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Former Yankees pitcher who threw perfect game opts out of Pirates deal
Right-hander Domingo German was released by the Pirates this week, per the transaction log at MiLB.com. He’d been pitching with their Triple-A affiliate in Indianapolis. Robert Murray of FanSided reports that German exercised an opt-out clause in his contract, prompting the release. The Bucs remain open to bringing him back, per Murray — presumably on a new minor league pact.
Pittsburgh's Mason Miller throws hardest recorded pitch in MLB All-Star Game history
ARLINGTON (KDKA) - All eyes were focused on Texas on Tuesday night as the Pirates rookie phenom Paul Skenes began the night as the National League's starting pitcher in the 2024 MLB All-Star Game. In the 94th Midsummer Classic, Skenes was able to toss a scoreless first inning, facing four batters, and showing off his triple-digit skills, topping out at 100.1 mph. His first batter was the Guardians' Steven Kwan who hit into a pop-fly for the first out, followed by a comebacker from Gunnar Henderson of the Orioles. Skenes then walked the Yankees Juan Soto but it led to the matchup everyone...
Brandon Aiyuk Will Be Traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers
It is official: San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brand Aiyuk has asked for a trade after unsuccessful attempts to reach a contract extension. Aiyuk, a second-team All-Pro in 2023, is entering the option year of his rookie deal. He’s due to make $14.1 million this season. The 49ers have...
Two Democrat Pennsylvania State House Representatives resign
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Two Democratic Party members of the Pennsylvania State House Representatives announced they are resigning. According to the Office of the Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton, both Rep. Donna Bullock (D-195th) and Rep. Stephen Kinsey (D-201st) both resigned. Bullock resigned on Monday, July 15 after first winning a special election for […]
W. Rick’s Being Torn Down
Demolition is underway on a former local restaurant that was destroyed by fire earlier this year. W. Rick’s Taproom and Grill on Meridian Road has been vacant since February but crews were busy tearing down the structure Tuesday. Some delay was caused by a report that needed to be...
Severe Weather Live Stream Update
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Due to a technical issue, Newswatch 16's live stream service is down momentarily. The Stormtracker 16 Team has been on the air providing the latest on severe weather throughout northeastern and central Pennsylvania. Newswatch 16 hopes to have the issue resolved soon, but if you are...
Power Outages Reported Across Pennsylvania After Overnight Storms
Thousands of Pennsylvanians are still without power after severe thunderstorms downed trees across the region on Tuesday, July 16. The outages are mostly concentrated in the following areas, according to the PPL and Met-Ed outage maps: Fontaine Atglen Wyomissing Lanark Hanover…
With all the extra money coming to school districts from the state, isn’t it time for a give back?
July 17 – After a number of local school boards decided on a roughly 4% tax increase for next year’s budget, the state came in with the numbers they are providing to Pennsylvania school districts – and it’s way bigger than expected. In fact, not only...
Pennsylvania’s ‘hidden’ UberEats fees among U.S.’s priciest
According to Babson College, hidden fees (also called “junk fees”) are “last-minute charges you receive when purchasing something typically online.”. Delivery apps are one of the main perpetuators behind implementing such fees. And Pennsylvanians are shelling out some of the most money in this regard, particularly on Uber Eats.
'He was a true hero:' PA man shares his attempt to help father killed in Trump shooting
BUTLER — Once he realized what was going on, Beaver County Republican Rico Elmore was one of those who jumped into action Saturday night at the Butler Farm show field to help others in the aftermath of the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump. Invited to the local...
PIAA board makes initial vote to strike health and safety terminology from Competition Formula
Jul. 17—STATE COLLEGE — The PIAA board wants to remove some much-maligned words from its competitive-balance rule, those that prohibited health and safety as grounds for an appeal. The Competition Formula currently says: "... a change in classification would not be cause for a health and safety concern. A claim of such risk will not be considered." But the board on Wednesday voted to strike ...
Shapiro administration secures $500 million for I-83 bridge
Harrisburg, Pa. — Pennsylvania made history this week when the Shapiro Administration received the largest federal transportation grant the state has ever seen. The $500 million Large Bridge Project grant, planned for the I-83 South Bridge in Harrisburg, was formally announced Wednesday at a press conference with Governor Josh Shapiro, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, U.S. Senator Bob Casey, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll, Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams, elected officials, and labor and local leaders. ...
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