On the Wednesday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Mike's Beer Bar, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to analyze the team's tight end group. Will Pat Freiermuth have an elevated role in new OC Arthur Smith's gameplan? Will Darnell Washington and Connor Heyward also get more looks from QBs Russell Wilson and Justin Fields? And how much can the group as a whole make up for the roster's current lack of a proven No. 2 receiver behind George Pickens? Our duo tackles those questions.

In the second segment, Christopher welcomes NBA draft analysts Leif Thulin and James Barlowe to preview the event from a Pitt perspective. Will the Panthers' Bub Carrington slide into the first round after leading coach Jeff Capel's team to the verge of the NCAA tournament? And will Blake Hinson be selected after his standout career that included All-ACC honors?

Then later, Pirates insider Noah Hiles joins to react to the club's Tuesday night victory against the Cincinnati Reds, which included another strong start from Mitch Keller. Is his success going under the radar amid the rise of Paul Skenes and Jared Jones?

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey reacts the Pirates' victory against the Reds on Tuesday in Cincinnati. Can they use it as a springboard to a winning streak that would help them greatly in their MLB playoff race for an NL wild card spot? Or will the inconsistency of players like Yasmani Grandal and Michael A. Taylor prevent that? Did Mitch Keller prove that he's just fine after some slips from his dominant May? And can Henry Davis finally prove he belongs at the MLB level as he starts a minor league rehab assignment with the Altoona Curve?

Jason tackles those questions, offers his thoughts on an ESPN article that ranks the Steelers' starters 18th in the NFL and reacts to the announcement of the next Hockey Hall of Fame class.

On Brian Batko's weekly Chipped Ham and Football podcast, the Post-Gazette's Adam Bittner and Jason Mackey fill in and offer their thoughts on Justin Fields' performance during Steelers OTAs and minicamp. Have concerns the backup QB been exaggerated after PG insider Ray Fittipaldo reported that his accuracy was a bit of an issue during the offseason program? Why has Fields been such a flashpoint within the fanbase and national media since being traded to Pittsburgh from the Chicago Bears? And what should GM Omar Khan do with him contractually as both Fields and Russell Wilson are set to play on expiring contracts in 2024? Should he get an extension in the mold of Jordan Love's in his last season as Aaron Rodgers backup with the Green Bay Packers? Or should Fields get a contract closer to what Mitch Trubisky signed with the Steelers in 2022? Our duo tackles those questions and more.

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey reacts to the Pirates' 11-5 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night. Are Bailey Falter's June struggles a sign of what's to come from him? Or can he turn them around? And does the bullpen have enough depth behind David Bednar, Aroldis Chapman and Colin Holderman?

Jason tackles those topics, recaps his column about Willie Mays' Pittsburgh ties and reacts to the Florida Panthers winning the Stanley Cup, but the Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid winning the Conn Smythe trophy as playoffs MVP.

On their weekly Pitt mailbag podcast, Post-Gazette insiders Christopher Carter and Abby Schnable answer reader questions. Among them: How high is Bub Carrington's stock ahead of the NBA draft? Does Blake Hinson have a chance to be selected? And what do recent Pitt football commits including Synkwan Smith, Shawn Lee Jr. and Akram Elnagm bring to coach Pat Narduzzi's program?

On the Monday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Mike's Beer Bar, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo to ponder the future for Najee Harris in Pittsburgh. Can a contract extension still be worked out with the running back entering his fourth season? Or does the New England Patriots' recent deal with Rhamondre Stevenson show such a move might be too costly considering GM Omar Khan and coach Mike Tomlin have already declined the fifth-year option on Harris' rookie contract? And if Harris is allowed to leave in free agency, how does that impact the Steelers' needs next offseason? Will they stick with Jaylen Warren as the starter? Look to add in the NFL draft? Or hope to get lucky in finding another undrafted free agent gem like Warren?

Our duo tackles those topic, then also explains changes to Steelers training camp in Latrobe. Then later, Pirates insider Noah Hiles joins to react to a frustrating series for the Pirates against the Tampa Bay Rays, in which their offense wasted a strong start by Paul Skenes.

On his daily First 10 podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey analyzes the Steelers' offseason. Has GM Omar Khan improved the team at almost every spot through the acquisitions of free agents such as Russell Wilson and Patrick Queen? And NFL draft picks including Troy Fautanu, Roman Wilson, Payton Wilson and Zach Frazier? Is receiver the only place where they look worse on paper amid the loss of Diontae Johnson in a trade with the Carolina Panthers for Donte Jackson? And what should that mean for the win-loss record in 2024?

Jason tackles those topics, then gets into some baseball and hockey. What are his thoughts on the Pirates' series loss to the Tampa Bay Rays? Will GM Ben Cherington heed owner Bob Nutting's call to improve the offense? And should Penguins GM Kyle Dubas and coach Mike Sullivan consider hiring an assistant dedicated to the power play -- as the Toronto Maple Leafs did recently with Marc Savard -- to get more out of elite talents including Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang?

On their Pirates podcast, Post-Gazette insiders Andrew Destin and Noah Hiles react to club's series loss against the Tampa Bay Rays this past weekend at PNC Park. How much longer can manager Derek Shelton's team survive in the MLB playoff race if it keeps wasting stellar pitching performances like Paul Skenes' on Sunday? What's clicking for Bryan Reynolds at the plate amid his long hitting streak? Could the Pirates deal pending free agents Martin Perez or Marco Gonzales at the MLB trade deadline? And what kind of depth issues will the bullpen face with David Bednar hitting the injured list? Our duo tackles those topics and more.