Pirates broadcaster Bob Walk joined the show. Bob likes the Pirates bringing Gene Lamont back into the organization. Spencer Horwitz is going to be a contact hitter and get on base without providing a lot of power. This can still help the Pirates offense.

Noah Hiles is reporting that Spencer Horwitz will be with the Pirates in Philly today. Adam Crowley heard, and multiple others have confirmed, the Steelers are interested in Saints wide receiver Chris Olave. Alan Saunders reported that a trade is unlikely. Former Pirates manager Gene Lamont is back as an MLB advisor.

We believe the Steelers will handle business against the Jets. Jason is concerned about the Ireland trip and the Steelers leaving on Friday. Where is the "trap game?" Dan Orlovsky thinks the Steelers could start 0-6 with Mason Rudolph. Jason doesn't think it makes any sense!

We hear from Steelers fans. Terry in West Virginia thinks Mason Rudolph is better than Justin Fields. Mike in Bethel Park makes the point that tanking for a quarterback hasn't worked for some teams. Greg in Youngstown with a very optimistic prediction saying the Steelers will go 11-6 and beat the Packers in the Super Bowl as his NFL script.

Ray Fittipaldo thinks the end of the Steelers schedule is difficult again and similar to last year. They are going to need to win early and stack wins early in the season. Gerry Dulac reported Mike Tomlin was fully on board and led the charge to trade Pickens. It would be good for the Steelers to contend with Rodgers OR be bad with Rodgers.

The Pirates have not drafted well and signing international free agents. 45 at bats this season have come from players Ben Cherington has drafted. Chris Truby has been named to the Major League staff. Gene Lamont is back as an advisor to Don Kelly. Mike Rabelo will have increased roles in game planning.

The Pirates have scored four or fewer runs 20 games in a row. They're reaching lows dating back to 1908! The Pirates averaged 4.1 runs per game last year, this year they're averaging 3.1. Injuries have hurt the Pirates with Nick Gonzales and Spencer Horwitz missing the early part of the year.

The full Pomp and Joe Show, with Bob Pompeani, Joe Starkey, and Austin Bechtold (behind the glass), from Thursday, May 15th, 2025

Hour 1 with Bob Pompeani, Joe Starkey, and Tyler Kennedy: Tyler Kennedy thinks the Florida Panthers are going back to the Stanley Cup Finals. Rick Tocchet has agreed to be the new head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers. Sidney Crosby prefers not to be involved in the Penguins coaching search but TK thinks Kyle Dubas should ask Sid what he thinks about a potential coach Dubas will hire.

Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: The Steelers schedule is here! A league official told CBS that the NFL doesn't know if Aaron Rodgers will sign with the Steelers. Warren Sharp thinks the Steelers have a tough schedule. Bob agrees and the late part of the schedule is tough. Dan Orlovsky thinks the Steelers could start 0-6 with Mason Rudolph. The Chargers mocked the Steelers with their schedule release meme.