As they team up with the Penguins on the recently formed local sports network, SportsNet Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh Pirates are generating headlines. The Fenway group owns the channel, which Pittsburgh Pirates supporters will increasingly turn on for news and game updates. The channel took the place of Pittsburgh SportsNet from AT&T.
SportsNet Pittsburgh, the go-to channel for Pirates and Penguins enthusiasts, is poised to bring a fresh perspective to sports broadcasting. Following the pattern set by the Penguins, there will be changes in the broadcast team. According to reports from Jason Mackey, former pitcher Steven Brault, and shortstop Jordy Mercer are among the potential candidates for new roles in the broadcasts. In his post, Mackey also brings up some of the members of the broadcast team who will be returning to the station.