On the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Mike's Beer Bar, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to discuss the Steelers' trade options in the NFL draft. Could they trade up for names like Washington OT Troy Fautanu or Oregon State OT Tailese Fuaga? Or trade back from No. 20 overall in the first round, depending upon which of their targets they feel will still be available? Could they move their top pick for a player like San...

In his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey breaks down an ugly weekend for the Pirates against the Boston Red Sox and their current six-game losing streak. What issues are fixable offensively? And which are more lasting red flags? How can SS Oneil Cruz get back on track? What about OF Jack Suwinski? And is C Henry Davis in danger of being option to the minor leagues when Yasmani Grandal is activated from the injured list? Jason tackles those questions, then...

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Andrew Destin and Noah Hiles react to the club's 6-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Sunday that culminated a three-game sweep for the visitors. What's wrong with shortstop Oneil Cruz, whose OPS has slipped below the .600 mark? What's the reason for the club's general lack of power at the plate? What's caused 1B Rowdy Tellez to get off to such a slow start after he was signed in MLB free agency? Can anyone other than Bryan Reynolds and Connor Joe get momentum at...

The Post-Gazette's Adam Bittner, Christopher Carter and Brian Batko react to the week in Steelers mock drafts, specifically numerous projections that GM Omar Khan will select Duke's Graham Barton as his first-round pick because of his versatility to play guard and center. Why are national pundits so focused on guard as a need while James Daniels and Isaac Seumalo are both under contract? What are the chances Barton would play any other position than center here? And hat are the chances we...

On a special Friday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, Christopher Carter and Steelers insider Brian Batko record live from Mike's Beer Bar to preview the upcoming NFL draft. Who is the best player among those to visit Pittsburgh during the pre-draft period? And what is the worst-case scenario for the Steelers?  Be sure to join us LIVE during Rounds 1 and 2 of the NFL draft on April 25 and 26th, as the Post-Gazette's team of experts give you the ultimate second-screen...

In his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey answers reader questions. Among them: When will the Pirates call up Paul Skenes to see his first Major League action? And when will former call-ups including Nick Gonzales, Liover Peguero and Ji Hawn Bae get their next chances now that they're hitting well in the minors? He also gets into season-ending Penguins questions. Which players from the current lineup should be sent packing after the team missed the Stanley Cup...

On this week's Pirates podcast, insiders Noah Hiles and Andrew Destin break down the good and the bad from the Mets series and look ahead to the Red Sox. Plus, are they playing it too safe with Jared Jones' innings limit? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In his weekly YouTube appearance, Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise joins host Adam Bittner to discuss the Steelers' low win total projections -- right around 8.5 at most major sports books. Is the betting world underrating GM Omar Khan's highly praised moves for players like Russell Wilson, Justin Fields and Patrick Queen? How much could a trade for a solid, veteran No. 2 receiver like Brandon Aiyuk, Deebo Samuel or Justin Jefferson boost the total? What about a solid NFL draft class...

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey weighs in on hot topics in Pittsburgh sports. Is it time for Penguins GM Kyle Dubas to make a bold move and trade G Tristan Jarry after Alex Nedeljkovic dominated the team's net down the stretch of the season, which ended Wednesday without a Stanley Cup Playoffs berth? On the Steelers and NFL draft front, should Oregon C Jackson Powers-Johnson be viewed as a chance for GM Omar Khan to correct the mistakes of missing...

On the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, host Christopher Carter welcomes former Steelers Pro Bowl linebacker Ryan Shazier to discuss the team's tradition of defensive leadership. How was it passed down to him from Super Bowl champions like coach Mike Tomlin, and cornerbacks William Gay and Will Allen? How have stars like T.J. Watt and Cam Heyward carried the tradition forward in recent years? And how does a young standout like Joey Porter Jr. fit into it having grown up...

On Jason Mackey's First 10 podcast, the Post-Gazette sports columnist reacts to the Penguins being eliminated from Stanley Cup playoffs contention and ponders what comes next for the club. Is coach Mike Sullivan safe despite not winning a playoff series with the core of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang in six years? Could defenseman Erik Karlsson be moved by GM Kyle Dubas over the offseason? What about goalie Tristan Jarry after he was benched in favor of Alex Nedeljkovic over the...

On their weekly Penn State football podcast, host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette/Daily Collegian insider Seth Engle react to Saturday's Blue-White game at Beaver Stadium, and news that WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith is entering the transfer portal. What went wrong in that relationship? Is Tre Wallace ready to be a dependable option in his place? Will coach James Franklin need to dip into the transfer portal again for talent? Or does he have enough with names like Ohio State transfer Julian Fleming,...

Post-Gazette Penguins insiders Matt Vensel and Andrew Destin give their thoughts on how the team's late-season hot streak and push for an improbably Stanley Cup playoffs berth should inform GM Kyle Dubas' decisions in the offseason. Should Alex Nedeljokovic be brought back as the starting goalie? Does that open the door for a trade of Tristan Jarry? Has Sidney Crosby proven he can still be the foundation of a Cup-contending team with his dominance down the stretch? Have players including Drew...

