Justin Guerriero stories, Page 17
In season of broken records, Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin bring respect for one another into 73rd career meeting
For two decades, energy and intensity have been the defining characteristics when two of the NHL’s most iconic stars, Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin, have collided on the ice. Thursday night at PPG Paints Arena marked the 73rd installment of that battle, with the Washington Capitals visiting the Pittsburgh Penguins...
A day after heart surgery, Kris Letang’s appearance at Penguins’ facility eases minds of teammates, organization
Spotting Kris Letang at the Pittsburgh Penguins’ practice facility constitutes far from any remarkable development, given it has been a pillar of his day-to-day life during nearly two decades with the organization. But one day removed from heart surgery? That did come as somewhat surprising, although perhaps less so for...
Penguins’ Kris Letang undergoes successful heart procedure
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman and alternate captain Kris Letang underwent successful heart surgery, the club announced Wednesday. The surgery on Letang, who turns 38 on April 24, was to close a patent foramen ovale (small hole in the heart). The procedure was performed at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital by interventional cardiologist Dr....
Injuries leave Pirates with inexperienced options at 1st base, testing depth
The Pittsburgh Pirates made a concerted effort to address first base this past offseason. Spencer Horwitz was acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays in the hope of creating stability at a position that’s been a revolving door for three-plus seasons, featuring 24 players since the Pirates traded Josh Bell in...
Penguins’ Sidney Crosby voted most complete, smartest overall player in NHLPA player poll
The annual NHL Players’ Association (NHLPA) poll was released Tuesday morning, and Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby was once again shown to be held in high regard by his peers. Featuring participation of 663 players, Crosby, for the sixth straight season, earned the most votes for most complete player (33.81%),...
With offensive explosion vs. Nationals, Pirates post new season highs in runs, hitsVideo
Through their first 16 games of the season, the Pittsburgh Pirates’ body of work had not featured much offensive proficiency or production. A majority of players in any given nightly batting order owning sub-Mendoza Line averages served as a constant reminder of the club’s slow offensive start. As a team,...
Elly De La Cruz’s grand slam sinks Andrew Heaney as Reds top Pirates
Aside from a handful of moments in the third inning, left-hander Andrew Heaney put together a solid starting effort for the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday in Cincinnati. However, two hit batters and a double allowed to Santiago Espinal provided the necessary preconditions for disaster, as Elly De La Cruz followed...
Pirates recall catcher, former No. 1 overall pick Henry Davis from Triple-A
The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled catcher Henry Davis from Triple-A Indianapolis Saturday afternoon in light of an injury sustained Friday by Joey Bart. Davis had first been added to the MLB taxi squad several hours ahead of the Pirates’ game at Great American Ball Park vs. the Cincinnati Reds. In a...
Bailey Falter walks career-high 5, Pirates manage only 4 hits in loss to Reds
Bailey Falter was blunt in offering a self-evaluation following his last start Saturday vs. the Yankees, in which he allowed seven earned runs. “Just can’t happen. It’s unfortunate,” the Pittsburgh Pirates left said after his club fell to New York. Falter, searching for a different outcome, took the hill Friday...
Pirates recall reliever Kyle Nicolas from Triple-A ahead of Reds series
The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled righty reliever Kyle Nicolas from Triple-A Indianapolis Friday ahead of their series in Cincinnati against the Reds. Nicolas replaces righty rookie Thomas Harrington, who was optioned to Triple-A on Thursday, on the 26-man roster. His recall comes with the Pirates seeking bullpen reinforcements, with Colin Holderman...
Penguins’ Valtteri Puustinen, Vasily Ponomarev excited for call-up ahead of Calder Cup playoffs
By nature of having spent the majority of this season in the American Hockey League, as compared to last, when he was in the NHL for most of the year, 2024-25 could be framed as disappointing for Valtteri Puustinen. Becoming a full-time NHLer remains the primary objective for the 25-year-old...
Penguins recall trio of forwards from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
With three games remaining in the regular season, the Pittsburgh Penguins made a handful of transactions with their American Hockey League affiliate Thursday morning, recalling forwards Emil Bemstrom, Valtteri Puustinen and Vasily Ponomarev from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton under emergency roster conditions. Bemstrom, an All-Star at the AHL level this season and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton’s...
Penguins assistant David Quinn shares thoughts on power play, Erik Karlsson, Matt Grzelcyk
At any given Pittsburgh Penguins practice, a mirror image often presents itself on the ice, as two men decked out in matching attire with similar physical attributes bark out instructions in a coarse New England accent. That would be Mike Sullivan and David Quinn, and one could be forgiven for...
