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A moment of shock: exclusive interview with 2024 Pirates draft pick Jacob Bimbi
In the 11th round of the 2024 MLB Draft, the Pittsburgh Pirates selected Jacob Bimbi, a left-handed pitcher from Western Kentucky University. The southpaw landed with the Pirates after 323 other players were selected before him. Bimbi pitched his senior season as a starter with Western Kentucky after transferring from...
Police: Pittsburgh garbage truck hits, injures woman in wheelchair
A woman in a motorized wheelchair was taken by ambulance for hospital treatment after being struck by a city garbage truck Friday in Pittsburgh. The woman, who suffered a “serious compound leg fracture,” was alert and talking after the crash, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety spokesperson Cara Cruz.
Pirates farm report for July 19, 2024: Matt Gorski hits 16th homer in Indy win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 40-50) took care of Omaha (Royals), 8-1. 3b Malcom Nunez (.260) went 3 for 4 with his ninth homer and three runs scored. RF Matt Gorski (.248) went 2 for 3 with his 16th homer and three runs scored. 1B Jake Lamb (.284) went 1 for 5 with a two-run homer, his fifth. DH Seth Beer (.302) went 3 for 5 with three RBIs. C Jason Delay (.295) went 3 for 5 and drove in a run. 2B Lioer Peguero went 0 for 5 with four strikeouts. RHP Aaron Shortridge (2.25), making his first Triple-A appearance of the season, started and went four innings, allowing one run on two hits and three walks with two strikeouts. RHP Isaac Mattson (2-1, 4.26) pitched two scoreless innings to earn the win. RHP Ryder Ryan (3.75), RHP Connor Sadzeck (3.98) and RHP Ben Heller (3.21) each threw a scoreless frame.
Milwaukee welcomes guns, bans tennis balls near RNC
Every bullet fired into a crowd penetrates the national soul — or so it seems to me as I continue to grapple emotionally with the Trump rally shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania, that left one attendee murdered, several others wounded and the shooter himself dead. As with all such shootings, this goes beyond “motive” into a collective nethersphere of uncertainty. For […] The post Milwaukee welcomes guns, bans tennis balls near RNC first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
NPSL Midwest Region Final Preview: With a hunger for more, Steel City FC hosts Duluth FC with spot in National Semifinals on the line
(9-3-0 – Great Lakes Conference Champs) (10-4-1 – North Conference Champs) UPMC Graham Field | 7 p.m. Last year, Steel City FC had a breakthrough campaign, winning the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL)’s Great Lakes Conference for the first time in club history, then advancing to the Midwest Region playoffs, where they had to go on the road, traveling all the way to Iowa, competing on back-to-back nights, pulling out a regional semifinal win vs Med City FC in a match that went to penalties, then fell to eventual champions, Tulsa Athletic FC, 2-1, in extra time.
Mosquitoes Near Pittsburgh Test Positive for West Nile Virus
Mosquitoes in Highland Park, Homewood, Point Breeze, and Wilkinsburg tested positive for West Nile Virus. ACHD will spray Zenivex E20 on July 24th to reduce risk. Report breeding sites to ACHD. For more info, visit the CDC’s West Nile Virus webpage.
Alle-Kiski High School Reunion News - July 19, 2024
Publicize your class’s high school reunion announcement. Send information as soon as possible to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum, PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. • The Pegtown Reunion will be at 1 p.m. July 28 at Apollo Spring Church Sportsman Club, 1945 Route...
PENNDOT: ROAD CLOSURE IN KITTANING, BRIDGE PROJECT TO START SOON IN RURAL VALLEY
PennDOT is also announcing a road closure in Kittanning for the demolition of a building. The closure will affect a portion of Market Street starting today through August 4th to allow for the safe demolition and removal of debris 206 Market Street. Motorists will use McKean Street, Jacob Street and Jefferson Street as detours.
Family, friends say goodbye to Corey Comperatore, former firefighter killed at Trump rally
CABOT, Pa. — Family, friends and firefighters gathered Friday morning to remember Corey Comperatore, the firefighter who was killed while attending a rally for former President Donald Trump in Butler Township. A private funeral for Comperatore is being held at Cabot Church. The service will be followed by a...
Foodie Friday Returns To Butler
Butler Downtown is presenting another Foodie Friday tonight. The event takes place from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the North Main Street parking lot, which is near First English Lutheran Church. There will be a number of food trucks on-hand along with vendors. Live music will be performed from 6...
3rd annual Comedy Jam will benefit Mario Lemieux Foundation
Jul. 19—This Saturday, comedian and former Pittsburgher Steve Byrne will produce his third annual Comedy Jam to benefit the Mario Lemieux Foundation. The show, which boasts an impressive all-star lineup of national acts and Pittsburgh favorites, will be held at Rivers Casino Event Center. "I'd done stand up with Bill Burr for the Lemieux Foundation a few years ago during their Lemieux Fantasy ...
Tristan Broz making highlights as pro career begins
It’s the most whale shit of summer hockey, but it was fun to see Penguins’ prospect Tristan Broz score a highlight reel goal in Minnesota’s Da Beauty League earlier this week. The Pens will be hoping the summer league work continues the upward trajectory for Broz. A...
West Roxbury Man Charged with Weapon Possession After Hyde Park Incident
Last Wednesday night, Boston's District E-18 police officers took into custody a man, identified as Gesner Joseph, who was allegedly in possession of a loaded firearm. According to the Boston Police Department, the arrest occurred around 9:48 PM near 147 West Street in Hyde Park, where Joseph, a 22-year-old West Roxbury resident, was reported for refusing to pay for a tow service and subsequently threatening the victim with a gun. In an update given by Boston Police, a description of the suspect was circulated, depicting Joseph as being potentially armed and dangerous.
How to Watch Phillies vs. Pirates: TV Channel & Live Stream - July 20
The Pittsburgh Pirates and Bryan Reynolds hit the field at PNC Park against Kyle Schwarber and the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. Check out everything you need to know to watch the Phillies vs. Pirates matchup. Phillies vs. Pirates Game Information & How to Watch. When: Saturday, July 20, 2024 at...
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