Best Patrick Keller Podcasts (2025)

Hour 1 with Jason Mackey: Austin wonders, what if the Pirates moved on from the GM and manager at the end of last season? The Pirates need to let Paul Skenes go as long as he can in starts and not have analytics tell them what to do. We agree that analytics are important, but they can't be the No. 1 priority.…

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11AM - Ray Fittipaldo thinks Jalen Ramsey will be a chess piece in the defense; The Steelers should listen on a Watt deal if they get offered a first 47:35

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Hour 2 with Jason Mackey: Ray gives the Steelers a B- for the offseason and there are some concerns with how Jalen Ramsey can gel on defense. Ray thinks Ramsey will be "a chess piece" the Steelers move around to play different spots. Rob in West Mifflin doesn't want to pay T.J. Watt $40 million but we all think they will pay him the money.…

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The Pomp and Joe Show 7-11-2025 2:32:17

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The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Jason Mackey and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass), from Friday, July 11th, 2025

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12PM - Oneil Cruz's numbers are similar to Neil Walker; The Bechtold Breakdown - Gavin McKenna, Pat Rooney calls out the Steelers 30:05

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Hour 3 with Jason Mackey: Oneil Cruz is in the Home Run Derby. Does he deserve it? The Penguins drafted Mario Lemieux and Sidney Crosby in a 21 year span. 21 years from Sid, they could pick Gavin McKenna. We want to see the Penguins embrace the rebuild to draft Gavin McKenna. A Rooney family member calls out the Steelers.…

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1PM - Bob Walk thinks Pirates would be an over .500 team with a better offense; Drafting our top five broadcasters of the last 25 years 39:17

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Hour 4 with Jason Mackey: Pirates broadcaster Bob Walk joined the show. The Pirates struggle on the road and are the second worse team in baseball outside of PNC. Bob thinks a stronger offense makes a lot of problems go away and the Pirates would be an above .500 team with a good offense. Drafting our top five broadcasters of the last 25 years.…

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Drafting our top five broadcasters of the last 25 years 22:58

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Jason and Austin draft our top five national sports broadcasters of the past 25 years.

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Bob Walk thinks Pirates would be an over .500 team with a better offense 16:19

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The Pirates struggle on the road and are giving up more home runs. Bob thinks a stronger offense makes a lot of problems go away and the Pirates would be an above .500 team with a good offense. This has been a bad road trip after the Pirates had something to build on.

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The Bechtold Breakdown - Gavin McKenna, Patrick Rooney calls out the Steelers 20:42

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The Penguins drafted Mario Lemieux and Sidney Crosby in a 21 year span. 21 years from Sid, they could pick Gavin McKenna. We want to see the Penguins embrace the rebuild to draft Gavin McKenna. Patrick Rooney Jr. went after the Steelers plan and thinks the Ravens will steamroll the Steelers this year. It's fascinating coming from a relative of the …

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Oneil Cruz's numbers are similar to Neil Walker 9:22

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Oneil Cruz is in the Home Run Derby. Does Cruz deserve it? Jason doesn't care, Cruz is appointment viewing to take bp. Jason thinks people are too hard on Cruz. Cruz is responsible for his effort but sometimes it isn't 100%. He thinks Cruz is similar to Neil Walker with some numbers.

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The Steelers should listen on a T.J. Watt deal if they get offered a first 18:25

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Fans provide their Steelers grade. Rob in West Mifflin doesn't want to pay T.J. Watt $40 million but we all think they will pay him the money. The Steelers should listen to a Watt deal if they get offered a first. Art in Iowa calls in to share he believes Kaleb Johnson will be a big play back.

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Ray Fittipaldo thinks Jalen Ramsey will be a chess piece in the defense 29:10

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Ray thinks Ramsey will be "a chess piece" the Steelers move around to play different spots. We don't know that Juan Thornhill can start. The wide receiver room is still weak without depth and both safety and receiver are major concerns. Aaron Rodgers is the biggest move of the offseason. Ray is looking forward to watching Kaleb Johnson.…

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Pirates fans weigh in on the decisions the team has made 8:09

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We agree that analytics are important, but they can't be the No. 1 priority. We think the Pirates put too much stock into them and need to trust their gut more and sign established hitters instead of relying on their internal projections.

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What if the Pirates moved on from their regime at the end of last season? 27:02

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Austin wonders, what if the Pirates moved on from the GM and manager at the end of last season? Jason thinks there is misguided trust the Pirates put in Cherington and Shelton they find it hard to admit. Paul Goldschmidt signed with the Yankees and the Pirates could have taken the risk there.

