Smitty and Tyler talk all things Pittsburgh Pirates. This episode is pretty self-explanatory. We go through the entire roster of the Pittsburgh Pirates and say whether we could keep or trade them with the MLB Trade Deadline approaching. There are cases of "Who cares?" in here as well. There are also some players we would like to see extended. The Pirates are once again in the position of being sellers (despite their recent winning streak) and their approach at the deadline will be fascinating. J...
Jul 04, 2025•53 min
Smitty and Tyler are back to talk all things Pittsburgh Penguins! On today's episode we discuss Kyle Dubas really starting to put his stamp on this rebuild. For a long time, fans were pushing back on the phase this team was in, but after the approach to the NHL Draft and start of free agency, if it wasn't already clear (it should've been), it is now. Dubas continues to accumulate picks and did so moving around the draft board and also by trading Alex Nedeljkovic for a 2028 third-round pick. The ...
Jul 03, 2025•1 hr 6 min
Smitty and Tyler discuss all the latest surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the team making a massive trade by sending Minkah Fitzpatrick and a 2027 5th round pick to the Miami Dolphins for Jalen Ramsey, Jonnu Smith and a 2027 7th round pick. This is without a doubt, one of the biggest trades in team history. Both Minkah and Ramsey are three-time all pro selections and Jonnu Smith was a pro-bowler just last season. How will the pieces fit? Was the risk of opening ...
Jul 02, 2025•1 hr
Smitty and Tyler discuss all the latest surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, Pittsburgh Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth joins the show to discuss building a relationship with Aaron Rodgers, what makes him different, the state of the WR room, taking on a heightened leadership role and much more. Let's discuss this and more on today's Around The 412 Steelers Show! #PittsburghSteelers #Steelers #HereWeGo Our platforms: https://linktr.ee/AroundThe412 Horse Nichol Golf Outing: https://...
Jun 27, 2025•27 min
Smitty and Tyler discuss all the latest surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the team and safety DeShon Elliott reaching an agreement on a contract extension. We discuss how important this piece of business was, not only for 2025 but it also checks a box for the 2026 Draft. Should the team consider doing the same with Calvin Austin III and Jaylen Warren? Is the team waiting out Gabe Davis' health in hopes of him being the pass catcher that they add? Let's discuss t...
Jun 18, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Smitty and Tyler talk all things Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pittsburgh Pirates have played .500 ball under manager Don Kelly since he took over for Derek Shelton? While the offense still isn't lighting the world on fire and we wouldn't expect that to change, they have a pulse and have at least been able to better compliment the job the pitching staff has done. We pose the question "Can Don Kelly save Ben Cherington's job?" What happens if this team plays .500 ball the rest of the way under Kelly? W...
Jun 14, 2025•39 min
Smitty and Tyler discuss all the latest surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we hit the reset button as mandatory minicamp wraps up and we go into a period of nothingness prior to training camp. What position group battles stand out to us. Could Payton Wilson become a three-down linebacker in year 2? Is Roman Wilson ready for a bunch to be thrown on to his plate? Could the team be in the market for DB help after reported interest in Jalen Ramsey and Jaire Alexander? Let's dis...
Jun 13, 2025•1 hr
Smitty and Tyler talk all things Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pittsburgh Pirates 2025 season really does feel like a season of missed opportunity. It's easy to let your mind wander to what could've been had there been more of an off-season investment into the club. It's been cool to watch Andrew McCutchen check milestone boxes for the club and watch Paul Skenes dominate each outing. Oneil Cruz continues to turn himself into an all-around good ball player, but overall...it's hard to feel good about th...
Jun 08, 2025•39 min
Smitty and Tyler are back to talk all things Pittsburgh Penguins! On today's episode we discuss the team hiring Dan Muse to take over as the team's next head coach. Muse comes from the New York Rangers' bench where he had served as an assistant coach and while the head coaching resume is light, his track record of development is not. He's worked expansively with Team USA and even has a previous relationship with Rutger McGroarty. Will this hire be enough to keep Vasily Ponomarev away from the KH...
Jun 07, 2025•47 min
Smitty and Tyler discuss all the latest surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss Aaron Rodgers finally committing to playing for the Steelers in 2025. He will sign a one-year contract to be the team's QB in 2025. With this now put to bed, we discuss how it could go in terms of on-field performance but as well as the relationships he will have with teammates and coaches. Will there be any ill will towards how Rodgers handled the situation? Will what he likes to do clash...
Jun 06, 2025•1 hr
Smitty and Tyler talk all things Pittsburgh Pirates. If nothing else, we've seen the compete level of the Pirates increase since going from Derek Shelton to Don Kelly. Was that more of being done playing for Shelton than anything else? Potentially, but there's something to be said about a group that doesn't just roll over in the face of adversity. We've seen Henry Davis really start to come into his own at the plate as of late. How important could that be towards deciding if this team is any goo...
May 31, 2025•45 min
Smitty and Tyler discuss all the latest surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss if there's been any updates on the Aaron Rodgers front and if there should be a hard deadline. We then dive into the reported interest of Miami Dolphins TE Jonnu Smith. Are the Steelers really pursuing this? Is a pass-catching TE something we should have on our radar in lieu of a WR? What could a new deal look like? Finally we dive into the TJ Watt discussion. Not attending OTAs is fine, b...
May 30, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Smitty and Tyler discuss all the latest surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss when or if we should still be expecting an eventual Aaron Rodgers signing. Is it still in the cards? Should Calvin Austin III be looked at as an extension candidate for the team? Who are some names on the WR FA market and trade market that make sense for the Steelers? Is the team satisfied with their CB room or could they add to it still? Who are the 2026 QB prospects to keep an eye on? Le...
May 24, 2025•1 hr 10 min
Smitty and Tyler talk all things Pittsburgh Pirates. Not much has changed over the last week for the Pittsburgh Pirates, outside of getting some injury information. Jared Jones has elbow surgery that will officially end his 2025 season. Hunter Barco has already resumed throwing after an injury scare. Enmanuel Valdez had shoulder surgery, bringing an end to his 2025 campaign and we learned we are still far away from a Justin Lawrence return. More Paul Skenes trade chatter is taking place online, ...
May 23, 2025•52 min
Smitty and Tyler talk all things Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pittsburgh Pirates continue to ruin baseball for a lot of people. Yes, they are.500 under Don Kelly, but has much really changed (not that we thought it would)? Bryan Reynolds is in a career-worst slump right now as the offense continues to sputter. There are discussions taking place on national tv about whether the Pirates should entertain trading Paul Skenes and one of their top prospects just got hurt. Genuinely, what is the point of be...
May 17, 2025•49 min
Smitty and Tyler discuss all the latest surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the NFL schedule release and how things shook out for the Pittsburgh Steelers. With the team opening up against the Jets and hosting the Packers on Sunday Night Football in the middle of the season, were the schedule makers baking in an Aaron Rodgers signing for the Steelers? What do we make of the team hosting the Seattle Seahawks for their home opener? The team got 4 primetime games and ...
May 16, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Smitty and Tyler discuss all the latest surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we discuss the team trading WR George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for draft compensation. How did we get to this point with the super talented WR and what missteps took place along the way? Are the Steelers right back where they were last offseason with the WR room? Is there an upgrade still to be had out there that would put our minds at ease about the current state of the room? Let's ...
May 10, 2025•57 min
Smitty and Tyler talk all things Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pittsburgh Pirates are finally making a change! The team is moving on from manager Derek Shelton and named Don Kelly as the manager for the remainder of 2025. Is Shelton a fall guy for a much bigger problem? The argument is certainly there to be made, but was he actually part of a potential solution or compounding the issues even more? Is Ben Cherington next to go? Join us for another Around The 412 Pirates show and let's discuss! Use code...
May 09, 2025•45 min
Smitty and Tyler are back to talk all things Pittsburgh Penguins! On today's episode we discuss the team moving on from Mike Sullivan as the team's head coach. The team will be looking for a new bench boss for the first time in a decade. We talk about the departure, how we got to this point, why it was time and who are some potential replacements. Based off Dubas' comments, is it fair to say they prefer to go the direction of a fresh voice as opposed to a retread? Join us for another Penguins Sh...
May 03, 2025•35 min
Smitty and Tyler discuss all the latest surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, we go through the draft haul the Steelers were able to accumulate through the 2025 NFL Draft and pick by pick breakdown the selection. Did they maximize the selections they had? Did they leave some value on the table? What boxes still need to be checked now that the draft is in the rearview? Let's discuss this and more! Use code 'AT412' for $10 off your order at Game Changers! https://gamechanger.la/...
