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Pirates-Nationals series recap: How long can strong starting pitching carry anemic offense?
Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Noah Hiles and Colin Beazley break down the Pirates' series win over the Washington Nationals, in which they won three of four games, which concluded Thursday afternoon with a 1-0 win. Paul Skenes, Mitch Keller, Bailey Falter and Andrew Heaney all gave the Pirates quality starts in the ser

Steelers showing HEAVY interest in RBs? Will they grab Omarion Hampton early? Or depth options late?
Host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey to discuss the Steelers' interest in running backs ahead of the NFL draft. What should we make of the fact that nine of the team's 30 pre-draft visitors play the position? How much belief should OC Arthur Smith have in internal options like Jaylen Wa

Pirates mailbag: What's stopping Oneil Cruz from being elite? What's with constant lineup change?
In his weekly mailbag podcast, Post-Gazette Pirates insider Noah Hiles answers reader questions. Among them: What's preventing outfielder Oneil Cruz from becoming an elite MLB player? What role do analytics play in manager Derek Shelton's constantly shifting lineups? Which prospects beyond Bubba Chandler are worthy of

Steelers NFL mock drafts: Consensus on Derrick Harmon? RB speed with Bhayshul Tuten, Dylan Sampson?
On the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Christopher Carter and Ray Fittipaldo recap their final seven-round mocks ahead of the NFL draft next week. Why did both choose Oregon DL Derrick Harmon over other DL options like Walter Nol

NFL draft: Steelers should eye Drew Allar, Nico Iamaleava in 2026 over Shedeur Sanders, Jaxson Dart?
On his weekly Chipped Ham & Football podcast, Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko welcomes ESPN senior college football writer Heather Dinich to analyze the 2025 and 2026 NFL draft QB classes to find the best possible fit for coach Mike Tomlin's team. How does Heather feel about 2025 options at the position inclu

Pirates-Nationals: MUST-WIN starts for Paul Skenes, Mitch Keller? Bryan Reynolds on the mend?
Post-Gazette Pirates insider Noah Hiles previews the team's four-game series against the Washington Nationals this week. Are Paul Skenes and Mitch Keller in must-win situations following the weekend sweep vs. the Cincinnati Reds? Can Skenes bounce back from his rough start last week vs. the St. Louis Cardinals? And wha