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  • Tim Wakefield’s Legendary Rookie Campaign

    Tim Wakefield was a legendary pitcher in the major leagues. Over the course of his astonishing 19 year Major League Baseball career, Wakefield pitched over 3,200 innings on the mound. He faced 13,939 batters over his career, racking up 2,156 strikeouts over that time. He was credited with exactly 200 major league wins, and finished…

  • Penguins Claim Forward Jansen Harkins Off Waivers From Jets

    The Pittsburgh Penguins have claimed forward Jansen Harkins off of waivers from the Winnipeg Jets today, as the Jets placed several players on waivers to try and carve out their opening night roster. Harkins, 26, has spent his entire National Hockey League career with the Winnipeg Jets to this point. He debuted during the 2019-20…

  • Both Canada, Pickett To Blame For Disastrous 4th And 1 Play

    It is going to be the most talked about play all week in Pittsburgh as the Steelers try and put an embarrassing day in Houston behind them. On 4th and 1 late in the third quarter, down by 10, Mike Tomlin and the Steelers decide to go for it. Pittsburgh had been slowly, and let…

  • Steelers Review, Week 4: I Hate To Say I Told You So

    After a Sunday night game in Las Vegas in which the Steelers offense had finally shown you what any NFL offense should look like, Steelers fans were hoping to see a continuation of that in Houston today as the Steelers returned to the 1pm time slot for an afternoon matchup against the Texans. At the…

  • On This Date In 2013: Pirates Win Wild Card Game, Cueto Drops The Ball

    A decade ago today, on October 1, 2013, Buctober was taking the city by storm, and the Pirates played one of their most memorable games in franchise history. After a 21 year drought, the Pirates had finally climbed back into the postseason, having clinched a spot in the 2013 playoffs in dramatic fashion. PNC Park…

  • The Chicago Bears Are 0-13 With Chase Claypool, But Sunday Provides A Chance To Change That

    It’s safe to say the Chase Claypool experiment in Chicago has not gone to plan. After acquiring the wide receiver from the Pittsburgh Steelers midseason last year, the Bears have yet to win a single game since bringing him in. The decision from Bears GM Ryan Poles to trade for Claypool looks worse and worse…

  • Punter Brad Wing Set To Appear In NFL For First Time Since 2017

    On Friday, the Pittsburgh Steelers announced that punter Pressley Harvin has been ruled OUT for Sunday’s game in Houston against the Texans. Harvin had been on the injury report all week while he was dealing with a hamstring injury, stemming from his Week 3 efforts in Las Vegas against the Raiders. The absence of Harvin…

  • The Steelers Cannot Afford To Take The Texans Lightly

    Sunday’s matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Houston Texans appears to be a layup for the visiting team. Coming off back to back wins and most recently, a game in which the offense finally showed signs of life, the Steelers are presumed by many to be the victors at NRG Stadium in Houston. Houston’s…

  • Penguins Place Five Players On Waivers

    Per TSN and SDPN’s Chris Johnston, the Pittsburgh Penguins have placed five players on waivers today. The Penguins, just a few thousand dollars over the salary cap, have a lot of players to sift through to establish their opening night roster, but some of their moves today have been rather puzzling. Defensemen Ty Smith, Taylor…

  • What Tuesday Night’s Pirates Loss Should Mean For 2024

    On the surface, a late September loss for the Pittsburgh Pirates is nothing unusual. For countless years this late into the season, the Pirates have been well out of a playoff race and are fielding rosters lined with players who are hoping to make an impression for next year’s roster. But this loss was very…

  • Steelers Add Punter Brad Wing To Practice Squad

    The Steelers announced that they have added punter Brad Wing to the practice squad. The Australia native previously spent four years in the National Football League from 2014 to 2017, including a year with the Steelers in his first year. As a Steeler, Wing punted 61 times, averaging 43.7 yards per punt. He was able…

  • How Much Sense Does A Carlos Santana Reunion Make For The Pirates?

