The Fan At Night

Jason Mackey; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joins! The guys discuss Konnor Griffin's chances of making the team for Opening Day, and what boxes (if any) he would need to check to stay up, or if there's a scenario where he will force the Pirates' hand in staying. The guys also discuss how the rotation may shake out, the catching situation, and how we might see things play out in 2026, Don Kelly's first full season with the club.

Jack weighs in on Sidney Crosby's injury; Doctor Brian Sutterer shared concern for Crosby's MCL, which has Jack thinking Crosby should sit out the remainder of the Olympics.

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Jeff Hathhorn joins the show! Jeff reacts to the news that Mike Wagner has passed away. He was a key member of the Steelers defense during their Super Bowl victories in the early 1970s. Jeff says he has no issues with NHL players in the Olympics and that Crosby earned the right to represent his country. What can Pitt Basketball do to get out of its current slump?

Sean Gentile joins the show! What did he think of the Sidney Crosby injury at the Olympics today? He says that Crosby has always had upper body issues and has been "lucky" regarding lower-body injuries like an MCL and others. Sean and Austin discuss NHL players at the Olympics. Sean reacts to Team USA and Canada both having issues with teams they should have beaten in regulation. Tom Fitzgerald should be fired tomorrow for not trading for Quinn Hughes when the New Jersey Devils have the other two Hughes brothers. Sean also says that the Penguins should sell everything not nailed down if Crosby misses an extended period due to injury.

Kevin Gorman joins the show from Bradenton! Konnor Griffin continues to impress in Spring Training. How has Griffin handled the expectations so far as the top prospect in all of baseball? Should the Pirates lock Griffin up long term? Gorman does not know what the financials look like in a potential extension.