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Former Pirates manager has a message for fans after Jazz Chisholm whiff
UPDATE: Clint Hurdle reached out via social media to make clear he didn't have any ill will towards Pirates management, but was merely giving his opinion. Hurdle's intentions are to support the Pirates fanbase. Clint Hurdle was fired by the Pirates back in 2019. While he doesn't necessarily have any...
While engaged in trade talks, Pirates GM Ben Cherington reveals he has said 'no' to teams and also been told 'no'
Jul. 28—With the MLB trade deadline set for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said Sunday he has not found a deal "that we feel makes sense." "Nothing fell through," he said on his weekly radio show on 93.7 FM. "We have had opportunities the past several days where we could have done something. "We had offers and a price we could have said yes to, and we chose ...
Sources: Pirates 2023 Home Run Leader Returning to Triple-A Again
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Jack Suwinski, who led the team in home runs last season, will be optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis. Robert Murray of FanSided was the first to break this story. Pirates’ Jack Suwinski Returning to Triple-A Again. At the close of Sunday’s action, Suwinski is hitting .182/.264/.324 with...
McCaul says a report on the Trump assassination attempt is feasible by end of year
Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) said a report about the attempted assassination of former President Trump could come out by the end of the year. The House unanimously approved a task force last week to investigate the assassination attempt against Trump, who was shot at during a rally in Butler, Pa., on July 13. When asked…
Pirates rally with tying run in 9th inning, 4 in 10th to beat Diamondbacks 6-5
Ji Hwan Bae scored the go-ahead run on a wild pitch in Pittsburgh's four-run 10th inning, Joey Bart hit a tying run-scoring double in the ninth and the Pirates rallied to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5 on Sunday.The teams combined for five hits through eight innings, with Arizona leading 2-1 into the ninth.Then things got wild.Rowdy Tellez, who sat out Saturday night because of back spasms, entered in the ninth inning as a pinch hitter and led off with a double against Paul Sewald. Bart followed with a two-out double to tie it. The blown save was Sewald's fourth in...
Focused amid the gunfire, an AP photographer captures another perspective of attack on Trump
BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Gene Puskar has been with The Associated Press for 45 years. Based in Pittsburgh, his career has spanned a wide range of events including the nuclear accident at Three Mile Island, the Sept. 11 attack that downed Flight 93, Stanley Cups and World Series, many presidential and campaign events and, his favorite, the Little League World Series. Here’s what he had to say about making this extraordinary photo.
Sign-Ups Open for 2024 Brent McKown Learn-to-Fish Day
WARREN, Pa. – The Learn-to-Fish Program is a memorial program to Brent McKown (1935 – 2001,) who was an avid fisherman all his life in Warren and Chautauqua Counties. He also loved to help children learn to fish and enjoy the great outdoors. The program which was begun in 2002 in his memory provides young people the opportunity to learn about fishing and the necessary starting equipment.
Best Penguins by Sweater Numbers: #41-50
The Penguins have had many talented hockey players wearing their logo. This article analyzes the best Penguins by sweater numbers #41-50. Entering the 40’s, the Pittsburgh Penguins have had many important role players in the range covered in this article. From shut-down defenceman to critical utility forwards, the following players have contributed enough to be recognized as the Penguin’s best players at their respective jersey numbers.
Steelers WR Turns Heads at Training Camp: ‘All Over the Field’
As of July 28, the Pittsburgh Steelers are rolling the dice at the wide receiver position behind George Pickens — hoping one or two players rise to the occasion. Early on at training camp, rookie Roman Wilson has been that guy according to The Athletic’s Mark Kaboly. During an article on July 28, the veteran beat reporter noted that Wilson has been making plays “all over the field” at practice.
The Furries Are Back! More African Americans get in on the Anthrocon fun every year
MAESTRO JIDE AND “MELDON” FROM THE WASHINGTON, D.C. AREA, IN PITTSBURGH OVER THE 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND FOR ANTHROCON. (PHOTOS BY J.L. MARTELLO) CARRIE LESTER FROM RANKIN, WITH “CHEESE BEAGLE” FROM VIRGINIA. FRITZ DRACHEN, FROM TEXAS, CENTER, WITH SOME FELLOW FURRIES…. “MELDON” SHOWIN’ OFF THE MUSCLES…...
Council Rock Newtown wins Pennsylvania Little League state championship, advances to Mid-Atlantic
Council Rock Newtown needed to win just one Monday to capture a Little League Pennsylvania state championship. It took care of that quickly, picking up a 3-2 win over Back Mountain in the first game. The victory sends Newtown to the Mid-Atlantic Regional in Bristol, Connecticut. There, it will face...
Credit card skimmer found at Plum Shop 'n Save after almost a month, 2 men charged
Two men suspected of placing credit card skimmers at grocery stores around the Pittsburgh area are now accused of doing the same thing in Plum, where a skimmer was in place at a store for nearly a month. Plum police filed charges Sunday against Thomas Fuchs, 34, and Alexandru Dumitrascu,...
Sheffield Lake man extradited to Pennsylvania on rape charges
SHEFFIELD LAKE, Ohio (WOIO) - A Sheffield Lake man was arrested earlier this month and charged with multiple counts of sexual offenses against a child, according to the Lower Paxton Township Police Department website. 58-year-old Odin J. Rathnam of Sheffield Lake was arrested in Ohio July 11 at his home...
Plum School District adopts new alert system to reduce emergency response time
When Plum School District students return to classes this fall, teachers and staff will be equipped with a new alert system intended to reduce response time in an emergency. Plum will be the first district in Pennsylvania to use the Centegix CrisisAlert system, Assistant Superintendent Ashley Boyers said. It will be in use in all of the district’s schools and its transportation department.
High school reunions going strong despite presence of social media
Debbie Gathagan, 67, said planning a class reunion is a lot like planning a wedding. Gathagan’s last name was Tedesco when she graduated from Penn Hills in 1974. She stayed in the area until she moved to Plum about two years ago. After 20 years without seeing most of...
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