PITCHING IN
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This Podcast is a Pittsburgh Pirates- and baseball-themed podcast started by Michael McKenry and Jason Mackey. One with a unique and charitable drive behind it. McKenry and Mackey come at the sport with somewhat opposite perspectives. A catcher with the Rockies, Pirates and Cardinals during a seven-year big league career, plus another five in the minors, McKenry brings the perspective of a former player at the most cerebral position on the field. He also works as a color analyst with AT&T SportsNet as he shifted into a post-playing media role. Mackey, a failed former baseball player who topped out playing NCAA Division III, has covered the Pirates for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette since May 2019. He previously spent five years covering the Penguins and has been in journalism since 2007. Pitching In features plenty of in-depth analysis, with at least one host on-site, along with a light-hearted humor about the uniqueness of living a baseball lifestyle. Instead of typical sponsorships, advertisers are featured by making donations to various charities around the Pittsburgh area.
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MIC DROP
PITCHING IN
05/31/23 • 58 min
In like a lion, out like a lamb? Something like that. As May comes to a merciful close, Pirates play-by-play man Greg Brown joined Jason Mackey and Michael McKenry to talk about what they learned this month, what they saw Tuesday and how to get the most out of young players. The conversation finished with an impromptu discussion of the MLB draft and who could debut for the Pirates down the stretch.
BROWNIE IS BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER!!!!
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POPCORN
PITCHING IN
04/25/23 • 52 min
A great episode of Pitching In reflecting on the great start and answering some really great questions from loyal listeners and Pirate's fans. Thank you for all your support, and I hope you enjoy...
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BUDDY BASEBALL MEETS OFFICE SPACE
PITCHING IN
03/15/23 • 61 min
On this week's episode of Pitching In, Jason Mackey and Michael McKenry talk about what Fort will be looking for as he arrives in Florida, some travel mishaps, the ongoing battle in the outfield, what to do with the starting rotation and Jason's weird habits for watching games.
Overview
This #Podcast is a Pittsburgh #Pirates- and baseball-themed podcast started by Michael McKenry and Jason Mackey. One with a unique and charitable drive behind it. #McKenry and #Mackey come at the sport with somewhat opposite perspectives. A catcher with the #Rockies, #Pirates and #Cardinals during a seven-year big league career, plus another five in the minors, McKenry brings the perspective of a former player at the most cerebral position on the field. He also works as a color analyst with AT&T SportsNet as he shifted into a post-playing media role. Mackey, a failed former baseball player who topped out playing NCAA Division III, has covered the Pirates for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette since May 2019. He previously spent five years covering the Penguins and has been in journalism since 2007. Pitching In features plenty of in-depth analysis, with at least one host on-site, along with a light-hearted humor about the uniqueness of living a baseball lifestyle. Instead of typical sponsorships, advertisers are featured by making donations to various charities around the Pittsburgh area.
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@TheFortMckenry
WELCOME BACK MAC!
PITCHING IN
03/08/23 • 71 min
WELCOME BACK MAC! (EPISODE 3) Missed last week due to more McKenry Tech Malfunctions and a trip to Vegas. We have a lot to catch up on, from thoughts on the new rules after about a dozen games in spring, the first couple waves of cuts, the Pirates’ potential starting rotation, missing bats and the magical double play ball. Also their Opening Day lineup and Michael’s thoughts on how the Pirates could have the best left side in baseball ... but at what cost? That’s just a taste of what’s in this episode of Pitching In. Hope you enjoy it. Please send thoughts, comments and reviews.
Overview
This Podcast is a Pittsburgh Pirates- and baseball-themed podcast started by Michael McKenry and Jason Mackey. One with a unique and charitable drive behind it. McKenry and Mackey come at the sport with somewhat opposite perspectives. A catcher with the Rockies, Pirates and Cardinals during a seven-year big league career, plus another five in the minors, McKenry brings the perspective of a former player at the most cerebral position on the field. He also works as a color analyst with AT&T SportsNet as he shifted into a post-playing media role. Mackey, a failed former baseball player who topped out playing NCAA Division III, has covered the Pirates for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette since May 2019. He previously spent five years covering the Penguins and has been in journalism since 2007. Pitching In features plenty of in-depth analysis, with at least one host on-site, along with a light-hearted humor about the uniqueness of living a baseball lifestyle. Instead of typical sponsorships, advertisers are featured by making donations to various charities around the Pittsburgh area.
