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1) MLB SQUAD SHOW! National League Wild Card Race IMPLODES as Contenders FALTER | Who Will Survive?
2) Merciful End: Pirates vs A's and the Final 9 Games
The Oakland A’s come to town, and somehow they look ahead of the Pirates — despite having every excuse to be worse. Gary Morgan breaks down the final 9 games of the season, the excuses already forming...Show More
3) Altoona Curve Surge in Playoffs & Why AA Success Isn't Enough for the Pirates
The Altoona Curve are one win away from advancing in the Southwest Division playoffs after a dominant Game 1 win over Erie. Gary breaks down the standout performances, previews Game 2, and dives into ...Show More
4) Is Don Kelly Actually Good, or Just Not Derek Shelton?
Is Don Kelly actually a good manager, or just better than Derek Shelton? We break down his record, the Pirates’ reliance on Paul Skenes, and how this six-year stretch compares to the worst in MLB hist...Show More
5) Sorting the Infield Puzzle: Who s Locked In for 2026
Gary Morgan breaks down the Pirates’ current infield usage and projects who’s earned a job for 2026. He answers a listener question about mental health support in pro sports and previews early 40-man ...Show More
6) Can Oneil Cruz Be Part of This Core?
Gary Morgan goes off on Oneil Cruz’s disappointing season and questions whether he can be part of the Pirates’ future core. He also honors Roberto Clemente on his day and asks fans to share their stor...Show More
7) What if the Pittsburgh Pirates Don t Fire Ben Cherington?
What if the Pittsburgh Pirates don't fire Ben Cherington? Gary Morgan explores the implications of keeping the current GM in place—from the front office vision to the 2026 roster. Is continuity the ke...Show More
8) Paul Skenes Hits 200 Ks, Pirates Clinch Another Losing Season
Paul Skenes reaches 200 strikeouts, but the Pirates clinch another losing season. Gary Morgan breaks down Skenes’s performance, the Orioles series, and the Pirates’ five-year offensive decline. Plus, ...Show More
9) Playoff Pressure, Prospect Battles & Clemente's Legacy
Two Pirates affiliates—Altoona and Greensboro—are in the playoffs, facing off against teams loaded with Top 100 prospects. We break down the matchups, highlight standout players, and discuss the value...Show More
10) AMA, Skenes for Cy Young, Expansion Cities and Bridging the Rotation Gap in 2026
AMA Time! Gary answers your questions about Paul Skenes’ Cy Young chances, MLB expansion cities, the Pirates’ offseason plans, Brandan Bidois’ insane streak, and whether the team should go all-in on E...Show More