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Diamondbacks keep hot stretch going by edging Pirates
Jul 26, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (14) hits a two RBI single against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the sixth inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. had three hits and scored the tiebreaking run on a wild pitch to...
Ketel Marte drives in 3, Diamondbacks stretch winning streak to 4 with 9-5 victory over Pirates
PHOENIX — Ketel Marte homered and had three RBIs, pinch hitter Joc Pederson hit a two-run triple and the Arizona Diamondbacks stretched their winning streak to four games with a 9-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night. Jake McCarthy went 5 for 5 with an RBI and...
Steelers announce Hall of Honor class of 2024
LATROBE, Pa. — Four former Steelers are joining the team’s Hall of Honor, the organization announced on Saturday. Linebacker Jason Gildon, nose tackle Casey Hampton, defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau and running back Willie Parker make up this year’s class. All four were part of Super Bowl Steeler teams as well as members of the franchise in the 21st century.
Gilbert Brown Playing Crucial Role on Pitt Basketball Staff
More than three years ago, former Pitt basketball player Gilbert Brown joined the Pitt basketball staff as the Director of Player and Alumni Development. Previously coaching at South Kent School, a prep program in Connecticut, Brown joined the Panthers’ staff in a role added by Jeff Capel prior to that 2021-22 campaign.
Jeannette groups, Red Cross install smoke detectors in city homes in wake of fatal fire
Michael Gendek had a sense of relief Saturday as volunteers updated the smoke detectors in his family’s second-story Jeannette apartment. Since the family moved into the Harrison Avenue rental dwelling in October, he said, the state of the detectors “has just always been a concern. We just wanted to make sure everything is safe.”
Pitt-Bradford to Name New Field After Alumnus
BRADFORD, Pa. – The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will name its new artificial turf field Rathburn Family Field in honor of a $500,000 gift made by Gary Rathburn ’68-’70 and his wife, Anita. A ceremony to commemorate the naming of the new home for the Panthers’...
Beanie Bishop Earning First-Team Reps with Steelers During Training Camp
It’s not often an undrafted rookie earns reps with the first-team defense at the start of an NFL training camp, but Beanie Bishop is with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Bishop’s early camp success might be surprising for some, but it’s just the latest example of the former West Virginia Mountaineer making the most out of every opportunity.
Steelers inside the ropes: Justin Fields, 1st-team offense struggles with consistency
Jul. 27—For a third consecutive day to open Pittsburgh Steelers training camp, Justin Fields was leading the first-team offense. Saturday, the fourth-year NFL quarterback continued to show inconsistencies. With Fields taking the snaps during the "seven shots" 2-point conversion style drills that traditionally begin the team portion of practices, the offense scored on just one of four snaps. ...
Reynolds out for at least three games, Bucs make several moves
The Pirates made several roster moves official before they kick off a road trip in Arizona against the Diamondbacks. The Pirates placed left fielder Bryan Reynolds on the MLB Bereavement List on Thursday.
Trade-deadline OF options for weak-hitting Pirates to remain in contention
Sitting at 52-50 and just 1.5 games out of an NL wild-card spot, the Pittsburgh Pirates are in position to make the postseason for the first time since 2015.Although the team has a strong rotation, led by Rookie of the Year candidate Paul Skenes, Pittsburgh's offense ranks 26th in batting average (.232). All-Star outfielder Bryan Reynolds has shined (.288, 18 HRs), but other outfielders — Jack Suwinski, Michael A. Taylor, Edward Olivares, Joshua Palacios and Ji Hwan Bae — are collectively hitting only .204 (OF Andrew McCutchen is hitting only .226, but he has 13 HRs)."Now and for the years ahead,...
Pittsburgh Public Safety says two missing boys have been found safe
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Public Safety said two missing boys from the city’s Beechview neighborhood have been found safe. The boys were reported missing early Friday morning and reported to be safe around 9:30 a.m.
Pitt All 105: One More Run for RB Rodney Hammond Jr.
All 105 is a Pittsburgh Sports Now series profiling each of the 105 members of the Pitt 2024 training camp roster. Rodney Hammond Jr., a senior running back from Booker T. Washington in Norfolk, Va. 2023 season: Hammond played in all 12 games last season, making six starts in a...
Russell Wilson Calf Injury: Concerns for Steelers’ QB & 2024 Season
Russell Wilson's calf injury has kept him out of practice - is it just caution or cause for concern? Wilson hurt his calf during a conditioning test but claims he is ready to return, while Coach Tomlin suggests they are being cautious. However, past injury revelations like Najee Harris' foot issue raise doubts about the severity of Wilson's situation. There's a possibility of the team downplaying the injury's seriousness or Wilson risking further damage if he returns too soon.
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