DK Pittsburgh Sports | Pirates
A daily podcast and content feed for Pirates fans, blending a veteran reporter's solo commentary with raw, unedited team press conferences.
This YouTube channel serves as a primary outlet for DK Pittsburgh Sports' Pirates coverage. It's anchored by Dejan Kovacevic's "Daily Shot of Pirates," a weekday monologue offering his unfiltered analysis, reporting, and opinion. The channel is also populated with raw, unedited post-game press conferences from coaches and locker-room media scrums with players, providing a complete, if bifurcated, content experience.
“The channel's unique value is its blend of two distinct formats: the polished, opinion-driven solo podcast from a singular, strong voice, and the raw, multi-questioner format of official press conferences. This combination creates a comprehensive feed that offers both professional analysis and direct-from-the-source sound.”
Who hosts this show
Dejan Kovacevic is a veteran Pittsburgh sports columnist and the founder of DK Pittsburgh Sports, an independent subscription-based media company. After decades at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, he launched the site in 2014 as a pioneering venture in independent sports journalism. He is a multi-award-winning journalist, recognized by the Associated Press Sports Editors as a top national columnist, and has covered five Olympic Games.
Credentials & credits
- Founder, Owner, and Columnist at DK Pittsburgh Sports
- Former Lead Sports Columnist, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
- Former Beat Writer (Penguins, Pirates), Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- Associated Press Sports Editors, Top Columnist
- Baseball Hall of Fame Voter
- Covered five Olympic Games
Other ventures
- DK Pittsburgh Sports (media company)
- Daily Shot of Steelers (podcast)
- Daily Shot of Penguins (podcast)
- Regular contributor on WPXI-TV and iHeartMedia radio stations
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01DK's Daily Shot of Pirates: This kid is ... wowJun 29, 2026 · 18 min
- 02Don Kelly, Pirates, on a 9-4 win over the RedsJun 28, 2026 · 6 min
- 03Esmerlyn Valdez, Pirates, on his homer last nightJun 28, 2026 · 5 min
- 04Don Kelly, Pirates, on Marcell Ozuna’s hitting picking upJun 27, 2026 · 12 min
- 05Don Kelly, Pirates, on a 6-4 loss to the RedsJun 27, 2026 · 4 min
- 06Konnor Griffin, Pirates, ahead of his MLB returnJun 26, 2026 · 6 min
- 07DK’s Double Shot of Pirates: Your team MVP?Jun 26, 2026 · 28 min
- 08Don Kelly, Pirates, on Konnor Griffin’s returnJun 26, 2026 · 7 min
Notable episodes
- 01DK's Daily Shot of Pirates: This kid is ... wow
A prime example of the solo 'Daily Shot' format, where host Dejan Kovacevic blends praise for a rookie with sharp criticism of the GM's comments on 'bad luck.'
- 02Don Kelly, Pirates, on a 9-4 win over the Reds
Illustrates the other primary content type: a raw, unedited post-game press conference with the team's bench coach, offering direct insight into the team's thinking.
- 03Esmerlyn Valdez, Pirates, on his homer last night
Shows the player-focused media scrum format, with multiple reporters interviewing a player (via an interpreter) in the locker room after a game.
What you'll be asked on this show
The channel's main program, "Daily Shot of Pirates," is a solo commentary format and does not feature guest interviews. Instead, host Dejan Kovacevic delivers a monologue based on his reporting and analysis. The channel also publishes raw press conferences and media scrums, which are not hosted by Kovacevic. These follow a standard sports media format where multiple reporters ask direct, timely questions to players and coaches about recent game performance, strategy, and player health.
The flagship "Daily Shot" is a solo commentary show hosted by Dejan Kovacevic, which includes a recurring "J1Q" (Just One Question) segment addressing a listener's query. In contrast, the other videos are typically unedited press conferences or media scrums, featuring multiple reporters asking direct, game-specific questions to players and coaches.
Signature segments
- · Daily Shot
- · Double Shot
- · J1Q (Just One Question)
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The primary "Daily Shot" show is a solo format without guests. The other content published on the channel features current Pittsburgh Pirates players, coaches (like Don Kelly), and front-office personnel speaking in official media settings.
- Don Kellyon Don Kelly, Pirates, on a 9-4 win over the Reds
- Esmerlyn Valdezon Esmerlyn Valdez, Pirates, on his homer last night
- Konnor Griffinon Konnor Griffin, Pirates, ahead of his MLB return
- Liover Pegueroon Esmerlyn Valdez, Pirates, on his homer last night
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
Sponsors include a mix of national brands like IQ Bar and local Pittsburgh businesses such as North Shore Tavern and Mike's Beer Bar, suggesting a geographically focused but broadly appealing listener base.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- Who is the main host?
- The primary host is Dejan Kovacevic, the founder of DK Pittsburgh Sports and a veteran sports columnist.
- What is the format of the show?
- The channel features a mix of formats. The main podcast is the 'Daily Shot of Pirates,' a solo commentary show. This is supplemented by raw post-game press conferences and player interviews conducted by various media members.
- Is this an interview show?
- No, the main 'Daily Shot' podcast is a solo monologue. The interviews on the channel are press conferences and media scrums, not a traditional one-on-one interview show hosted by Dejan Kovacevic.
- What is DK Pittsburgh Sports?
- DK Pittsburgh Sports is an independent, subscription-based sports media company founded by Dejan Kovacevic in 2014, covering Pittsburgh's professional sports teams.
- How often are new episodes released?
- The 'Daily Shot of Pirates' is released every weekday morning, with additional 'Double Shot' videos and press conferences posted at other times.
- Where can I listen?
- The video podcasts are available on this YouTube channel, and audio versions can be found on the DK Pittsburgh Sports app and other podcast platforms.
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- [03]About us | DK Pittsburgh Sportsdkpittsburghsports.com
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