Andy Haines is gone! Dawson, Noah, and Mike open the show with the news and then further discuss Ben Cherington’s comments on Shelton and the team. Suprisingly, the Reds hire former Cleveland manager Terry Francona (18:35). A roundtable discussion takes place on just how far the Pirates fell from expectations this year, along with the future for Mike Burrows. Dawson breaks down the draft lottery, along with why certian teams are not eligible for a top 10 pick (35:38). Noah then closes the show with some insane stats to put Paul Skenes' historic rookie season in perspective (41:37).

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The boys open the show bantering about the Pirates DFA'ing Rowdy Tellez and Michael A. Taylor while reflecting on the move of Oneil Cruz to center field. Around the league, a roundtable discussion takes place regarding the White Sox 2024 misery and a goodbye to the Oakland Athletics (9:37). Noah discusses the Pirates call up of Nick Yorke and his performance at the end of this season (27:30). Dawson presents the Pirates end of season awards, and the guys take their pick for different categories (33:30). Later, the show is wrapped up discussing MLB's recent gambling controversey with Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams (50:52).

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Dawson, Mike, and Noah open the show bantering about the Pirates remaining games and the future closer situation. Then, Dawson lists through Ben Cherignton's comments regarding Derek Shelton allegedly coming back to be the Pirates manager in 2025. Noah discusses other organizational moves the Pirates have made behind the scenes and he is frustrated with how poor the Pirates roster management has been this season. Finally, the boys have a roundtable discussion of player improvements including Billy Cooke, Jared Jones, and Jared Triolo.

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Dawson, Mike, and Noah open the show discussing the Pirates insane homestand meltdown and the move of Oneil Cruz into centerfield. Derek Shelton's mismanagement of the pitching staff and lineup decisions is brought to the forefront (6:43). The fellas debate the struggles of David Bednar, and what his future could look like in Pittsburgh (24:15). Noah highlights the recent performances of top Pirates prospect Bubba Chandler in his farm report (38:16). Finally, the show closes with a roundtable discussion of the Paul Skenes vs Jackson Merrill National League Rookie of the Year debate.

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Mike, Noah, and Dawson open the show discussing the Pirates massive losing skid, along with the mismanagement of Derek Shelton during many close games. Dawson asks the boys on whether coaching changes will be necessary at the end of this season, along with who could be a potential replacement at the manager position (10:30). Noah compares the Pirates collapse of this year to 2011 and 2012 (33:30). The fellas discuss the issues with the Pirates hitting development at the Major League level along with their concern for Ke'Bryan Hayes (39:24). Dawson closes the show recaping the absurd MLBPA / Sheetz controversey (48:40).

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Noah opens the show discussing his new Pirates superstitions, then the boys discuss the Pirates performance during all star week. Noah discusses his growing appreciation for the Pirates 1st round pick Konnor Griffin and goes through the rest of the Pirates interesting selections (9:06). Dawson shares one of his favorite finds of the week with Braves pitcher Francisco Vicioso potentially having the worst control in baseball history (14:05). Nick Castellanos is back to his usual shenangains, as the boys review the Pirates last few games (24:23). The show closes with a roundtable discussion of the Pirates approach coming up at the trade deadline.

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Dawson, Mike, and Noah are back opening the show discussing the poor performance of umpires in the Pirates series over the weekend, and explore what a full automated balls and strikes system (ABS) would look like. All-Star week is approaching, and the Pirates selections of Paul Skenes and Bryan Reynolds take the spotlight (19:20). The boys run through the Pirates current injury list, alonf with what will be done going forward for Paul Skenes and Jared Jones to manage their workload (33:00). The Pirates strategy for the trade deadline remains unclear, but there are a few players that have been tied to Pittsburgh as a trade destination (59:40). Noah closes the show discussing the Pirates draft strategy and potential 1st roud pick with Mike and Dawson (1:04:21).

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On today's show, Dawson, Mike, and Noah open discussing former Pirate Tucupita Marcano being banned from baseball for life, along with some banter regarding the possibility of players being able to bet on themselves. Then, Dawson explains his frustrations regarding Alanna Rizzo's disrespectful comments towards the Pirates as the boys discuss the Pirates series victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers (10:43). Noah takes a look at some of Rowdy's long-awaited improvements, along with Ben Heller's historically bad outings (22:34). The fellas have a roundtable discussion about the insanity of the phantom foul tip, which resulted in a Pirates loss (32:10). Noah has a farm report on the recently promoted Braxton Ashcraft, and an update on a record Mitch Keller is chasing (44:04). Later, the show closes with the boys reveling in team USA's cricket victory, and the great Baseball Twitter vs Cricket Twitter War of 2024.

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