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…

The Bucs are in full swing down in Florida and some interesting outcomes are starting to look more possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPor Dejan Kovacevic, Ramon Foster, Matt Williamson

The North Shore Nine crew wraps up their time at Spring Training with a final breakdown from LECOM Park, where the Pirates defeated the Rays 3-2. Mitch Keller looked sharp over three scoreless innings, while the offense did just enough to secure the win. We discuss standout performances, the team's overall spring approach, and our final thoughts be…

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…

Today's episode: Is the Steelers’ house divided on Justin Fields vs. Russell Wilson? Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's three Daily Shot podcasts -- one each on Steelers, Penguins, Pirates -- every weekday morning, plus the all-new DOUBLE SHOT show that follows up at 4:30 p.m. Eastern! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f…

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…

Mitch Keller starts today for the Pittsburgh Pirates vs the Tampa Bay Rays. Jack Suwinski and Nick Solak had impressive games yesterday. Ke'Bryan Hayes has looked healthy so far in spring and getting plenty of reps. Is Tommy Pham the leadoff hitter for this team instead of Andrew McCutchen? We're live from LECOM Park to discuss the game! Use Promo …

What'd Omar Khan mean by 'can't happen again?' Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm…

Never inflate when us angry Serbs, like Alex Nedeljkovic, lose it. Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices…

Jack Suwinski's got to hack the hacking out of his at-bats. Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

Previewing the DBs and TEs at the Combine before they workout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPor Dejan Kovacevic, Ramon Foster, Matt Williamson

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…

Today's episode: Should the Steelers draft a running back early? What if they brought back Najee Harris? Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's three Daily Shot podcasts -- one each on Steelers, Penguins, Pirates -- every weekday morning, plus the all-new DOUBLE SHOT show that follows up at 4:30 p.m. Eastern! Learn more about your ad choice…

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…

What’s left to fester often becomes far worse. Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm…

What’s the point tonight or the rest of the way? Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.…

Will it still be the all-or-nothing approach at the plate? Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit …

Matt previews the DTs at the Combine and who fits best with the Steelers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPor Dejan Kovacevic, Ramon Foster, Matt Williamson

The NS9 crew spent the entire week in Bradenton covering Pirates Spring Training, and we're breaking it all down! From exclusive interviews with Dallas Braden and Jared Carrabis to in-depth analysis of Paul Skenes, Jared Jones, and the battle for first base, we’ve got everything you need to know. Who’s standing out? What are our biggest takeaways? …

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…

Bailey Falter pitches 2 hitless innings while striking out 3 in today's 7-3 Pirates victory over the Atlanta Braves. The Pirates totaled 10 hits and 6 walks as Tommy Pham & Henry Davis each had 2 hits. Andrew McCutchen & Isiah Kiner-Falefa each reached base twice as well with his 2 walks. Use Promo Code NS9 for 30% off your first order at https://w…

Today's episode: Why it's just so, so hard to take this NFLPA survey seriously Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's three Daily Shot podcasts -- one each on Steelers, Penguins, Pirates -- every weekday morning, plus the all-new DOUBLE SHOT show that follows up at 4:30 p.m. Eastern! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch…

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…

Bailey Falter starts today for the 2-1 Pittsburgh Pirates vs the Baltimore Orioles. Andrew McCutchen also makes his Grapefruit League debut as we give you our NS9 Pregame Show. Use Promo Code NS9 for 30% off your first order at https://www.gritily.com Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.seatgeek.com LIKE and SU…

Is Omar Khan on course to make some corrections? Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.…

If this isn't the wheels-off stage, imagine what might be. Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit …

And let's not forget that first base wasn't close to being fixed. Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices.…

Matt's reaction to Omar Khan at the NFL Combine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPor Dejan Kovacevic, Ramon Foster, Matt Williamson

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…

The Pittsburgh Pirates drop a close one to the Atlanta Braves, 2-1, in a spring training pitching duel. Jared Jones took the mound and showed impressive velocity and command, mixing in his new two-seamer. We break down his performance, along with strong outings from Thomas Harrington, David Bednar, and Tanner Rainey. Plus, Ke’Bryan Hayes and Oneil …

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?…

Today's episode: Omar Khan, the Steelers' general manager, speaks in Indianapolis on the futures of Justin Fields, Russell, much more Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's three Daily Shot podcasts -- one each on Steelers, Penguins, Pirates -- every weekday morning, plus the all-new DOUBLE SHOT show that follows up at 4:30 p.m. Eastern! Le…

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…

The Pittsburgh Pirates face the Atlanta Braves in their 2nd home game with year at LECOM Park. We are there to give you our pregame show as Jared Jones takes the mound for the first time this year. Use Promo Code NS9 for 30% off your first order at https://www.gritily.com Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.sea…

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…

The myth that Jaylen Warren can't handle the load. Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon…

Which traded player would represent pushing the plunger? Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me…

How to be wary of spring training fantasies. Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a…

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…

Today's episode: The offense belongs to Arthur Smith, and that's going to apply to the quarterback position, as well Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's three Daily Shot podcasts -- one each on Steelers, Penguins, Pirates -- every weekday morning, plus the all-new DOUBLE SHOT show that follows up at 4:30 p.m. Eastern! Learn more about yo…

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…

Spring Training is officially underway, and the Pirates' young stars are already turning heads! On this episode of Starbucs, DiNardo and Jim break down Bubba Chandler’s electric debut, Konnor Griffin’s impressive tools, and what to expect from Termarr Johnson this season. Plus, we dive into the Pirates' catching battle and the impact of the ABS cha…

The clock's ticking on Justin Fields. Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice…