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DK's Daily Shot of Pirates

Dejan Kovacevic
Pittsburgh Pirates
Baseball
Major League Baseball
Paul Skeens
Konnor Griffin
Pirates
Paul Skenes
Spring Training
Andrew Mccutchen
Ben Cherington
Henry Davis
Salary Cap
Braxton Ashcraft
Brian Reynolds
O'neill Cruz
Brandon Lau
North Shore Tavern
Ryan O'hearn
Connor Griffin
Eugenio Suarez

Award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic, a lifelong veteran of the Pittsburgh sports scene, delivers a 'Daily Shot' show each weekday morning, covering the Pirates! It's available bright and early, and timed to match your commute, never longer than 20 minutes!

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Award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic, a lifelong veteran of the Pittsburgh sports scene, delivers a 'Daily Shot' show each weekday morning, covering the Pirates! It's available bright and early, and timed to match your commute, never longer than 2... more

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Jose Negron
Beat reporter for DK Pittsburgh Sports
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Mason Montgomery
Pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates
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Paul Skeens
Pirates pitcher/All-Star hopeful
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Braxton Ashcraft
Pirates pitcher
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Dave Feeney
Listener who submitted the J1Q for the show
DK Pittsburgh Sports listener
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Clint Novak
Journalist who contributed the J1Q segment
Episode: Henry’s still the priority, huh?
Andrew McCutchen
Major League Baseball outfielder, former Pirates star
Pittsburgh Pirates
Episode: Cutch's reaction
David Yocum
Listener who submitted a J1Q question
Episode: The finalization of the Pirates' roster feels kinda blah
Fran Streichman
Listener who submitted J1Q
DK Pittsburgh Sports
Episode: Fifth starter’s a must?

Hosts

Dejan Kovacevic
Award-winning columnist and longtime Pittsburgh sports journalist
Jose Negron
Sports journalist covering Pittsburgh teams

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 48 ratings
  • Solid

    Solid

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mjalosky
    United States2 years ago
  • Love It

    Listen every day and really enjoy and appreciate it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Coach Roacher
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners describe the content as solid and appreciate the regular weekday cadence.
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Apple Podcasts
#196
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Apple Podcasts
#175
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Apple Podcasts
#134
Germany/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#190
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Apple Podcasts
#58
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A solidified closer
Q: How much do you think the change in pitching coach contributed to the overall decline in the performance of the staff from the remarkable 2025 season?
Negron says responsibility is shared between pitching coach Bill Murphy and the pitchers. He credits progress by players including Braxton Ashcraft, Bubba Chandler and Mason Montgomery, while pointing to a rotation that fell short of expectations and lacked depth. He says the staff needs to improve for the Pirates to contend for a postseason spot.
Importance of young core
Q: Will the needed left-handed pitcher be addressed by trying Connor Wheatgraf and or a bunch of veterans?
Negron says Wheatgraf deserves an opportunity to compete in spring training after his strong minor-league season. He also recommends considering free-agent left-handers and improving pitching depth across both the rotation and bullpen.
Role unknown?
Q: Would there be mutual interest in a longer-term deal with Oneil Cruz? Locking him up would be huge.
Negron thinks an extension is more warranted after Cruz's improved 2026 season, especially his hitting against left-handed pitchers, but uncertainty around the collective bargaining agreement and a potential lockout could postpone talks.
Don't be misled
Q: Did you truly believe the Pirates would make the playoffs when they swept the Brewers heading into the All-Star break?
Listener responses were mixed, though many said they had doubts because of roster depth, bullpen performance, injuries, management decisions, and questions about ownership's commitment.
Position-player change?
Q: Leaving aside the merits of a cap, I can't help but wanting to see the Rays and Brewers win, and the no doubt vain hope of embarrassing Bob Nutting into taking his own team seriously.
Kovacevic says a salary cap and floor could benefit the Pirates by making payroll less of an excuse and exposing mismanagement. He argues the organization must focus on winning games in Pittsburgh and says a change in the general manager is needed to change its mindset.

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Weekday episodes offer concise, opinionated analysis of the Pittsburgh Pirates, with attention to roster decisions, player development, prospects, pitching, and the club's chances of building a contender. Dejan Kovacevic brings the perspective of a longtime Pittsburgh sports columnist, while Jose Negron also hosts episodes focused on the team's players and future. Most installments pair focused commentary with listener questions, giving practical detail on individual players and decisions alongside broader arguments about baseball's economics, labor rules, and competitive balance.

The short format suits fans who want a regular, direct take on the Pirates without a long game recap. A distinctive thread is the scrutiny of how the organizatio... more

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