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In the latest episode of In The Trenches, Pitt football standouts Gavin Bartholomew and Jake Kradel welcome running back C'Bo Flemister to preview a trip to Notre Dame. Can the former Fighting Irish running back send a message to his former team and help the Panthers to a major upset? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Gazette sports editor and lead fantasy football analyst Chris Dell joins host Tony Squares to break down all things Steelers and fantasy football on our new "Steel City Sleepers" show.The guys debate whether Kenny Pickett is worth starting ahead of the Steelers’ Week 8 home clash against the Jaguars.They also discuss their top five players to start and sit at each position, including top defenses, kickers, sleepers, stashes and busts.Has Najee Harris finally proven himself as a reliable, weekly top-20 RB option?Who is the top running back to own in the Cleveland Browns backfield?And does Tua Tagovailoa belong on your fantasy bench in Week 8?Visit www.post-gazette.com/sports/fantasy-football for Chris' weekly 'Post-Gazette Fantasy Favorites Manifesto' written column (also printed in our Sunday newspaper) and subscribe to our @PGSportsNow YouTube channel to avoid missing future videos from our reporters, columnists and guests.For three months of digital access to the Post-Gazette for just 99¢, visit the following link: https://promo.post-gazette.com/youtubeChris Dell: [email protected] and Twitter @maddjournalist Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast brought to you by Mike's Beer Bar, Steelers inside Brian Batko joins Christopher Carter to look ahead to Sunday’s game against the Jaguars and the NFL trade deadline. Does Omar Khan have another ace up his sleeve to make his team better (or acquire more picks)? Will the Steelers finally be able to beat the Jaguars?Plus, does George Pickens need to watch his behavior on the field to avoid further taunting penalties that could end up costing them a win? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In his weekly YouTube appearance, Post-Gazette sports columnists Paul Zeise joins host Adam Bittner to discuss the Steelers' depth receivers. How big of a problem is the lack of production from Allen Robinson and Calvin Austin III in the past three games? The duo has just 10 catches for 68 yards. since Week 3. Does quarterback Kenny Pickett need tight ends Pat Freiermuth and/or Darnell Washington to step up as targets if receivers like Robinson and Austin don't? And how much criticism do coach Mike Tomlin and general manager Omar Khan deserve for putting together a receiver room so lacking in depth. Our duo tackles those questions and some other burning topics in local sports. Among them: Has Penn State reached its ceiling with coach James Franklin after another loss to Ohio State? Can Pirates fans draw any hope from the Arizona Diamondbacks' improbable World Series run? And what changes must Pitt make with the season now looking lost after a controversial loss to Wake Forest. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On their weekly Penn State football podcast, the Post-Gazette's Adam Bittner and Seth Engle dissect the Nittany Lions' 20-12 loss to Ohio State last Saturday and where it leaves them as a program. Has James Franklin reached his ceiling as Penn State's coach? Can the program itself compete seriously at a national championship level regardless of who the coach is? Could Penn State find a path around the Buckeyes with Big Ten and College Football Playoff expansion looming in 2024? And is Penn State's recruiting a problem compared to teams like Ohio State and Michigan?Our duo tackles those questions and evaluates the performance of quarterback Drew Allar and the receiving corps led by KeAndre Lambert-Smith ahead of this weekend's matchup with Indiana back at Beaver Stadium. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast brought to you by Mike's Beer Bar, former Steelers offensive lineman Trai Essex joins Christopher Carter to break down what he saw in the win against the Rams. Has the running game emerged as a focal point in the offense? And did Najee Harris re-establish himself as the No. 1 running back over Jaylen Warren? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On his weekly Chipped Ham and Football podcast, Post-Gazette insider Brian Batko welcomes podcaster and Steelers fan Dave Dameshek. The two discuss a range of topics including: the number of Steelers fans who turned out to support the team in its win Sunday against the Rams at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles; T.J. Watt's gamechanging play and reasons he seems to get less national respect than other top defensive players; and the local vs. national perception of coach Mike Tomlin. Why do folks outside of Pittsburgh like him so much more than his own fans? Our duo tackles those topics and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On their weekly Pitt football mailbag video, Post-Gazette Panthers insiders Noah Hiles and Christopher Carter answer reader questions. Among them, why didn't coach Pat Narduzzi challenge the controversial spot of QB Christian Veilleux's slide late in the loss Saturday at Wake Forest? Which assistant coaches should Narduzzi consider replacing in the offseason given the team's struggles in 2023? Why isn't running back Rodney Hammond Jr. getting more carries? Is Veilleux the answer for Pitt at quarterback long-term? And where should the basketball team be ranking in the ACC preseason poll? Our duo tackles those questions and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On their weekly hockey podcast, Post-Gazette Penguins insiders Andrew Destin and Matt Vensel discuss coach Mike Sullivan's comments after practice Monday. Why is the former Stanley Cup champion preaching patience with the team's current lines amid a losing skid against the Detroit Red Wings and St. Louis Blues this past week? Are there any moves general manager Kyle Dubas could consider the tweak the lineup? And does Bryan Rust belong on the top power play unit with Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Erik Karlsson because of his hot start? Our duo tackles those topics and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast brought to you by Mike's Beer Bar, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to break down the team's 24-17 NFL Week 7 victory against the Rams on Sunday at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Did QB Kenny Pickett and receivers George Pickens and Diontae Johnson show legitimate progress with a dominant fourth quarter? How did coach Mike Tomlin's defense adjust to slow Matthew Stafford, Puka Nacua and the dangerous Rams offense? And did the offensive line take a step forward even as rookie tackle Broderick Jones returned to the bench in favor of veteran Dan Moore Jr.? Our duo tackles those topics and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Gazette sports writers Adam Bittner and Paul Zeise react live after the Steelers' Week 7 matchup with the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. How did T.J. Watt, Minkah Fitzpatrick and the defense contain Puka Nacua, Cooper Kupp, Matthew Stafford and the dangerous Rams offense? And were Kenny Pickett and Matt Canada able to show improvement offensively after a long bye week to correct their issues? Our duo tackles those topics and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week’s edition of the Acrisure Fan Advantage brought to you by Mike's Beer Bar, the Athletic's Los Angeles Rams beat reporter Rich Hammond joins host Christopher Carter to break down their NFL Week 7 showdown with the Steelers at SoFi Stadium. Can the Rams offensive line protect QB Matthew Stafford from the Steelers' potent pass rush featuring T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith? What challenges will the potential absence of running back Kyren Williams pose for the Rams offense? And how much will rams receivers Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp test the Steelers secondary that includes names like Joey Porter Jr., Levi Wallace and Patrick Peterson? Our duo tackles those topics and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest episode of the Pitching In podcast, Post-Gazette Pirates insider Jason Mackey and TV analyst Michael McKenry discuss the hottest topics around the club and MLB at large. Among them: What should we make of the MLB postseason so far, with top seeds like the Los Angeles Dodgers losing and teams like the Philadelphia Phillies and Texas Rangers dominating? Does the Pirates' Ke'Bryan Hayes deserve to finally win a Gold Glove after years of stellar defensive efforts? What is the future of Pirates TV broadcasts now that Sportsnet Pittsburgh has replaced AT&T Sportsnet? And could former Pirates general manager Neal Huntington be a candidate to take on the same role in Boston? our duo tackles those topics and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the Friday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast brought to you by Mike's Beer Bar, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko to preview the Steelers' NFL Week 7 matchup against the Rams at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. What more does rookie Broderick Jones need to do to earn the starting nod over veteran tackle Dan Moore Jr.? Could we see fellow Joey Porter Jr. bump veteran cornerback Patrick Peterson into slot duty this week? Will the Steelers' T.J. Watt or the Rams' Aaron Donald make a bigger impact on the game defensively? And could major changes to the coaching staff come if offensive coordinator Matt Canada's unit doesn't begin to show progress soon? Our duo tackles those topics and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this week's episode of the In the Trenches podcast, hosts Jake Kradel, Gavin Bartholomew and Noah Hiles are joined by Pitt football starting quarterback Christian Veilleux. The quartet discusses a range of hot Panthers questions, including: What clicked last week in the upset of No. 14 Louisville at Acrisure Stadium? Can Pitt use the momentum from the victory to tackle a tough schedule in the second half of the season and reach a bowl game? Did Veilleux worry about his career when the pandemic caused the cancellation of his senior high school season in Canada? And how could revenue sharing with players change college football in the coming years? