12 PM: Ray Fittipaldo with the latest on Rodgers, Heyward, and Hill, the Bechtold Breakdown - tanking, Cronin, Aliquippa, bachelor parties
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What is the latest news on Aaron Rodgers' potential return?
77 years Milwaukee they are tied for the second longest at 57 years I'm just running through everybody right now in my head in the divisions so the AL Central is out the remainder of the NL Central is out in the East Baltimore 1-1 the Yankees obviously are out Toronto was in the 90s the Red Sox was very recent Who was that last team that I'm thinking of in the division? 69 Mets?
No, they won in the 80s with Strawberry and Gooden.
They did. Alright, bear with me. The East, we know it's not Philly. We know it's not the Atlanta Braves. You can eliminate a lot of those teams.
Dallas would get this for sure.
What does Cam Heyward's cryptic post mean for his contract situation?
He would be all over this.
Well, I'm just trying to go through every division and think about who it would be, and I'm not even looking at the MLB standings or anything right now.
Would you like a hint?
To gander.
Yeah, tell me the ALNL. So both remaining teams, the one that's tied with Milwaukee is in the NL West, and the other team that has a longer draft than the Pirates are in the AL West. Why did I not say San Diego? San Diego is tied with Milwaukee, 57 years. And you said the other is in the AL West? Correct.
How likely is Tyreek Hill to join the Steelers this season?
Man. Seattle Mariners. That's right. They've never won a World Series. Won in 1977.
That should have came to me a lot quicker than it did.
So hopefully the Pirates can change that number. Only four teams have a longer World Series drought than they do.
I have three more numbers for you, Sean. They're all yours, my friend.
What impact does the upcoming draft have on the Steelers' wide receiver strategy?
16. Brian Reynolds only hit 16 home runs last season. That was tied for the fewest in a full season since his rookie year in 2019, and he hit just 249 at the plate, the lowest ever outside of the COVID season. I expect a big bounce-back year from Brian Reynolds. I am hopeful and optimistic about what Reynolds will be able to bring this season. My other three numbers, 216, 196, and 10. 216, Paul Skeen set a new Pirates single-season record for a right-handed pitcher with 216 strikeouts last season. 196, Paul Skeen's ERA and 55 career starts. 10 and 10, Paul Skeen's record in 2025 en route to winning the Cy Young. How about that, Sean?
Should fans embrace tanking as a strategy for team improvement?
How about those numbers?
What a numbers game. This is going to have to become a new thing. Bring me in. You and I could do pirates every week.
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What happened with Mick Cronin and his player ejection?
Want to retire in a Florida beach house? Let Secure Money Advisors help get your retirement on track. Ray Fittipaldi joins the show next. Aditi Kinkabwala was on with the PM team earlier this week and said that there is a minuscule chance that Aaron Rodgers returns to the Steelers. That is much different than what we've heard from a lot of national insiders. The Tom Pelisseros of the world. The Ian Rappaports. Has Ray heard something different since we last spoke to him? We'll find out next. Austin Bechtold in on the Pumpin' Joe show on a Friday on the 5th.
What does Aliquippa's appeal mean for high school football classifications?
Ah, yes. You know what that music means. It's time for Ray Fittipaldo, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Ray is brought to you by the AV-rated super lawyers LGKG. Luxembourg, Garbutt, Kelly, and George from LGKG. Hello, Ray. Are you enjoying the nice weather that we're having this week until it starts to snow again on Sunday?
Yeah, I was going to say you better enjoy it now because I guess we're getting two to three inches on Sunday afternoon. So as soon as it melts, it comes back.
Ray Aditi was on with the PM guys earlier this week, and she said that she only thinks there's a minuscule chance that Aaron Rodgers comes back next season.
What are the best bachelor party destinations according to the hosts?
Are you in lockstep with that, or have you heard differently?
No, I mean, I've actually heard pretty much the opposite, that things are trending in the direction where Rodgers likely would return. Now, that's not going to be 100% until... The Steelers hear that from Aaron Rodgers himself, but there's been a lot of communication there between Mike McCarthy and Aaron since Mike took the job.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What is the latest news on Aaron Rodgers' potential return?
0:00–0:57
2
What does Cam Heyward's cryptic post mean for his contract situation?
0:57–1:27
3
How likely is Tyreek Hill to join the Steelers this season?
1:27–1:45
4
What impact does the upcoming draft have on the Steelers' wide receiver strategy?
1:45–2:36
5
Should fans embrace tanking as a strategy for team improvement?
2:36–2:58
6
What happened with Mick Cronin and his player ejection?
2:58–3:35
7
What does Aliquippa's appeal mean for high school football classifications?
3:35–4:19
8
What are the best bachelor party destinations according to the hosts?
4:19–40:15
Speakers
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