If you’re a Pens fan, let me sum up the past two weeks of hockey action for you — it sucked. Well, not that action itself sucked, as the Blackhawks and Kings battled to a Game 7, in what was nothing short of an amazing series. But it sucked from the vantage point that as a Pens fan, you had to watch four teams battle it out for a trip to the Stanley Cup Finals, while your favorite team was stuck at home on the couch. Despite the lack of on-ice action for the Pens, there’s been a plethora of ... Read More
Archives for June 2014
Steelers’ LeGarrette Blount could turn out to be perfect compliment
One thing the Pittsburgh Steelers haven’t had in a few years are multiple running backs that can step in and carry a full-time load when needed. The offseason signing of LeGarrette Blount solves that problem. After a nice close to the 2013 season for rookie Le’Veon Bell, the Steelers were in search for a compliment for the Michigan State product and they wanted to find a way to lighten Bell’s workload along the way. They accomplished both with Blount. Blount is still in the prime of his ... Read More
Mercer Leads Bucs to 10-3 Win Over Padres
Jordy Mercer's 4-for-5 night paced a high-powered Pirate offense as the black and gold posted 16 hits in a 10-3 drubbing of the San Diego Padres on Monday night. Mercer -- 4-for-5 with a HR, 3 1B, BB, 2 RBI and 4 runs -- started the scoring in the third inning off of Padres starter Tim Stauffer with an upper-deck solo home run to left. The Pirates then loaded the bases allowing Ike Davis to hit a sac fly to make it 2-0. Stauffer followed that by walking Russell Martin chasing him from the game ... Read More
Gregory Polanco reportedly could be called up next week
Pittsburgh Pirates fans may get their wish soon in terms of seeing prized prospect Gregory Polanco in a Pirates uniform. According to a report from SB Nation’s Chris Cotillo, according to sources, Polanco could the call sometime during the Pirates next home stand, which begin June 6 with a three-game set against the Milwaukee Brewers. Source close to situation says to expect Polanco callup during Pirates homestand 6/6-6/12. "I dont see them promoting him while on the road" — Chris Cotillo ... Read More
Steelers’ Heath Miller could be in store for rebound season
It was nice to see that Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Heath Miller returned last year from a torn ACL suffered the season before. However, something just wasn't right with Miller, as he had a down year by his standards. But the calendar has turned to 2014 and Miller could be in store for another big season. At least in his mind he thinks it will be different: “I should be able to put more preparation in, should be able to work like I’m used to working,” Miller told ESPN's Scott ... Read More
Cutch Shines in National Spotlight, Bucs Win 5-3
Andrew McCutchen showed the nation why he was last years NL MVP going 3-for-4 with two doubles, a home run and a nice sliding catch on defense as the Pirates (26-30) defeated the Dodgers (30-28) 5-3 on Sunday night in front of a National ESPN audience. McCutchen started things off for the Pirates in the first hitting a two-out double off of the left field wall. Ike Davis and Russell Martin followed with walks to load the bases. Dodgers starter Zach Greinke was clearly flustered with the strike ... Read More
Extra-inning mistake keeps Wild Things from sweep
An error in the top of the 10th inning kept the Washington Wild Things from improving on their season as they fell, 3-2, to the Windy City Thunderbolts Sunday at CONSOLE Energy Park. Going into the 10th inning, Washington and Windy City were deadlocked, 2-2. Windy City shortstop Mike Torres advanced to first and then second on an error by Wild Things third baseman Carter Bell. During the next at-bat, Ryan Soares singled off of Zac Fuesser, bringing Torres home for the go-ahead run. In ... Read More
Pirates Claim Obispo Off Waivers from Braves
The Pittsburgh Pirates today claimed right-handed pitcher Wirfin Obispo off waivers from the Atlanta Braves. Obispo will be optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis. The announcement was made by Pirates Senior Vice President, General Manager Neal Huntington. Obispo went 2-1 with a 4.66 ERA (19 1/3 IN/10 ER), 12 walks and 21 strikeouts in 19 relief appearances this year with Triple-A Gwinnett. He began the year by not allowing a run in each of his first seven appearances (8 2/3 IN). The ... Read More
Bryan Morris Traded to Marlins
The Pittsburgh Pirates today traded right-handed pitcher Bryan Morris to the Miami Marlins. In exchange for Morris, Pittsburgh will receive Miami’s 39th overall selection (competitive balance A) in this year’s First-Year Player Draft on Thursday. The announcement was made by Pirates Senior Vice President, General Manager Neal Huntington. Morris was 4-0 with a 3.80 ERA in 23 2/3 IN with the Pirates while striking out 14 and walking 12. In three years with the club, Morris is 9-7 with a 3.46 ... Read More
Passion of the Week: Ciara Chic
The Pittsburgh Passion have kept their hot streak alive, breaking records and setting milestones along the way. In their last victory, a 21-6 win over the New York Sharks, running back Ciara Chic came up big. Chic, a 5th year running back out of West Virginia University and Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, racked up a total of 145 yards on the ground to lead a run-heavy offense which gathered 226 total rushing yards in the win. The running back which the team simply calls "Chic" started the game ... Read More