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In his weekly YouTube appearance, Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise joins host Adam Bittner to analyze the Steelers' options as the NFL trade deadline approaches. Will they be able to find upgrades for areas of weakness and replace names like Mason Cole at center? Will they look to repeat the stellar Chase Claypool trade by dealing an underachieving former early round pick like Najee Harris? Will they look for an upgrade at receiver? Or does Julio Jones' signing with the Eagles signal that coach Mike Tomlin likes the options he has? And could veteran Cam Heyward be a candidate to be moved considering his advanced age and the Steelers' bolstered depth on the defensive front? Our duo tackles those topics and more. Then later, they check in on the other teams in town. Could the Pirates ever has an offense as potent as the Phillies is right now in pursuit of a World Series victory? Is this the year Penn State figures out how to beat Ohio State? Is Pitt's upset of No. 14 Louisville and sign of what's to come? And are the Penguins just as inconsistent as ever? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On their weekly Penn State football podcast, host Adam Bittner and Daily Collegian and Post-Gazette Nittany Lions insider Seth Engle preview the pivotal matchup this week against No. 3 Ohio State in Columbus. Is James Franklin correct to believe in the more rugged identity that his offense has forged this season? Can Drew Allar, KeAndre Lambert-Smith, Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen produce enough explosive plays to win if Kyle McCord and the Buckeyes jump out to a lead? Has the the defense been tested enough to handle a talented Ohio State roster that includes likely first-round pick Marvin Harrison Jr.? And what role might backup QB Beau Pribula play for Penn State? Our duo tackles those topic and more, then offers picks for the matchup. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast brought to you by Mike's Beer Bar, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to analyze Steelers rookies Joey Porter Jr. and Broderick Jones. Why does coach Mike Tomlin still seem cautious about using them as starters despite strong results in the Week 5 win against the Baltimore Ravens? When might we see them grow into full-time starting roles? And what should we make of the general manager Omar Khan's decision Tuesday to cut veteran cornerback Desmond King in favor of signing rookie Darius Rush off the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad? Our duo tackles those topics and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On his weekly Chipped Ham and Football podcast, Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko welcomes former offensive lineman Trai Essex to analyze the team's play up front this season. Should first-round draft pick Broderick Jones start over Dan Moore Jr. at tackle now that the latter is back healthy? If Jones stays in the lineup, should Chuks Okrafor be under pressure for playing time from Moore? And how much scrutiny does center Mason Cole deserve? Should he be in danger of losing his job to names including James Daniels and Nate Herbig? Our duo tackles those topics and more as the Steelers prepare for an NFL Week 7 matchup this Sunday against the Rams at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On their weekly hockey podcast, Post-Gazette Penguins insiders Andrew Destin and Matt Vensel analyze the team's first three games of the season. Is the offense still too reliant on the top lines of Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin to win games? What kind of difference has Erik Karlsson made on the blue line -- and especially the power play? And can Drew O'Connor ride a strong preseason into a regular role on the third line along Lars Eller? Our duo tackles those topics and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the Monday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast brought to you by Mike's Beer Bar, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to analyze safety Minkah Fitzpatrick's role in the defense. Are the Steelers using him correctly? Or is he doing too much work in the slot and run support the generate the turnovers the Steelers have become accustomed to from him?Our duo tackles those questions, discusses the latest developments with coordinator Matt Canada's offense and ponders a busy Week 6 for the AFC North in which Bengals, Ravens and Browns all picked up victories. