1PM - Jason Mackey: It would be difficult for Pirates to sign Cruz to extension; This date in sports history August 26th, HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOE!

Hour 4 with Joe Starkey: Jason thinks it would take upwards of $200 million to sign Oneil Cruz. Jason thinks the Pirates won't be comfortable signing Cruz to that and doesn't nearly see a pathway. Paul Skenes felt his body was more in sync. He said he's made adjustments in the past that haven't led to velocity dip, but the velo was back up and he threw 15 of 21 first-pitch strikes. This date in sports history: August 26th, HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOE!