Jason Mackey

@JMackeyPG

Columnist for @PGSportsNow. Abby's husband. Rider & Teddy's dad. Survives on Grateful Dead, running and coffee. Every silver lining's got a touch of grey.

Pittsburgh, PA

Joined August 2011

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Jason Mackey@JMackeyPG · Jul 21

Bumping this one more time. What are the Pirates telling us with their actions or lack of them? It’s not good.

JJason Mackey@JMackeyPG · Jul 20

We were told in 2023 that late-season improvement mattered. It could build momentum. Which means the opposite can also exist, right? Why the Pirates are keeping Ben Cherington, allowing this slide to continue, makes no sense. And it's getting worse: post-gazette.com/sports/jason-m…

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Jason Mackey@JMackeyPG · Jul 21

A few years ago the Pirates tried to tell us that in-season improvement mattered. So shouldn't in-season disaster also count? My column after they were swept by the White Sox at home: post-gazette.com/sports/jason-m…

JMackeyPG's tweet card. The Pirates’ unwillingness to make a necessary move makes little sense. Especially when you consider the need to improve down the stretch.

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Jason Mackey@JMackeyPG · Jul 20

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Jason Mackey@JMackeyPG · Jul 20

FWIW, this is hardly a criticism of the Mac Miller bobblehead or the promotion. Was cool to see people lined up early, excited and celebrating an artist who clearly means a lot to our city. Just pointing out that some had dissenting opinions.

JJason Mackey@JMackeyPG · Jul 20

Catching up on the Pirates after going to dinner and for a walk with my family … Mac Miller bobbleheads and frustration over the Pirates’ promotion of it, more bad baseball, boos & “Sell the Team” chants, seemingly stealing a T-shirt design … am I missing anything? Busy night.

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Jason Mackey@JMackeyPG · 18 h

Last year was a tale of two for Pitt's Eli Holstein. For the Panthers to smooth it out and have success, they need their first version of that quarterback. My column: post-gazette.com/sports/jason-m…

JMackeyPG's tweet card. We’ve talked a lot about Aaron Rodgers — and justifiably so. But Eli Holstein and Pitt also have an intriguing situation on their hands.

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Jason Mackey@JMackeyPG · Jul 21

Coming up in a few minutes.

RRich Walsh KDKA@RichieWalsh · Jul 21

If you have a question for tonight’s Nightly Sports Call drop it in the comments below. 👇 or you can give us a call at 412-575-2600. 10:35 on @KDKA Plus @JMackeyPG will join me for tonight’s show My #BuccoFever is totally cured

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Jason Mackey@JMackeyPG · Jul 21

Recent performance of guys Pirates are counting on to produce runs: Cruz last 29: .187 BA, 3 HR, .554 OPS McCutchen last 22: .212, 2 XBH, 0 HR, .512 OPS Reynolds in July: .151, team-high 21 strikeouts Horwitz in July: .133, 0 XBH Bart last 23: 1 XBH .167 BA, 36.4% K rate

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Jason Mackey@JMackeyPG · Jul 21

I swear I had my eyes open during the show. And during other pictures. Oh well. Was still a very fun episode. Hope you can watch.

BBob Pompeani@KDPomp · Jul 21

Join us tonight at 11:35 for ⁦@number1cochran⁩ Sports Showdown with my panel of ⁦@JMackeyPG⁩ ⁦@rayfitt1⁩ and ⁦@tsnmike⁩ Lots of Steelers topics in advance of the Opening of training camp. Plus Pirates losing games but not money$$

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Jason Mackey@JMackeyPG · Jul 20

Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Brewers — who are run by the guy (Matt Arnold) the Pirates turned down in favor of Ben Cherington — just swept the Dodgers and have won 10 in a row.

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Charlie Borges Jr@CharlieBorgesJr · Jul 20

Michael A. Taylor played in 2 of the 3 games this series. He went 3-8(.375) with a 2B and 3 RBI. In those same 2 games Cruz, Reynolds, Suwinski, Pham, and Canario went a combined 3-22(.136) with 2 RBI.

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Jason Mackey@JMackeyPG · Jul 20

Swept by the White Sox at home, -20 run differential, and the Pirates are officially a losing franchise. Just an awful weekend. Should beget change, but sadly I’m sure it won’t.

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Jason Mackey@JMackeyPG · Jul 20

Cruz, Bart & Suwinski down on 3 of the ugliest swinging strikeouts you'll see. Just brutal here right now.

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Jason Mackey@JMackeyPG · Jul 20

The Pirates will need six runs to win. They have yet to score that many in a game this month.

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Jason Mackey@JMackeyPG · Jul 20

Funny exchange that was audible from the press box: Fan: "Sell the team!" Someone else: "Yeah, both of 'em!"

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Jason Mackey@JMackeyPG · Jul 20

One time through the order for Chicago: 4 XBH, 2 HR, including that double from Michael A. Taylor. White Sox are seeing Andrew Heaney well.

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Jason Mackey@JMackeyPG · Jul 20

Sheesh. Miguel Vargas with a 3-run homer, then Mike Tauchman follows with one that winds up in the Allegheny. Pirates have recorded one out and trail, 4-0.

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Jason Mackey@JMackeyPG · Jul 20

It was high.

NNoah Hiles@_NoahHiles · Jul 20

Wiz Khalifa threw out today’s first pitch.

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Jason Mackey@JMackeyPG · Jul 20

Researching second-half stats for this Pirates regime. Record from 2021-24: 113-166 (.405 or 66-win pace) See below for a few year-by-year stats & ranks. Can't say I'm surprised by much of it.

JMackeyPG's tweet image. Researching second-half stats for this Pirates regime.
Record from 2021-24: 113-166 (.405 or 66-win pace)
See below for a few year-by-year stats &amp; ranks.
Can't say I'm surprised by much of it.

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Jason Mackey@JMackeyPG · Jul 20

For my part in our series on CTE, I caught up with two members of Mike Webster’s family to talk about his legacy and their journey: post-gazette.com/sports/jason-m…

JMackeyPG's tweet card. Mike Webster was literally the first one through the wall when it comes to CTE. Iron Mike’s legacy has been difficult on his family.

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Jason Mackey@JMackeyPG · Jul 20

Just think: The White Sox are doing all of this without Jack Parkman, too. Impressive.

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