Cook And Poni

Hour one with Paul Zeise. Derek Shelton said postgame that Oneil Cruz struggled this series and was trying to do too much. The Steelers are bringing back outside linebacker Markus Golden and Brian thinks it's a good addition to run it back with last season's pass rushers.

Listen to the latest Texts in the city segment from 8-1-24.

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. Cam Heyward has done all drills and it looks like his groin injury is gone and Heyward is back.

Paul and Austin break down what the Pirates roster could look like next year.

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.

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.

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.

Russell Wilson admitted to using a blocking sled in training workouts, which hurt his calf. The Steelers are bringing back outside linebacker Markus Golden and Brian thinks it's a good addition to run it back with last season's pass rushers.

Derek Shelton said postgame that Oneil Cruz struggled this series and was trying to do too much. If the Pirates can keep winning series, they will be in a good spot because they play Arizona and San Diego at home, plus at San Diego.

Listen to the entire Joe Starkey Show from Wednesday, 7-31-2024.

Hour four with Joe Starkey and Paul Zeise. We react to the multitude of moves made at the trade deadline. Texts in the city. Steelers insider Mark Kaboly of The Athletic joined the show. Big deal, small deal, no deal with Mark. Beanie Bishop at slot corner is a small deal. Small deal for Roman Wilson's injury.

Hour three with Joe Starkey and Paul Zeise. Nick Yorke is the most impactful prospect the Pirates acquired. Bubba Chandler has a chance to be a frontline type starter and will be a solid pitcher. Jonathan doesn't think it's that big of a deal that Charles McAdoo was traded and profiles as a No. 4 outfielder. It looked like a match was lit for Michael A. Taylor and Jared Triolo. Dan is ok with the moves the Pirates made and the quality of play improving made them believe they should give it a shot.

Hour two with Joe Starkey and Paul Zeise. The Pirates made two moves to impact their offense and are a better team, on paper, down the stretch. Are you jumping on the Michael A. Taylor train? What is our ideal Pirates batting order?

Hour one with Joe Starkey and Paul Zeise. The Pirates acquired outfielder Bryan De La Cruz, utilityman Isiah Kiner-Falefa, and reliever Jalen Beeks at the trade deadline. Ben Cherington made some solid deals, not a huge trade, but necessary ones to add offense and a reliever. Bryan De La Cruz profiles more as a DH but can play the field. His ceiling is a Teoscar Hernandez-type player. Craig thinks Chisholm would have been the better move but the Pirates weren't the second option in a deal. The Pirates have stolen July back from the Steelers.

Big deal, small deal, no deal with Mark. Beanie Bishop at slot corner is a small deal. Small deal for Roman Wilson's injury.

We react to the multitude of moves made at the trade deadline. Texts in the city.

Nick Yorke is the most impactful prospect the Pirates acquired. Bubba Chandler has a chance to be a frontline type starter and will be a solid pitcher. Jonathan doesn't think it's that big of a deal that Charles McAdoo was traded and profiles as a No. 4 outfielder.

It looked like a match was lit for Michael A. Taylor and Jared Triolo. Dan is ok with the moves the Pirates made and the quality of play improving made them believe they should give it a shot.

Joe, Paul, and Austin discuss what their ideal batting order would look like with the improved lineup after the trade deadline.

The Pirates made two moves to impact their offense and are a better team, on paper, down the stretch.