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@JMackeyPG
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PITTSBURGH KID
PITCHING IN
05/17/23 • 47 min
In this episode of Pitching In, the Pittsburgh Kid, Neil Walker, joins the program to break down the current state of things with the Pirates. The conversation touched on the moving and shaking up the middle, plus what else has changed with the offense. With a little Detroit talk sprinkled in, the guys also chatted about the starting rotation and how to unlock Johan Oviedo.
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@TheFortMckenry
BROWNIE POINTS
PITCHING IN
03/30/23 • 70 min
This is an incredibly special episode for us, as we were blessed to welcome the legendary Greg Brown. Hope you enjoy this as much as we did.
Brown's association with the Pirates began in 1979, when he interned in the promotions department while attending Point Park University. He's now in his 30th year as a radio and TV play-by-play announcer with the Pirates. Only Lanny Frattare (33 years) has called more games as a play-by-play announcer than Brown, who has described the action of over 4,000 games in his career behind the mic.
Known for his outgoing personality and passion for the ball club, the Emmy Award-winning broadcaster has made the phrase “Raise The Jolly Roger” synonymous with a Pirates victory and “Clear The Deck, Cannonball Coming” his signature home run call.
Brown’s dedication and passion for the Pirates extends to his efforts away from the broadcast booth, as he makes numerous offseason appearances in the community, both in the Pittsburgh area and in Bradenton during spring training.
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PITCHING IN 1+
PITCHING IN
03/07/23 • 62 min
Jason Mackey and @thefortmckenry come together to talk #baseball especially the #Pirates try to make sense of insights, create debate, teach the game, challenge thinking, engage with fans, and work to answer tough questions... We will also look to bring on guest from different walks of life.
In week two we dive into @Pirates spring training, talk about the greatest house which is the Waffle House. Settle on a name and have a jolly roger of a time.
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COORS EFFECT
PITCHING IN
04/17/23 • 45 min
After an encouraging series split in St. Louis, Jason Mackey and Michael McKenry dissect the current state of the Pirates and of three games against the Rockies at Coors Field. The guys discuss the cleaner brand of baseball the Pirates are playing, what the starting staff has done and also how there might be room for the offense to grow. They also step back and examine the influence Andrew McCutchen has had, along with how they see the Bryan Reynolds contract situation ending.
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DUMB & DUMBER
PITCHING IN
05/02/23 • 53 min
In this episode of Pitching In, hosts Jason Mackey and Michael McKenry preview the upcoming Rays series while discussing Michael's (brief) time in Tampa's organization. They also discuss how the Pirates are modeling themselves a little after the Rays, how the front office is constructed and what the Bryan Reynolds contract could mean for team building in future years.
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NIGHT CAPPER
PITCHING IN
05/12/23 • 56 min
On this episode of Pitching In, former Pirates closer and current broadcaster Matt Capps checks in following his unforgettable Italian dinner in Baltimore. Capps joins hosts Michael McKenry and Jason Mackey to discuss what has led to the Pirates' recent downturn, what must improve and also some individual performances that stand out. The second part includes questions from listeners.
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FAQ
How many episodes does PITCHING IN have?
PITCHING IN currently has 14 episodes available.
What topics does PITCHING IN cover?
The podcast is about News, Baseball, Pittsburgh, Mlb, Podcasts, Sports and Sports News.
What is the most popular episode on PITCHING IN?
The episode title 'BROWNIE POINTS' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on PITCHING IN?
The average episode length on PITCHING IN is 61 minutes.
How often are episodes of PITCHING IN released?
Episodes of PITCHING IN are typically released every 6 days, 22 hours.
When was the first episode of PITCHING IN?
The first episode of PITCHING IN was released on Mar 7, 2023.
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