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Wednesday, October 15th, 2025

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Madden Monday on Paul Skenes: 'If I were him, I'd ask out. I'd want a trade right now'

Tim Benz

The Pirates’ 1-0 loss in Philadelphia (28-18) on Sunday was their third in a row and 13th in 16 tries this month. The Bucs (15-32) have already been shut out a major-league-leading eight times this season. They were swept by the Phillies, lost five of six games on their road

First Call: Aaron Rodgers biographer on QB's waiting game; free-agent DL wants to join Steelers

Tim Benz

Monday’s “First Call” features a weekend recap of some Steelers notes, including an interesting take on Aaron Rodgers. A veteran defensive lineman wants to join the Steelers. We add some Pitt recruiting news, and we look at Terry Francona’s return to Pittsburgh with the Cincinnati Reds. Rodgers revelations In August

Tim Benz: Hall of Famer Mark Recchi endorses Penguins' approach to coaching search

Tim Benz

In his latest “32 Thoughts” podcast, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman outlined his latest information on the Pittsburgh Penguins’ coaching search. The first name he mentioned was Washington Capitals assistant coach Mitch Love. “I think he’s high on their list,” Friedman said (at 1:33:40 of this link). “Other names I’ve kind of

Sound the alarms: Pirates wasting Paul Skenes' quality starts by failing to provide run support

Kevin Gorman

Andrew McCutchen was in awe of what Paul Skenes accomplished last season, when the 22-year-old right-hander started for the National League in the All-Star Game, won rookie of the year honors and finished third in Cy Young voting in a historic campaign. But McCutchen warned that it was important for

Mark Madden's Hot Take: Steelers will pay a price for waiting on Aaron Rodgers

Mark Madden

I’m not one to predict the results of the Steelers’ season week-by-week when the schedule is released in May. That’s lazy media, and a lot can happen between now and when those games get played. But I will predict this: The Steelers will lose Week 1 at the New York

Pirates pitcher Jared Jones to visit orthopedic surgeon for examination of right elbow sprain

Kevin Gorman

Jared Jones will visit orthopedic surgeon Dr. Keith Meister on Tuesday for an examination on the ulnar collateral ligament sprain in his right elbow that has sidelined the Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher since spring training, a source confirmed to TribLive. There is a possibility Jones could undergo Tommy John surgery,

Mick Abel outduels Paul Skenes in MLB debut as Phillies shut out Pirates to sweep series

Kevin Gorman

Paul Skenes performed a master class in pitching for the Pittsburgh Pirates, striking out nine Philadelphia Phillies while giving up three hits and one walk over eight innings in his first career complete game. But Skenes allowed one thing that his counterpart didn’t: a run. Mick Abel became only the

Pirates assistant GM: Don Kelly 'pouring everything he's got' into managerial duties

Kevin Gorman

The Pittsburgh Pirates are taking an unconventional approach to replacing a manager midseason, relying instead on the collective to fill a void when Don Kelly was promoted from bench coach. Assistant general manager Kevan Graves, filling in for Ben Cherington on his weekly radio show, said Sunday on 93.7 The

The week ahead: Pirates welcome Reds, Brewers for homestand

Justin Guerriero

The week ahead vs. Reds 6:40 p.m. Monday (SN PIT) 6:40 p.m. Tuesday (SN PIT) 12:35 p.m. Wednesday (SN PIT) • The Pirates begin a seven-game homestand with three games against Cincinnati. So far this season, the Reds have had tough luck in extra innings. Seven clubs across MLB have