The Athletic's Rob Biertempfel and Stephen J. Nesbitt cover the latest news and notes for the Pittsburgh Pirates with 'Yinz Above Replacement'. Rob and Stephen wonder if they've seen Chris Archer's last pitch in Pittsburgh after he underwent surgery, which will keep him sidelined for 6-8 months. Who will fill the loss inside the rotation? Rob and Stephen discuss the depth at the position and around the diamond, while providing the latest discussions between the MLB and MLBPA.

The Athletic's Rob Biertempfel and Stephen J. Nesbitt cover the latest news and notes for the Pittsburgh Pirates with 'Yinz Above Replacement'

The Athletic's Rob Biertempfel and Stephen J. Nesbitt cover the latest news and notes for the Pittsburgh Pirates with 'Yinz Above Replacement'. It's Memorabilia week at The Athletic, so Rob and Stephen share a few things they've collected over the years. Stephen shares the mystery behind Bill Mazeroski's Game 7 jersey, while Rob tells how five artists were asked to reinvent Roberto Clemente's 1955 Topps rookie card. All that and more!

The Athletic's Rob Biertempfel and Stephen J. Nesbitt cover the latest news and notes for the Pittsburgh Pirates with 'Yinz Above Replacement'. Rob and Stephen discuss the abbreviated MLB draft and what it means for Pittsburgh. They also debate what the Pirates should do with their first round pick and they give their thoughts on the latest when it comes to the MLB-MLBPA negotiations on the 2020 season.

The Athletic's Rob Biertempfel and Stephen J. Nesbitt cover the latest news and notes for the Pittsburgh Pirates with 'Yinz Above Replacement'. Rob and Stephen welcome Adam Berry to the show. Adam covers the Pittsburgh Pirates for MLB.com as he shares some insight from his series on general manager Ben Cherington. The trio discuss what went wrong after the 2016 season as they revisit a few questionable trades in the organization.

The Athletic's Rob Biertempfel and Stephen Nesbitt cover the latest news and notes for the Pittsburgh Pirates with 'Yinz Above Replacement'. The duo welcome reliever prospect Blake Cederlind to the show! Blake shares how he's keeping his arm in baseball shape, the drawback of throwing 100 MPH, how he's developing a secondary pitch, life in Turlock, California, how he's changed since the Minnesota Twins drafted him in 2015, blonde wigs, hair role models, fastball terms and how he impressed his Pirates teammates with his kicking skills during camp! All that and more!

The Athletic's Rob Biertempfel and Stephen Nesbitt cover the latest news and notes for the Pittsburgh Pirates with 'Yinz Above Replacement'. They welcome former Pittsburgh Pirates catcher, Jason Kendall to the show! Jason shares a few fascinating stories including his playing days in the Arizona Fall League against Michael Jordan, memories from Three Rivers Stadium and what it was like to catch a 10-inning no-hitter. Jason talks about how he thinks he'd be a great MLB manager and what he would have done if the Houston Astros were banging trash cans while he was playing.

The Athletic's Rob Biertempfel and Stephen Nesbitt cover the latest news and notes for the Pittsburgh Pirates with 'Yinz Above Replacement'. They present The Athletic's Pittsburgh Pirates fans survey. They share the results from the survey which included questions about the state of the team, the future outlook, recent moves, management, ownership, all-time favorite player and more!

The Athletic's Rob Biertempfel and Stephen Nesbitt cover the latest news and notes for the Pittsburgh Pirates with 'Yinz Above Replacement'. They welcome in The Athletic's Everton duo, Greg O'Keeffe & Paddy Boyland who host Gwlad Tidings. They discuss the similarities between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Everton as well as the rivalries each club has. Rob shares his love for Everton and how Pittsburgh fans can relate to Everton fans. They also discuss the differences each reporter has when it comes to covering their teams. All that and more!

The Athletic's Rob Biertempfel and Stephen Nesbitt cover the latest news and notes for the Pittsburgh Pirates with 'Yinz Above Replacement'. Stephen and Rob talk give their takes on the chances of baseball resuming in May and they share some one-hit wonders from Pittsburgh's history. Rob also shares are trade he made in OOTP which has the fans in Pittsburgh shaking their heads.

The Athletic's Rob Biertempfel and Stephen Nesbitt cover the latest news and notes for the Pittsburgh Pirates with 'Yinz Above Replacement'. They share their thoughts on whether they think fans will see baseball in 2020. They suggest different scenarios fans could potentially see, including a season without a World Series. Rob and Stephen also wonder if Bob Nutting would consider selling the Pirates anytime soon with everything that has happened lately.

The Athletic's Rob Biertempfel and Stephen Nesbitt cover the latest news and notes for the Pittsburgh Pirates with 'Yinz Above Replacement'. Rob and Stephen welcome Jameson Taillon of the Pittsburgh Pirates to the show. The trio talk about Taillon's rehab, his involvement with the MLBPA, the effect of the coronavirus, what a shortened season could look like or what a cancelled season would mean and more!

The Athletic's Rob Biertempfel and Stephen Nesbitt cover the latest news and notes for the Pittsburgh Pirates with 'Yinz Above Replacement'.

The Athletic's Rob Biertempfel and Stephen Nesbitt are joined by Mark Simon of Sports Info Solutions, formerly Baseball Info Solutions. They chat about some of the data and analytics they provide when it comes to defensive run saved, and why Jarrod Dyson checks out well. With the Pirates focusing on defense in 2020, the duo ask Mark if good defense can make up for a lack of offense? Find out who Mark thinks is the brightest spot on the Pirates' roster when it comes to defense.

This is the podcast Yinz have been looking for. Rob Biertempfel and Stephen J. Nesbitt deliver expert analysis and behind-the-scenes insights on the Pittsburgh Pirates every Wednesday all season long.