DK's Daily Shot of Pirates

Dejan Kovacevic

Pittsburgh Pirates

Major League Baseball

Baseball

Ben Cherington

Paul Skeens

Bob Nutting

Andrew Mccutchen

Ben Cherrington

Konnor Griffin

Ben Charrington

Los Angeles Dodgers

Paul Skenes

Salary Cap

Spring Training

Brian Reynolds

Henry Davis

O'neill Cruz

Gregory Soto

Mitch Keller

North Shore Tavern

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!

46 ratings

Publishes	Daily	Episodes	600	Founded	5 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	BaseballSports

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Recent Guests

Dave Feeney

Listener who submitted the J1Q for the show

DK Pittsburgh Sports listener

Episode: The seven-year itch

Clint Novak

Journalist who contributed the J1Q segment

Episode: Henry’s still the priority, huh?

Jose Negron

Reporter on the scene in Phoenix

DKWidtsburg Sports

Episode: Managing greatness

David Yocum

Listener who submitted a J1Q question

Episode: The finalization of the Pirates' roster feels kinda blah

Braxton Ashcraft

MLB pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates

Episode: Believe in Braxton Ashcraft?

Fran Streichman

Listener who submitted J1Q

DK Pittsburgh Sports

Episode: Fifth starter’s a must?

Bruce Hamilton

Listener who submitted a J1Q question

Episode: Pivotal for Chandler

Ben Farrell

Contributor who asks questions (J1Q segment)

Episode: Forget Konnor Griffin?

Paul Skeens

A promising pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates

Episode: Hands off at the trade deadline!

Host

Dejan Kovacevic

Lead host and award-winning columnist covering Pittsburgh sports; frequent analyst on Pirates topics and pitching depth.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 46 ratings

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Some listeners would like more guest diversity and broader perspectives over time.

Audiences enjoy bold, data-informed takes from the host and guests, with strong community ties.

Listeners describe the show as solid and consistently engaging, with clear appreciation for quick daily updates.

Fans highlight the local Pittsburgh flavor and sponsor integrations as strengths.

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Apple Podcasts	#117	United States/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts	#166	Canada/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts	#64	Germany/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts	#10	China/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts	#49	Switzerland/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts	#103	Sweden/Sports/Baseball

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Just throw harder?

Q: Today's J1Q comes from Bruce, who asks whether Skeens' outings without run support might have affected him mentally, and whether a minor-league assignment could help.

The host suggests that pushing him further without support isn't ideal, and while some players benefit from a reset in the minors, the focus should be on fixing things in-house and maintaining confidence while keeping him healthy.

The bleeding's real

Q: Today's J1Q comes from Joe. He says that DK, you say that the Pirates need to trade value to get what they need. I say trade O'Neill Cruz over Spencer Horwitz or Ryan O'Hern, and you will.

Dejan acknowledges the fan's point but explains the tradeoff considerations, defending the idea that Cruz may hold more overall value and that any move must balance positional fit, defense, and long-term prospects rather than short-term returns.

Get through the grind

Q: Today's J1Q comes from Kevin, who asks about Paul Skeens and how his contract situation might relate to the Pirates' overall strategy. Do you think his slump or contract discussions have any bearing on the team's plans?

The host suggests there have been no meaningful discussions or confirmations about a Skeens contract at this time, and emphasizes that it's uncertain what direction any negotiations might take, while focusing on the current performance and potential future implications only when information is concrete.

This pitch-count thing ...

Q: I understand the careful handling of Jared Jones. However, it's too formulaic. Sometimes you just gotta see how it goes.

The host explains that pitch-count plans are not exclusive to Pittsburgh and are a league-wide practice developed by upper management alongside medical staff; deviating from the plan could have widespread consequences for players, staff, and recruitment.

I mean, they can HIT

Q: Jim, can we give the hitting coach credit for if not making the hitters better, at least not holding them back in the name of some odd organizational hitting strategy?

The host defends the hitting staff, emphasizing that Hague tailors instruction to the individual and that the credits go to a broad group including Hague, the staff, and the players for the offensive turnaround.

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Concise, weekday morning briefings on Pirates coverage, with quick, data-informed takes on games, prospects, and team strategy. Episodes frequently blend game recaps, roster moves, bullpen usage, and local business plugs, delivering fast insights for fans during their commute. A standout trait is the host's unapologetic, analytics-minded storytelling and strong Pittsburgh regional flavor, plus regular sponsor integrations that anchor the show in the local business community. Potential listeners include serious baseball fans who want concise, opinion-led analysis with a heavy emphasis on pitching depth and prospect development.

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