Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news live around 5 p.m. Eastern. Should the Steelers seek a long-term deal with Justin Fields to be their quarterback this season and beyond? Or should they make him prove his worth on another one- or two-year type of deal? And what should we make of the latest reports …

Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey joins host Adam Bittner to react to news that WR D.K. Metcalf has requested a trade from the Seattle Seahawks. Could he be a viable fit for GM Omar Khan, coach Mike Tomlin and the Steelers? Are his skills too similar to those of George Pickens? Could a deal for Metcalf give Khan the latitude to move Picken…

On their weekly Pirates mailbag video, Post-Gazette insiders Noah Hiles and Andrew Destin answer reader questions from spring training in Bradenton, Fla. Are there any prime candidates for a contract extension this spring, given that the Pirates have handed one out to a key piece in each of the last three years? With Matt Gorski producing well duri…

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Noah Hiles and Andrew Destin discuss their key takeaways from the team's 7-6 win vs. the Blue Jays on Wednesday afternoon — after a lengthy rain delay — at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Fla. After hitting another home run Wednesday, what kind of power numbers can we expect from Oneil Cruz now that he is fully recovered from…

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news live around 5 p.m. Eastern. Should general manager Omar Khan, coach Mike Tomlin and the Steelers trade up to get a defensive tackle they like in this year's NFL draft? Are prospects including Kenneth Grant, Derrick Harmon and Walter Nolen worth the possibly high co…

On the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to react to two new big-name NFL free agency options hitting the open market this week. Should GM Oma Khan and coach Mike Tomlin consider bringing in WR Davante Adams, who w…

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Noah Hiles and Andrew Destin discuss their key takeaways from the team's 12-4 loss to the Red Sox on Tuesday afternoon at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Fla. Newly signed left-hander Andrew Heaney made his Pirates spring training debut, and it didn't go well. What caused Heaney to give up four earned runs and three walks in …

Could QB Shedeur Sanders really fall to he Steelers at No. 21 in the NFL draft, as a new mock draft from the Athletic's Dane Brugler suggested this week? Would that be the right pick for GM Omar Khan, Mike Tomlin and Co. as they weigh other QB options including Justin Fields, Russell Wilson and Aaron Rodgers? Especially given the spotlight father D…

On his weekly Chipped Ham & Football podcast, Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko welcomes Arif Hasan of Wide Left Football to discuss the relevance of the NFL combine in today's analytically-driven landscape. Are there drills that decision makers like Steelers GM Omar Khan and Mike Tomlin are paying more or less attention to than in the past…

Pirates insiders Noah Hiles and Andrew Destin give their three takeaways from Monday night's loss to the Yankees. Sloppy play defined this game, but is it just a symptom of spring or a sign of things to come? Joey Bart was the only standout from the plate, but how is his game behind the plate coming along?…

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news live around 5 p.m. Eastern. Did the Steelers miss out on a premium fix to their wide receivers problem, following news than San Francisco 49ers star Deebo Samuel is going to the Washington Commanders in exchange for just a fifth-round pick? Should GM Omar Khan, coa…

On the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to react to the NFL combine, which wrapped up over the weekend in Indianapolis. Will GM Omar Khan and coach Mike Tomlin be intrigued receivers like Matthew Golden and Emeka Egb…

After the Pirates' spring training loss to the Tigers, insiders Noah Hiles and Andrew Destin analyze an interesting start from Jared Jones. After struggling early, Jones showed off his new arsenal to get some key outs. How much of that is transferrable to the regular season? And speaking of which, can Henry Davis keep his bat hot past spring this y…

On their weekly Steeler mock draft tracker recap video, host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko analyze projections for the team's first-round pick from across the internet. Where does Ole Miss DT Walter Nolen fit into the pecking order at DT? Would the Steelers be happy with Nolen, Michigan's Kenneth Grant or Oregon's Derri…

Post-Gazette Pirates insider Noah Hiles discusses his key takeaways from the team's 5-2 win over the Orioles on Saturday afternoon at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Fla. Saturday marked Paul Skenes' first appearance of spring training. How did he fare, and how did his new offerings look as he hopes to build on a Rookie of the Year campaign in 2024? …

On his weekly Saturday Conversations podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey welcomes Adam Crowley of 93.7 The Fan's "Fan Morning Show" to discuss his broadcasting roots and life in a fast-paced business covering the Steelers, Penguins, Pirates and more. What are some of Adam's memories of Pittsburgh broadcasting legends Mike Lange and …

