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DK's Daily Shot of Pirates

Dejan Kovacevic
Pittsburgh Pirates
Major League Baseball
Baseball
Paul Skeens
Andrew Mccutchen
Paul Skenes
Ben Cherington
Konnor Griffin
Spring Training
Salary Cap
Henry Davis
Gregory Soto
North Shore Tavern
Mitch Keller
Los Angeles Dodgers
O'neill Cruz
Bob Nutting
Braxton Ashcraft
Brian Reynolds
Pirates

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

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

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

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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Host

Dejan Kovacevic
Longtime Pittsburgh sports columnist and primary host, widely associated with local Pirates coverage and front-office insights.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 47 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

Listeners Say

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Listeners consistently praise the concise, on-the-ground Pirates coverage.
Show is appreciated for energetic, sponsor-integrated formats without fluff.
Fans value insider context and candid front-office critique.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#113
United States/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#190
Canada/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#177
Germany/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#15
Chile/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#47
China/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#61
Sweden/Sports/Baseball

Talking Points

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The bright side
Q: Hey, do you believe that the Pirates' management bears any responsibility? For Paul Skeens's diminished performance this season.
The host argues that everyone is responsible, including management, and questions whether the velocity loss was acknowledged or blessed by the team; while Skeens continues to perform adequately, the broader questions about handling and communication remain unresolved, suggesting management bears some accountability even if the exact cause isn't clear.
On the bright side ...
Q: Today's J1Q comes from Josh, who asks, Hey, DK, how does Ben Cherrington survive this season's cavalcade of disasters? Does ownership not see some of the glaring mistakes he's made just this season alone?
The host responds that Cherrington has had some isolated successes but is clearly underperforming overall, arguing that the team has finished last too often under his tenure and that the ownership should demand better leadership and results, while also elaborating on deeper strategic missteps beyond obvious box-score issues.
Will this be enough?
Q: Today's J1Q comes from Alf, who asks DK why, why the management have to wait till the last minute?
Alf is wondering why the Pirates waited to address bullpen needs until near the deadline; DK suggests that deals depend on two teams agreeing and that mid-season timing often comes down to negotiation leverage rather than haste.
The Skenes mystery
Q: If the Pirates were to somehow still make it into the playoffs in a wild card series, would Paul Skenes still be one of their starting pitchers?
The host suggests that while a playoff run is unlikely, if Skenes regains his form and the rotation is fortified, he could still be part of a postseason plan, but it would depend on how the rest of the pitching staff recovers and how the overall rotation is constructed.
Can't keep doing this
Q: What was your read on the Pirates' trading posture this season?
The host suggests the Twins were more aggressive in acquiring bullpen help and implies the Pirates should consider adding a substantial bullpen piece or a 'Difference Maker' to stay competitive.

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This show delivers brisk, weekday morning takeaways on one sports city's team, blending game analysis, bullpen tinkering, and roster moves with a strong emphasis on reporting from the local scene. Across episodes, listeners get quick updates on pitching command, injuries, trades, and front-office moves, plus frequent sponsor reads and audience Q&A that keep the cadence lively and practical for fans on the go. A notable strength is the host's long-running Pittsburgh beat, which shapes candid, no-nonsense commentary and a consistent focus on team culture, development, and playoff implications while maintaining a tight 20-minute format.

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