http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/DecourcyJULY122018.mp3 In our Dr. Phone Fix podcast, Mike DeCourcy of the Sporting news joins me to talk about the NBA’s plan to dump the one-and-done rule. I like the idea of ditching it. Mike doesn’t. Get $10 off at Dr. Phone Fix if you mention our podcast today.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/BLUSHhappyHRfacebookWatchBucsNats.mp3 A review of the Pirates vs Nationals game on “Facebook Watch.”

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/DRphoneFixDickersonandJHAY.mp3 I asked Corey Dickerson if he wanted to stay in Pittsburgh. He said he loves it here. I asked Josh Harrison too. He wasn’t as direct and didn’t say, “yes.” I get where both guys are coming from. Get $10 off at Dr. Phone Fix if you mention our podcast today.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/BLUSHStairway7.mp3 Our first nominee in our “Stairway To Seven” feature is Joe Haden. He’s one of seven Steelers that I think can elevate his game more as the Steelers try to win a seventh Super Bowl. He was really good last year. There are two ways where he can get better.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/HURDLEstockdalePARADOX.mp3 How is Clint Hurdle handling Neil Huntington’s decree for a big week to avoid a sell-off before the trade deadline? Well, he brought up the Stockdale paradox and went from there.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/MaddenJuly9.mp3 Mark Madden of 105.9 The X joins me to talk about the woes of the Pirates, Penguins off season travels, and the latest on the Le’Veon Bell front.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/BLUSHkentuckyDERBY.mp3 Regarding my sports bucket list post–I want a reboot on one I’ve already done.

http://sportstalk.triblive.com/download/newmikekelly.mp3 NHL Network analytical expert Mike Kelly gives us some optimism for why Jack Johnson may work out in Pittsburgh. Also lots of talk about Matt Cullen and Max Pacioretty. Get $10 off if you mention our podcast at Dr.PhoneFix today.