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

Updated: 23 Jul 2025 • 1529 episodes
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Insider coverage of the Steelers, Penguins, Pirates, Pitt Panthers and Penn State Nittany Lions from the Post-Gazette sports reporters who know them best.

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On the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Christopher Carter and Brian Batko break down the biggest positional battles ahead of training camp at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe. How does the secondary trio of Jalen Ramsey, Darius S

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Post-Gazette Pirates insider Colin Beazley recaps the week in Pirates prospect news, which included a second perfect game in nine days from Class High-A Greensboro ahead of the MLB trade deadline next week. He also gives updates on individuals in the minor league system including Bubba Chandler, Billy Cook, Jared Triol

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On his weekly Chipped Ham & Football podcast, Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko welcomes colleague Ray Fittipaldo for a position-by-position preview of training camp, which begins Wednesday at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe. -How will things shape up at QB behind Aaron Rodgers, with Will Howard challenging Ma

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Post-Gazette Pirates insider Noah Hiles reports the latest of what he's hearing about the Pirates' dealings ahead of the MLB trade deadline next week. Are the rumors that Ben Cherington will be fired as GM soon actually bunk? And what power will he have to make a major deal before the deadline in the eyes of owner Bob

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On the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko to react to the revelation of the team's new throwback uniforms, inspired by its original look from 1933. Is it too loud like the infamous "bumblebee" unif

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Pirates insider Noah Hiles dives into the team being swept for the eighth time this season, this time at the hands of the bottom-dwelling Chicago White Sox at home. The loss drops Pittsburgh as a franchise to below .500 all-time for the first time since 1903 and marks the team's 11th loss in 12 games. Amid their uglies

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