Dawson, Mike, and Noah are back opening the show discussing the poor performance of umpires in the Pirates series over the weekend, and explore what a full automated balls and strikes system (ABS) would look like. All-Star week is approaching, and the Pirates selections of Paul Skenes and Bryan Reynolds take the spotlight (19:20). The boys run through the Pirates current injury list, alonf with what will be done going forward for Paul Skenes and Jared Jones to manage their workload (33:00). The Pirates strategy for the trade deadline remains unclear, but there are a few players that have been tied to Pittsburgh as a trade destination (59:40). Noah closes the show discussing the Pirates draft strategy and potential 1st roud pick with Mike and Dawson (1:04:21).

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On today's show, Dawson, Mike, and Noah open discussing former Pirate Tucupita Marcano being banned from baseball for life, along with some banter regarding the possibility of players being able to bet on themselves. Then, Dawson explains his frustrations regarding Alanna Rizzo's disrespectful comments towards the Pirates as the boys discuss the Pirates series victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers (10:43). Noah takes a look at some of Rowdy's long-awaited improvements, along with Ben Heller's historically bad outings (22:34). The fellas have a roundtable discussion about the insanity of the phantom foul tip, which resulted in a Pirates loss (32:10). Noah has a farm report on the recently promoted Braxton Ashcraft, and an update on a record Mitch Keller is chasing (44:04). Later, the show closes with the boys reveling in team USA's cricket victory, and the great Baseball Twitter vs Cricket Twitter War of 2024.

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Dawson, Mike, and Noah are back for their first show being all together in the same studio. The boys lead in discussing the contreversial call at home that may have cost the Pirates a series sweep in Chicago. Mike and Noah discuss their experience being in attendance for Paul Skenes' debut along with some "fire shelton" chants they heard throughout the game. Dawson takes a look at Skenes' impressive outing in Chicago. Noah and Mike discuss the Roansy Contrares being traded to the Angels, and what went south since his rookie season. Ben Cherington made some comments about the Pirates offense, and the boys discuss if a move at the deadline for a prospect or MLB ready hitter could be in order. Noah nots how the Pirates have a good problem with how many starting pitchers they have lined up for future years. Later, the boys discuss some call ups that are in order, and take a look at the Pirates upcoming series.

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On today's show Dawson, Noah, and Mike lead in discussing the Luis Arraez trade, and what it is like being a player during trade season. Then, Noah dives into Andy Hanies' coaching history as the boys banter about his denial of the Pirates hitting strategy (6:56). Dawson highlights the rough road ahead for the Pirates with 10 straight NL Central games (20:32). Later, the guys compare Jared Jones to other players who don't get any help, reminisce about the Chris Archer trade, and discuss the hype surrounding Paul Skenes potential debut (23:58).

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On today's show Dawson, Noah, and Mike lead in bantering about Joey Bart's bizarre injury, Mike's history of getting ejected, and some of the other strangest injuries in MLB history. Dawson questions how long the Pirates can afford to give Quinn Priester chances as a starter amid the Pirates losing streak (10:37). Noah goes on a tirade regarding the Pirates approach at the plate costing them games, and the boys discuss next steps for the organization (19:22). The bullpen's recent struggles and concerns of the team's morale are brought to a roundtable debate (32:40). Then, the Pirates' much needed victory to snap their six game losing streak is given a closer look (38:32). Later, the guys close out the show taking a look at the Pirates upcoming series, Jared Jones being an absolute stud, and some early MLB draft prospect speculation (47:30).

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On today's show Dawson, Noah, and Mike lead in discussing Andrew McCutchen's Baseball Hall of Fame chances after hitting his 300th career homer. After Joey Bart's hot start, Dawson brings into question just how long Henry Davis should remain as the primary starting catcher (8:57). Noah gives an update on Marco Gonzales' injury and the boys banter on the remaining Pirates starting rotation options (19:08). The pressure of being a closer are discussed along with some encourging signs from David Bednar (25:35). Noah is frustrated with the Pirates insane rate of looking at pitches down the middle (32:40). Later, the fellas take a look at some of the updates surrounding the Shohei Ohtani / Ippei Mizuhara situation, and quip about how the situation unfolded (44:46).

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Dawson, Noah, and Mike are back from a weekend away and lead in with the pitcher's elbow / pitch clock crisis haunting Major League Baseball. Then, the boys discuss how/why the Pirates rotation has seen so much success (15:12). With his history covering the Giants, Dawson takes a look into the suprising trade that sent former 2nd overall pick Joey Bart to Pittsburgh (22:45). Mike discusses the sights, sounds, and elemtes he experieced at the Pirates home opener this past Friday, including another great start from Jared Jones (34:48). Noah gives an update on Paul Skenes' new pitch, and the fellas banter about when we can expect him in the Majors (39:52). Later, Bednar's start of the season struggels get put under the spotlight (48:50).

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On today's show, Dawson, Noah, and Mike go over the Pirates weekend in Miami resulting in an undefeated start. Noah discusses the JT Brubaker trade to the Yankees which includes a suspicious amount of International Pool money. With Bailey Falter's poor performace in game 4, what to do with Falter's rotation spot is under fire. Later, the guys look over some of the Pirates top prospects' performances this past weekend, along with previewing the next two series for the Pirates.

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