Jones strikes out 10, nearing return
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO Trib Total Media 
August 22, 2024
Last Sunday, Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said on his weekly 93.7 FM radio show that rookie right-handed pitcher Jared Jones would make at least one more rehab start at Triple-A I...
Panthers offense ‘more crisp’ in final scrimmage
NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JERRY DIPAOLA Trib Total Media 
August 21, 2024
Pat Narduzzi said he still isn’t clear on who will be Pitt’s starting quarterback in the season opener. For anyone wondering if Pat Narduzzi is taking proper care of his health during training camp, p...
Year 3 brings more comfort for Leal as he plays more OLB
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI Trib Total Media 
August 21, 2024
A healthy scratch for five of the final six games (including playoffs) of last season, DeMarvin Leal went into the offseason with plenty of motivation. “Just something to prove to myself, really,” Lea...
Seager hits two HRs to lead Rangers past Bucs
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
MONDAY’S LATE GAME
August 21, 2024
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Corey Seager homered twice and drove in four runs, and the Texas Rangers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Monday night. Seager’s nine homers in August are tied for the major ...
After adjustment Triolo was ready for starting role
MLB, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN Trib Total Media 
August 21, 2024
When the Pittsburgh Pirates placed third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes on the 10day injured list with low back inflammation, it thrust Jared Triolo back into a starting role against the Texas Rangers. This t...
NHL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO Trib Total Media 
August 21, 2024
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced several hockey operations staff promotions and hirings Monday afternoon. • Assistant general manager Jason Spezza has additionally been named general manager of the W...
Pirates weighing what to do about Oneil Cruz
Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN Trib Total Media 
August 20, 2024
Oneil Cruz already has surpassed every statistical mark from his rookie season and is one shy of tying the franchise record for home runs by a shortstop, set 91 years ago by Hall of Famer Arky Vaughan...
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JOE RUTTER Trib Total Media 
August 20, 2024
In interview settings, Zach Frazier is a man of few words. If he were paid by the sentence, he wouldn’t be able to afford a cup of convenience store coffee. Frazier is polite, courteous and profession...
Cherington takes responsibility for Pirates’ struggles
Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN Trib Total Media 
August 20, 2024
Ben Cherington accepted responsibility for the 10game losing streak that derailed the Pittsburgh Pirates’ postseason hopes but said it hasn’t changed the team’s goals. The Pirates general manager said...
Stock up, stock down after 2nd preseason game
NFL, Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI Trib Total Media 
August 20, 2024
The bad news? Anything relating to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense during Saturday night’s 9-3 preseason loss to the Buffalo Bills. The good news? If anything at all can be learned from last year’s p...
Kirby’s strong start helps Mariners avoid sweep
Pittsburgh, Sports
August 19, 2024
PITTSBURGH (AP) — George Kirby worked six solid innings and the Seattle Mariners ended a five-game skid with a 10-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Kirby (9-9) pitched five shutout innings ...
How Pirates will handle losing McCutchen
Pittsburgh, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN Trib Total Media 
August 19, 2024
Wearing a black brace to stabilize his inflamed left knee, Andrew McCutchen received pats on his back from teammates Saturday morning as he limped near his locker in the Pittsburgh Pirates clubhouse. ...
Steelers offense struggles again in preseason loss to Bills
Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JOE RUTTER Trib Total Media 
August 19, 2024
At least Russell Wilson didn’t have any issues handling the snap from center in his Pittsburgh Steelers debut. That is one of the few positives that can be taken from the way the first-team offense pe...
Narduzzi praises players’ focus in new offense
Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JERRY DIPAOLA Trib Total Media 
August 17, 2024
Funny thing about Pitt’s new fast-paced offense, at least over the past week: When coach Pat Narduzzi ratchets up the intensity at practice by playing loud music to simulate crowd noise, there are few...
Commitment to building physical o-line taking shape
Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JOE RUTTER Trib Total Media 
August 16, 2024
Assistant GM Andy Weidl emphasized his push to make his unit more physical this year. In two years with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Andy Weidl’s commitment to rebuilding the offensive line has been as ob...
Pittsburgh, Sports
STEELERS: INSIDE THE ROPES
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI Trib Total Media 
August 16, 2024
During a 7-on-7 period late in Thursday’s joint practice at Acrisure Stadium, Pat Freiermuth reeled in a pretty one-handed catch while running full stride toward the back right corner of the end zone ...
Watts heading in the right direction as a safety
Pittsburgh, Sports
By By AMANI CLARK-BEY Trib Total Media 
August 16, 2024
Versatile defensive back Ryan Watts, a sixth-round pick out of Texas, is showing signs signs that he will be a contributor in some fashion for the Steelers on Sundays. Watts, who played for two season...
Wilson eager to start preseason game Saturday
Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JOE RUTTER Trib Total Media 
August 16, 2024
If the work he received Wednesday was any indication, Russell Wilson will make his debut and start at quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers when they play their second preseason game Saturday night ...
Pickens enamored by Smith’s ‘vertical’ offensive scheme
Pittsburgh, Sports
By By CHRIS ADAMSKI Trib Total Media 
August 15, 2024
At the end of another hohum training camp practice during which he wowed fans at Saint Vincent College for the final time in 2024, George Pickens acknowledged the Pittsburgh Steelers are in pursuit of...
6 freshmen that can play for Pitt
Pittsburgh, Sports
By By JERRY DIPAOLA Trib Total Media 
August 15, 2024
Pitt Athletics A few minutes into Pat Narduzzi’s answer about freshmen who may play this season, a loud “whoop” from the locker room door interrupted his thoughts. “There’s Francis right there getting...