http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/MADDENmay13.mp3 In this week’s “Madden Monday,” Mark Madden and I talk about the Pirates weekend surge in St. Louis, the Steelers plans at running back, and the NHL playoffs without the Penguins.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/HUNTINGTONkeller.mp3 Nick Kingham starts for the Pirates today against Texas. Mitch Keller pitches too, but in Indianapolis. Some think that should be reversed. We look at Neal Huntington’s explanation as to why the Pirates are keeping Keller down in the minors.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/CHEERLEADERStuesCUTCHCOLEMORTON.mp3 We are all obsessed with Tyler Glasnow of late. But let’s check in on Andrew McCutchen, Gerrit Cole, and Charlie Morton.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/McMinn.mp3 The Robert Morris Lacrosse team is in the NCAA Men’s tournament after an NEC championship win last weekend. They play the powerhouse Virginia Cavaliers on Saturday. Head Coach Drew McMinn joins us to look at how the Colonials got here and their chances of pulling an upset.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/CHEELEADERSkentuckyDERBY.mp3 If you hated the Kentucky Derby result, get ready to hate the last two minutes of every NFL game.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/cheerleadersMaddenMay6.mp3 In this week’s Madden Monday, Mark Madden of 105.9 the X joins me to talk about the Evgeni Malkin trade rumors and who remains in the NHL playoffs. The Pirates are keeping their heads above .500. And the Kentucky Derby controversy rages on!

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/CHEERLEADERSpiratesAS.mp3 The Pirates are doing something this year that the Steelers and Penguins couldn’t. And it could help them more than you think.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/RUPPonMALKIN.mp3 I interviewed Mike Rupp on 105.9 the X Wednesday. The former Penguin turned NHL Network/AT&T Sports hockey analyst played with Evgeni Malkin in Pittsburgh. Listen to what he has to say about the trade rumors surrounding his former teammate.