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The Pomp and Joe Show 7-10-2025 2:45:09

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The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Bob Pompeani and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass), from Thursday, July 10th, 2025

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10AM - Former Steelers safety falls in ESPN top 10 list, did the Steelers make right call? Time is ticking for the Pirates to win with star Paul Skenes 43:43

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Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani: Jeremy Fowler of ESPN talked to NFL execs, coaches, and pro scouts who ranked the top 10 safeties in football. Minkah Fitzpatrick ranks No. 9. Noah Hiles said in his mailbag that he thinks 2026 will be Paul Skenes' last full season in Pittsburgh. He thinks 2027 will be cut short by an MLB lockout. It further heightens the …

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11AM - Jeff Hathhorn thinks Don Kelly has earned strong case to be 2026 manager; Evaluating the Pirates' July trades over the last 10 years 40:21

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Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Jeff Hathhorn: Cam Heyward ranks No. 83 on the top 100 players list. Cam was No. 98 last year and No. 45 in 2023. Jeff thinks, like we were, that Minkah Fitzpatrick was surprised by the trade. Jeff gives the offseason a B. Evaluating the Pirates' July trades over the last 10 years. Jeff went back to all the July trades …

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12PM - How do you feel about the Pirates at the deadline? One hockey insider thinks Sidney Crosby could finish his career in Montreal 37:55

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Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani: Greg Brown thinks the Pirates are going to make a big trade. What would that mean? It would probably be trading Mitch Keller or a David Bednar trade for a big time bat. Greg Wyshynski of ESPN thinks Sidney Crosby could finish his career in Montreal.

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1PM - Tyler Kennedy believes in Sergei Murashov, would Sid play anywhere but here; he would consider trading Rakell but keep Rust 43:08

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Hour 4 with Bob Pompeani and Tyler Kennedy: Greg Wyshynski of ESPN believes Sidney Crosby could one day play for the Montreal Canadians. TK tells us that Montreal has a soft spot for Sidney Crosby and Crosby's dad worked in the organization. Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell are talented players who could bring back good returns. Tyler Kennedy would ke…

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Tyler Kennedy would consider trading Rickard Rakell, keeping Bryan Rust 18:06

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Bryan Rust and Rickard Rakell are talented players who could bring back good returns. Tyler Kennedy would keep Rust around and "it would be a shame" if he's traded because Rust can become the future captain.

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Tyler Kennedy believes in Sergei Murashov, would Sid play anywhere by Pittsburgh? 25:02

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Greg Wyshynski of ESPN believes Sidney Crosby could one day play for the Montreal Canadians. TK tells us that Montreal has a soft spot for Sidney Crosby and Crosby's dad worked in the organization. TK believes in Sergei Murashov and thinks he could play even more than Joel Blomqvist.

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One hockey insider thinks Sidney Crosby could finish his career in Montreal 16:41

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Greg Wyshynski of ESPN thinks Sidney Crosby could finish his career in Montreal. Nonsense! Austin thinks Canadians are trying to talk Sid to Canada into existence when we know it's most likely not going to happen.

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How do you feel about the Pirates at the deadline? 21:13

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Greg Brown thinks the Pirates are going to make a big trade. What would that mean? It would probably be trading Mitch Keller or a David Bednar trade for a big time bat. Pulse of the People. We want a salary cap and floor but have doubts.

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Evaluating the Pirates' July trades over the last 10 years 14:50

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Jeff Hathhorn looks back to the Pirates' July trades over the last 10 years. There are a lot of bad ones. They've only hit on a few deals like IKF, Colin Holderman, Bailey Falter, and Oneil Cruz. There are a lot of forgettable trades. MLB could be looking at a work stoppage.

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Jeff Hathhorn thinks Don Kelly has earned a strong case to be the Pirates manager in 2026 25:30

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Cam Heyward ranks No. 83 on the top 100 players list. Cam was No. 98 last year and No. 45 in 2023. Jeff thinks, like we were, that Minkah Fitzpatrick was surprised by the trade. Jeff believes Don Kelly has a good chance to remain the Pirates manager in 2026, regardless of what happens with Ben Cherington.…

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Time is ticking for the Pirates to win with star Paul Skenes 15:29

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Noah Hiles said in his mailbag that he thinks 2026 will be Paul Skenes' last full season in Pittsburgh. He thinks 2027 will be cut short by an MLB lockout and then the Pirates will possibly trade Skenes in the offseason. It further heightens the short window they must take advantage of.

