The North Shore Drive Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pirates insiders Jason Mackey and Mike Persak break down Tuesday’s minor league games and all of the prospects’ highlight reel moments. The Young Bucs are giving fans positive things to talk about, but there’s so much more to come. Plus, we discuss the Pirates’ series in San Diego. Which players stood out?

Penguins insiders Mike DeFabo and Matt Vensel break down the two-game series against the Philadelphia Flyers. Have the Penguins experienced some slippage? Plus, Evgeni Malkin is back and that’s key — but it’s also just the first step for him.

College insiders John McGonigal, Craig Meyer and Nubyjas Wilborn discuss the local players from Pitt and Penn State who were drafted over the weekend. Which players have the best chance of making an immediate impact? Plus, we address the Rashad Weaver situation.

Steelers insiders Brian Batko and Ray Fittipaldo analyze the 2021 draft class, from Najee Harris to Pressley Harvin. Did they do enough to address the biggest areas of need? Who could be the sleeper star? And what might they have done differently if they were Mike Tomlin and Kevin Colbert?

Pirates insiders Jason Mackey and Mike Persak break down how well the Pirates have been playing recently and discuss what’s been standing out. While the bullpen has been terrific, the starting pitching has to go deeper. And what is going on with Mitch Keller? Plus, we talk about player accountability, evaluate the future of the lineup and draft Pirates we would want on a football team.

Penguins insiders Mike DeFabo and Matt Vensel break down the team’s performances in their important two-game series. How close are the Penguins to playing the kind of hockey necessary to be successful in playoffs? Plus, we discuss how important defense and goaltending will be going forward and debate what needs to happen with the power play when Evgeni Malkin returns.