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On a special mailbag episode of the North Shore Drive podcast brought to you by Mike's Beer Bar, host Christopher Carter and Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko answer reader questions. Among them: Which starting cornerback will rookie corner Joey Porter Jr. eventually replace? Levi Wallace or Patrick Peterson? What constitutes a successful season for the Steelers? Is it NFL playoffs or bust? Will the defense ever move past the loss of Ryan Shazier at middle linebacker? And is Matt Canada coaching for his job the rest of the season? Our duo tackles those topics and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On their weekly baseball show, Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Jason Mackey and Andrew Destin discuss the MLB postseason so far from a Pittsburgh perspective. Who should Pirates fans be rooting for? And which teams are the best bets to actually win the World Series? Later, they get into arbitration projections for Pirates players including Mitch Keller and David Bednar, and analyze whether those figures seem high, low or accurate based on the results of the 2023 season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the Friday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko joins host Christopher Carter to issue grades for the offense and defense as the team enters its week off. They also answer reader questions in their mailbag segment. Among them: Why doesn't coordinator Matt Canada call many pass plays from under center, and doesn't the offense become predictable if quarterback Kenny Pickett is only throwing from the shotgun? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Gazette sports editor and lead fantasy football analyst Chris Dell joins host Tony Squares to break down all things Steelers and fantasy football on our new "Steel City Sleepers" weekly show.The guys debate whether George Pickens can be consistently trusted after Pittsburgh's bye week and following his dominant performance in the team's comeback victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday.They also discuss their top five players to start and sit at each position, including D/ST and kicker.Is it worth selling high on George Pickens after his Week 5 breakout?Are Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals offense officially back?Is Zay Flowers the best buy-low receiver for fantasy trades?Chris and Tony answer those questions and more, as well as talk about their favorite sleepers and stashes for next week (Week 7), including their favorite fantasy buy-low/sell-high trade targets.Visit www.post-gazette.com/sports/fantasy-football for Chris' weekly 'Post-Gazette Fantasy Favorites Manifesto' written column (also printed in our Sunday newspaper) and subscribe to our @PGSportsNow YouTube channel to avoid missing future videos from our reporters, columnists and their special guests.For three months of digital access to the Post-Gazette for just 99¢, visit the following link: https://promo.post-gazette.com/youtube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On their weekly In the Trenches podcast, Pitt football standouts Jake Kradel and Gavin Bartholomew join host Noah Hiles to preview the Panthers' showdown with No. 14 Louisville on Saturday night at Acrisure Stadium. How will Christian Veilleux look in his first start? And has the bye week aided preparations to face a ranked team? Our trio tackles those topics and also welcomes offensive lineman Matt Goncalves to discuss his NFL aspirations and play a little trivia. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In his weekly YouTube appearance, Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise joins host Adam Bittner to discuss the latest round of "fire Matt Canada" chants from Steelers fans. Are some getting carried away in piling the blame for the offense's struggles on the coordinator? Or is any level of anger justified? And are the chants against Canada part of a larger trend of fan anger in Pittsburgh, given recent incidents with Pitt's Phil Jurkovec, former Penguins GM Ron Hextall and former Pirates catcher Austin Hedges? Our duo tackles those questions, weighs the value of the Steelers' 3-2 record and analyzes the importance of receiver Diontae Johnson's return from injury. They also ponder the importance of Pitt's meeting with No. 14 Louisville on Saturday at Acrisure Stadium, react to Penn State coach James Franklin's viral rant against a reporter this week and weigh in on calls for MLB to change its playoff format in response to upsets of World Series favorites including the Baltimore Orioles and Los Angeles Dodgers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to