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Game #106: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Houston Astros
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Houston Astros, July 29, 2024, 8:10 p.m. ET. The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road today against the Houston Astros looking to grab a win. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. Don’t troll in your comments; create conversation rather than destroying it. Remember Bucs Dugout...
Pirates trade division rival's younger brother for intriguing lefty reliever
With less than 24 hours before the MLB trade deadline, the Pirates followed Monday afternoon's intriguing swap of top prospects (dealing Quinn Priester for Nick Yorke) with an addition to the bullpen. Pittsburgh made a late-night wave by adding left-handed reliever Jalen Beeks from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for...
West Leechburg residents set to take assessment complaints to county courthouse
West Leechburg residents are preparing to take their complaints about property assessments directly to Westmoreland County commissioners. After months, and in some cases years, of complaints about what residents say is an unfair property tax system, frustrations peaked this spring when Leechburg Area School District property taxes increased 10.4% in West Leechburg, while Leechburg and Gilpin property taxes decreased 2.9%.
Red Sox trade one of their top-ranked prospects to acquire 23-year-old pitcher from Pirates
WORCESTER — After nearly two months of solid baseball with the WooSox, Nick Yorke is shipping up to ... Indianapolis. The Boston Red Sox’ infield/outfield prospect was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday in exchange for right-handed pitcher Quinn Priester. Yorke played in 83 games this season for Double-A Portland (45 games) and Triple-A Worcester...
Pirates sign 2nd-round pick Wyatt Sanford, as prep shortstop receives $2.5 million bonus
Jul. 29—The Pittsburgh Pirates signed their second-round selection in the MLB Draft, Texas prep shortstop Wyatt Sanford. Sanford, who was signed by scout John Lombardo, received a $2.5 million bonus, per Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline, which was over the slot value of $1,984,800 for the No. 47 pick. The 6-foot-1, 175-pounder was a second-team All-American and his district's defensive player of the ...
Bechtold’s Core Four: Pirates Paul Skenes continues to re-write the record books
Welcome to Bechtold’s Core Four, where I preview four Pittsburgh Pirates topics, events, or storylines worth following this week. In this weekly feature, we’ll discover what you would keep an eye on as the week progresses in the world of the Pirates and Major League Baseball. Let’s go.
Pittsburgh Steelers Carefully Handle Russell Wilson’s Calf Injury, Learning From Bengals’ Mistakes
Pittsburgh is wisely handling Russell Wilson's calf injury with caution, despite him missing the first four practices, as he adjusts to a revamped offense. Mike Tomlin's conservative approach aims to prevent a minor issue from escalating. Wilson has progressed in activity during practices, showing positive signs of recovery. The decision to rest Wilson is crucial, considering the experience of the Cincinnati Bengals rushing Joe Burrow back from a similar injury, resulting in performance setbacks.
The Stroller, July 30, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Lenny Collini Family Pak to play Tarentum Park. Tarentum Summer...
Saints Sign Former Steelers OT
PITTSBURGH -- Former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Jesse Davis has found a new home in the NFL, signing with the New Orleans Saints as they enter the second week of training camp, according to KPRC2's Aaron Wilson. Davis, 32, spent the 2022 season with the Steelers as their backup offensive...
Jalapeños, Green Beans and Green Peppers Sold at Aldi Recalled Due to Listeria Contamination
Aldi has just expanded their recall on popular produce items sold in five states, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). This is due to a potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. As an expansion of a recent vegetable recall affecting over 15 types of produce, the following Aldi products...
Skenes gets no-decision, Taylor’s 9th-inning homer lifts Pirates over Astros 6-3
HOUSTON (AP) — Paul Skenes allowed one earned run over six innings in a no-decision and Michael A. Taylor hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the ninth off Josh Hader that led the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Houston Astros 6-3 on Monday night. Skenes lowered his ERA from 1.93...
Alberta’s Pizzeria Review – Pizza and More in the North Side
Alberta's Pizzeria is a wood-fired pizza shop offering small plates, salads, oysters, pizzas, and more on a stretch of Western Ave. in the North Side that has seen a flurry of new business development in recent months. After operating a successful food truck for several years, Alberta's brings their experience and delicious pies to their first brick and mortar location with a lovely traditional Italian pizza shop feel.
2024-25 Penguins’ Lineup Project: Third pairing, left defenseman
The 2024-25 PensBurgh lineup project continues with a look at the third defense pairing. For those who may not be up to speed, here is the latest lineup projection as voted by the PensBurgh readers. Drew O’Connor - Sidney Crosby - Bryan Rust. Michael Bunting - Evgeni Malkin -...
EA Sports delivers sucker punch to Steelers fans with Madden 25 safety ratings
I don't know what it is exactly, but there's a level of intrigue that comes when EA Sports releases the player ratings of their latest Madden video game installment. Though Madden has hardly made significant changes to its graphics and gameplay throughout the years, and College Football 25 is all the buzz, Madden is still one of the most popular video games out there. Steelers fans want to see where their favorite players are ranked.
Talk Pittsburgh Links: July 29, 2024
Visit the links below for more on today's guests & topicDelish: They Wanted To Throw A Vegetarian Wedding. Their Guests Threw A Fit.Elle: Less Is More: Welcome To The Rise Of #CelibacyThe Vandal PGHThe Shyne AwardsCreative DIY Workshop | Ya Jagoff! Jag TagPittsburgh Girls Club | InstagramBakery Square Book ClubAHN Psychiatry and Mental HealthTalk Pittsburgh on Social MediaFacebookInstagram
Boston Police Department Facilitates Teen Visit to Auschwitz Exhibition as Part of Community Education Effort
Local teens from Boston's Road the Right Track running program and the Oak Square YMCA recently had the opportunity to visit the poignant Auschwitz Exhibition, an experience made possible by the District D-14 Community Service Office of the Boston Police Department. The group's excursion was part of an ongoing effort to engage young people in community and historical education, emphasizing the importance of understanding the past to build a better future.
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