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In this week's edition of Cheerleaders "Madden Monday," Mark Madden of 105.9 the X joins me to preview the Penguins series against the Islanders. We also discuss the Pirates winning a few games with big bats. And the ongoing JuJu Smith-Schuster and Antonio Brown saga.

Boy, that Bleacher Report story on the Packers sure sounds familiar doesn't it? Ripping the coach and QB is awfully en vogue these days.

Jonathan Bombulie and I wrap up the Penguins 4-1 win over Detroit Thursday night. That victory officially puts the Pens into the postseason for a 13th consecutive year. Now we look ahead to what expectations should be with a spot secured, what the Eastern Conference bracket may look like, and how the team has been bolstered by the returns of Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang.

Fulfill your fantasy at Cheerleaders in the Strip District! Jeff Erickson of Rotowire joins us for our weekly fantasy sports podcast. Struggles of the Reds and Pirates, Bryce Harper's return, hit Dodgers bats, cold Astros hitters, Chris Sale concerns. Also, some NFL fantasy talk regarding what may be a weak RB draft.

Tony Pauline of DraftAnalyst.com joins me to talk about the prospect of the Steelers getting one of The Two Devins in the draft. He also maps out a strategy if they are both gone by the time the Steelers pick.

Why trading up to get one of The Two Devins is so important for the Steelers to do this year.

Robert Morris basketball coach Andy Toole joins us again to preview the Final Four this weekend. We talk about Texas Tech and Auburn--the two surprises who made it all the way to the final weekend. Toole tells us there's a lot more to that dramatic Virginia Elite Eight win than we even thought. Also, how did Michigan State beat Duke?

Does everyone, everywhere, complain about the pace of play in baseball as much as we do here? Or do we just do so because the home team stinks?

Penguins Radio Network host Brian Metzer and I discuss why the Red Wings have gotten so hot late in the season, just in time to play the Penguins back-to-back this week. We also attempt to figure out why Phil Kessel can't score at even strength, what the defense can do to aid Matt Murray some more, and if home ice advantage truly matters.

Matt Murray has been great for the Penguins lately. He's had to be, more often than not. Can that continue in the playoffs?