    As the Major League Baseball season winds down, the Pittsburgh Pirates are concluding a season that is looked at by everyone just a little bit differently. Is 2023 a success? Is it a failure? Somewhere in the middle, perhaps? Regardless of how exactly it is viewed by fans and/or media, the Pirates front office has…

  • A Glance At The Returning Radim Zohorna

    In now his second stint with the Pittsburgh Penguins, forward Radim Zohorna is hoping to make a solid impression this preseason as he fights for an NHL job this season. Zohorna is returning to the organization where he first made his National Hockey League debut. Zohorna played 8 games for the Penguins during the 2020-21…

  • Did The Raiders Field Goal Decision Cost Them The Game Against Pittsburgh?

    The Pittsburgh Steelers can never win easy. Up comfortably with a 16 point lead heading deep into the fourth quarter, the Steelers defense made their only few gaffes of the night. They allowed the Raiders to march down the field to little resistance, and after a bad roughing the passer call against Minkah Fitzpatrick, Vegas…

  • Steelers Review, Week 3: The Pickett Prophecy

    This game was super interesting coming into it for several reasons. But the biggest by far was just how much of a mirror image these two teams were of one another. Both teams are1-1, looking for a big win. Both teams have suffered a blowout loss this season. Both teams have struggled mightily to get…

  • Former Steeler Josh Dobbs Leads Arizona To Shocking Upset Over Dallas

    Former backup quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers Josh Dobbs led the Arizona Cardinals to an amazing upset win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, pushing the team to a 28-16 win at home. Dobbs went 17/21 with 189 yards and a touchdown to help the Cardinals pick up their first win of the season. Dobbs…

  • Pirates Complete Largest Comeback In Franchise History, Beat Reds 13-12

    In one of the most stunning events ever, the Pittsburgh Pirates completed the largest comeback in the franchise’s near 150 year history on Saturday night, capping off a 13-12 win against the Cincinnati Reds. The Pirates were down 9-0 after the third inning, after giving up 3 runs in the first, 5 in the second,…

  • Five Under The Radar Penguins I’m Keeping An Eye On

    The first drop of the puck in the NHL preseason is just a day away, and Pittsburgh Penguin hockey is so close, I can feel it. There’s no shortage of storylines to go around on this year’s team, from the remold of the defense, to the question marks surrounding the net, to the recurring theme…

  • Sights, Sounds, And Notes From Day Two Of Penguins Training Camp

    There’s nothin’ like the excitement of a new hockey season just getting underway. The Pittsburgh Penguins held day two of the team’s training camp at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry, PA today. In total, 58 players have been invited in Pittsburgh’s training camp sessions, including 33 forwards, 18 defensemen, and 7 goaltenders. A…

  • Historical Hardships Loom Large As Steelers Face Raiders

    It’s no secret that Sunday’s game against the Raiders is a rather important one. After a wacky, back and forth kind of game that saw the Steeler defense put up more points than the Steeler offense, Sunday’s visit to the Raiders is of crucial importance for both sides of the ball. But, there’s an extra…

  • Pressley Harvin Deserves Major Props In Monday’s Win

    Ideally, a group of players that you praise in a team’s win is the punting unit, but this is the unique situation that the Pittsburgh Steelers currently find themselves in. Punter Pressley Harvin has been under scrutiny ever since he became a Steeler starting in the 2021 season. He’s earned a lot of the criticism…

  • What Should The Steelers Do With Gunner Olszewski?

    After a horrid game played by Gunner in the rock right, 26-22 Steelers win, the 26 year old special teamer and occasional wide receiver will be someone under close scrutiny in the following days. Gunner didn’t play much on Monday Night Football when the Steelers hosted the Cleveland Browns, but he certainly made it known…

  • Two Former Penguins Traded For Each Other In Montreal-Vancouver Deal

    It was announced today that the Montreal Canadiens traded goaltender Casey DeSmith to the Vancouver Canucks for forward Tanner Pearson and a 2025 third round pick. The Canadiens were open about not having big intentions on keeping DeSmith, who they acquired in the summer as the third team in the Erik Karlsson to Pittsburgh trade.…

  • Steelers Review, Week 2: Monday Night Madness

    Where in the world am I even supposed to start about this game? Steelers win, 26-22 over the rival Cleveland Browns, improving to 1-1 on the year while also dropping the Browns to the same record. The win tonight was so incredibly pivotal, not only because you needed the Steelers to show some fight after…