analyze the Steelers' offense. What kind of difference with the return of receiver Diontae Johnson make for quarterback Kenny Pickett, offensive coordinator Matt Canada and head coach Mike Tomlin? How did rookie offensive tackle Broderick Jones look in his first NFL home start in Week 5 against the Baltimore Ravens? And on the defensive side, does Joey Porter Jr. have a chance to start after earning high marks his most recent outing. Our duo tackles those topics and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On their weekly Penn State football show, host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette/Daily Collegian insider Seth Engle analyze the Nittany Lions' Big Ten opponents for the 2024-28 seasons, announced last week. Is Penn State's tough 2024 schedule that includes USC, Ohio State, Wisconsin, UCLA and Washington fair? Do Drew Allar, James Franklin and Co. have a better chance at making the four-team College Football Playoff field this season? Or the expanded 12-team field next season? Is the lack of a protected rival a good thing or a bad thing? And could the addition of USC, UCLA, Oregon and Washington mean more desirable kickoff times? Our duo tackles those topics, weighs in on what Penn State must accomplish this week against Massachusetts and reacts to Ohio State's win against Maryland that was closer than expected for most of four quarters this past Saturday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On his weekly Chipped Ham and Football podcast, Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko welcomes CBS Sports broadcast Ian Eagle to analyze the the team's "strange" win against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday at Acrisure Stadium. How should fans process the fact that the team enters its off week at 3-2 despite struggles from Matt Canada's offense? What confidence level did Eagle sense from coaches in the lead up to the victory? What is the relationship between coordinators and broadcasters like given Canada's dust-up with Eagle's network last week? Could coach Mike Tomlin have a future in media? Why does Eagle believe running back Jaylen Warren is the most underrated Steelers player nationally? And how does he size up the AFC North race with the Ravens, Bengals and Browns? Our duo tackles those topics and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In their weekly Pitt football mailbag video, Post-Gazette insiders Noah Hiles and Christopher Carter answer reader questions. Among them: Is Christian Veilleux solidified as the Panthers' new starting QB? Or could we see Nate Yarnell if Veilleux struggles? How much is recruiting to blame for the Panthers' slow start? Which remaining games on Pitt's schedule offer the best chances for wins? And how can Pitt define success for the rest of the season? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the Monday episode of The North Shore Drive podcast, Christopher Carter and Ray Fittipaldo break down the Steelers' wild win over the Ravens. Was there any real progress made heading into the bye week? Did Joey Porter Jr. earn a starting role moving forward? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise and sports editor Chris Dell react live after the Steelers' 17-10 victory over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 5.How did Kenny Pickett look health-wise just one week after his knee injury?Will the national spotlight and critics still be focused on Mike Tomlin and Matt Canada heading into Pittsburgh's bye week?And does Jaylen Warren finally deserve more touches than Najee Harris for the Steelers in their next game in Week 7 against the Los Angeles Rams? Paul and Chris break down those topics and touch on a few other notable games around the NFL, including the Patriots' 34-0 shutout loss to the New Orleans Saints.Subscribe to our YouTube Channel (@PGsportsnow) for all of our shows on the Steelers, Pirates, Penguins & more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Gazette sports editor and lead fantasy football analyst Chris Dell joins host Tony Squares to break down all things Steelers and fantasy football on our new "Steel City Fantasy" show.The guys debate whether there are any Steelers currently worth starting — or still rostering — in Pittsburgh's AFC North battle vs. the Baltimore Ravens in Week 5.They also discuss their top five players to start and sit at each position, including top defenses and kickers.Is the Arizona Cardinals' Josh Dobbs the next breakout fantasy quarterback?Are the Cincinnati Bengals and Joe Burrow ever going to turn things around?Chris and Tony answer those questions and more, as well as talk about their favorite sleepers and stashes for Week 6 and their favorite fantasy buy-low/sell-high trade targets.Visit www.post-gazette.com/sports/fantasy-football for Chris' weekly 'Post-Gazette Fantasy Favorites Manifesto' written column (also printed in our Sunday newspaper) and subscribe to our @PGSportsNow YouTube channel to avoid missing future videos from our reporters, columnists and their special guests.For three months of digital access to the Post-Gazette for just 99¢, visit the following link: https://promo.post-gazette.com/youtube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On their weekly baseball show, Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Jason Mackey and Andrew Destin analyze general manager Ben Cherington's comments to reporters earlier this week. What is his vision for the starting rotation beyond Mitch Keller and Johan Oviedo? Can names like Quinn Priester, Roansy Contreras and Luis Ortiz help? Or will free agents be needed to fill the void? What are the options at second base if Oneil Cruz is healthy enough to retake his spot at shortstop? Is that position Liover Peguero's to lose? And where do names including Nick Gonzales, Henry Davis and Miguel Andujar fit into the club's future? Our duo tackles those topics and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko with the latest from inside the team's locker room. Why does offensive coordinator Matt Canada believe CBS his comments unfairly in its broadcast of the game against the Texans this past Sunday? Why does running back Najee Harris believe Canada is being treated unfairly by critical fans and media? And how much does the offense miss Diontae Johnson as he navigates his hamstring injury? Our duo tackles those topics and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest episode of the In the Trenches podcast, Pitt football standouts Jake Kradel and Gavin Bartholomew take you inside the mood of the locker room amid a 1-4 start. Are players and coaches still hopeful for a turnaround despite a disappointing loss to Virginia Tech this past week? What changes need to be made with the Panthers having this week off? And how can the offense, specifically, regain its identity? Host Noah Hiles breaks it down with our player duo. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In his weekly YouTube appearance, Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise joins host Adam Bittner to discuss Steelers owner Art Rooney II's role in the team's recent mediocrity. How much blame does he deserve for keeping coaches including Mike Tomlin and Matt Canada in place? Is he too invested in continuity because it's worked for his family in the past. And has he allowed personnel decisions to become too parochial by bringing in too many coaches and players with Pittsburgh ties? Our duo tackles those and a few other Steelers topics and ponders Frank Cignetti Jr.'s future as Pitt offensive coordinator; Pitt's future if Pat Narduzzi moves on to Michigan State or another coaching job; and moves the Pirates should make this offseason with an eye toward competing for playoff bids in 2024. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko to analyze coach Mike Tomlin's news conference Tuesday. Why won't Tomlin make any changes with offensive coordinator Matt Canada and his playcalling duties? Will we see injury players including quarterback Kenny Pickett, tackle Dan Moore Jr. and tight end Pat Freiermuth in Week 5 against Baltimore? And are players including rookie tight end Darnell Washington ready to step in if Freiermuth is forced to miss significant time? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On their weekly Penn State football show, Post-Gazette and Daily Collegian insider Seth Engle joins host Adam Bittner to discuss offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich's comments with reporters Tuesday. Is the connection between quarterback Drew Allar and receivers including Dante Cephas, Malik McClain and Omari Evans really "a big concern," as Yurcich stated? Is Allar or the receiving corps the bigger issue in getting things figured out? Is transfer running back Trey Potts a thread to playing time for star running backs Kaytron Allen or Nick Singleton? And why is defensive coordinator Manny Diaz sounding confident about his unit? Our duo tackles those topics, ponders strong starts by Nittany Lion opponents West Virginia and Maryland and tries to piece together why former basketball star Ross Travis was spotted in Taylor Swift's suite for the Jets-Chiefs game this past Sunday at MetLife Stadium. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On his weekly Chipped Ham and Football podcast, Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko welcomes NFL Network analyst and former executive Marc Ross to analyze the Steelers' 2-2 start to the season. Has coach Mike Tomlin's message to the team gotten stale after two blowout losses in the first four weeks? Has innovation across the league passed him by from an X's and O's standpoint? Should offensive coordinator Matt Canada be let go if things don't change soon offensively? And how responsible is Kenny Pickett for the unit's struggles? The duo tackles those topics and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In their weekly Pitt football mailbag video, Post-Gazette insiders Noah Hiles and Christopher Carter answer reader questions. Among them, if Pat Narduzzi left the Panthers for Michigan State, what caliber of coach could athletic director Heather Lyke hope to replace him with? Which receivers and tight ends are executing despite the offense's inability to sustain drives? And could Pitt's 2027 game against Wisconsin be moved to Ireland? