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Three Poems from My Blossoming Everything by Philip Terman
“‘Generosity’ is the word that first comes to mind whenever I think of Philip Terman’s poetry. My Blossoming Everything may be his most magnanimous collection yet. The love in these poems, sometimes celebratory, sometimes sober, for a partner, for friends, for the Earth, for a fellow poet in Gaza, resounds with an expansiveness and exuberance that also elevates the reader. It’s a heart-true buoyancy many of us need right now, in music so lovely and so elemental it continues to sing even after you close these pages.” —Ann Pancake, author of Strange as This Weather Has Been.
Penguins Still Top Team in Salary-Cap Era
The Pittsburgh Penguins have missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs in each of the last two seasons, but that hasn’t stopped them from being one of the most successful teams in recent memory. According to the Athletic, the Penguins once again ranked first in their 2024 “salary-cap era” franchise rankings.
Paul Skenes' Strikeout Prop May Be the Best Bet in Baseball
Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Paul Skenes has been automatic with his strikeout prop this season. Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Paul Skenes has had quite the first season in MLB. An All-Star despite only making 11 starts before the break, Skenes started the All-Star Game for the National League and is now the No. 3 choice in the odds to win the Cy Young Award.
Red Sox cash in top prospect trade chip for young Pirates starting pitcher
When the Boston Red Sox traded for James Paxton on July 26, many fans and experts believed he was the only help the rotation would get. But the Red Sox and the Pittsburgh Pirates made an exchange on July 29 that will bring a young, controllable starter to Boston. The Red Sox have traded No. 6 prospect Nick Yorke to the Pirates in exchange for Quinn Priester, a righty starter and 2019 first-round pick. Priester has pitched to a 5.04 ERA with 31 strikeouts and 13 walks in 44.2 innings this year. He's a 6.46 ERA pitcher across both his...
Pirates vs. Astros: Betting Trends, Odds, Records Against the Run Line, Home/Road Splits
Paul Skenes and Jake Bloss will each get the start when the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Houston Astros play on Monday at Minute Maid Park, at 8:10 PM ET. The Astros have been listed as +115 moneyline underdogs in this matchup against the favorite Pirates (-135). The over/under is 7.5 runs for this matchup.
Pirates rally with tying run in 9th inning, 4 in 10th to beat Diamondbacks 6-5
PHOENIX (AP) — 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...
Red Sox trade for Pirates RHP Quinn Priester
The Boston Red Sox added another pitcher to their major league staff, acquiring Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Quinn Priester in exchange for minor league infielder Nick Yorke on Monday. Priester, 23, is 2-6 with a 5.04 ERA over 44 2/3 innings in 10 games (six starts) this season, with 31 strikeouts...
Taking a Deep Dive on Toronto Maple Leafs Latest Signing
Toronto has added some forward depth in the form of a player who has yet to hit his stride as an NHLer. They signed Alex Nylander to an AHL deal for one year. However, when we consider the move, just what does this mean for Toronto and Nylander? News | We've signed forward Alex Nylander to a one-year AHL contract. #LongLive — Toronto Marlies (@TorontoMarlies) July 28, 2024 Toronto Gets Some Depth Scoring in Nylander Despite Nylander signing an AHL deal with the Toronto Marlies, don’t be surprised to see the forward appear with the Maple Leafs this coming season. Nylander could be...
Pittsburgh Steelers Staying ‘Open-Minded’ About Starting Quarterback Job In 2024
The Pittsburgh Steelers offense will look very different in 2024. Kenny Pickett has been traded away to the Philadelphia Eagles after two seasons of subpar play. To replace him, the team brought in former Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson and traded for former Bears quarterback Justin Fields. Many assumed Wilson would be the starter in week 1 due to his past pedigree. However, reports indicate the team is being more “open-minded” about their quarterback competition.
What Would It Take for Pirates to Land Outfielder?
The Pittsburgh Pirates are presumably buyers with the MLB trade deadline coming up Tuesday. The Pirates are just two games out of the third and final National League wild-card berth despite a lackluster 53-52 record. In what was as close to a must-win game as can be in July, the Pirates edged the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5 in 10 innings on Sunday in Phoenix.
Pheasant Ridge Golf Course to host third annual Jake's Way Golf Outing Aug. 17
PITTSBURGH — The third annual Jake's Way Golf Outing is set for Aug. 17 at the Pheasant Ridge Golf Course in Gibsonia. Registration is at 12:30 p.m. The shotgun start begins at 2 p.m. The event is in honor Jake Cooper of Mars, who passed away unexpectedly at the...
Trump assassination attempt task force to be led by Republican from Butler, Pennsylvania
Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) will lead the 13-member bipartisan task force charged with investigating the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump and exposing the security failures that led up to it at his Butler, Pennsylvania, rally. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) announced the seven House Republicans and six […]
Steelers wide receiver George Pickens finds new ways to establish himself as a team leader
LATROBE, Pa. (AP) — Wide receiver George Pickens is finding new ways to establish himself as a leader in his third season with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Pickens was touched to present 18-year-old Cole Walker with season tickets following a recent training camp practice at St. Vincent College. Walker, a Pittsburgh resident dealing with sarcoma, was a guest of the Steelers through the Make-A-Wish Foundation and said that Pickens is his favorite player.
Pirates, Paul Skenes to open series with host Astros
Locked in a traffic jam of National League wild-card contenders, the Pittsburgh Pirates averted a three-game series sweep at the hands of the Arizona Diamondbacks and built some momentum before facing the host Houston Astros. Thanks in large part to pinch-hit doubles from Rowdy Tellez and Joey Bart that tied...
David “Joe” Stewart
Age 92, of Scott Township, David “Joe” Stewart died on July 25, 2024, at Juniper Village in the South Hills. He was a retired science teacher and football coach. He had a long and fulfilling career in the Franklin and Chartier’s Valley school systems. He truly treasured...
Pirates trade RHP Quinn Priester to Red Sox for IF/OF Nick Yorke in swap of former 1st-rounders
The Pittsburgh Pirates made their first deal before Tuesday’s trade deadline, sending right-handed pitcher Quinn Priester to the Boston Red Sox for infielder/outfielder Nick Yorke in a swap of former first-round picks. The 22-year-old Yorke, selected No. 17 overall in 2020, can play second base and left field and...
How to Watch Pirates vs. Astros on TV or Streaming Live - Monday, July 29
In the series opener on Monday, July 29, Paul Skenes will toe the rubber for the Pittsburgh Pirates (53-52) as they square off against the Houston Astros (55-50), who will counter with Jake Bloss. The first pitch will be thrown at 8:10 PM ET at Minute Maid Park. Wanting to...
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