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Pirates’ prized prospect showcasing electric stuff against Somerset
BRIDGEWATER – As much fun as Bubba Chandler’s past is, now is the time to focus on his immediate future. The second-best pitching prospect in the Eastern League behind only Jackson Jobe and ranked at No. 51 overall by MLB Pipeline, the electric 21-year-old right-hander is set to take the mound at TD Bank Ballpark for the Altoona Curve in Sunday’s series finale against the Somerset Patriots, set for 5:05 p.m.
Unbroken record: The 59th running of a local vinyl and CD convention brought together regulars, first-timers and pros
Najee Ahmad, 25, smiles for a photo at the Pittsburgh Record & CD Convention at the West View Banquet Hall in West View on July 13, 2024. A new collector, this is his first time at a record convention. (Jess Daninhirsch/PublicSource) The Pittsburgh Record and CD Convention brings together music...
Baldwin grad making name for himself in sports broadcasting
There appears to be no limit to what Austin Bechtold can accomplish in his professional career. The 2019 Baldwin graduate is already climbing the ladder in the radio broadcasting field. Bechtold, 23, is a producer and part-time host at 93.7 The Fan. He has been putting in some long days...
Pittsburgh Public Safety Seeks Help in Locating Missing Teen Aniyah Davis-Stackhouse Last Seen Near Market Square
Local authorities are appealing to the public for assistance in the search for a missing teenager, 13-year-old Aniyah Davis-Stackhouse, whose disappearance follows a family disagreement, as per the official report released by the Pittsburgh Public Safety Department. Aniyah was last recorded in the vicinity of the 3900 block of Perrysville Avenue. However, investigators now believe that she might have moved to the bustling Market Square area in Downtown Pittsburgh.
Steelers labeled as perfect fit for Ohio State quarterback
All eyes will be on the Pittsburgh Steelers and their quarterbacks throughout the season. The Steelers are hoping they have a long-term answer in Russell Wilson or Justin Fields that can help them get over the hump and get back to making deep runs into the postseason. However, Bleacher Report’s Brent Sobleski says Pittsburgh could turn to the draft and take Ohio State’s Will Howard if they go into 2025 with quarterback questions.
Remembering the Pittsburgh Steelers' most mediocre decade in the Super Bowl era
Winning is contagious, especially when a team is coming off of one of the most successful decades in NFL history. The 1970s got the Steelers from a laughingstock to one of the most successful franchises in the NFL. Pittsburgh won four Super Bowls and employed tons of Hall of Fame...
Penguins forward prospect Emil Jarventie works to gain foothold in Finland's top pro league
Jul. 21—Emil Jarventie, a 19-year-old winger and seventh-round selection by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2023 NHL Draft, is not on the shortlist of prospects who can potentially suit up for the club soon. Jarventie, chosen at No. 217 last year and a native of Vantaa, Finland, has yet to sign with the Penguins. In terms of North American hockey experience, Jarventie played 19 games with the ...
Quick start leads Pittsburgh past slumping Hartford
Pittsburgh scored three goals in the first 22 minutes of the game to beat the Hartford Athletic, 3-1 on Saturday night in USL Championship action in Pittsburgh. The Riverhounds took a quick 1-0 lead when Edward Kizza converted on a penalty kick just five minutes into the game after a defender was taken down in the penalty box.
audaCITY Tours’ ‘Family Reunion’ show brings together Pittsburgh’s creatives
CRYSTAL WAMALWA, FOUNDER AND CEO OF AUDACITY TOURS. (PHOTO BY J.L. MARTELLO) Pittsburgh has no shortage of creative talent. Crystal Wamalwa, who is originally from Baltimore, found that out when she threw an event spotlighting talent in Pittsburgh on June 22 at Prive Creative Studios in Homewood. From Mister Rice hosting, to the PGH Double Dutch Swing Squad, A Loved 1 Fashion, Orlando Watson, Abigail Potter, Morisha Moore, Bilal Re, comedian Khairy Creek and roller skater Martel Brown, Wamalwa’s idea of “wanting to have fun” turned into a place where these talented people could be celebrated and appreciated.
This year’s budget overturns local bans on rodeos. No Pa. lawmaker will take credit.
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. Harrisburg, Pa. — Under a little-noticed provision in the new state budget, Pennsylvania municipalities will be forced to allow rodeo events to take place in their borders even if local lawmakers have voted to restrict them. Only one place in the commonwealth...
'People love Jim Leyland': Pirates get thrills, chills in anticipation of Hall of Fame induction
Jul. 20—Don Kelly stood on the field during batting practice Saturday afternoon at PNC Park wearing a wide smile and a black T-shirt celebrating Jim Leyland's induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Just the thought of Leyland being enshrined among the game's greats Sunday afternoon in Cooperstown, N.Y., gave the Pittsburgh Pirates bench coach goosebumps, and Kelly showed the raised ...
Talkin' Baseball trade deadline draft has Pirates fans dreaming of offense
The 2024 MLB Trade Deadline is less than two weeks away, and Talkin' Baseball undertook their annual trade deadline draft to get baseball fans set for the main event. During this draft exercise, the Talkin' Baseball guys paired potential trade deadline movers with possible fits. The guesser who names the most fits accurately, when the dust settles, wins.
A long-awaited Pirates-Marlins trade that forces Bob Nutting to finally pay up
The Miami Marlins will almost certainly deal their rising star utility man, Jazz Chisholm Jr., before the upcoming trade deadline. Due to Chisholm's past of potential character issues, a few teams have crossed him off their trade boards entirely. This hasn't stopped teams like the Seattle Mariners or New York Yankees from casting their nets in the direction of a big fish like Chisholm.
Steelers GM Omar Khan leaves imprint on roster with another aggressive offseason
Jul. 20—It's been 26 months since Omar Khan took over as head of football operations for the Pittsburgh Steelers, with Andy Weidl brought on as his top lieutenant. Would you believe that among the 91 players who will report to Saint Vincent College for the start of training camp this week, there are only 12 remaining who appeared in a game for the team before the May 2022 announcement of Khan ...
NFL Analyst Reveals Stunning Take For Steelers’ Russell Wilson
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed Russell Wilson earlier this offseason, hoping that the nine-time Pro Bowler would solve their ills under center. However, the Steelers only signed Wilson to a one-year, $1.2 million deal, so Wilson’s upcoming 2024 campaign is largely viewed as a trial run. But could Pittsburgh do the unthinkable and not even give […] The post NFL Analyst Reveals Stunning Take For Steelers’ Russell Wilson appeared first on NFL Analysis Network.
Proposed Trade Ships Steelers Speedy $12 Million WR
As many pundits have this offseason, Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox named the Pittsburgh Steelers a potential landing spot for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. But Knox also suggested the Steelers as a possible landing spot through a trade for another veteran wideout — New York Giants‘ Darius Slayton.
National Analyst Lists Pitt Player as Potential College Basketball Star
Pitt may have a breakout star on its hands. Jaland Lowe is heading into his sophomore season with the Panthers, coming off a tremendous rookie year in which he had a huge role alongside Pitt guards Bub Carrington and Ishmael Leggett. With Carrington off to the NBA and Lowe and Leggett returning alongside several new guards, there is a big opportunity for a new star to arise.
Steelers fans say goodbye to Bill Hillgrove as Rob King is hired as his replacement
The Steelers have had only three head coaches in any NFL season since 1969. Another interesting fact is that the Steelers have had only two play-by-play announcers, Jack Fleming and Bill Hillgrove, since 1965. For most of Fleming's tenure as the Steelers' play-by-play announcer, he worked alongside Myron Cope, his...
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