There’s a feeling that a handful of teams are waiting on TJ Watt and seeing what happens with his negotiations with the Steelers. Poni listed the Eagles, 49ers and Lions as the teams that feel like the most likely to make a move. Which team would be the best to make a deal with? Former MLB pitcher Matt Clement joined the show. Matt gave his thoughts on Paul Skenes named to his second straight All Star Game and the idea that the Pirates are limiting his innings so he can pitch in the mid-summer c...
Jul 08, 2025•33 min
Former MLB pitcher Matt Clement joined the show. Matt gave his thoughts on Paul Skenes named to his second straight All Star Game and the idea that the Pirates are limiting his innings so he can pitch in the mid-summer classic. Skenes is 4-7 and he might start the ASG – Matt doesn’t think the players are worked up with his usage so far. The guys asked Matt how much the mentality has changed with some players when they get pulled, but he also pointed out that Skenes likely knew of his workload be...
Jul 08, 2025•14 min
There’s a feeling that a handful of teams are waiting on TJ Watt and seeing what happens with his negotiations with the Steelers. Poni listed the Eagles, 49ers and Lions as the teams that feel like the most likely to make a move. Which team would be the best to make a deal with?
Jul 08, 2025•14 min
Oneil Cruz is in the HR Derby. But does he deserve it? Does it matter? All Star games are mostly a joke, but apparently there’s belief that Cruz shouldn’t be in because he’s had a disappointing season. Is it about entertainment or about deserving? That latter hasn’t mattered in years. One caller said he had as much talent as Cruz, just didn’t have the size. Do callers think Oneil Cruz deserves to be in the HR Derby? Former Penguin Tyler Kennedy joined the show. TK told the guys why Gavin McKenna...
Jul 08, 2025•29 min
Former Penguin Tyler Kennedy joined the show. TK told the guys why Gavin McKenna going to Penn State for a year makes sense before he becomes the top pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Tyler said it will help McKenna get ready for the league in a less grinding way than playing in Juniors would. Tyler said there weren’t many guys from his era that went to college if they were already playing outside of America. Will this set a trend for big-time NHL prospects playing a year of college hockey?
Jul 08, 2025•6 min
Oneil Cruz is in the HR Derby. But does he deserve it? Does it matter? All Star games are mostly a joke, but apparently there’s belief that Cruz shouldn’t be in because he’s had a disappointing season. Is it about entertainment or about deserving? That latter hasn’t mattered in years. One caller said he had as much talent as Cruz, just didn’t have the size.
Jul 08, 2025•9 min
PM Team FULL Show 7-7-25
Jul 07, 2025•2 hr 25 min
Ben Cherington said the Pirates need to have an open-minded approach to the trade deadline. Does anyone trust Cherington to operate things well at the deadline? It’s difficult to. The Nationals fired their manager and general manager yesterday – what is stopping the Pirates from doing the same thing? MLB insider Maury Brown from Forbes joined the show. Maury tried to figure out if MLB was pushing for the Pirates to save Paul Skenes for the All Star Game next week. Maury said people will come out...
Jul 07, 2025•36 min
MLB insider Maury Brown from Forbes joined the show. Maury tried to figure out if MLB was pushing for the Pirates to save Paul Skenes for the All Star Game next week. Maury said people will come out and watch Skenes pitch, but the Pirates have not done a good job whatsoever of building around him. Maury said it feels like the Pirates are in a ‘perpetual rebuild’ since they made the playoffs a decade ago. The guys asked Maury about the Pirates longevity with great players given how the game is sk...
Jul 07, 2025•12 min
Another moment of Terry Bradshaw defending Kenny Pickett in his time with the Steelers. But the guys wondered if it was more of a shot at the head coach than a defense of Pickett. Deshaun Watson got married this weekend, which was the cause for a few jokes on social media. There was also a defense of Sam Darnold in the interview with Bradshaw, which the guys think is a little bit comparable to Pickett even though Darnold was a former 3rd overall pick. Now with Pickett in Cleveland, how is the ta...
Jul 07, 2025•38 min
A chart is going viral with the final 5 drafts under Kevin Colbert. Colbert may be a Hall of Fame GM, but this painted a picture as to how things were left for Omar Khan. The chart is split into a few categories and only 1 player is labeled as a ‘great’ draft pick (Alex Highsmith).
Jul 07, 2025•12 min
Another moment of Terry Bradshaw defending Kenny Pickett in his time with the Steelers. But the guys wondered if it was more of a shot at the head coach than a defense of Pickett. Deshaun Watson got married this weekend, which was the cause for a few jokes on social media. There was also a defense of Sam Darnold in the interview with Bradshaw, which the guys think is a little bit comparable to Pickett even though Darnold was a former 3rd overall pick. Now with Pickett in Cleveland, how is the ta...
Jul 07, 2025•10 min
Paul Skenes is an All Star again. He was also pulled after just 78 pitches yesterday in one of the more dominant outings of his season. The sad thing is – did it matter? The guys wondered why Skenes wasn’t publicly vocal about it. Skenes could have pitched a complete game and the Pirates still weren’t scoring a run. Is there an amount of media pressure that could open Bob Nutting to making a significant change? Is the plan for Paul Skenes to go light leading up to next Tuesday to make sure he is...
Jul 07, 2025•39 min
Is the plan for Paul Skenes to go light leading up to next Tuesday to make sure he is eligible to pitch in the All Star Game? Is it bad on the Pirates to admit to getting Skenes ready for an exhibition game? Did Rob Manfred or someone from the league step in and ask them to do it?
Jul 07, 2025•6 min
Paul Skenes is an All Star again. He was also pulled after just 78 pitches yesterday in one of the more dominant outings of his season. The sad thing is – did it matter? The guys wondered why Skenes wasn’t publicly vocal about it. Skenes could have pitched a complete game and the Pirates still weren’t scoring a run. Is there an amount of media pressure that could open Bob Nutting to making a significant change?
Jul 07, 2025•11 min
Oh, the Pirates. Less than a week after shutting out the Cardinals in all 3 games of a sweep at PNC Park, they were shut out in all 3 games against the Mariners in Seattle. What is this team? Is there a simple answer? Paul Skenes is their only All Star. By the way, that is the first time the Pirates have been shut out in an entire series since the late 1800’s when they weren’t even called the Pirates. Listeners give a word or two to describe the Pirates’ season. Pirates pre-post game host Dan Za...
Jul 07, 2025•30 min
Pirates pre-post game host Dan Zangrilli joined the show. Dan has no idea if the Pirates are closer or further away to where they want to be. He said the crux of the frustration is how good their starting pitching is. Dan believes outside of Paul Skenes, the pitching is ‘pretty darn good.’ How much credit do we give Ben Cherington for the staff? The guys asked Dan about a report of some players going ‘rogue’ in some of their hitting work. How much of the team’s budget was put into the analytics ...
Jul 07, 2025•9 min
Oh, the Pirates. Less than a week after shutting out the Cardinals in all 3 games of a sweep at PNC Park, they were shut out in all 3 games against the Mariners in Seattle. What is this team? Is there a simple answer? Paul Skenes is their only All Star. By the way, that is the first time the Pirates have been shut out in an entire series since the late 1800’s when they weren’t even called the Pirates.
Jul 07, 2025•9 min
Welcome Ramsey and Smith, goodbye Minkah. What’s up with TJ Watt and the Pirates are red hot!
Jul 05, 2025•1 hr 22 min
Ray Fittipaldo joins the show to discuss Omar Khan, Steelers. Noah Hiles joins the show for TRT to discuss Ben Cherington, potential Pirates trade offers.
Jul 03, 2025•44 min
PM Team FULL Show 7-3-25
Jul 03, 2025•2 hr 32 min
Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo from the PG joined the show. Ray said the legacy of Omar Khan so far is about bold, aggressive moves. Ray said his tenure will ultimately be defined by what happens in the next couple of years and if he can finally find a QB. Ray wanted to remind people that Kenny Pickett was not a Khan draft pick. Did the Steelers trade Minkah Fitzpatrick in his prime? Ray hadn’t heard anything about Minkah’s relationship with Mike Tomlin going south. Ray said the Steelers believ...
Jul 03, 2025•9 min
Mark Kaboly joins the show to talk Steelers, Pirates, and more.
Jul 03, 2025•40 min
What is Omar Khan's worst move as GM of the Steelers? Bob Pompeani joins the show to discuss Omar Khan, Steelers. Donny Football Debrief: Who is the best draft pick at every draft slot in NFL history?
Jul 03, 2025•45 min
KDKA TV’s Bob Pompeani joined the show. Bob reacted to the Omar Khan extension news. What moves have the Steelers made that have Khan’s hands all over it? Bob thinks the DK Metcalf trade was strongly dictated by Khan. What does Bob think stands as Khan’s best and worst move so far? The conversation turned to exercise and how Poni may have a torn Achilles in his future. This was sparked from Jaylen Warren sharing video of his unique training regimen. Bob said he isn’t much a weight lifter anymore...
Jul 03, 2025•11 min
The guys talked about Omar Khan and his moves as a GM and why it’s a little bit similar to what kids try to do in Madden. Does being busy mean you are doing good work? The guys think the team still feels stale by the time we get deep into the season even if they are being bold right now. The Steelers have shuffled the deck chairs a lot the last few seasons to similar results with zero playoff wins. The heist of the Bears for Chase Claypool is Khan’s best move. What is his worst move?
Jul 03, 2025•17 min
Poni and Mueller react to the Steelers extending Omar Khan, and discuss what his best move was as the GM of the Steelers. Jason Mackey joins the show to talk about the investigation of Luis Ortiz and the Pirates current hot streak.
Jul 03, 2025•32 min
PG columnist Jason Mackey joined the show. The guys asked Jason about the story brewing about Luis Ortiz and a potential gambling investigation. Investigators are looking 2 individual pitches in this story that apparently altered betting markets. The red-hot Pirates have won 6 straight games, but how long can they keep this going? Jason said this run does not change his mind about the current landscape of their front office. At what point should Ben Cherington be vindicated for his work? Jason d...
Jul 03, 2025•11 min
BREAKING: The Steelers have extended Omar Khan through the 2028 season. The guys are having a tough time ultimately judging the job done by Khan so far in his role. How much of a say does he have on big decisions? We hear so many say Mike Tomlin holds iron fist, but how true is that? The offseason acquisitions have notably been more exciting with Khan at the helm, but there were a few key variables as to why Kevin Colbert didn’t always need to be.
Jul 03, 2025•8 min
Aditi Kinkhabwala discusses Mike Tomlin, Dan Zangrilli talks Pirates, newest edition of Judge Donny, and more.
Jul 02, 2025•43 min