May 02, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Smitty and Tyler talk all things Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pittsburgh Pirates season feels like a continuation of the last 6 years, just all lumped together. The organizational failures continue to be a top to bottom issue. It's hard to place blame just at one level given the product and missteps along the way. Is there any end in sight? What or in this case who will be the first domino of change to fall? Join us for another Around The 412 Pirates show and let's discuss! Use code 'AT412' for $10 o...
May 01, 2025•38 min
Smitty and Tyler discuss all the latest surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers. It's that time of year! The 2025 NFL Draft is ONE week away. Being that is the case, we decided to head over to the mock draft simulator one last time and see what we could come up with. Mixing what we would do along with going along with the team's pre-draft interest, let's see what type of haul we can give to the Steelers to escalate this "re-tool". Use code 'AT412' for $10 off your order at Game Changers! https://gam...
Apr 17, 2025•1 hr 11 min
Smitty and Tyler talk all things Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pittsburgh Pirates season already feels like a lost one just 18 games in. The team boasts the league's worst offense and while injuries may be playing a part in that, the team doesn't deserve to be able to use that as a crutch after the way they operated this offseason. The level of frustration seems to be at its peak for a fanbase who is used to the lack of results but was hopeful there would be some type of shift with Paul Skenes on the ...
Apr 16, 2025•49 min
Smitty and Tyler discuss all the latest surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers. Let's do something a little different today. On this episode, let's discuss all of the potential Steelers' starting QBs in 2025 and how they could impact the team's plan to draft one in 2026. Mason Rudolph, Aaron Rodgers, Jaxson Dart, Will Howard and Jalen Milroe have all been discussed in some capacity to be the starting QB in 2025, but with the Steelers clearly having an eye towards taking their next shot at a franchi...
Apr 04, 2025•1 hr 8 min
Smitty and Tyler talk all things Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pittsburgh Pirates season is underway and, in many ways, just feels like a continuation of the 2024 season. The starting pitching has largely been solid through the first week of the season, yet the club sits at 2-5 ahead of their home opening series against the New York Yankees. So how did we get here? Well, the offense has yet to score more than 4 runs in any game and outside of IKF and Oneil Cruz, the bats have largely been quiet. The b...
Apr 03, 2025•43 min
Smitty and Tyler discuss all the latest surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers. It's that time of year! The NFL Draft is less than a month away. We thought this would be the perfect time to jump into another mock draft and see what boxes we can check. Is a trade back in Round 1 the path the Steelers should be looking to take? If Emeka Egbuka and Kenneth Grant are both on the board, which route would the team go? Will they be the team that stops slides in the form of Kaleb Johnson and Tyliek William...
Mar 28, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Smitty and Tyler are back to talk all things Pittsburgh Penguins! On today's episode we discuss the team coming back down to Earth after a little bit of a hot streak. The team is who we thought they were, which isn't very good despite having spurts of looking like a fringe playoff team. The magic seems to have worn off on Tristan Jarry's recall, where he had a stretch of solid play between the pipes. The thing to watch for the rest of the season will be Sidney Crosby's chase towards history. He ...
Mar 27, 2025•35 min
Smitty and Tyler talk all things Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pittsburgh Pirates season is set to get underway, and we are back to give some predictions. The rotation took a huge hit before a pitch was even thrown, with Jared Jones set to miss 6+ weeks of the season. Who will step up in his place? Will this be what derails the season? We then go through who we believe will be the biggest surprise, biggest disappointment, breakout player and more amongst the club? We are all excited for Year 2 of Paul...
Mar 26, 2025•55 min
Smitty and Tyler discuss all the latest surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers. NFL free agency is well under way at this point, and we are back to discuss how the Pittsburgh Steelers have changed in the recent days. They made a major splash the day before legal tampering began when they acquired WR DK Metcalf from the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for a 2025 2nd-round pick and then immediately gave him a new 5/$150M contract. This leaves a lot of people wondering what the future is of George Picken...
Mar 14, 2025•1 hr 13 min
Smitty and Tyler are back to talk all things Pittsburgh Penguins! On today's episode we discuss Kyle Dubas cleaning up during the NHL Trade Deadline. He continued to do what he's done for the majority of his Penguins' tenure and that is add draft capital. In what quickly shaped up as a seller's market, Dubas was able to maximize his assets and get the most in return for guys like Anthony Beuvillier, Luke Schenn and Cody Glass. The team is flush capital and leaves us wondering what could be in st...
Mar 13, 2025•42 min