  • Desmond King Inactive For Second Straight Week

    Newcomer cornerback Desmond King was listed as inactive for the second straight week to begin his time with the Pittsburgh Steelers. King had signed with the Steelers shortly after the team had announced their initial 53-man roster. The Steelers had cut punter Brandon Mann, one of two punters the Steelers originally had, to add King…

  • Bailey Falter Has Experienced A Rebound In Pittsburgh

    Involved in a bit of an under the radar move back at the trade deadline, left handed pitcher Bailey Falter has experienced a rebound to what started as an incredibly harsh season for him. Acquired by the Pirates in exchange for infielder Rodolfo Castro, Falter has now pitched just about the same amount of innings…

  • Remembering The 2014-15 Pittsburgh Penguins: The Mike Johnston Year

    “Teams To Remember” follows iterations of Pittsburgh teams throughout the years, and what made the memorable, whether those reasons be good or bad. In today’s edition, the 2014-15 Pittsburgh Penguins. It’s a season that doesn’t get talked about much, because of what happened afterwards. After this crazy season, the Pittsburgh Penguins would go on to…

  • Steelers Face Biggest Week 2 They’ve Seen In Years

    Sunday’s loss is burned into our brains for so many reasons. An all out embarrassment at home in Week 1 leaves the Steelers in a rather uncertain state. There was so much hype, from all sides, about this Steelers team and in particular, this Steelers offense. Now, Pittsburgh is in shambles. Kenny Pickett looked god…

  • Worst Rule In Football? NFL Fans Erupt After Jefferson’s Touchback Fumble

    During Thursday Night Football’s contest between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Minnesota Vikings, one particular play had everyone on social media talking. With the Vikings looking to score, quarterback Kirk Cousins threw the ball to Justin Jefferson, who curled around and tried to get in the endzone for 7. As he extends his arms to…

  • Henry Davis Is Tearing Up In Triple-A

    Pittsburgh could soon see the return of another power bat in their lineup. Pirates catcher right fielder Henry Davis has been tearing it up ever since he started a rehabilitation assignment with their Triple-A affiliate, the Indianapolis Indians. Davis had played 51 games for the Pirates in 2023, sporting a .213 batting average with 5…

  • Pirates Strand 15 Runners In 5-1 Win

    Despite having a historically high 15 runners left on base, the Pittsburgh Pirates made it through to beat the Washington Nationals 5-1 at PNC Park last night. Pittsburgh left 12 men on base through the first five innings of the game, which Greg Brown said on the game broadcast was the most by a Pirates…

  • Hide Your Moms: Huge Shakeup In The AFC After Aaron Rodgers Injury

    After just four snaps as a member of the New York Jets, quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ season is done, after an MRI confirms he has a torn Achilles. Rodgers’ first game was an electric atmosphere, with Jets jerseys sporting his name littering the stands at MetLife stadium. He ran out of the tunnel carrying the American…

  • Steelers Will Be Without Diontae Johnson For “A Few Weeks” Due To Hamstring

    When it rains, it pours, but now everything is just flooding. Just a day removed from the news that the Steelers lost Cam Heyward for around two months to surgery, Adam Schefter is reporting that Pittsburgh will be without wide receiver Diontae Johnson for “a few weeks” as he deals with a hamstring injury. Johnson…

  • George Pickens Is Justified In His Frustrations

    Steelers wide receiver George Pickens has made the rounds amongst Steelers fans and media in recent days, as his frustration with how Sunday’s game went was visible on more than one occasion. Towards the end of the game, the Fox Sports broadcast cut to a sideline shot of Pickens on the bench, slumped over and…

  • Cam Heyward To Have Surgery, Veteran Out For Eight Weeks

    After initial reports stating that he might be out only around four weeks, Steelers veteran Cam Heyward is going to have surgery on his groin, which will require a two month recovery time. Heyward left midway through Sunday’s loss to the San Francisco 49ers. He did try and come back in the game, but after…

  • Keeping Up With The AFC North: Browns Demolish Bengals, Ravens Take Care Of Business

    Well, after a crazy Week 1 of football, one in which Steelers fans would like to forget, let’s take a quick look at the games that mattered most for Pittsburgh’s early stand in the division. Luckily for the Steelers, they weren’t the only AFC North team to be embarrassed on live television yesterday: the Bengals…

  • Steelers Review, Week 1: Nightmares

    On Saturday night, all across Pittsburgh, fans sat in their beds, too anxious to sleep. There was too much to be excited for.  The Steelers were on tomorrow, and after a preseason that saw Kenny Pickett and the offense play literally perfect football, how could one possibly sleep?  Fans dreamed of a revamped offense and…

  • Is It Time To Call Up Nick Gonzales Again?