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news live around 5 p.m. Eastern, with a specific focus on the NFL combine in Indianapolis. What were Paul's big headlines for the week? Which prospects are standing out to him the most? Is Emeka Egbuka the best fit among wide receivers for the passing game alongside Geo…

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Noah Hiles and Andrew Destin discuss their key takeaways from the team's 3-2 win over the Rays on Friday afternoon at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Fla. Jared Triolo made the start at first base. How did he do, and could this become a regular thing after his Gold Glove award-winning season last year as a utilityman? David B…

On the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko to analyze conflicting reports about the team's QB situation. Is the front office divided on the QB question like it was in 2021 over Ben Roethlisberger's final season? Is tension betwe…

What should we make of a report from the Post-Gazette's own Gerry Dulac that the Steelers remain in active discussions with RB Najee Harris about keeping him in the backfield with Jaylen Warren? Would that be a smart move? Should they consider free agents like the Browns' Nick Chubb? Or should they dip into a deep NFL draft class for names like Ash…

Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Gerry Dulac & Ray Fittipaldo report from the NFL combine in Indianapolis, where Steelers GM Omar Khan, coach Mike Tomlin and other member of the organization are scouting prospects for the NFL draft. How closely are they looking at cornerback prospects including Notre Dame's Benjamin Morrison, Michigan's Will Johnson,…

Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey joins host Adam Bittner to analyze discontent in the Steelers fan base over coach Mike Tomlin, owner Art Rooney II and the franchise's recent drought of NFL playoff wins. Do any moves GM Omar Khan could make this offseason matter as long as Tomlin is the coach and Rooney is the owner? Or will the franchise…

On their weekly Pirates mailbag video, Post-Gazette insiders Noah Hiles and Andrew Destin answer reader questions from spring training in Bradenton, Fla. What is Endy Rodriguez's outlook for this season? Do the Pirates still see him as a catcher? Or could he move to first base after missing all of last season after having Tommy John surgery? What c…

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Noah Hiles and Andrew Destin discuss their key takeaways from the team's Wednesday performances in spring training during a split-squad day. Bailey Falter made a good first impression against the Orioles. How important is it for him to get off to a good start, unlike the disaster he faced in his first appearance last s…

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news live around 5 p.m. Eastern. Why did the Steelers get low marks in an NFL Players' Association survey for the third year in a row? What were the complaints about owner Art Rooney II and team facilities? And what should we make of coach Mike Tomlin earning the team's…

Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo report from the NFL combine in Indianapolis, where defensive linemen were in the spotlight Wednesday. Could the Steelers take defensive tackles with each of their top two picks, as they look to bolster their depth around names like Cam Heyward and Keeanu Benton? Why are names including O…

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news live around 5 p.m. Eastern. What should we make of Steelers general manager Omar Khan's comments at the NFL combine about wanting to lock T.J. Watt up with an extension for the rest of his career? Is that the right move? Or is the team in a rebuilding mode where it…

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Noah Hiles and Andrew Destin discuss their key takeaways from the team's 2-1 spring training loss to the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday at LECOM Park in Bradenton, Fla. How did Jared Jones look in his first appearance of the spring? Did his new two-seam fastball show signs that it could be a potentially solid pitch for him?…

On their weekly Pitt mailbag video, Post-Gazette insiders Christopher Carter and Stephen Thompson answer reader questions. Among them: Do Jeff Capel and the Panthers have a future with star guard Jaland Lowe? Or is he bound to go pro or transfer away? Could twins Guillermo and Jorge Diaz Graham bulk up more heading into next season to help remedy s…

Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo react to comments by GM Omar Khan at the NFL combine. Why does Khan want to resolve the QB situation before making any other moves? Is there a still a chance Russell Wilson and Justin Fields could both return? And how much attention should we pay to trade rumors swirling around the Steel…

Steelers general manager Omar Khan speak to reporters at the NFL combine in Indianapolis. He explains how he's viewing the QB situation with Justin Fields and Russell Wilson hitting free agency and rumors tying the team to names like Matthew Stafford and Aaron Rodgers; his plans for George Pickens and the wide receiver position in general; his inte…

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news live around 5 p.m. Eastern. Specifically, he gives his thoughts on a report from MMQB's Albert Breer that the Steelers have shown interest in a possible trade for Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford. Does Stafford fit what the team is trying to do on offense under…

On the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Christopher Carter to preview the NFL combine this week in Indianapolis from a Steelers perspective. Is defensive line the most important position group for coach Mike Tomlin to watch? Why ar…

