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Trump shooter’s search history: What we know
The search history of Thomas Matthew Crooks, identified as the 20-year-old gunman who attempted to assassinate former President Trump at a rally outside Pittsburgh last weekend, includes photos of Trump and President Biden, among other things.
Late double play provides 'a little nail in the coffin' after fluky hit
Good teams always seem to find a way to overcome miscues or fluky plays the way Oneil Cruz, Luis Ortiz and the Pirates did Saturday night at PNC Park. The offense was coming off a two-run sixth inning that featured a run-scoring hit by Cruz and Ortiz was dealing through six scoreless innings against the team with baseball's best record. But when J.T. Realmuto led off the seventh by reaching on a cheap liner that Cruz initially misjudged and couldn't get a glove on with a leaping attempt, it appeared as if the Phillies could be on the verge of answering...
Pirates Have a Nice Problem with 8 Starting Pitchers
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a rare team with an abundance of riches when it comes to starting pitchers. Presently, the rotation consists of Mitch Keller, Paul Skenes, Luis Ortiz, Martín Pérez, and Marco Gonzales. Jared Jones and Bailey Falter are on the injured list. Lurking in the bullpen is Quinn Priester. When Jones and Falter come off the IL, the Pirates will have a dilemma that should be the envy of every team in baseball. Let’s speculate how it might be resolved. Pirates Have a Nice Problem with 8 Starting Pitchers When the Pirates signed Aroldis Chapman for the 2024 season, it...
My Bold Steelers Prediction – An Offensive Tackle Will Catch A Touchdown
Before we even get eyes on the Pittsburgh Steelers in training camp, let alone a game, I’ll call my shot. A Steelers’ offensive tackle will catch a touchdown this year. Arthur Smith will make it so. I say that because of Smith’s background. When his offense is working...
Unity Church pastor Gillette established mission church in Latrobe
Another pastor who made a profound impact on the Latrobe area community was the Rev. Noah Halleck Gillette, who occupied the pulpit at Unity Presbyterian Church during the mid-1800s. “The really neat part about (Gillette’s) story is, first of all, how he ended up here in the first place because...
Details Emerge on Steelers New LB Contract
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers added another veteran linebacker to their roster this summer, signing former Buffalo Bill and former Steelers' draft pick Tyler Matakevich. The Steelers' deal for Matakevich is for one year, worth $1.21 million. While Matakevich has a good shot at making the 53-man roster this season,...
Pirates run win streak to six by beating Phillies
Luis Ortiz scattered three hits and two walks over seven scoreless innings and Oneil Cruz homered and drove in three runs, lifting the host Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. Andrew McCutchen homered to lead off the sixth inning for the Pirates, who recorded...
Best Virginia cruises to dominant win over Brotherly Love in TBT’s first round
PITTSBURGH — Best Virginia is now five wins away from earning the $1 million prize in The Basketball Tournament (TBT). In Best Virginia’s first game of TBT 2024 — and the first game of the Chase Harler era — the WVU alumni team dominated Brotherly Love Pro-Am with a 94-69 victory in the first round of TBT’s Pittsburgh Regional at Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh.
Listen: The Terrible Take (Episode 1,234)
Welcome back to the latest episode of The Terrible Take. Think of it as a super-mini version of The Terrible Podcast. A short, 1-3 minute episode seven days a week, every weekday at 5 PM/EST, with Alex Kozora, Dave Bryan, Josh Carney, Ross McCorkle, Melanie Friedlander, and Joe Clark telling you what’s on our minds. You can check out episodes here or wherever you listen to The Terrible Podcast.
Steelers QB Sees Tyler Lockett in Calvin Austin
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking for the emergence of a WR2, and while a trade option is still on the table, they're also hoping one of their in-house candidates bursts onto the scene during training camp. One name that sits at the top of that list is third-year...
Steelers ILB Cole Holcomb is ‘Not At All Worried’ About Injury History, Almost Ready to Get Back to Work
All 90 is a Steelers Now series profiling each of the 90 members of the Pittsburgh Steelers 2024 offseason roster. Next up is ILB Cole Holcomb. When the Steelers signed Cole Holcomb last offseason, they thought they solved their inside linebacker with pairing him with Elandon Roberts. It looked to be going good until the Steelers played the Tennessee Titans when Holcomb was taken out by friendly fire. On the play, Holcomb’s knee went into hyperextension when his teammates leg hit his. As a result, Holcomb missed the remainder of the year for the second straight season. Since the injury,...
Russell Wilson’s 1-emoji message will fire up Steelers fans
The Pittsburgh Steelers have learned the hard way that life after a future Hall-of-Fame quarterback’s retirement can be a sobering road. Three years after Ben Roethlisberger’s final season, Pittsburgh replaced the legend with another declining star in Russell Wilson , who has plenty to prove after two turbulent seasons with the Denver Broncos.
Kaboly Believes Steelers Running Game Will Be ‘Work In Progress Early’
If you thought the Pittsburgh Steelers running game would change overnight, don’t hold your breath. Or at least, that’s what The Athletic’s Mark Kaboly believes. In a Friday appearance on 93.7 The Fan, Kaboly shared that he thinks it will take a while for the Steelers run game to mesh, similar to the past few seasons.
Phillies vs. Pirates Prediction, Odds, Probable Pitchers for Saturday, July 20
Odds, run line, total, and best bet prediction for Saturday's National League action between the Philadelphia Phillies and Pittsburgh Pirates. The Philadelphia Phillies hold the best record in Major League Baseball at 62-35 and look to build on that lead today when they take on the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pirates...
Ortiz cruises through 7 innings, Cruz has 3 RBIs as Pirates win 6th straight, 4-1 over Phillies
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Luis Ortiz pitched seven shutout innings, Oneil Cruz had a home run and three RBIs, and the Pittsburgh Pirates stretched their winning streak to six games with a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night. Ortiz (5-2), who had not gone more than six...
Pirates Minor League Report: Statement Game for Malcom Nuñez
Pirates’ affiliates began the second half with just one win, as Triple-A Indianapolis punished the Omaha Storm Chasers 8-1. Third baseman Malcom Nuñez logged three extra base hits, Jake Lamb and Matt Gorski homered, and Aaron Shortridge keyed the pitching staff with four innings of one-run ball. Po-Yu...
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