    It’s safe to say that Nick Gonzales’s first go around at the major league level was less than stellar. Called up near the end of June as part of a drawn out wave of prospects brought to the major leagues, Gonzales played in 32 games for the Pirates during his run.  Playing primarily second base…

  • Penguins Sign Forward Colin White To Professional Try Out

    Three is a crowd, and four is a party. The Pittsburgh Penguins announced today that they have signed a fourth player to a professional try out. Colin White, a primary right winger who can play center in a pinch, joins defenseman Mary Pysyk and Libor Hájek, as well as forward Austin Wagner as players on…

  • Former Penguin Josh Archibald Stepping Away From Hockey

    Former Pittsburgh Penguin Josh Archibald’s contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning was placed on unconditional waivers today for the purpose of contract termination.  “Yesterday, I was informed by Josh’s agent, and by Josh himself in a subsequent conversation, that he was not planning on playing hockey for the time being and that he would not…

  • Poulin, Yager Amongst Names Set For Penguins Prospect Challenge

    The Penguins announced on Friday their full lineup for the annual Prospects Challenge up in Buffalo in just a few weeks. The Penguins will be one of six teams, along with the Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins, New Jersey Devils, Ottawa Senators, and the hometown Sabres, to participate in the four-day event. Each team will play…

  • It’s A No Brainer To Bring Andrew McCutchen Back In 2024

    Andrew McCutchen’s sudden end to his season was a heartbreaking loss to both the team and the fanbase.  A partial Achilles tear taking down the Pirates’ most beloved player in decades for the rest of the season was certainly not the end anyone had in mind for the homecoming season for the 36 year old…

  • Frozen In Time: Unlocking The Mystery Of A Single Picture

    This is probably the most unique article I’ve ever done. I’ve written a ton of niche things during my time as a writer, but this is on a whole new level. Sitting at a hightop table just a few days ago at a restaurant out in Greensburg, Pennsylvania (just a little under an hour outside…

  • Andrew McCutchen Suffers Partial Achilles Tear, Done For Season

    News broke today that Pittsburgh Pirates icon Andrew McCutchen has suffered a partial tear in his Achilles tendon.  McCutchen was removed from Monday’s game in what was seemingly just a precautionary move. After the game, McCutchen took to Twitter to reassure fans that he was ok, however today is a different story.  He will reportedly…

  • Pirates Lose Yohan Ramirez To Waivers

    The Chicago White Sox have claimed relief pitcher Yohan Ramirez off of waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago announced. The Pirates had designated Ramirez, as well as Cal Mitchell, for assignment on September 1st, as part of the team’s transition to bring in several September call ups to the active roster. The White Sox, who…

  • Pirates Shut Down Paul Skenes For 2023, RHP Goes On Development List

    The Pittsburgh Pirates announced yesterday that they have placed right handed pitcher Paul Skenes on the Development List, meaning the first overall pick from the 2023 MLB Draft will not pitch again the rest of this season.  Skenes pitched a total of 122.2 innings for LSU during the 2023 college season. Over those 19 starts,…

  • Steelers Name Team Captains For 2023

    On Monday, the Pittsburgh Steelers announced their four team captains for the upcoming 2023 season.  Voted on by fellow Steelers players, these four individuals represent a unique mix of young talent with veteran experience. Per the Steelers’ website, the distinction of being a Steelers captain means being one who “the team can depend on” and…

  • How Mathew Barzal Almost Became A Pittsburgh Penguin, Altering Two Stanley Cup Runs In The Process

    Mathew Barzal has had an incredible career to date. His offensive skill is impeccable, his defense is solid, and his pure talent as a center is something that every NHL team dreams of.  He is a two time NHL All Star. He was the Calder Trophy winner as league’s best rookie. And he’s someone the…

