Ferguson thrives in bullpen but aims to start
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By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
March 20, 2025
Caleb Ferguson signed a one-year, $3 million deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates on a promise that he would get a chance to be a starting pitcher but with the understanding that he was willing to perform...
Ohtani homers as Dodgers beat Cubs, 6-4
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March 20, 2025
TOKYO (AP) — Shohei Ohtani hit a solo homer in his return to the Tokyo Dome, Roki Sasaki threw three eventful innings in his big-league debut and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 6-3 on W...
Cubs’ Sasaki throws three erratic innings
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March 20, 2025
TOKYO (AP) — Roki Sasaki’s big-league debut was equal parts electrifying and erratic, with the Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander displaying a powerful arm but also a wild streak that limited his outing...
Players return to March Madness with new teams
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By By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer 
March 20, 2025
One year after Terrence Edwards and Chucky Hepburn played against each other in the NCAA Tournament, they are experiencing March Madness again as teammates at an entirely different school. This is col...
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March 20, 2025
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Defending state champs fall in opener
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By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
March 19, 2025
The Thomas Jefferson softball team opened up its regular season with its first official game of the year against Penn-Trafford today, taking the field for the first time since its state championship r...
Lind no-hits McGuffey in five innings; ’Dores fall to Rockets
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HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP
By JEREMY SELLEW 
March 19, 2025
The Leopards made their long-awaited season debut and didn’t disappoint as they rolled to a 14-0 win over host McGuffey at Wild Things Park Tuesday night. Parker Lind tossed a five-inning no-hitter wi...
BVA’s Brown, EF’s Zombek earn Player honors
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By By JEFF OLIVER MVI Sports 
March 19, 2025
This week’s selections as Mon Valley Independent Players of the Week capped their seasons on opposite ends of the win-loss spectrum, but bother were part of firsts for their respective schools. Belle ...
Bednar gains confidence as Bucs win on walk-off homer
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By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
March 19, 2025
Thomas Harrington was nervous before his first spring training start, even though the right-hander ranked the Pittsburgh Pirates’ No. 3 prospect was thrilled to still be in big-league camp. David Bedn...
Penguins fall apart in third, lose to Isles
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By By SETH RORABAUGH TribLive 
March 19, 2025
There is potentially plenty of benefit for the Pittsburgh Penguins to meekly close out the remainder of the 202425 season with as few victories as possible. A poorer record would increase the chances ...
Report: Penguins to play in Sweden next season
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By By SETH RORABAUGH TribLive 
March 19, 2025
The Pittsburgh Penguins are scheduled to play games in Sweden next season, according to team sources. Dates and opponents are not yet publicly known. The NHL is expected to formally announce details T...
After World Series appearance, Mayza looks to help Bucs
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By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
March 19, 2025
As Tim Mayza reflects on last season, he shakes his head in amazement about how he went from the worst season of his major league career to winding up pitching in the World Series. After being drafted...
Yamamato, Ohtani deliver as MLB season gets started
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March 19, 2025
TOKYO (AP) — Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw five strong innings, Shohei Ohtani had two hits and scored twice, and the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 4-1 on Tuesday...
Irish looks to backcourt to regain momentum
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March 19, 2025
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Early in the season, Notre Dame built a sparkling resume with victories against two eventual No. 1 seeds — USC and Texas — and a pair of No. 2 seeds in UConn and Duke. The end ...
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March 19, 2025
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South Park silences Ringgold bats
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By ANDREW WHITE, MVI Sports 
March 18, 2025
The Rams managed only three hits as the Eagles’ Cooper Hochendoner struck out 13 in a 6-1 win. South Park rode a dominant pitching performance from Cooper Hochendoner to a 6-1 victory over Ringgold Mo...
Mon Valley YMCA swimmers heading to state championships
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By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
March 18, 2025
The local Mon Valley YMCA swim team once again showcased its talents at the Pa. YMCA West Districts to qualify for the state championships this weekend at Morgantown’s Mylan Park Aquatic Center. In al...
EF, Frazier win big
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By JEREMY SELLEW 
March 18, 2025
Elizabeth Forward cruised to an 11-1 victory over Colorado’s Arvada West Monday, fueled by a six-run outburst in the fifth inning. The Warriors struck first in the third inning when Charlie Nigut laun...
Skenes strikes out 7 in Pirates’ win over Twins
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By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
March 18, 2025
Paul Skenes has struck out 19 batters this spring, tied for second in the Grapefruit League. In his first start since being named Opening Day starter, Paul Skenes dabbled in dominance by touching trip...