Is Josh Harrison in the discussion to represent the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 2014 All-Star Game? Not likely to be sure, but if you would have even brought up such a notion this time a year ago, most people would have questioned your sanity. Now, it seems the movement to get Harrison to Minneapolis is gaining traction, and he will continue to have many Pirate fans support. This season, it seems that Harrison can do no wrong, as the super-utility player seems to make his case on a daily ... Read More
Archives for June 2014
Pens Make Qualifying Offers to Six
The Pittsburgh Penguins began the free agency process by extending qualifying offers to all six of their restricted free agents before the free agent signing period begins tomorrow at 12 PM. Forwards Brandon Sutter, Jayson Megna, Bobby Farnham, and recently acquired Nick Spaling all received qualifying offers, along with defensemen Simon Despres and Philip Samuelsson. A key piece in the trade that sent Jordan Staal to Carolina, Sutter was a key cog on the third line the past two seasons ... Read More
Future Looks Bright for Jamie Dixon’s Pitt Panthers
As usual, the summer months are a bit slow in terms of news surrounding the Pitt basketball team. But that also gives Jamie Dixon the opportunity to look towards the future in terms of recruiting. With that being said, it has been an interesting couple of months for Dixon and the Panthers. I will start with the basketball team where Dixon lost one of his top assistants for the second time when Barry Rohrssen decided to leave the program once again, this time to join John Calipari’s ... Read More
Alvarez Homer Pushes Pirates Past Mets 5-2
Pittsburgh-- Pedro Alvarez continues to heat up as the slugger went 2-for-4 with a double, home run and three RBI and Edinson Volquez threw six shutout innings as the Pirates defeated the Mets 5-2 on Sunday afternoon to take the four-game series. The Pirate offense, led by Alvarez, managed to produce more offense in the games first four batters against Bartolo Colon than their whole outing against him last time out as they quickly put two runs on the board. Starling Marte singled with one out ... Read More
Pirates Gameday 6/29: Hurdle Discusses His Team at the Midway Point
Good morning from PNC Park where today the Pirates (41-40) look to take the series against the Mets (37-44). Edinson Volquez (5-6, 4.35 ERA) faces Bartolo Colon (8-5, 3.67 ERA). Hurdle's Quotes On his team at the midway point: "I look at the volume of play, the way we've been playing baseball and we've had a solid month of June. We played better in May. We're playing better now. We just got to keep working, get a little bit better everyday. Rotation needs to keep giving us the innings we need ... Read More
Pittsburgh Power Stretch Winning Streak To Nine, Beat Jacksonville 64-48
The wins keep coming for the Pittsburgh Power. The Pittsburgh Power (12-3) won their ninth straight game with a 64-48 victory over the Jacksonville Sharks (5-9) Saturday night in Jacksonville. Pittsburgh now owns the longest current winning streak in the AFL after the Arizona Rattlers lost earlier this weekend to the San Jose SaberCats. This win also marked the first time in franchise history the Power were able to beat the Sharks. The night didn’t start well for Pittsburgh as wide ... Read More
Cole Struggles in Return from DL
Gerrit Cole's return from the DL didn't go as planned as the Mets jumped all over him for five runs in four innings of work as New York defeated the Pirates 5-3 on Saturday afternoon. Velocity wasn't a problem for Cole, who threw between 95-97 with the fastball, but his location of pitches did hurt him as the Mets put five runs and five hits on the board through two innings. All runs were scored with two outs. Cole was able to get through the third and fourth innings without allowing ... Read More
Pirates Gameday 6/28: Hurdle Discusses Frieri Arrival, Cole Start
Good afternoon from PNC Park where the Pirates (41-39) take on the Mets (36-44) in the third game of a four-game set. Gerrit Cole (6-3, 3.64 ERA) will be making his first start since being reinstated from the DL and will face Jonathon Niese (4-4, 2.78 ERA). -- To make room for Cole on the active roster, Brandon Cumpton has been optioned to AAA Indianapolis. "You have no need to hang your head," manager Clint Hurdle said. "Guys are going to hug you and tell you great job and they will look ... Read More
Penguins select Sam Lafferty in fourth round
With the Penguins out of the mix in the second and third round, the Penguins would have to wait until the fourth round to add talent after drafting Kaspari Kapanen in the first round last night. The Pens went for a player with local roots, forward Sam Lafferty who has played for Deerfield Academy in Massachusetts. A Brown University commit, Lafferty is originally from Hollidaysburg, Pa. The 19-year-old right winger with a high-skill level and a player who was a three-year captain at ... Read More
J-Hay Continues to Amaze With Walk-Off Winner
Pittsburgh-- Josh Harrison didn't start Friday night's game against the Mets, but he made sure it finished in the Pirates favor as his 11th inning double scored Clint Barmes giving the Pirates a 3-2 victory. Harrison came in to pinch-hit for starter Brandon Cumpton in the seventh inning and replaced Pedro Alvarez at third base. With the game tied at two in the tenth, Harrison led off the inning with a single and stole second. What came next is something you only see in a video game. Gregory ... Read More