Cook And Poni

Austin provides 10 sports Sports Illustrated thinks are potential sports that should be added to the 2032 games. Bob doesn't think Russell Wilson will play on Friday against Houston.

We hear what Derek Shelton said postgame in what sounded like the most frustrated Shelton has ever been. Shelton crushed Colin Holderman for his poor performances and has allowed 12 earned runs and nine walks in his last 14 innings.

They had the lead in the 7th inning all three games. Derek Shelton and Colin Holderman both are to blame and some of the decisions made no sense. The Pirates are now 3.5 games back in the wild card race and would have been 1.5 back from Arizona if they won Sunday.

Listen to the entire Joe Starkey Show from Friday, 8-2-2024.

Hour four with Paul Zeise. It's an exciting time for Pirates baseball and the Bucs host Arizona today. Ortiz, Keller, and Skenes on the mound. Bob thinks the Pirates have a chance to win the NL Central. The Bechtold Breakdown.

Hour three with Paul Zeise. It's a huge series for the Pirates hosting Arizona. Kevin thinks Oneil Cruz can learn from Ke'Bryan Hayes' effort and preparation defensively. Cruz has 20 errors so he needs to get better, or they could actually move him to another position. Pat sees parts of himself in new OC Kade Bell. The Panthers have begun training camp with lots of positional battles, but Nate Yarnell is going in as a starter entering camp.

Hour two with Paul Zeise. Russell Wilson will likely participate in 7-on-7s but it doesn't seem like he'll be a full participant again. Justin Fields is looking good at camp. The Steelers are in good shape with the starting 11 and depth pieces looking better with Markus Golden back in the fold. Sid and the Penguins had a meeting this offseason to go over things and Dan expects a multi-year deal despite the pause in getting a deal done.

Hour one with Paul Zeise. The Pirates have a great opportunity at home. Paul wonders about third base and if first or the outfield should be under consideration. Olympic medal update. The USA is struggling in 3-on-3 basketball and was eliminated from men's soccer.

Listen to the latest episode of The Bechtold Breakdown from 8-2-24.

It's an exciting time for Pirates baseball and the Bucs host Arizona today. Ortiz, Keller, and Skenes on the mound. Bob thinks the Pirates have a chance to win the NL Central.

Pat sees parts of himself in new OC Kade Bell. The Panthers have begun training camp with lots of positional battles, but Nate Yarnell is going in as a starter entering camp.

It's a huge series for the Pirates hosting Arizona. Kevin thinks Oneil Cruz can learn from Ke'Bryan Hayes' effort and preparation defensively. Cruz has 20 errors so he needs to get better, or they could actually move him to another position.

"It's emotionally important" for Sidney Crosby to finish his career with the Penguins and he's likely going to stay loyal. Sid and the Penguins had a meeting this offseason to go over things and Dan expects a multi-year deal despite the pause in getting a deal done.

Russell Wilson will likely participate in 7-on-7s but it doesn't seem like he'll be a full participant again. Justin Fields is looking good at camp. The Steelers are in good shape with the starting 11 and depth pieces looking better with Markus Golden back in the fold.

Olympic medal update. The USA is struggling in 3-on-3 basketball and was eliminated from men's soccer. FIFA has specific rules on who can play in the Olympics to not interfere with the World Cup.

The Pirates have a great opportunity at home. Paul wonders about third base and if first or the outfield should be under consideration.

Listen to the entire Joe Starkey Show from Thursday, 8-1-2024.

The Steelers didn't wear pads today but are expected to tomorrow during night practice. Donte Jackson is solidifying himself at cornerback. Beanie Bishop has also been good. Texts in the city.

Hour three with Paul Zeise. John liked what the Pirates did at the trade deadline. The Pirates added bats they desperately needed. They need Oneil Cruz to be better at shortstop. Isiah Kiner-Falefa is a versatile addition who is under contract next season and John sees him playing a role for the team, maybe even in center. Paul and Austin break down what the 2025 Pirates could look like.

Hour two with Paul Zeise. We have an update on our coyote/fox found sitting in the parking lot. We hope for the best for the fox and deer. We react to Oneil Cruz's errors and problems in the field. The Pirates had a golden opportunity to sweep. Team USA women's basketball 3-on-3 team hasn't won a game in the Olympics and lost to Australia. How does this happen? Players have to play a specified number of 3-on-3 qualifying events to be eligible.