Paul Skenes is pitching today. So this is a counter programming day for the PM Team. Chris gives his quick thoughts on the Skenes start against the Brewers in Milwaukee today. Aaron Civale starts for the Brewers and he is not that good. If they can take advantage of a struggling pitcher, they should be able to win this series. The Cardinals were swept in a double header yesterday, which is good news for the Pirates, they just need to start winning more than two games in a row. ESPN came out with a list of top 10 at each position, Minkah Fitzpatrick was ranked as the number 4 safety. How much pressure are the Steelers under this year?
T-Bird is on site and he says that his life has not changed since winning the Hot Dog Eating Contest. Is he underselling such a monumental event in his life? Chris talks about the offseason moves and if the Steelers are better. Johnny the Barber calls in to ask if Steelers fans are still upset about Myles Garrett winning the DPOTY.
Hockey Talk! Naming four iconic images from Penguins and Devils history. Also, the Penguins switched to Coca-Cola, ending the RC Cola era. Mueller is very excited.
Chris takes a closer look at the ESPN Rankings of the top 10 players by position. Specifically the running back position. Najee Harris was in the "receiving votes" category.
KDKA TV's Bob Pompeani joins the show. Bob has not watered his lawn in this drought. A little golf talk with Chris and Bob. Bob gives his thoughts on the Steelers running back positions on the ESPN Top 10 by position. What does Bob think the Pirates should do at the trade deadline? A report says the Pirates are looking to upgrade the lineup, but the Pirates need to actually pull the trigger.
What Would Poni and Mueller Do?
Chris feels like he is starting to get sick. He also says that the days of the Penguins being aggressive seem to be over. We are entering a new era for the Penguins where they are "just another team". He says that it is possible the Penguins will fall off the map into 'meh' territory. Skenes threw 7 no-hit innings and was pulled after 99 pitches and a 1-0 lead.
Colin Holderman immediately gave up two hits after Skenes was pulled. Many callers are mad that Skenes was pulled with a no-hitter.
Aroldis Chapman is on the mound to try and get the save. Chris says Skenes is the best pitcher in baseball right now even with him being pulled with a no-hitter. We take many more calls from angry listeners calling for Shelton's job.
We took more phone calls from Pirates fans who were irate that Paul Skenes was pulled with a no-hitter intact. A few listeners said they were okay with him being pulled, which Chris asks them why? Did Derek Shelton manage the game in real time?
We tune in to Derek Shelton's post game press conference and his comments after pulling Paul Skenes.
Paul Skenes speaks to the media after his outing. How did he feel and did he want to continue pitching against the Brewers?
Final wrapup of the Paul Skenes outing and last phone calls of the evening.