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The week ahead: Pirates travel to Kansas City, Minnesota
Here’s a look at next week’s Pirates schedule: at Royals 7:40 p.m. Monday (SN PIT) 7:40 p.m. Tuesday (SN PIT) 7:40 p.m. Wednesday (SN PIT) • Kansas City is looking to get on track after recent struggles, especially at the plate. The Royals endured an 8-18 slide in June in...
Bucs Beat Q&A: 3rd base coach Mike Rabelo aggressive ‘trying to score runs for the Pirates’
How much has your role changed since Don Kelly became manager? It’s really not that much different. Prior to the series, I’ll go in and talk to Donnie about what the (opponent) will do, what they have done, what to be on the lookout for, what do you think about...
Pirates prospect watch: Omar Alfonzo gets promotion to Double-A Altoona
Omar Alfonzo Position: Catcher Height: 6-foot-1 Weight: 235 pounds Level: Double-A Altoona Notable: Alfonzo packed his bats and gear and headed off to Altoona this week after being promoted from High-A Greensboro to Double-A. The 21-year-old left-handed hitting catcher entered this week hitting .357 (10 for 28) with three doubles...
Mark Madden’s Hot Take: WWE’s Monday Night Raw color men from Western PA at center of debate
Pittsburgh has a rich pro wrestling tradition: Kurt Angle, Bruno Sammartino, Larry Zbyszko, Shane Douglas, me. But now, internal debate in WWE involves two Pittsburgh-born talents: Pat McAfee and Corey Graves. Plum’s McAfee had been the color analyst on flagship telecast Monday Night Raw since January. He succeeded Monroeville’s Graves,...
Steelers A to Z: G Mason McCormick played like a veteran as a rookie 4th-rd pick in ‘24
Editor’s note: From now until reporting day to training camp at Saint Vincent College, TribLive is running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, looking at each player and assessing his outlook for the 2025 season. The breakdown will run in alphabetical order with at least two players each day between...
1st rounder Will Horcoff happy to land in Pittsburgh, driven to follow in father’s NHL footsteps
Most players drafted into the NHL don’t care what team picks them on draft night, but for new Penguins forward Will Horcoff, Pittsburgh was one of the cities he had circled. “I really had my fingers crossed that I’d come here,” Horcoff said. “I had a double interview with them...
Full Count: Why does Paul Skenes want to chat with Tigers ace Tarik Skubal at All-Star Game?
Forgive Paul Skenes for being presumptive when he wasn’t worried about missing Aaron Judge in the opening homestand because he expected to face the New York Yankees slugger in the All-Star Game. The Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander gave the same treatment toward missing a meeting with 2024 American League Cy Young...
After earning recognition as rookie, Steelers C Zach Frazier strives for leadership role
As a Pittsburgh Steelers center, Zach Frazier has some massive shoes to fill. Fourteen months after joining the team, the hype train has left the station, suggesting Frazier is a worthy heir to a franchise position that has gone six decades with an almost endless run of All-Pros and Hall-of-Famers....
After hitting post 3 times, Riverhounds break through in 2nd half, beat New Mexico
On the Fourth of July, the word “fireworks” tends to be used in a loose and abundant manner. With USL Western Conference foe New Mexico United in town for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds’ annual Independence Day home game at Highmark Stadium, the use of “fireworks” would be understated. New Mexico United...
Pirates farm report for July 4, 2025: Bubba Chandler throws 6 scoreless for Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 49-35) knocked around Louisville (Reds), 8-1. RHP Bubba Chandler (3-2, 3.07) got back on track with his best start since the end of May, throwing six scoreless innings, allowing five hits and two walks with six strikeouts. RHP Colin Holderman (12.00), on a rehab assignment for a thumb...
3 pitchers combine on perfect game for Pirates’ Class A affiliate in Greensboro
Three pitchers combined on a perfect game as the Greensboro Grasshoppers, the High-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, defeated the Aberdeen IronBirds, 2-0, on Friday night. Khristian Curtis started and went six innings, striking out 10. Jake Shirk followed with two perfect frames, fanning four. Michael Walsh wrapped it up...
Ghim holes out from fairway again at Deere for first 36-hole lead on PGA Tour
SILVIS, Ill. — Doug Ghim holed out from the fairway for eagle for the second straight day, sending him to a 3-under-par 68 and a one-shot lead Friday in the John Deere Classic, his first 36-hole lead in his six years on the PGA Tour. Defending champion Davis Thompson (63)...
