Steelers see shades of Hall of Famer Charles Woodson in plans for Jalen Ramsey
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS HARLAN TribLive 
June 6, 2026
Secondary coach Joe Whitt Jr.: ‘Jalen has a similar skill set, similar size, similar speed.’ Charles Woodson retired from the NFL more than a decade ago, but the ears on his Hall of Fame bust must’ve ...
Keller struggles in short start as Braves defeat Pirates in series opener
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
June 6, 2026
He was knocked out in the fifth inning of a 6-3 loss. The Pittsburgh Pirates were deliberate in placing Jared Jones between a pair of innings eaters in the starting rotation, only for Paul Skenes and ...
Jones, Mlodzinski shut down Houston
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
June 5, 2026
One night removed from arguably the worst bullpen meltdown of the season, it was almost inevitable that the Pittsburgh Pirates’ relievers would play a sizable role in Thursday’s series finale vs. the ...
Pirates’ bullpen blows another big lead in loss to Astros
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
WEDNESDAY’S LATE GAME
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
June 5, 2026
Paul Skenes would probably admit he’s not been at his best of late, having lost three straight starts for the first time in his career entering Wednesday’s outing in Houston. Skenes and Astros ace Spe...
Watt expects to move around more in Steelers’ defense
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
June 5, 2026
Nick Herbig was holding back tears at multiple moments during a news conference announcing his fouryear contract extension with the team Wednesday. “I believe that I was born to be a Steeler,” Herbig ...
Washington gets next big contract extension
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
STEELERS NOTEBOOK
By By CHRIS HARLAN TribLive 
June 4, 2026
For the second time in two days, the Pittsburgh Steelers have locked in a member of their 2023 draft class. The Steelers and tight end Darnell Washington agreed to a four-year, $42 million extension w...
Pirates aiming to protect Jones in rotation
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
June 4, 2026
Jared Jones finds himself in a familiar spot by pitching between Mitch Keller and Paul Skenes for the Pittsburgh Pirates, even if the order is reversed. Where Jones was behind Keller and ahead of Sken...
Lowe, Cruz deliver 3-run shots to beat Astros
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
June 3, 2026
Endy Rodriguez added a two-run homer as 8 of Pirates’ 10 runs came from the long ball. The Pittsburgh Pirates trading Mike Burrows to the Houston Astros last December was a reflection of organizationa...
Pirates reinstate Mlodzinski before Houston series
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
June 2, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates reinstated Carmen Mlodzinski from the restricted list Monday night, making the right-handed pitcher available for Tuesday’s series opener at the Houston Astros. Mlodzinski was p...
Panthers land several 2027 commitments over weekend
NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
June 2, 2026
What was expected to be a busy recruiting time for Pitt continued Saturday and Sunday as eight Class of 2027 prospects announced commitments to the Panthers. On Saturday, cornerback Omarion Wallace (C...
Steelers see potential in defensive line group
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
June 1, 2026
Coach Mike McCarthy: “I don’t recall having a D-line with this type of depth of this particular size.” In compiling his reasons for optimism in regards to the Pittsburgh Steelers defense, new coach Mi...
O’Hearn returns with homer as Pirates sweep Twins
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
June 1, 2026
Braxton Ashcraft strikes out 11 in the 9-3 victory. Ryan O’Hearn was ready to return from the injured list sooner than expected, then showed it with his first swing. Serving as designated hitter, O’He...
Bad news overshadows O’Hearn’s return from IL
Pittsburgh, Sports, Sports Columns
By By JEFF OLIVER MVI Sports 
June 1, 2026
There was good news and bad news provided by the Pirates before Sunday’s game with Minnesota. Unfortunately, most of that news was bad. Basically, there were four pieces of news fans were given to dig...
Reynolds smashes walk-off homer to beat Twins
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
May 30, 2026
Jared Jones had waited a year to be cleared to take a the mound for the Pittsburgh Pirates, so it made sense his adrenaline was running high and his fastball was coming out hot. The 24-year-old pitche...
Shelton: ‘Wish it would’ve went different’ in Pittsburgh
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
May 30, 2026
Derek Shelton took an unfamiliar spot Friday afternoon at PNC Park, sitting in the visitor’s dugout for the first time since being fired as Pittsburgh Pirates manager a year ago. Shelton has followed ...
Dowdle, Warren new ‘thunder and lightning’ duo
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
May 30, 2026
The nickname is catchy, and a totally appropriate one for running back duos that has stood the test of time. “Thunder and lightning,” Rico Dowdle repeated the other day while standing off to the side ...
Queen open to signing extension with Steelers
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
May 30, 2026
No player has been on the field more often for the Pittsburgh Steelers over the past two seasons than Patrick Queen. Not by a long shot. But will Queen be on the field in a Steelers uniform again beyo...
Skenes strikes out 10, but blunders cost Pirates as Cubs split
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
May 29, 2026
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is navigating the roughest patch of his young but already-stellar career. Entering his start vs. the Chicago Cubs on Thursday at PNC Park, he had allowed a combined ...
Domata Peko enjoying other side of rivalry
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive 
May 29, 2026
Over a 15-year NFL playing career, against no team did Domata Peko have more tackles (76) or sacks (three) than the Pittsburgh Steelers. But against no team did he experience more defeats (17), either...