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Former Steelers safety falls in ESPN exec top 10 list; Did the Steelers make right call? 28:13

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Is there a market for Ke'Bryan Hayes? The Yankees would make sense. ESPN gave the Steelers offseason a C. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN talked to NFL execs who ranked the top 10 safeties in football. Minkah Fitzpatrick ranks No. 9. The Pompulous calls in to help Bob with his sleep.

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BFMD 358 - Streak Over, Bullpen Hurting 31:06

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The Blue Jays winning streak came to an end at 10 games. After the phenomenal run, Justin and Patrick discuss where the team is at. Ryan Burr left the game with a shoulder injury and looks likely to join fellow bullpen arms Nick Sandlin and Yimi Garcia on the IL. The guys discuss what Ross Atkins and company should be doing over the All Star break,…

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The Pomp and Joe Show 7-9-2025 2:33:43

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The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Bob Pompeani and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass), from Wednesday, July 9th, 2025

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10AM - Oneil Cruz makes Home Run Derby, trade questions surrounding Mitch Keller; Today is the two year anniversary of the Pirates drafting Paul Skenes 52:48

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Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani: Does Oneil Cruz deserve to be in the Home Run Derby? The Pirates have some pitching depth, but how much depth? Today is the two year anniversary of the Pirates drafting Paul Skenes. The Pirates owe it to themselves and the fans to add pieces to support Skenes. Jeff Patton of Baseball Card Castle joined the show with Starke…

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11AM - Is the Steelers offense better than last season; Rodgers is an upgrade over Wilson, Patrick Queen needs to make splash plays 35:12

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Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani: Is the Steelers roster better than last year? The running back room is better with Kenneth Gainwell and Kaleb Johnson. We think the Steelers should have kept George Pickens a little longer to either trade him later for something or have him play with DK Metcalf. Patrick Queen needs to step up and make more splash plays.…

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12PM - Dan Zangrilli would wait until the offseason on a Keller trade for a big return; Pomp and City Limits' Steelers breakout players on offense and defense 40:49

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Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani: Mitch Keller is 3-10 but hasn't complained about his record despite pitching well. Dan doesn't think there's a good scenario to get a good enough return for players on long-term contracts, like Mitch Keller, at the trade deadline. He doesn't want to trade Keller. Payton Wilson is Bob's breakout player to watch on defense.…

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1PM - MLB is using the ABS system in the All-Star Game; Geneva FB HC Geno DeMarco joins as he enters his 33rd and final season 24:54

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Hour 4 with Bob Pompeani: MLB will use the ABS challenge system in the All-Star Game. Who would get first say on a challenge, catcher or pitcher? Geneva College football head coach Geno DeMarco joined the show. Geno is entering his 33rd and final season as head coach. He is staying on with Geneva in another role. Geneva runs a triple-option offense…

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Geneva College football HC Geno DeMarco joins as he enters his 33rd and final season 12:50

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Geneva College football head coach Geno DeMarco joined the show. Geno is entering his 33rd and final season as head coach. He is staying on with Geneva in another role. Geneva runs a triple-option offense. Geneva was No. 1 in NAIA in the 90s.

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MLB is using the ABS system in the All-Star Game 12:01

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MLB will use the ABS challenge system in the All-Star Game. Who would get first say on a challenge, catcher or pitcher? We think this is just ushering in automatic balls and strikes.

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Pomp and City Limits' Steelers breakout players on offense and defense 15:40

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Payton Wilson is Bob's breakout player to watch on defense. Austin also likes Wilson, but points to Nick Herbig as someone who could take a step up. If Alex Highsmith is hurt again or the T.J. Watt contract situation continues into the season, it gives Herbig time to shine.

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Dan Zangrilli would wait until the offseason on a Mitch Keller trade for a big return 25:07

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Mitch Keller is 3-10 but hasn't complained about his record despite pitching well. Dan doesn't think there's a good scenario to get a good enough return for players on long-term contracts, like Mitch Keller, at the trade deadline. He doesn't want to trade Keller.

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Aaron Rodgers is an upgrade over Wilson, Patrick Queen needs to make splash plays 16:01

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Do you feel better about the Steelers this year than last year? Patrick Queen needs to step up and make splash plays. Max in Beaver County thinks Aaron Rodgers is a significant upgrade over Russell Wilson.

