Justin Guerriero stories, Page 3

It took just under a month into the season, but Thursday night in Anaheim, the Pittsburgh Pirates were presented with their first opportunity at a sweep in 2025. They couldn’t cash in, losing 4-3 to the Angels. For their two preceding wins over Los Angeles, they had their bats in...

The Pittsburgh Pirates are still working through logistical details regarding the arrival and distribution of additional Paul Skenes bobbleheads stemming from the original promotional giveaway Saturday at PNC Park. But on Wednesday, the club reached out to fans, particularly those who scanned into PNC Park seeking one of the coveted...

Only Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington knows exactly what he was hoping to get out of left-hander Andrew Heaney when bringing the 33-year-old aboard this past February on a one-year deal. For those inclined to take a guess at what Cherington saw in Heaney, a stable veteran presence within...

Judging solely by points accrued and end-of-year conference standings, the Pittsburgh Penguins regressed in Year 2 of Kyle Dubas’ tenure as general manager and president of hockey operations. The Penguins, who missed the playoffs for the third straight season, finished 2024-25 with 80 points, 11 shy of the final Eastern...

Were you among Saturday’s sellout crowd at PNC Park to watch Paul Skenes pitch, only to leave the game without a bobblehead of the Pittsburgh Pirates phenom? Then keep an eye out this week for a pertinent announcement from the Pirates. Per Pirates senior vice president of communications and broadcasting...

Mike Sullivan understands he is not above the speculation regarding his future that also will soon encircle several of his players. That the Pittsburgh Penguins have missed the postseason for the third consecutive time on his watch is sure to amplify the chatter. But on the first day of the...

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 evening at PPG Paints Arena marked the 73rd installment of that battle, with the Washington Capitals visiting the Pittsburgh Penguins...

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 over nearly two decades with the organization. But one day removed from heart surgery? That did come as somewhat surprising, although perhaps less so for...

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....

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...

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%),...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. Ultimately, for the 25-year-old Pittsburgh Penguins winger, becoming a full-time NHLer...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...