Jason Grilli on Pirates Glory Days, PNC Park Blackout & Baseball Life

Former Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star closer Jason Grilli joins Larry and Jay for Episode 150 of The Larry & Big Man Show. Jason looks back on his baseball journey, from being drafted by the Yankees out of high school to becoming a first-round pick, battling through injuries, and fighting to keep proving himself across a 20-year professional career. He shares the impact his father had on his life, the emotional moment of becoming a Major League Baseball All-Star, and what it meant to share that news with his dad at Wrigley Field. Plus, Jason relives the Pirates’ unforgettable playoff run, the energy of the PNC Park blackout game, his Pearl Jam walkout song, and why Pittsburgh became home. He also talks about Paul Skenes, today’s game, Italian baseball, his Rock and Ball wine project, and the new Franco Harris “Immaculate Champagne.” Sponsored by Henderson Brothers, Rohrich Automotive, and Zerorez Commercial. Visit here for commercial cleaning details: zerorez.com/commercial Produced by 1TEAM Media. 00:00 Intro and welcoming Jason Grilli 01:20 Drafted by the Yankees, choosing college, and his father’s influence 05:00 Borrowing the game, mentoring players, and the grind of proving yourself 10:25 Trades, family sacrifices, and finding his way to Pittsburgh 14:45 Starter to reliever, closer mentality, and becoming an All-Star 22:35 Pearl Jam walkout song, PNC Park energy, and the blackout game 29:30 Paul Skenes, old-school pitching, Italian baseball, wine, and closing thoughts Follow us on social media: Instagram:   / larryandbigman   TikTok:   / larryandbigmanshow   X: https://x.com/LarryAndBigMan Facebook:   / thelarryandbigmanshow