  • Joshua Palacios Is Not Like The Others

    Joshua Palacios is a very interesting topic when discussing the current roster construction of the Pittsburgh Pirates.  While the Pirates roster, especially now with extra players called up for September, is always in a bit of a limbo, Palacios’s standing within the lineup remains questioned by many.  I’m not calling anyone out here specifically, because…

  • The Recent Rise Of Andre Jackson

    For a Pirates’ starting rotation that has been marred by injury and struggle, a newcomer to Pittsburgh has found some success on the mound as of late.  Andre Jackson, acquired from the Los Angeles Dodgers back in June, has been a standout starter for the Bucs in a time where they desperately need somebody, anybody…

  • Night Of Firsts For Jackson, Capra As Pirates Complete Sweep Of Royals

    On a big night of firsts for several players, the Pittsburgh Pirates won 4-1 on Wednesday night to complete their sweep of the Kansas City Royals. Pirates starting pitcher Andre Jackson earned his first career Major League Baseball win, and struck out a career high 7 batters in the victory. For Jackson, it’s the latest…

  • Penguins Sign Three Players To Professional Tryouts

    The Pittsburgh Penguins have added defensemen Mark Pysyk and Libor Hájek, as well as forward Austin Wagner, to professional tryout contracts, potentially adding some depth to the organization if any of them can impress.  Signing players to PTOs was something Dubas did quite often while in charge of Toronto. Last season, Dubas signed former Penguin…

  • Desmond King Becomes Newest Pittsburgh Steeler

    The Steelers are adding another defensive back to their stellar defense. Pittsburgh is set to sign defensive back Desmond King, most recently of the Houston Texans, to a deal.  To make space on the 53-man roster, the Steelers released punter Braden Mann, one of two punters the Steelers had kept as part of their initial…

  • Remembering The 2010 Pittsburgh Pirates: One Of The Worst Teams In Pirates History

    “Teams To Remember” follows iterations of Pittsburgh teams throughout the years, and what made the memorable, whether those reasons be good or bad. In today’s edition, the 2010 Pittsburgh Pirates. After a 2009 season that saw the Pirates lose 99 games, fans knew they were in for yet another rough season in 2010. The Pirates…

  • Steelers Officially Call It On Kendrick Green Experiment

    The Pittsburgh Steelers have traded center Kendrick Green to the Houston Texans, as per reporting from NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. The trade comes as Green’s standing with the Steelers was shaky at best. The former third round pick by Pittsburgh spent the entire 2022 season inactive, after free agent signing Mason Cole arrived and took…

  • Pirates’ Johan Oviedo Pitches Career Best 9 Inning Shutout In Pirates Win

    The Johan Oviedo redemption arc continues! The latest in Oviedo’s strong turnaround comes as he pitched the best game of his Major League Baseball career on Monday night in Kansas City, putting up a full game shutout performance on the mound for Pittsburgh. Oviedo allowed just 2 total hits to the Royals, and no Kansas…

  • The Flash In The Pan Career Of Jaylen Samuels

    Jaylen Samuels did not have the longest career in the National Football League. A multi-purpose player throughout his college days, Samuels played only four years in the NFL, but with some very memorable moments along the way.  Samuels played many different positions in his college career with NC State. He played five total positions for…

  • Pirates’ Mitch Keller Pitches 8 Innings In Statement Performance

    It was the kind of Mitch Keller we’ve been hoping to see for a while now: the All-Star ace pitcher who has struggled to regain his form after a rough second half to the season. His performance on the mound last night against the Chicago Cubs was the latest in a string of solid performances…

  • Recent Struggles Prompt Triple-A Assignment For Dauri Moreta

    Prior to Wednesday’s game to close out the series against the St. Louis Cardinals, the Pirates announced two roster moves regarding their pitching staff: calling up starting pitcher Luis Ortiz from the taxi squad/Triple-A Indianapolis, and optioning relief pitcher Dauri Moreta down to Indianapolis.  Moreta, once one of the best relievers the Pirates had during…

  • Postgame Thoughts As Steelers Wrap Up Preseason

    The Steelers looked GOOD on Thursday night down in Atlanta during their final preseason game.  Everything was clicking. The starters on offense looked great, the defense stepped up, and even the special teams looked well-oiled. It’s far too early to declare the Steelers Super Bowl champions, as much as we might want to after three…