Raise It! - A Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Show – Details, episodes & analysis

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Raise It! - A Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Show

Dawson John, Michael Brozinski, Noah Wright

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Frequency: 1 episode/14d. Total Eps: 16

Join baseball writers Dawson John, Noah Wright, and Michael Brozinski every Monday as they banter the happenings of the Pittsburgh Pirates and the surrounding MLB landscape.

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Raise It! 017 - Goodbye Andy Haines, Manager Shuffle, How Historic Has Skenes Been?

Season 1 · Episode 17

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 • Duration 01:06:32

Andy Haines is gone! Dawson, Noah, and Mike open the show with the news and then further discuss Ben Cherington’s comments on Shelton and the team. Suprisingly, the Reds hire former Cleveland manager Terry Francona (18:35). A roundtable discussion takes place on just how far the Pirates fell from expectations this year, along with the future for Mike Burrows. Dawson breaks down the draft lottery, along with why certian teams are not eligible for a top 10 pick (35:38). Noah then closes the show with some insane stats to put Paul Skenes' historic rookie season in perspective (41:37).

Audio Intro/Outro, the one and only Pittsburgh Pirates Polka: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCcKpvLcl9E

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Raise It! 016 - Pirates Season Awards, Tellez DFA Controversy, Baseball Misery

Season 1 · Episode 16

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 • Duration 01:01:32

The boys open the show bantering about the Pirates DFA'ing Rowdy Tellez and Michael A. Taylor while reflecting on the move of Oneil Cruz to center field. Around the league, a roundtable discussion takes place regarding the White Sox 2024 misery and a goodbye to the Oakland Athletics (9:37). Noah discusses the Pirates call up of Nick Yorke and his performance at the end of this season (27:30). Dawson presents the Pirates end of season awards, and the guys take their pick for different categories (33:30). Later, the show is wrapped up discussing MLB's recent gambling controversey with Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams (50:52).

Audio Intro/Outro, the one and only Pittsburgh Pirates Polka: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCcKpvLcl9E

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Raise It! 015 - Derek Shelton is Coming Back, Poor Roster Management, New Closer?

Season 1 · Episode 15

Friday, September 13, 2024 • Duration 50:22

Dawson, Mike, and Noah open the show bantering about the Pirates remaining games and the future closer situation. Then, Dawson lists through Ben Cherignton's comments regarding Derek Shelton allegedly coming back to be the Pirates manager in 2025. Noah discusses other organizational moves the Pirates have made behind the scenes and he is frustrated with how poor the Pirates roster management has been this season. Finally, the boys have a roundtable discussion of player improvements including Billy Cooke, Jared Jones, and Jared Triolo.

Audio Intro/Outro, the one and only Pittsburgh Pirates Polka: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCcKpvLcl9E

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Raise It! 014 - Center-Fielder Oneil Cruz, The Great ROTY Debate, Shelton Gone?

Season 1 · Episode 14

Saturday, September 7, 2024 • Duration 01:00:17

Dawson, Mike, and Noah open the show discussing the Pirates insane homestand meltdown and the move of Oneil Cruz into centerfield. Derek Shelton's mismanagement of the pitching staff and lineup decisions is brought to the forefront (6:43). The fellas debate the struggles of David Bednar, and what his future could look like in Pittsburgh (24:15). Noah highlights the recent performances of top Pirates prospect Bubba Chandler in his farm report (38:16). Finally, the show closes with a roundtable discussion of the Paul Skenes vs Jackson Merrill National League Rookie of the Year debate.

Audio Intro/Outro, the one and only Pittsburgh Pirates Polka: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCcKpvLcl9E

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Raise It! 013 - The Pirates Great Collapse, Necessary Coaching Changes, MLBPA Are Not Fans of Sheetz

Season 1 · Episode 13

Monday, August 26, 2024 • Duration 59:00

Mike, Noah, and Dawson open the show discussing the Pirates massive losing skid, along with the mismanagement of Derek Shelton during many close games. Dawson asks the boys on whether coaching changes will be necessary at the end of this season, along with who could be a potential replacement at the manager position (10:30). Noah compares the Pirates collapse of this year to 2011 and 2012 (33:30). The fellas discuss the issues with the Pirates hitting development at the Major League level along with their concern for Ke'Bryan Hayes (39:24). Dawson closes the show recaping the absurd MLBPA / Sheetz controversey (48:40).

Audio Intro/Outro, the one and only Pittsburgh Pirates Polka: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCcKpvLcl9E

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Raise It! 011 - Trade Deadline Preview, All-Star Week Recap, Worst Pitcher Ever???

