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Pittsburgh Pirates prospects who could get promoted to A-Ball at the end of the month
We are in the final month of the Florida Complex League. Playoffs start at the end of July, and then their season comes to a close. For some context, the FCL is the second-lowest level of affiliated professional baseball. It is a tier below A-Ball but above the Dominican Summer League. They do not play through September, and their season started in May. Most rosters are made up of recent international prospects and high school draft picks.
Pages and Burleson both hit RBI singles in the 10th inning to help St. Louis Cardinals secure a 3-2 victory over Pittsburgh Pirates
Pedro Pages hit a double to bring home pinch runner Michael Siani, and then scored on Alec Burleson’s single in the 10th inning, helping the St. Louis Cardinals narrowly defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 on Thursday. St. Louis won two out of three games against their NL Central rivals,...
Pirates shutting down rookie pitcher Jared Jones for at least 2 weeks with right lat strain
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates are shutting down rookie right-hander Jared Jones for at least two weeks while he deals with a right lat strain. The team placed the 22-year-old Jones on the 15-day injured list on Thursday after he exited his start against St. Louis after five innings a day earlier with discomfort in his right side.
Water Line Work on Centerville Road to Cause Nighttime Delays
EAST HEMPFIELD TWP, PA — The Lancaster City Water Authority announced that water line work will take place next week on Centerville Road in East Hempfield Township, causing significant traffic disruptions. This project is part of the Centerville Road Interchange Improvement Project. From Monday, July 8, through Thursday, July...
Body of missing Pittsburgh-area teenager found on shoreline in Ohio
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — More than a year after a body was found on the shoreline of the Ohio River in Wellsville, Ohio, police said it has been identified as a missing 17-year-old boy from Wilkins Township.In a post on Facebook on Friday, the Wellsville Police Department said that the body was found on the shoreline of the river in the 1600 block of Riverside Avenue in April 2023. The body was not identified as Jayshawn Fountain, who was reported missing in February 2023, until this month.Police said in Friday's Facebook post that the body was discovered on April 5, 2023, around...
Boston Police Arrest Three, Seize Firearms in Roxbury Community College Parking Lot
On the evening of July 4, 2024, as fireworks burst, silhouetting the city's skyline, the Boston Police Department's Youth Violence Strike Force took action to decidedly reduce a potential threat in Roxbury. According to a report from the Boston Police Department, officers arrested three individuals and confiscated two firearms, along with ammunition, following a routine patrol in a local community college parking lot.
John O’Reilly Giving It Everything He’s Got For New Organization
In late April, the Trash Pandas received a boost to their pitching staff with the addition of John O’Reilly to the roster. O’Reilly was originally slated to help out in the Rocket City bullpen but one appearance and one injury in the Trash Pandas rotation later, the seven-year veteran saw his role completely shift.
Pirates vs. Mets: Injury Report, Updates & Probable Starters – July 5
The New York Mets (42-43) will visit the Pittsburgh Pirates (41-45), Friday at 6:40 PM ET, in the first game of a four-game series. Looking to see who’s playing for the Pirates and the Mets? Continue scrolling to get complete injury reports for both teams. Watch MLB, other live...
Bid on a rare Joe Namath jersey, benefits Larry Bruno Foundation
A rare piece of Pittsburgh-area sports history is up for auction. The Larry Bruno Foundation has announced that they are auctioning off several Joe Namath jerseys at their annual banquet on July 27 at Seven Oaks.
Series Preview: Mets Wrap Up Road Trip in Pittsburgh
The New York Mets (42-43) were in the driver’s seat to win another mid-week set, but two straight losses to the Washington Nationals has slightly stunted their positive momentum. Edwin Díaz’s absence in the bullpen was more apparent than ever and has further brought the team’s biggest weakness to light. While he will return from his suspension this weekend, additions to the bullpen will be a priority if the front office chooses to buy at the deadline.
Newsom stump for Biden in Pennsylvania leaves some locals scratching their heads
MT. LEBANON, Pennsylvania — Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) held a campaign event for President Joe Biden in one of the wealthiest suburbs of Pittsburgh on Friday. His speech was an effort to put out the growing fire of calls for Biden not to seek reelection one week after his disastrous debate in Atlanta with former President Donald Trump.
Friday Poll: Grading the offseason
It’s July 5th and by NHL parlance it means most of the summer fun is over. The draft is a memory, the best free agents are off the market and most teams have gobbled up the majority of their cap space. There’s always the opportunity for late-summer tinkering and...
Pulse of Pittsburgh Soccer: Hounds season hinges on homestand, college schedules are out and Steel City eye postseason
The Pulse of Pittsburgh Soccer is back as we’ve already celebrated Independence Day and we’re now ready for another weekend of soccer and what promises to be a very interesting month ahead on the local footy scene. The Riverhounds are sitting near the bottom of the Eastern Conference...
Lunch Money: Skenes over Ks, Mbappé over shots
Brad Thomas and Vaughn Dalzell give their best bets for today, including Pittsburgh Pirates' Paul Skenes to go over his strikeout total against the New York Mets and Kylian Mbappé to have over 4.5 shots against Portugal.
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