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Is the Steelers offense better than last season? 19:10

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The running back room is better with Kenneth Gainwell and Kaleb Johnson. Why is Cordarrelle still here? The offensive line is the key to the team. We think the Steelers should have kept George Pickens a little longer to either trade him later for something or have him play with DK Metcalf. They need to look to Washington in the red zone.…

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Today is the two year anniversary of the Pirates drafting Paul Skenes 28:29

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The Pirates owe it to themselves and the fans to add pieces to support Skenes. Jeff Patton of Baseball Card Castle joined the show. Jeff has a Bobby Witt rookie card as Starkey's Card of the Week.

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Oneil Cruz makes Home Run Derby, trade questions surrounding Mitch Keller 24:20

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Does Oneil Cruz deserve to be in the Home Run Derby? Who could you get the most from at the deadline? We think they could get the most for Mitch Keller then David Bednar and Dennis Santana. The Pirates have some pitching depth, but how much depth?

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The Big Beautiful Bait & Switch, No Epstein Client List 2:11:23

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The episode begins with a warm welcome and a nod to the sponsor, Arms List. Babyface P joins in for a discussion on the sweltering Florida weather. The conversation shifts to the Epstein case, political bait & switch of the Big Beautiful Bill, health rumors about Xi Jinping, impact of permitless carry and reactions to Brandon Maddox joining the NSS…

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The Pomp and Joe Show 7-8-2025 2:32:26

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The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Bob Pompeani and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass), from Tuesday, July 8th, 2025

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10AM - Ben Cherington has a significant decision to make on trading Mitch Keller; Bob is tired of talking about prospects, wants established MLB hitters 45:23

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Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani: Ben Cherington said the Pirates are limiting Skenes so he can pitch in the All-Star Game. Bob wasn't happy the Pirates pulled Skenes after five innings and 78 pitches. Bob is tired of talking about prospects and what they can be. Bob wants the Pirates to acquire an established hitter if they trade Mitch Keller.…

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11AM - Nick Farabaugh believes Steelers will make T.J. Watt highest-paid non-QB, and thinks the offensive line is the key to this season 41:22

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Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani: Nick thinks Watt will be the highest paid non-QB in football. He wouldn't be surprised if it goes into the final week of training camp. The Steelers offensive line needs to hold up for Aaron Rodgers. Nick Farabaugh thinks they are the key to the Steelers' success and could get them 10-11 wins. There could be 4-5 first-roun…

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12PM - The top college football rivalries, Will Howard vs. Drew Allar; Fans weigh in on Pitt-Penn State, Cherington, and the Steelers 37:29

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Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani: Josh Yohe of The Athletic discussed how Richard Rakell and Brian Rust have interest on the trade market. The Athletic released its top 25 college football rivalries. Pitt-West Virginia is not on the list. Pitt-Penn State is not either. Penn State-Ohio State is No. 6. Pitt-WVU has to be on the list.…

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1PM - Oneil Cruz will take part in the Home Run Derby, Michael McKenry joins us; Should Cal Raleigh win the AP MVP? He crushed the Pirates pitching Friday 28:07

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Hour 4 with Bob Pompeani: BREAKING - Oneil Cruz will be in the 2025 Home Run Derby in Atlanta. Michael saw Konnor Griffin at USA baseball as a 16 year old and he has an 80 grade arm at shortstop. They could slam dunk on the pick. He is so high on Griffin becoming a superstar. Austin thinks Cal Raleigh should be the AL MVP. The Pirates picked shorts…

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Should Cal Raleigh win the AP MVP? He crushed the Pirates for his 34th and 35th home runs 7:41

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We're watching a 2011 Pirates game when they were one game out of first place. Who is the AL MVP? Austin thinks Cal Raleigh should be the MVP. The Pirates picked shortstop Connor Kaiser instead of Raleigh in the third round.

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BREAKING: Oneil Cruz named to Home Run Derby in Atlanta 20:58

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Former Pirates catcher Michael McKenry talks about the nob for Cruz and how it could help him moving forward.

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Fans weigh in on Pitt-Penn State, Cherington, and the Steelers 18:58

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Pulse of the People - One fan is worried if Drew Allar comes to the Steelers, Pitt fans will be mad when he struggles. Fans weigh in on Pitt-Penn State, Ben Cherington, and the Steelers. A rant from Paul in Washington.