Skenes reflects on restrictions of rookie season
MLB, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN Trib Total Media 
September 27, 2024
As Paul Skenes reflected on a rookie season that’s been historically dominant, the Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitcher knows one thing he would change if he could. “Yeah, I wish it weren’t ending ...
Triolo credits Tellez for getting him through struggles
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By By KEVIN GORMAN Trib Total Media 
September 26, 2024
Jared Triolo was missing his locker mate in the Pittsburgh Pirates clubhouse, but was quick to credit Rowdy Tellez for leaving a lasting impression on how to handle offensive struggles. By going 3 for...
Reynolds named team MVP, Skenes honored by BBWAA
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By By KEVIN GORMAN Trib Total Media 
September 26, 2024
Bryan Reynolds joined three Pittsburgh Pirates greats when he was voted winner of the Roberto Clemente Award as team MVP for the third time by members of the Pittsburgh chapter of the Baseball Writers...
Piguero’s double leads Bucs
MLB, Sports
September 26, 2024
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Liover Peguero slashed a two-run double, Luis Ortiz pitched seven strong innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1 on Wednesday night. Ortiz (7-6) allowed one...
MLB, Sports
September 25, 2024
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Willy Adames secured his first 30-20 season in the Milwaukee Brewers’ 7-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night. Adames stole second after an infield single, his first of ...
Status quo: Fields will remain at QB for Steelers
MLB, Sports
September 25, 2024
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin is in no hurry to announce Justin Fields as the starting quarterback in Pittsburgh. While Fields will again get the nod on Sunday in place of the injured Russell Wilson w...
Yorke ready to check another box of list of major league firsts
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By By KEVIN GORMAN Trib Total Media 
September 25, 2024
Nick Yorke had checked off multiple boxes in his first week in the major leagues, from getting his first hit, RBI and run scored to starting at several positions in the infield and outfield for the Pi...
Phillies beat Cubs to clinch NL East title
MLB, Sports
September 24, 2024
It’s Philadelphia’s first division title since the 2011 season. PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kyle Schwarber and J.T. Realmuto homered and Aaron Nola struck out seven to help the Philadelphia Phillies clinch th...
Reggie Bush sues USC, Pac-12 and NCAA for NIL compensation
MLB, Sports
September 24, 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former Southern California football star Reggie Bush has filed a lawsuit against his school, the NCAA and the Pac-12 in a bid to recoup money made on his name, image and likeness du...
Alonso tips helmet to Citi Field
MLB, Sports
September 24, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Alonso stepped up to the plate in the first inning of what could be his final home game at Citi Field and was met by a huge ovation. “Are you going to tip you cap or something?” A...
Reds fire manager David Bell
MLB, Sports
September 24, 2024
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds fired manager David Bell on Sunday night after six seasons. The team announced the move hours after a 2-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates, and named bench coach Fr...
White Sox tie record with 120 losses
MLB, Sports
September 24, 2024
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox had a 2-1 lead going into the bottom of the eighth inning on Sunday, and then history struck. That tenuous lead disappeared in the span of four San Diego Padres ...
Skenes adds to Rookie of the Year case in shutout
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By By JOE RUTTER TribLive 
September 23, 2024
He threw five scoreless innings as the Pirates salvaged the series finale in Cincinnati. Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton stumped for phenom Paul Skenes to win NL Rookie of the Year honors bef...
White Sox tie record for futility with 120th loss
MLB, Sports
September 23, 2024
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox tied the post-1900 MLB record of 120 losses by the 1962 expansion New York Mets on Sunday when the San Diego Padres won 4-2 by rallying for three runs in the eig...
MLB, Sports
September 23, 2024
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds fired manager David Bell on Sunday night after six seasons. The team announced the move hours after a 2-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates, and named bench coach Fr...
Reds pound Bucs in series opener
MLB, Sports
September 21, 2024
The 8-3 loss ensures the Pirates will have another losing season. CINCINNATI (AP) — Elly De La Cruz joined Vince Coleman and Rickey Henderson to become the third player to steal 100 bases in his first...
Gonzales trusts instincts to come through in clutch
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By By KEVIN GORMAN Trib Total Media 
September 21, 2024
Nick Gonzales was facing an 0-2 count with two outs and runners on first and third in the eighth inning, so the Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman was looking for a pitch to hit. Even though he wasn’t ...
MLB, Sports
September 20, 2024
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Yasmani Grandal homered, Nick Gonzales drove in the winning run with a single in the eighth inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 on Thursday night to sn...
MLB, Sports
September 19, 2024
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jordan Walker hit a bases-loaded double to highlight a six-run seventh inning, lifting the St. Louis Cardinals to a 10-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night in the ...
Orioles trying to get their mojo back before playoffs
MLB, Sports
September 19, 2024
BALTIMORE (AP) — Depleted by injuries and entrenched in a prolonged hitting slump, the Baltimore Orioles are desperate to regain their winning ways as they stumble to the finish of the regular season....