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We didn’t hear a ton of Aaron Rodgers throwing teammates under the bus last season. Was that because of the mutual respect he and Mike Tomlin had? A former teammate called out Rodgers for doing it regularly over the course of his career. We brought up the time he did it to Mike Williams with the Jets – which led to Williams being traded and helping the Steelers win a key game in 2024. Is this another sign that Rodgers respected Tomlin way more than he respects Mike McCarthy? Pirates pre-post game host Dan Zangrilli joined the show. Realistically, what do the Pirates have to do for any playoff shot? Dan thinks they will end up 81-81 – right at .500 for 2026. Dan thinks their opponent tonight, the White Sox, is a great example of a team on its way to the postseason after losing 100 games last season. Dan said teams like the White Sox and the Rays and Guardians are excellent at player development, which keeps them competitive every year regardless of the money spent on the Major League roster. Dan went through the trickle-down effect of some of the moves made by Ben Cherington since he took over. What were Dan’s thoughts on how the team handled Oneil Cruz over the weekend? Name Game.