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One main culprit for David Bednar's poor season with Pittsburgh Pirates
Heading into this year, many Pittsburgh Pirates fans were confident the Bucs would win a lot of close games in the ninth inning. David Bednar was coming off his third straight strong season with the Pirates. From 2021 to 2023, Bednar established himself as one of the most effective late-inning arms in the game with a 2.25 ERA, 2.56 FIP, and 1.06 WHIP. Bednar struck out just over 30% of opponents with a 31.2% K% while only walking 7.7% of batters faced and posting a HR/9 rate of 0.60.
Isiah Kiner-Falefa pulls off 'bucket list' baserunning play to spark Pirates' 6-run inning
Aug. 23—After Isiah Kiner-Falefa was hit by a pitch to load the bases in the fifth inning, Pittsburgh Pirates first base coach Tarrik Brock whispered a reminder that this was the perfect time to run a play on his bucket list. So when Bryan Reynolds hit a sharp grounder up the middle, Kiner-Falefa prayed that the Cincinnati Reds would give him the chance to cause enough commotion to allow a run ...
5 players Steelers must make room for on the 53-man roster
With roster cuts just days away, the Pittsburgh Steelers will soon make choices that will impact the direction of their future. Mike Tomlin and his staff will soon cut roughly 40 percent of their roster. The players they decide to keep will be the ones the team hopes to aid them to success in 2024.
Straight Fire - The Ugly Truth on Justin Fields, Untouchable Players in the
On today's episode, Jason discusses whether or not Justin Fields has really 'shown enough' to secure the job as the Pittsburgh Steelers' Week 1 starter, the narrative that Mike Tomlin could be coaching for his job in 2024, why forward-thinking teams should always consider trading away star players (like JJ Watt, perhaps) if that's what it takes to improve the rest of the roster and the idea that Steph Curry might actually finish career with any other team besides the Golden State Warriors.
Penn State will likely take on up to $700M in debt for Beaver Stadium upgrades. How will it pay it back?
This story first appeared in The Investigator, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring the best investigative and accountability journalism from across Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. State College, Pa. — Penn State is prepared to take on up to $700 million in debt to renovate Beaver Stadium, a price tag drawing scrutiny at a time when the university is implementing steep budget cuts and offering buyouts to some employees. ...
Mostly clear and calm tonight; Sunday brings in more chances for sunshine
Saturday evening looks great for anyone planning some evening plans. Outdoor dinner plans will be in good shape as we continue to see mostly clear skies and overnight lows in the upper 50s. Can’t rule out some river valley across the mountains but any instances will be extremely isolated tonight. Sunday church services will go […]
Pennsylvania Officials Urge Precautions Against Tick Bites at Memorial Lake State Park
Officials from the Shapiro Administration, representing the Departments of Health (DOH), Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), and Environmental Protection (DEP), convened at Memorial Lake State Park in Dauphin County to emphasize the importance of safeguarding against Lyme disease and tick bites. Secretary of Health, Dr. Debra Bogen, stressed the need...
Reaction to JJ Watt joining the Pittsburgh Steelers Prediction
Rumors have been circulating that J.J. Watt might join the Pittsburgh Steelers. Watt, now 35 years old, last played in the NFL in 2022 with the Arizona Cardinals, where he had a terrific season, posting 12.5 sacks in 16 games. Speculation suggests that Watt may want to end his NFL career alongside his brother, T.J. Watt, who has become one of the league’s best edge rushers. The idea of the Watt brothers bookending the Steelers’ defensive front is a daunting prospect for NFL offensive lines.
Suspects in July bank robbery in North Canton arrested in Pennsylvania
CLEVELAND — Three people accused of robbing a North Canton bank at gunpoint in July were tracked down this week and arrested in Pennsylvania after being connected to another alleged robbery, police said. According to a social media post from the North Canton Police Department, Matthew D. Smith, 32,...
59 Cadets Graduate from PSP Academy, Receive New Trooper Assignments
MANHEIM, Pa. – Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Commissioner Col. Christopher L. Paris congratulated 59 Cadets who graduated from the PSP Academy on Friday and officially became troopers. “Today is the result of a more than six-month commitment from a dedicated group of women and men who completed the intense...
Pitt's fortunes in 2024 hinge on dramatic changes on offense
Aug. 24—When Pat Narduzzi spoke to his team one day early in training camp, he made the 2024 season personal for his players. "I told the guys ... 'This is team 135. This is the 135th edition of Pitt football. The 2024 team will be one team — it's you. What are you going to do?' " Yes, Pitt football history goes all the way back to 1890 when the school was called Western University of ...
Great PA News Quiz: MIA at the DNC, Presidential Insecurity and JD Vance Gets a Cheesesteak
In this week’s news quiz: Pennsylvania goes to the DNC, serious security lapses, presidential debate prep and “insulting” cheese. As always, let us know if you encounter any technical issues. Just email Newsletter Editor Colin Deppen (newsletters@spotlightpa.org) with a heads up. And good luck! BEFORE YOU GO… If you learned something from this article, pay it forward and contribute to Spotlight PA at spotlightpa.org/donate. Spotlight PA is funded by foundations and readers like you who are committed to accountability journalism that gets results. The post Great PA News Quiz: MIA at the DNC, Presidential Insecurity and JD Vance Gets a Cheesesteak appeared first on StateCollege.com.
Trump, Harris in dead heat in Pennsylvania polling
(The Center Square) – Friday’s polling average from Real Clear Politics shows a dead heat between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, a key battleground state in the battle for the White House. Just 0.2 percentage points separate Trump and Harris, with the GOP nominee clinging to a residual lead that dominated […]
Mid-Penn football stars for Friday, Aug. 23, 2024
Teams in Pennsylvania got the high school football season going on Friday, and several Mid-Penn players turned in big games. The following is a quick look at the top performances reported to PennLive:. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we...
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