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On the Tuesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel, host Noah Hiles welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to parse through what went wrong against the Houston Texans on Monday night and look ahead to the team's offseason.
What went wrong in that game? Was it indicative of bigger problems all year? How did Aaron Rodgers perform in his (likely) only year in black and gold? Was he a better option than previous ones like Russell Wilson and Justin Fields, and if so, why was the result the same? What's DK Metcalf's role moving forward?
What changes should be made, and what changes will be made? Does everything really come down to Mike Tomlin? Will he be the coach in 2026? What about his coordinators? Will Arthur Smith return amid rumors he's up for head coaching jobs? What about Teryl Austin after his run defense was gashed in the playoffs — again? Our duo tackles those topics and more.
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Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable break down the latest happenings in the transfer portal for Pat Narduzzi's team.
Who stands out among the nine transfers the Panthers landed in the portal this week? Can Memphis transfer DeMarco Ward give them a new look at OLB with his experience and pass-coverage skills? Can Illinois' Jeremiah Warren and Tulane's Eliyt Nairne give them some more big bodies along the defensive line? Who emerges as a first option from new tight ends Carson Kent from Oklahoma and Elijah Lagg from UAB? And how can former Idaho State punter Gabe Russo and Northern Arizona kicker Samuel Hunsaker help on special teams? Our duo tackles those topics and more.
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Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo react to an NFL playoffs loss to the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium.
What should we make of yet another one-and-done performance from a Mike Tomlin coached team in the postseason? What went wrong for Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf, Kenneth Gainwell, Jaylen Warren, Calvin Austin III, Pat Freiermuth and OC Arthur Smith's unit? Were Mason McCormick, Zach Frazier, Troy Fautanu and the offensive line simply outclassed by Texans pass rushers Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson Jr.? And how should we evaluate T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward, Jalen Ramsey and the defense for forcing three turnovers by Texans QB C.J. Stroud but failing to stop Woody Marks and the Texans running game? Our duo tackles those questions and more.
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Host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise react LIVE to the Steelers' NFL playoffs matchup with the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium. This show is presented by FanDuel.
Were coach Mike Tomlin and stars T.J. Watt and Cam Heyward able to snap their long postseason losing streak with the franchise? How did DK Metcalf's return from suspension boost QB Aaron Rodgers and other key offensive pieces including Jaylen Warren, Kenneth Gainwell, Calvin Austin III, Pat Freiermuth and Adam Thielen? How did Mason McCormick, Zach Frazier, Troy Fautanu and the offensive line handle tough Texans pass rushers Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson Jr. And what answers did Joey Porter Jr. and Jalen Ramsey have defensively for the Texans passing game led by C.J. Stroud and Nico Collins? Our duo tackles those questions and more.
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On the latest PG Penguins Show presented by FanDuel, insider King Jemison analyzes the two losses this weekend and what caused their offense to score just one goal in two games. What went wrong? How can they reshuffle the lines to boost the offense? How important is their upcoming stretch of three home games?
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On the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive Podcast presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates and FanDuel, Steelers insiders Christopher Carter and Ray Fittipaldo give their final look at the wild-card matchup with the Houston Texans. Why will Aaron Rodgers' deep ball be a deciding factor in this matchup? Is the return of DK Metcalf enough to overcome a staunch Texans defense? And on the other side of the ball, what are the keys to stopping C.J. Stroud?
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Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Jason Mackey and Colin Beazley break down the latest topics surrounding the team's offseason.
Now that he's been formally signed and introduced, how does Ryan O'Hearn fit into the Pirates lineup? Will he and trade acquisition Brandon Lowe bring some much needed power to the Pirates?
Jason and Colin also break down GM Ben Cherington's recent comments. Is he done adding to the team? Or will he find more hitting through another trade or free agent acquisition? If that's the case, who would our duo like to see them take a look at?
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The Post-Gazette's King Jemison breaks down topics surrounding the Penguins' six-game winning streak and how they've exceeded expectations this season.
What went right specifically in Thursday night's win over the Devils? How good has Stuart Skinner been? Has that trade paid off for Kyle Dubas? How much energy did the return of Evgeni Malkin give the team? And how did he look in his return from injury?
How have the Penguins exceeded expectations when most expected them to be cellar dwellers at the beginning of the year? How long can Sidney Crosby keep up his incredible production? And how sustainable is it? Can they actually make a run to the Stanley Cup Playoffs? King tackles those topics and more.
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On the Friday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by FanDuel and Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise to talk about Steelers coaches and players facing pressure in the NFL playoffs matchup with the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium.
Is coach Mike Tomlin still in a prove-it situation despite the feel-good win against rival Baltimore in Week 18? Could OC Arthur Smith or DC Teryl Austin be in trouble if their units don't perform? How much will this game mean to QB Aaron Rodgers' legacy? Do T.J. Watt and Cam Heyward need to shake the stigma of not being able to win the big one? And how much focus should be on DK Metcalf after his two game suspension and lucrative contract signed in the offseason? Our duo tackles those questions and more.
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