{"podcast":{"title":"Pittsburgh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"pittsburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7567439","podcast_index_feed_id":7567439,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-pittsburgh-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-pittsburgh-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":1172,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Pittsburgh News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Pittsburgh with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, weather, and the stories shaping the city. From breaking headlines to community developments, the show keeps you informed on what matters most. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, local trends, and citywide stories—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, Pittsburgh News Today is built for listeners who want reliable local news every single day. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-25T16:21:41.578035+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pittsburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7567439"},"episode":{"title":"Pirates’ Magic Man Shines | Pittsburgh News","slug":"pirates-magic-man-shines-pittsburgh-news","published_at":"2026-07-14T23:27:55+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pittsburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7567439/pirates-magic-man-shines-pittsburgh-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pittsburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7567439","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/97c34dbcc4b1c3c0","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/724d8f64-953b-450f-b09e-f8a2a698f835.mp3","summary":"The Pittsburgh Pirates are flying under the radar with a surprising 50-47 record, just two games behind the wild card race after sweeping the Brewers. Rookie outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez, dubbed “The Magician,” is smashing expectations with a .300+ average, 10 homers, and 27 RBIs in just 28 games — including a jaw-dropping grand slam in a win over Milwaukee. Catcher Endy Rodríguez is finally healthy and leading the team behind the plate, though he’s sidelined now with a minor strain. Pitcher Braxton Ashcraft is dominating with a 9-3 record and an ERA under 4, earning an All-Star nod. And third baseman Nick Gonzales is hitting .300+, powering the offense. This isn’t just a bounce-back season — it’s a breakout year for a team nobody expected to be this competitive. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/97c34dbcc4b1c3c0","meta_description":"The Pittsburgh Pirates are flying under the radar with a surprising 50-47 record, just two games behind the wild card race after sweeping the Brewers. Roo…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":104,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/pittsburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7567439/episodes/pirates-magic-man-shines-pittsburgh-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pittsburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7567439/pirates-magic-man-shines-pittsburgh-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}