The Pirates begin a huge series tonight at PNC Park. Should Oneil Cruz be in the lineup? The agreement is yes. You can’t remove one of your best offensive players in this big of a 3-game set. The Pirates need to score runs and taking a player with Cruz’s offensive potential out of the lineup doesn’t make sense.

Do the fans want to see Oneil Cruz in the lineup tonight?

Blue Jays insider Mike Wilner from the Toronto Star joined the show. Mike gave us the rundown on one of the newest pirates, Isiah Kiner-Falefa. He thinks IFK will be very re-energized going somewhere that is in the midst of a playoff race. Mike said he’s been really hitting the ball well this season and got into what the transformation was like. He talked about IFK’s knee injury and where he fits best in the lineup. He thinks the best spot for him in the lineup is either the top 2 spots or somewhere between 6-8. Mike thinks IFK is at his best at third base.

Blue Jays insider Mike Wilner from the Toronto Star joined the show. Mike gave us the rundown on one of the newest pirates, Isiah Kiner-Falefa. He thinks IFK will be very re-energized going somewhere that is in the midst of a playoff race. Mike said he’s been really hitting the ball well this season and got into what the transformation was like. He talked about IFK’s knee injury and where he fits best in the lineup. He thinks the best spot for him in the lineup is either the top 2 spots or somewhere between 6-8. Mike thinks IFK is at his best at third base.

The Pirates begin a huge series tonight at PNC Park. Should Oneil Cruz be in the lineup? The agreement is yes. You can’t remove one of your best offensive players in this big of a 3-game set. The Pirates need to score runs and taking a player with Cruz’s offensive potential out of the lineup doesn’t make sense.

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Could tonight be one when WR trade rumors heat up a little bit? Could Brandon Aiyuk still be on the table? What team could get in their way? The guys think the Commanders could be the top one to do so with Jayden Daniels having the existing relationship with Aiyuk. The Patriots also need a WR. The guys talked about the idea of finding a guy late in the preseason process. One of the teams playing tonight, the Texans, have an influx of receivers – could the Steelers make a phone call there? Does it feel like the Aiyuk idea is totally dead? Are we excited for the new kickoff rule tonight? A question from a listener. We talked out an interesting trade hypothetical.

Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo from the PG joined the show. The guys asked Ray about the new kickoff rule and how that could look for the Steelers. Does Ray think we see a big deal for a WR by trading an edge rusher? Ray gave his review of the young guns on the offensive line so far in camp. Ray is worried about the future of Cole Holcomb and thinks he could be a camp casualty. How much of Russell Wilson will we see in the preseason?

Total Request Thursday.

Steelers insider Ray Fittipaldo from the PG joined the show. The guys asked Ray about the new kickoff rule and how that could look for the Steelers. Does Ray think we see a big deal for a WR by trading an edge rusher? Ray gave his review of the young guns on the offensive line so far in camp. Ray is worried about the future of Cole Holcomb and thinks he could be a camp casualty. How much of Russell Wilson will we see in the preseason?

Could tonight be one when WR trade rumors heat up a little bit? Could Brandon Aiyuk still be on the table? What team could get in their way? The guys think the Commanders could be the top one to do so with Jayden Daniels having the existing relationship with Aiyuk. The Patriots also need a WR. The guys talked about the idea of finding a guy late in the preseason process. One of the teams playing tonight, the Texans, have an influx of receivers – could the Steelers make a phone call there? Does it feel like the Aiyuk idea is totally dead? Are we excited for the new kickoff rule tonight? A question from a listener. We talked out an interesting trade hypothetical.

It was an abysmal month at the plate for Ke’Bryan Hayes. And we truly mean abysmal. His slash line is among the worst in baseball for applicable players. He played in 25 games this month and was nearly nonexistent at the plate. We took more calls from folks after last night’s loss.

Former Pirate Jordy Mercer joined the show. The guys discovered that Jordy has a sports ticker in his house. Jordy reacted to the 2-error play from Oneil Cruz last night that pretty directly cost the Pirates a sweep in Houston. The guys asked Jordy if Cruz is built to play shortstop long-term with his size. Jordy thinks the Pirates should ponder with Cruz playing the outfield. Jordy talked about the mind games that can come into play. Jordy thinks a veteran should step up and help Cruz through tough times in the field or at the plate. Jordy talked about the caution that should be had with sitting a player like Cruz down in a game like last night. Jordy looked back to some moments between player and manager in his days as a Bucco.

Donny Football Debrief – Hall of Fame Game tonight. And the Steelers made a smart move. Mullsy hates Cracker Barrel.

Donny Football Debrief – Hall of Fame Game tonight. And the Steelers made a smart move. Mullsy hates Cracker Barrel.

Former Pirate Jordy Mercer joined the show. The guys discovered that Jordy has a sports ticker in his house. Jordy reacted to the 2-error play from Oneil Cruz last night that pretty directly cost the Pirates a sweep in Houston. The guys asked Jordy if Cruz is built to play shortstop long-term with his size. Jordy thinks the Pirates should ponder with Cruz playing the outfield. Jordy talked about the mind games that can come into play. Jordy thinks a veteran should step up and help Cruz through tough times in the field or at the plate. Jordy talked about the caution that should be had with sitting a player like Cruz down in a game like last night. Jordy looked back to some moments between player and manager in his days as a Bucco.