Andy Haines is gone! Dawson, Noah, and Mike open the show with the news and then further discuss Ben Cherington’s comments on Shelton and the team. Suprisingly, the Reds hire former Cleveland manager Terry Francona (18:35). A roundtable discussion takes place on just how far the Pirates fell from expectations this year, along with the future for Mike Burrows. Dawson breaks down the draft lottery, along with why certian teams are not eligible for a top 10 pick (35:38). Noah then closes the show with some insane stats to put Paul Skenes' historic rookie season in perspective (41:37).

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The boys open the show bantering about the Pirates DFA'ing Rowdy Tellez and Michael A. Taylor while reflecting on the move of Oneil Cruz to center field. Around the league, a roundtable discussion takes place regarding the White Sox 2024 misery and a goodbye to the Oakland Athletics (9:37). Noah discusses the Pirates call up of Nick Yorke and his performance at the end of this season (27:30). Dawson presents the Pirates end of season awards, and the guys take their pick for different categories (33:30). Later, the show is wrapped up discussing MLB's recent gambling controversey with Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams (50:52).

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Dawson, Mike, and Noah open the show bantering about the Pirates remaining games and the future closer situation. Then, Dawson lists through Ben Cherignton's comments regarding Derek Shelton allegedly coming back to be the Pirates manager in 2025. Noah discusses other organizational moves the Pirates have made behind the scenes and he is frustrated with how poor the Pirates roster management has been this season. Finally, the boys have a roundtable discussion of player improvements including Billy Cooke, Jared Jones, and Jared Triolo.

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