Cal Raleigh goes deep twice as Mariners hit 4 homers to shut out Pirates, end winning streak
The Pittsburgh Pirates arrived in Seattle as the hottest team in baseball, riding a six-game winning streak that included three consecutive shutouts in a historic homestand. They ran into the game’s hottest home run hitter. Cal Raleigh crushed two homers to increase his major-league-leading total to a career-best 35, as...
Wimbledon: Another seed leaves when Keys is surprised by Siegemund. No. 1 Sabalenka beats RaducanuVideo
LONDON — This most unpredictable of Wimbledons delivered yet another surprise Friday when reigning Australian Open champion Madison Keys, the No. 6 seed, was a lopsided loser in the third round, eliminated 6-3, 6-3 by 104th-ranked Laura Siegemund of Germany. Keys’ exit left just one of the top six women...
Short-handed Riveters defeated in inaugural playoff game
Piper Coffield would have loved to have six of her teammates alongside her during the Pittsburgh Riveters USL W Central Conference semifinal playoff game Friday at Highmark Stadium. But the Mars graduate knows how things work in the summer at the pre-professional level. As the summer gets later, players have...
New Penguins coach Dan Muse seeks collaboration with his assistants
It’s probably still too early to ask Dan Muse about the Pittsburgh Penguins’ power play. Or the forecheck. Or who will be on the second defensive pairing. After all, it’s July. And Muse, who was hired as the team’s coach June 4, just finished rounding up his coaching staff. The...
Steelers A to Z: Ryan McCollum established himself as No. 2 center last season
Editor’s note: From now until reporting day to training camp at Saint Vincent College, TribLive is running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, looking at each player and assessing his outlook for the 2025 season. The breakdown will run in alphabetical order with at least two players each day between...
Norwin grad JJ Matijevic keeps slugging in Mexican Baseball League
To follow JJ Matijevic online in the Mexican Baseball League, fans might have to make an extra click to translate the league website into English. No translation is needed when it comes to Matijevic still chasing his dream of playing at the game’s highest level. Watch him swing a bat...
Armed with belief, ‘electric’ fastball, Isaac Mattson making impact on Pirates bullpen
When the Pittsburgh Pirates talk about Isaac Mattson, the first thing they mention is his electric fastball. The 29-year-old right-handed reliever throws his four-seamer on 72.2% of his pitches, leaving batters befuddled as the ball disappears. Mitch Keller marveled over Mattson’s heater after he recorded three strikeouts — all swinging...
Mark Madden: Pirates’ winning streak just fool’s gold
The Pirates’ six-game winning streak has the citizens wetting their pants with glee. Don Kelly’s winning percentage as manager (.520) gets projected over a 162-game season, and that puts the Pirates in the playoff hunt, and wait ‘til Jared Jones gets back, and ‘til Bubba Chandler and Konnor Griffin get...
Steelers A to Z: Dean Lowry brings experience, savvy to defensive line
Editor’s note: From now until reporting day to training camp at Saint Vincent College, TribLive is running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, looking at each player and assessing his outlook for the 2025 season. The breakdown will run in alphabetical order with at least two players each day between...
1st-rounder Ben Kindel aims to stay hungry, develop into key part of Penguins’ future
Much discussion around the Pittsburgh Penguins recently has been about their future. This offseason, nothing has been more important to their aspirations than the NHL Draft. With much of the hope for the future being placed on early-round picks, players such as the 11th overall selection, Ben Kindel, know the...
Pirates farm report for July 3, 2025: Konnor Griffin blasts 3-run homer for Greensboro
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 48-35) obliterated Louisville (Reds), 11-3. LF Ronny Simon (.309) went 1 for 3 with his sixth homer and two walks. 2B Nick Solak (.372) went 3 for 6 with two runs scored. DH Jack Suwinski (.264) went 2 for 3 with three walks and three runs scored. 1B...
Going to Lakers in NBA Draft makes dream come true for Quaker Valley graduate Adou Thiero
A lifelong dream has become reality for Quaker Valley graduate Adou Thiero. It’s taken a lot of hard work, preparation and dedication to his craft. Thiero, who led the Quakers to a WPIAL title in 2021-22 by averaging 23.3 points, 10.3 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 3.9 steals and 2.3 blocks per...
Lakers agree to terms to bring back center Jaxson Hayes
LOS ANGELES — The Lakers and free-agent center Jaxson Hayes have agreed up on a one-year contract for him to return to the team, according to people not authorized to speak publicly on the matter. With Hayes, the Lakers now have a backup center after they agreed to a two-year...
