Mark Madden Pregame Show - Skenes Cy Young Day, Oral Mex
Nov 12, 2025
Mark and Tommy dive into Paul Skeens' impressive Cy Young win and debate the future of the Pirates. They discuss the Steelers' defensive issues, the signing of Asante Samuel Jr., and evaluate playoff possibilities. The banter shifts to classic rock versus modern pop, enriched by concert anecdotes. They even speculate about coaching rumors surrounding Mike Tomlin. Skeens' stellar stats and trade potential add to the excitement, leaving fans buzzing over what’s next for Pittsburgh sports.
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Wide-Open Leagues, Few True Favorites
- Mark Madden argues the NFL and NHL have no truly dominant teams or quarterbacks/goaltenders right now.
- This creates an unusually wide-open playoff landscape, but he excludes the Steelers as contenders.
Skenes' Cy Young And Pirate Spending Skepticism
- Mark Madden expects Paul Skenes to win the Cy Young and notes it will be anticlimactic.
- He also doubts the Pirates will convince free agents to join even if they claim they'll spend.
Penguins' Shootout Shooters Ranked
- Mark Madden researched Penguins shootout percentages and identified Rust, Rakell, and Crosby as top career shooters.
- He urges sticking to those percentages when choosing shootout takers rather than improvising.