Post-Gazette Sports Network: Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates, Penguins and more

On the Wednesday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, host Christopher Carter welcomes Steelers insider Gerry Dulac to break down the team's 53-man roster that was finalized Tuesday. Did Omar Khan and Mike Tomlin keep the right players? Did their willingness to part with Kevin Dotson and Kendrick Green in trades demonstrate their confidence offensive line? And was it a surprise to see tight end Zach Gentry cut? Our duo tackles those topics and more.Later, Steelers reporter Brian Batko joins Chris to discuss trades the front office may be able to make in the future. 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, Post-Gazette ASE/Multimedia Adam Bittner and Daily Collegian/Post-Gazette contributor Seth Engle preview the Nittany Lion's Week 1 matchup against West Virginia in Happy Valley. They analyze coach James Franklin's decision not to declare a winner in the QB competition between Drew Allar and Beau Pribula; WVU coach Neal Brown's similar choice to avoid naming Garrett Greene or Nico Marchiol the Mountaineers' starter; and the heated rivalry rhetoric from Pitt and West Virginia fans alike this past week. They also discuss what Sean Clifford's success with the Green Bay Packers means for his Penn State legacy. And give picks and predictions for PSU vs. WVU and the Nittany Lions' final 2023 record. 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 mailbag video, Post-Gazette Pitt beat reporters Noah Hiles and Christopher Carter answer reader questions. Among them: Have any more details surrounding Dior Johnson's departure from the basketball team surfaced? What will the Panthers' basketball team now do with its extra scholarships? Were there any surprises in the release of the football team's two-deep roster? And who will be the standouts in the season opener against Wofford? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette sports editor and fantasy football analyst Chris Dell (@MaddJournalist) joins host Tony Squares to break down his top wide receivers and tight ends to draft this season in our new Post-Gazette Fantasy Favorites weekly show! Chris unveils his "FIVE BUYS" at WR/TE, as well as some of the players he's avoiding in drafts. 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, host Christopher Carter welcomes Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to discuss the end of the Steelers' preseason. How indicative of future success could the team's perfect exhibition record be? What should we make of Kenny Pickett's perfect passer rating against the Buccaneers, Bills and Falcons? And is this team ready for the stern test the San Francisco 49ers are likely to provide in Week 1? Out duo tackles those topics, grades the team's trade of Kevin Dotson to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, and makes some predictions for the final 53-man roster now that the preseason is in the books. 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 beat writer Jason Mackey and AT&T SportsNet analyst and former Pirates catcher Michael McKenry examine whether what we've seen this season can actually constitute progress, plus looks at individual performance on the hitting and pitching sides. Our duo also discusses some developmental issues and questions with the Pirates and how they could impact the organization's younger players, especially pitcher Quinn Priester, Roansy Contreras and Luis Ortiz. There's talk of Paul Skenes' Double-A debut, with reaction to general manager Ben Cherington saying Skenes will only pitch in minor league games in 2023 and what next year could look like for No. 1 overall pick in July's MLB draft. They finish with a look at the Pirates Hall of Fame and how the Class of 2024 could look. 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 latest setback for Luis Ortiz, who gave up 5 runs in 3⅓ innings to the last-place Cardinals on Wednesday. Is it time to sound the alarm bells?Plus, the duo talks about the latest injury news that Oneil Cruz's rehab from a broken fibula has "plateaued." Should the Pirates shut him down for the season? 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 assistant sports editor for multimedia Adam Bittner to discuss potential free agent targets for the Steelers as teams around the NFL begin paring their rosters. Is the Eagles' Greedy Williams a potential asset for the secondary? What other position groups could use a boost in depth? Our duo tackles those questions and looks at the running back battle between Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren. Later, Paul explains why he doesn't believe the Pirates should keep Henry Davis in the outfield long term. And why he's starting to believe Ke'Bryan Hayes' recent streak of hot hitting is legit. And to wrap up the show, Paul and Adam discuss social media barbs being thrown between Pitt, Penn State and West Virginia fans ahead of the Labor Day weekend battle between the Mountaineers and Nittany Lions on Sept. 2. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.