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Steelers Camp Takeaways: Justin Fields Keeps Getting Better
Week 1 of Pittsburgh Steelers training camp is in the books, and after four practices, the team has plenty of names to watch, adjustments to make, and excitement surrounding them. As they take a day off and return to Pittsburgh for some well-deserved rest, the team will take one final...
Red Sox acquire former first-round pick in trade with Pirates
Priester, 23, was Pittsburgh’s first-round draft pick in 2019. He has struggled thus far in the majors, going 5-9 with a 6.46 ERA in 20 games over the past two seasons. Priester has predominantly been a starting pitcher but was moved to the bullpen this month. Yorke is batting...
Pirates Avoid Sweep With Comeback Win Over Diamondbacks in 10 Innings
On the brink of getting swept, the Pittsburgh Pirates came back to tie the Arizona Diamondbacks in the top of the ninth and hung on for a 6-5 win in 10 innings at Chase Field on Sunday. The Pirates (53-52) started the game 0 for 9 with runners in scoring...
Pirates Option Jack Suwinski to Triple-A, Activate Bryan Reynolds; Bailey Falter Returns From IL
The Pittsburgh Pirates have optioned outfielder Jack Suwinski to Triple-A Indianapolis. It clears a roster spot for outfielder Bryan Reynolds, who has been activated from the Bereavement List. The 2024 season has been a major disappointment for Suwinski, who turns 26 years old on Monday. In 88 games on the season, Suwinski carried a dreadful .188/.264/.324 batting line with only 17 extra-base hits including nine home runs. In Sunday’s comeback win over the Arizona Diamondbacks, Suwinski went 0 for 2 and struck out in both of his plate appearances before he was pinch hit for late in the game. Over his last...
Why New Red Sox Pitcher Could Thrive In Boston After Trade From Pirates
The Boston Red Sox entered the trade deadline likely looking to make moves to improve the 2024 team in the middle of a playoff race. There’s still time to do that before Tuesday evening at 6 p.m., but Boston kept its eyes on the future in a deal involving a pair of former first-round selections.
Fowler: Steelers Release CB Josiah Scott
The Pittsburgh Steelers have made a roster move less than 24 hours ahead of the team’s first padded practice. They have released CB Josiah Scott, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. #Steelers have released defensive back Josiah Scott, per source. Four-year vet spent time with Philly and Pittsburgh last season. — Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) July 30, 2024 There’s no current word on the corresponding move Pittsburgh plans to make now that there’s an open roster spot. Perhaps the team will add a tight end after Rodney Williams injured his shoulder over the weekend and is likely to miss several practices. Scott...
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Russell Wilson In Danger Of Being Cut After Calf Injury (Insider)
Justin Fields had his best chance to earn the Pittsburgh Steelers QB1 job last week when Russell Wilson missed the start of training camp due to a calf injury. The calf injury could cost Wilson more than the starting job. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said Wilson was in the pole position this spring to win the QB1 job. Last week, he said nothing had changed since OTAs. Russell Wilson outplayed Justin Fields this springAccording to Dan Graziano of ESPN, Wilson outplayed Fields this spring: “Everything I’ve heard on this for the past month or so has been that Wilson looked better in...
Pirates vs. Astros: Monday, July 29, 2024
PIRATES VS. ASTROS: MONDAY, JULY 29, 2024 — At a time when Houston needs to be building momentum, it’s instead got the worst possible matchup in the majors right now. The one saving grace when facing Paul Skenes is the team he plays for. The Pirates are just an average ball club overall, even though they have things going in the right direction. But when Skenes takes the mound, average becomes outstanding. Skenes has been practically automatic at keeping teams from getting going at the plate, even as the Pirates’ offense contributes little.
Barrel and Flow returns, 40 North closes, VegFest turns 10, and more Pittsburgh food news
124 S. Highland Ave., East Liberty. loreleipgh.com. Lorelei will soon get tropical with a tiki takeover. Alpine Tiki, a two-week pop-up event taking place Wed., July 31-Sat., Aug. 10, returns for a second year. During the pop-up, the Alpine-inspired cocktail bar partners with its sister restaurant Hidden Harbor to feature a special drink menu exploring “the odd affinities between Alpine and tropical flavor,” according to its Instagram. The second annual event brings new art by Charlie Wagers and Alpine Tiki swag; reservations are not required.
BREAKING: Pirates Trade Quinn Priester to Red Sox for Nick Yorke
The Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Red Sox have swapped former first-rounders. The Pirates are trading right-handed pitcher Quinn Priester to Boston in exchange for infield/outfield prospect Nick Yorke, a source confirmed to Pittsburgh Baseball Now. Yorke was drafted by the Red Sox with the 17th pick in the 2020 draft...
Mindset Matters: Employing Economic Research And Practical Interventions To Fight Poverty
With Build Back Better (BBB) Regional Challenge(opens in new window) funding, Carnegie Mellon University’s Ashley Orr will explore how instilling growth mindset concepts can be applied in job retraining to promote equitable economic growth. Orr, a Ph.D. candidate in public policy and management(opens in new window) in CMU’s Heinz...
Michael A. Taylor’s Clutch Homer Lifts Pirates to 5-3 Win Over Astros
Michael A. Taylor’s three-run home run off of Josh Hader in the top of the ninth lifted the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-3 win over the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on Monday night. With the score tied 2-all in the top of the ninth, the Pirates (54-52)...
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