On his weekly Chipped Ham and Football podcast, Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko welcomes Emory Hunt of Football Gameplan and CBS Sports to analyze best fits for the Steelers in the NFL draft. Why does Emory like Florida State's Keon Coleman as an off-the-radar choice at WR? How would Florida's Ricky Pearsall pair as the No. 2 to George Pickens? Could Iowa CB Cooper DeJean still make sense despite the needs along the offensive line? And where does Washington's Troy Fautanu belong in...

On his First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey weighs in on the Penguins' goalie situation after a 4-2 win against the Nashville Predators on Monday night. Specifically, what does Mike Sullivan's choice of Alex Nedeljkovic over Tristan Jarry mean for the future? Does the team view Nedeljkovic simply as a hot hand to help its Stanley Cup playoff push? Or has he made Jarry and his lucrative contract expendable come the offseason? Then later, Jason gets into some Pirates...

On their weekly Pitt sports mailbag video, Post-Gazette insiders Christopher Carter and Abby Schnable answer reader questions. Among them: Can Florida State transfer Cam Corhen be a legit start for coach Jeff Capel's squad at center? Will Houston transfer Damian Dunn be the next addition via the portal? Which other prospects could follow? And on the football side, how innovative did new coordinator Kade Bell's offense look in the Blue-Gold game Saturday at Acrisure Stadium? Did it live up...

On the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive, presented by Mike's Beer Bar, host Christopher Carter welcomes a trio of Post-Gazette insiders to talk all things Steelers, Penguins and Pirates.  Steelers beat writer Ray Fittipaldo is first to stop by to analyze the final week of NFL draft visits by top prospects. Could Alabama's Terrion Arnold and Kool-Aid McKinstry plus Duke's Graham Barton be among those who stop in Pittsburgh this week? Do names including Clemson's Nate Wiggins and...

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Andrew Destin and Noah Hiles react to the club's weekend series against the Philadelphia Phillies and look ahead to this week's series against the New York Mets. Was Jack Suwinski's home run off Zack Wheeler on Sunday a sign that he's breaking out of his season-opening funk? Is closer David Bednar figuring things out after blowing a handful of save opportunities to open 2024? Is the rotation showing its potential after strong starts by Bailey Falter, Mitch Keller...

On his First 10 podcast for Monday, April 15, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey reacts to a busy weekend in Pittsburgh sports. Did the Penguins' Saturday night loss to the Boston Bruins prove they are fatally flawed, even if Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Co. find a way to slip into the Stanley Cup playoff field? And should coach Mike Sullivan go with Tristan Jarry or Alex Nedeljkovic in net for Monday's pivotal contest against the Nashville Predators? On the Pirates front,...

On their weekly Steelers NFL mock draft tracker video, host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette insider Ray Fittipaldo react to the week in projected selections for the team from around the Internet. Why is Duke's Graham Barton becoming a very trendy pick, notably for ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr.? Is he really in the conversation of best center available with Oregon's Jackson Powers-Johnson? Is Notre Dame's Blake Fisher a Day 2 tackle option who could both represent an upgrade over Dan Moore Jr. and...

On the Friday, April 12 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 ideal first-round scenarios for the team in the NFL draft. How do things need to fall for GM Omar Khan to get his choice of ideal fits including Oregon State's Tailese Fuaga, Alabama's JC Latham, Iowa's Cooper DeJean, Georgia's Amarius Mims, Alabama's Terrion Arnold and Oregon's Jackson Powers-Johnson? And if...

In this episode of Jason Mackey's First 10, we take a look at the legendary performance from Penguins star Sidney Crosby as he's willed his team back into playoff contention. Plus, how the Pirates must improve and Derek Shelton's surprising comments about David Bednar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In his weekly YouTube appearance, Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise joins host Adam Bittner to analyze the Steelers' moves in NFL free agency. Was GM Omar Khan's early flurry of moves to acquire Russell Wilson, Justin Fields, Patrick Queen and Donte Jackson via the Diontae Johnson trade enough heading into the NFL draft? Or should he have done more to address needs at tackle, center, receiver and cornerback to give the draft plan more flexibility? Did he box himself into needing to...

On their weekly Penguins podcast, Post-Gazette insiders Matt Vensel and Andrew Destin break down the hottest topics around the team. Among them: How has Evgeni Malkin found another gear during the team's recent playoff push? How has Michael Bunting and his aggressive style given the Penguins a much needed jolt of energy? What does it mean for the Penguins to get contributions from players not named Sidney Crosby? And is Alex Nedeljkovic here to stay in the Penguins' net? Our duo discusses...

On their weekly Penn State football podcast, host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette/Daily Collegian insider Seth Engle preview the Blue-White spring game Saturday at Beaver Stadium. They tackle questions including: -How will Drew Allar look in his first on-field action under new offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki? -Is there pressure on No. 2 QB Beau Pribula with true freshman Ethan Grunkemeyer generating buzz? -What can we expect from Julian Fleming in his Nittany Lions debut? And will...