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Jared Jones and Paul Skenes had rocky moments but were otherwise solid over the weekend. Jones rebounded well after accidentally hitting Ahmed Rosario in the head with a fastball.

We take some phone calls from listeners who point out it seems like some players don't want to be here. One listener asks the question why do the Pirates want to hold onto their prospects even though they cannot seem to develop prospects?

Joe and Bob listen to quotes from Bob Nutting from over the weekend and give their reaction.

The Pirates have one of the worst lineups in the league right now, and Ben Cherington needs to step up. Paul brings up Joey Bart, and Joe says the fact Bart is the name brought up to change the lineup is sad.

Listen to the entire Joe Starkey Show from Friday, 6-21-2024.

Hour four with Joe Starkey and Paul Zeise. Bo Jackson is one of the greatest players Bob has ever seen or played against. Barry Bonds is there too. Bob is surprised the Pirates are going with a bullpen day today instead of pitching Martin Perez. Is the league punching back at Jared Jones? Texts in the city.

Hour three with Joe Starkey and Paul Zeise. The Bechtold Breakdown showcases some great questions for Joe and Paul. Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joined the show. Noah was surprised with how encouraged and upfront Bob Nutting was about adding to the Pirates and making moves at the deadline.

Hour two with Joe Starkey and Paul Zeise. What should the Steelers do about a potential Brandon Aiyuk trade? Justin Fields vs. Russell Wilson. We hear what former Bronco Mark Schlereth called 'toxic positivity' with Wilson and his attitude. 10 of the events have been here. It's three days and kicking off in Market Square. 30 competitors travel from across the world and they hope to be in the X games soon.

Hour one with Joe Starkey and Paul Zeise. Paul is mad at the Penguins for continuing to bring back the same core. Austin is mad at the Pirates having a jersey patch sponsor. Penguins re-sign Alex Nedeljkovic to a two-year deal worth $2.5 million per season. It's a good deal contractually and Ned was the goalie of choice down the stretch. Is this the end for Tristan Jarry?

Listen to the latest Texts in the city segment from Friday, 6-21-2024.

Willie Mays might be the best player ever in Bob's mind. Bo Jackson is one of the greatest players Bob has ever seen or played against. Barry Bonds is there too. Bob is surprised the Pirates are going with a bullpen day today instead of pitching Martin Perez.

The latest episode of the Bechtold Breakdown. What was the most memorable day in sports? Where would be a cool spot to hold an MLB game?

The 20th Pogopalooza is in Pittsburgh this weekend. 10 of the events have been here. It's three days and kicking off in Market Square. 30 competitors travel from across the world and they hope to be in the X games soon.

What should the Steelers do about a potential Brandon Aiyuk trade? Justin Fields vs. Russell Wilson. We hear what former Bronco Mark Schlereth called 'toxic positivity' with Wilson and his attitude.

The deal is worth $2.5 million per season. It's a good deal contractually and Ned was the goalie of choice down the stretch. Is this the end for Tristan Jarry?

Noah was surprised with how encouraged and upfront Bob Nutting was about adding to the Pirates and making moves at the deadline. Ben Cherington has the flexibility to add and Nutting realizes this team can compete.

What are you mad about? Starkey is mad the Lakers hired JJ Reddick with no coaching experience. Paul is mad at the Penguins for continuing to bring back the same core.

Listen to the entire Joe Starkey Show from Thursday, 6-20-2024.

Hour four with Joe Starkey and Paul Zeise. Key questions around the AFC North. Latest segment of Texts in the city.

Hour three with Joe Starkey and Paul Zeise. Who makes the most sense to push this team in a positive direction? A lot of teams are in the same predicament as the Pirates thinking they can make it with so many teams jumbled up together. Paul discusses about how he became a reporter.