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DK's Daily Shot of Pirates

Dejan Kovacevic
Pittsburgh Pirates
Major League Baseball
Baseball
Bob Nutting
Ben Cherington
Paul Skeens
Ben Cherrington
Andrew Mccutchen
Paul Skenes
Mitch Keller
Konnor Griffin
Milwaukee Brewers
Ben Charington
Ben Charrington
Salary Cap
Los Angeles Dodgers
Spring Training
O'neill Cruz
MLB
PNC Park

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 reporter Dejan Kovacevic, a lifelong veteran of the Pittsburgh sports scene, delivers three 'Daily Shot' podcasts every weekday morning, one each covering the Steelers, Penguins and Pirates! Plus three additional 'Double Shot' videos th... more

Award-winning reporter Dejan Kovacevic, a lifelong veteran of the Pittsburgh sports scene, delivers three 'Daily Shot' podcasts every weekday morning, one each covering the Steelers, Penguins and Pirates! Plus three additional 'Double Shot' videos th... more

Award-winning reporter Dejan Kovacevic, a lifelong veteran of the Pittsburgh sports scene, delivers three 'Daily Shot' podcasts every weekday morning, one each covering the Steelers, Penguins and Pirates! Plus three additional 'Double Shot' videos th... more

Award-winning reporter Dejan Kovacevic, a lifelong veteran of the Pittsburgh sports scene, delivers three 'Daily Shot' podcasts every weekday morning, one each covering the Steelers, Penguins and Pirates! Plus three additional 'Double Shot' videos th... more

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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 44 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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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.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#127
United States/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#233
Canada/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#75
Germany/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#37
Sweden/Sports/Baseball
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#41
China/Sports/Baseball
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#118
Switzerland/Sports/Baseball

Talking Points

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Horwitz indispensable
Q: J1Q comes from Thomas who asks DK, watching Braxton Ashcraft. I keep thinking, why don't the pirates lock this guy up before they can't afford him, even if a salary floor slash cap gets installed?
The host explains the current MLB salary framework, noting that extensions and free-agent value are bound by arbitration timelines and typical contract lengths, which means locking in a very young pitcher like Ashcraft would still be complicated by service time, injury history, and future market dynamics; he also frames the discussion around long-term risk and the practicalities of team control through arbitration periods.
'Keep fighting'
Q: Roberto Morales asked, did Friday's loss set the tone for this bad weekend?
The host suggests that the real driver was how the Phillies performed and that the weekend's struggles were more a reflection of Philadelphia's pitching and offense than one single loss, while staying focused on the Pirates' ongoing development.
Ashcraft ... the ace?
Q: If Jostenson Garcia gets called up, what is the likely decision-making process around his usage and the bullpen plan?
The staff would gather input from Cherington's team and communicate clearly about whether a prospect is ready for the big league club or should be managed in Indianapolis, with attention to Garcia's injury history and swing progression.
The real bar
Q: Do you think Cruz would be better suited lower in the lineup, or should someone like Nick Gonzalez be considered at leadoff given his start to the season?
Cruz has been productive with a mix of power and speed, including substantial on-base potential when leveraging walks, but the lineup should be aligned to maximize overall on-base percentage and run production; if Gonzalez offers a higher on-base percentage at the top, it could be worth experimenting, while Cruz can still be a catalyst in another spot depending on the rest of the order.
Managing greatness
Q: If you like the show, please take a moment to rate, review and subscribe. It really does help the show to grow. Thank you for listening.
Listener engagement ask rather than a substantive content question; it's a standard sign-off prompting ratings and subscriptions, which helps grow the show.

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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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