Pirates insiders Noah Hiles and Andrew Destin analyze a win over the Twins as Pittsburgh starts spring training 2-0. Mitch Keller came out with high velocity, which is a stark difference from a year ago. What does it mean for the former All-Star moving forward? Plus some first impressions from Caleb Ferguson's time on the mound, and an impressive a…

Host Adam Bittner and Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko react to the week in Steelers NFL mock draft picks from around the Internet. Is Ashton Jeanty a running back too good to pass up on if he's available to GM Omar Khan and coach Mike Tomlin at No. 21 overall? Is the roster ready to help him thrive? Or would his production be limited by t…

In the first recap of 2025 spring training games, Pirates insiders Noah Hiles and Andrew Destin analyze Saturday's win over the Orioles. Should we keep eyes on Matt Gorski and DJ Stewart as power options after their statements against Baltimore? And is Carmen Mlodzinski, who got the start, a legitimate option in the rotation?…

On the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko to consider what the NFL's growing salary cap could mean for the team in NFL free agency and the trade market. Will it help GM Omar Khan, coach Mike Tomlin and the Steelers keep m…

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news live around 5 p.m. Eastern. What should we make of the latest reports surrounding Steelers quarterback Justin Fields? Does it seem more likely that he ends up back in Pittsburgh via NFL free agency or with another team, potentially including the New York Jets? And …

Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey joins host Adam Bittner to react to the passing of legendary Penguins broadcaster Mike Lange late Wednesday night at the age of 76. What legacy does he leave the team, NHL and hockey community at large? What are some of Jason's best memories of getting to know Mike on a personal level over the years? What …

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news live at a special time, around 4 p.m. Eastern. Is the "Steelers Way" of leadership, locker room standards and physical football dying, as former QB Ben Roethlisberger fears in comments on his "Footbahlin" podcast this week? Can homegrown Steelers including T.J. Wat…

Post-Gazette insiders Noah Hiles and Andrew Destin report on everything happening from Pirates spring training in Bradenton, Fla., on Wednesday. How did Oneil Cruz sound heading into his first full season as the Pirates center fielder? And why is he so excited for new free agent acquisition Tommy Pham to join him in the outfield? How did reliever R…

On the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to grade GM Omar Khan on his first two seasons of NFL draft picks and free agency signings. How much credit does he deserve for adding contributors including Joey Porter Jr.…

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news around 5 p.m. Eastern. What should we think of George Pickens calling Aaron Rodgers — not Justin Fields or Russell Wilson — his "dream" teammate in an interview? Should coach Mike Tomlin and general manager Omar Khan care what their No. 1 receiver thinks during NFL…

Post-Gazette insiders Noah Hiles and Andrew Destin report on everything happening from Pirates spring training in Bradenton, Fla., on Tuesday. Noah and Andrew spoke with Pirates All-Star Bryan Reynolds on Tuesday, and he said the plan is for him to stick in right field, with no plans of appearing at first base. Is this smart, especially considering…

On his weekly Chipped Ham & Football podcast, Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko welcomes media personality and former Philadelphia Eagles scout John Middlekauff to analyze the Steelers' QB situation with NFL free agency looming. Should the Steelers beware of veteran QB options like Russell Wilson, Aaron Rodgers and Matthew Stafford? Given t…

On their weekly Pitt basketball mailbag video, Post-Gazette insiders Christopher Carter and Stephen Thompson answer reader questions. Among them: Does the Panthers offense move the ball more effectively without Jaland Lowe in the lineup like Saturday vs. Miami? Why aren't Amsal Delalic and Brandin Cummings receiving more playing time from coach Jef…

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise tackles the hottest topics in Pittsburgh sports live around 5 p.m. Eastern. How should the Steelers use their more than $50 million in salary cap space in NFL free agency this spring? Should they grab defensive line depth from top options including Milton Williams and Osa Odighizuwa? What about corners like …

Post-Gazette insiders Noah Hiles and Andrew Destin report from Pirates spring training in Bradenton, Fla., where position players reported for the first time Monday. Why did free agent signing Tommy Pham make a good first impression, as he looks to take over in left field while new teammate Bryan Reynolds moves to right? What new pitch has Jared Jo…

On the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to ponder GM Omar Khan's next moves to trim players from his roster to free up salary cap space ahead of NFL free agency next month. Who will join Preston Smith as a cap casual…

On his weekly Saturday Conversations podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey welcomes Acrisure Stadium public address announcer Larry Richert to get his take on the team's offseason and a range of other topics. Will Larry be announcing the name of Russell Wison or Justin Fields at QB this coming season? What does he think of offseason a…