Season 1 · Episode 11

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 • Duration 01:24:23

Noah opens the show discussing his new Pirates superstitions, then the boys discuss the Pirates performance during all star week. Noah discusses his growing appreciation for the Pirates 1st round pick Konnor Griffin and goes through the rest of the Pirates interesting selections (9:06). Dawson shares one of his favorite finds of the week with Braves pitcher Francisco Vicioso potentially having the worst control in baseball history (14:05). Nick Castellanos is back to his usual shenangains, as the boys review the Pirates last few games (24:23). The show closes with a roundtable discussion of the Pirates approach coming up at the trade deadline.

Audio Intro/Outro, the one and only Pittsburgh Pirates Polka: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCcKpvLcl9E

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Raise It! 010 - Draft Preview, Pirate All-Stars, ABS System On The Way?

Season 1 · Episode 10

Saturday, July 13, 2024 • Duration 01:22:56

Dawson, Mike, and Noah are back opening the show discussing the poor performance of umpires in the Pirates series over the weekend, and explore what a full automated balls and strikes system (ABS) would look like. All-Star week is approaching, and the Pirates selections of Paul Skenes and Bryan Reynolds take the spotlight (19:20). The boys run through the Pirates current injury list, alonf with what will be done going forward for Paul Skenes and Jared Jones to manage their workload (33:00). The Pirates strategy for the trade deadline remains unclear, but there are a few players that have been tied to Pittsburgh as a trade destination (59:40). Noah closes the show discussing the Pirates draft strategy and potential 1st roud pick with Mike and Dawson (1:04:21).

Audio Intro/Outro, the one and only Pittsburgh Pirates Polka: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCcKpvLcl9E

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Raise It! 009 - The Gambling Buccos, Dodger Disrespect, Rowdy's Improvements, Baseball Twitter's Latest War

Saturday, June 15, 2024 • Duration 01:12:37

On today's show, Dawson, Mike, and Noah open discussing former Pirate Tucupita Marcano being banned from baseball for life, along with some banter regarding the possibility of players being able to bet on themselves. Then, Dawson explains his frustrations regarding Alanna Rizzo's disrespectful comments towards the Pirates as the boys discuss the Pirates series victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers (10:43). Noah takes a look at some of Rowdy's long-awaited improvements, along with Ben Heller's historically bad outings (22:34). The fellas have a roundtable discussion about the insanity of the phantom foul tip, which resulted in a Pirates loss (32:10). Noah has a farm report on the recently promoted Braxton Ashcraft, and an update on a record Mitch Keller is chasing (44:04). Later, the show closes with the boys reveling in team USA's cricket victory, and the great Baseball Twitter vs Cricket Twitter War of 2024.

Audio Intro/Outro, the one and only Pittsburgh Pirates Polka: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCcKpvLcl9E

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Raise It! 008 - Skenes Outings, Ball Security, Trade Market Heating Up, SP Logjam

Season 1 · Episode 8

Saturday, May 25, 2024 • Duration 01:36:51

Dawson, Mike, and Noah are back for their first show being all together in the same studio. The boys lead in discussing the contreversial call at home that may have cost the Pirates a series sweep in Chicago. Mike and Noah discuss their experience being in attendance for Paul Skenes' debut along with some "fire shelton" chants they heard throughout the game. Dawson takes a look at Skenes' impressive outing in Chicago. Noah and Mike discuss the Roansy Contrares being traded to the Angels, and what went south since his rookie season. Ben Cherington made some comments about the Pirates offense, and the boys discuss if a move at the deadline for a prospect or MLB ready hitter could be in order. Noah nots how the Pirates have a good problem with how many starting pitchers they have lined up for future years. Later, the boys discuss some call ups that are in order, and take a look at the Pirates upcoming series.

Audio Intro/Outro, the one and only Pittsburgh Pirates Polka: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCcKpvLcl9E

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Raise It! 007 - Haines Denies Patience, Skenes' Debut Hype, The Tough Road Ahead

Season 1 · Episode 7

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 • Duration 53:56

On today's show Dawson, Noah, and Mike lead in discussing the Luis Arraez trade, and what it is like being a player during trade season. Then, Noah dives into Andy Hanies' coaching history as the boys banter about his denial of the Pirates hitting strategy (6:56). Dawson highlights the rough road ahead for the Pirates with 10 straight NL Central games (20:32). Later, the guys compare Jared Jones to other players who don't get any help, reminisce about the Chris Archer trade, and discuss the hype surrounding Paul Skenes potential debut (23:58).

Alex Stumpf Article: https://www.mlb.com/news/pirates-hitting-coach-andy-haines-discusses-offensive-struggles

Audio Intro/Outro, the one and only Pittsburgh Pirates Polka: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCcKpvLcl9E

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