Penguins recall forward Matt Nieto from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
The Pittsburgh Penguins recalled forward Matt Nieto from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League under emergency roster conditions Tuesday morning. Nieto was assigned to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on March 21 after shuffling between the NHL and AHL for much of the month as a result of paper transactions. The 32-year-old winger...
Pirates prospect Tsung-Che Cheng soaks up atmosphere after call-up to majors
Over its 24 years as home of the Pirates, PNC Park has had a mesmerizing effect on many because of its picturesque view of downtown Pittsburgh. By his own admission, Tsung-Che Cheng was the latest to be enchanted by the sights. For Cheng, called up Monday by the Pirates from...
Pirates call up shortstop Tsung-Che Cheng, their No. 17 prospect, from Triple-A
The Pittsburgh Pirates promoted their No. 17 overall prospect, 23-year-old shortstop Tsung-Che Cheng, from Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday. Cheng, who is with the Pirates ahead of their series-opening home game Monday night vs. the St. Louis Cardinals, would be in line to make his MLB debut. Cheng’s promotion comes as...
Pirates intrigued by power-hitting potential of new addition Alexander Canario
Alexander Canario brought a reputation of power-hitting potential along with frequent swings and misses into his debut action with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday. “From the people I’ve talked to in other places he’s been, when he impacts the ball, it’s pretty impressive,” manager Derek Shelton said. Canario, traded to...
3 Periods: Wheeling Nailers coach Derek Army becomes new franchise leader in career wins
Having a robust farm system is a major part of the foundation for any professional sports team. Given the successes of their two minor-league affiliates this season, Pittsburgh Penguins management has plenty of reasons to be happy, even if the NHL club stares down a third consecutive season of missing...
Pirates struggle at plate again, 6-run 5th powers Yankees to win
Frequent defensive mishaps and mental mistakes on the basepaths by the Pittsburgh Pirates have contributed to their poor start to the season. But those struggles are of a secondary nature when compared to an inability to score runs. Following Saturday’s 10-4 loss to the Yankees at PNC Park in front...
Symbolic, pragmatic factors propel Pirates’ Andrew McCutchen to rare outfield start for home opener
The symbolism of 38-year-old Andrew McCutchen starting the Pittsburgh Pirates’ home opener in right field did not escape manager Derek Shelton. “The last two outfielders to play right field (for the Pirates) at that age were Bill Robinson and (Roberto) Clemente,” Shelton said. “I think everyone knows what Cutch means...
Shaking off frustration of ill-timed injury, Penguins’ Ryan Shea eyes strong finish
From late February through the first week of March, Ryan Shea felt as if he was playing some of the best hockey of his career. Pittsburgh Penguins management was certainly impressed, as on March 7, president of hockey operations/general manager Kyle Dubas extended Shea through 2025-26 at an average annual...
Thomas Harrington roughed up in MLB debut, as Pirates are blanked by Rays for 4th straight loss
When Paul Skenes made his MLB debut last May, the Pittsburgh Pirates knew that coming up behind him was another wave of promising pitching prospects inching closer to the big leagues in Braxton Ashcraft, Bubba Chandler and Thomas Harrington. Less than a week into the regular season, Harrington became the...
Pirates’ No. 3 prospect Thomas Harrington lasts 4 innings in MLB debut, allows 6 runs to RaysVideo
Pittsburgh Pirates No. 3 overall prospect Thomas Harrington made his MLB debut Tuesday night against the Tampa Bay Rays and struggled, allowing six earned runs in four innings. Manager Derek Shelton pulled him after four innings with Tampa Bay leading 6-0. The 23-year-old righty threw 54 of his 90 pitches...
Pirates option closer David Bednar to Triple-A, DFA catcher Jason Delay
Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday after three rough outings to begin the season. The move cleared a spot on the 26-man active roster for right-hander Thomas Harrington, the team’s No. 3 prospect who was recalled from Triple-A to start against the Tampa Bay...
Despite repeated baserunning gaffes, Pirates lead MLB in stolen bases by sizable margin
The 2025 Pittsburgh Pirates are not off to a hot start. Following Monday evening’s 6-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, the Pirates are 1-4, having dropped three of four contests in their season-opening series against the Miami Marlins, all in walk-off (and highly frustrating) fashion. Of the many errors...