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this week's episode of the Pitching In podcast, Post-Gazette Pirates beat writers Jason Mackey and Andrew Destin discuss the end of the club's 2023 season. Was their 76-86 final record a success or failure? When can we expect to see top prospects such as No. 1 overall MLB draft pick Paul Skenes next season? Will Andrew McCutchen return for a final season? And what moves can general manager Ben Cherington make in the offseason to make this roster a playoff contender? Our duo tackles those topics and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, Ray Fittipaldo and Christopher Carter break down a disastrous Steelers loss to the Texans. How much did coaching hurt the team in this game? And what do the Steelers do if Kenny Pickett is out for an extended time? For three months of digital access to the Post-Gazette for just 99¢, visit the following link: https://promo.post-gazette.com/youtube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Gazette sports writers Adam Bittner and Paul Zeise react live after the Steelers' 30-6 loss to the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Who's to blame for the disastrous offensive effort? How will this unit fare moving forward if Kenny Pickett is forced to miss any time with an injury? And was the defense exposed by C.J. Stroud and the Texans, who moved the ball fairly well throughout the game? Our duo tackles those topics and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week’s edition of the Acrisure Fan Advantage, legendary Houston writer John McClain joins the show to break down Steelers-Texans. How will rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud stand up against the pressure T.J. Watt and Co. are sure to bring? Is the Houston defense ripe for Kenny Pickett and the Steelers offense to pick apart? And finally, what are our final predictions? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In their weekly baseball video, Post-Gazette Pirates beat writers Andrew Destin and Jason Mackey break down the final week of the 2023 season. Why does starter Johan Oviedo say he wants to be "more mean" heading into 2024? What moves does general manager Ben Cherington need to make this offseason? Does Quinn Priester belong in next year's rotation? And who is the Pirates' team MVP? Bryan Reynolds? Ke'Bryan Hayes? Mitch Keller? David Bednar? Our duo tackles those topics and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the Friday episode of The North Shore Drive, Steelers insider Brian Batko joins Christopher Carter to break down everything about the Week 4 matchup with the Texans. Will T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith and the rest of the Steelers defense terrorize Kendrick Green and a banged-up Houston offensive line? Can Kenny Pickett and the offense continue its growth? And how confident are we that the Steelers can advance to 3-1?Plus, in the Acrisure Fan Advantage segment, we answer a listener question about if Broderick Jones should start at left tackle now. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In his weekly YouTube appearance, Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise joins Adam Bittner to discuss the growth of the Steelers' offense. Is Kenny Pickett given enough freedom to change calls at the line of scrimmage? Do some fans just want anyone other than Matt Canada in charge? And is the offense growing too slowly considering the immediate success duos like Tua Tagovailoa and coach Mike McDaniel have had with the Miami Dolphins? Our duo tackles those questions and other hot topics in local sports. Will Pitt football make a bowl game this season? Is Penn State looking dominant enough to beat Ohio State and/or Michigan for the Big Ten title? And is Miguel Andujar a potential answer for the Pirates at first base in 2024? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On their weekly In the Trenches podcast, Pitt football standouts Jake Kradel and Gavin Bartholomew discuss the week that was around the program. Did the offense find some answers to its woes with a nice first-half performance against North Carolina? And what can fans expect in a must-win game this week at Virginia Tech? Our duo joins Pitt beat writer Noah Hiles to give you the inside scoop. They also welcome teammate and running back Rodney Hammond Jr. as a special guest. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.