For the second straight night, the Colorado Rockies handled the Pirates easily at Coors Field 8-1 on Saturday night. The Rockies (43-60) got to Pirates starter Jeff Locke for six runs over 6 2/3 innings. They started things in the third when Charlie Blackmon reached and advanced to second on a Jordy Mercer throwing error. Josh Rutledge followed with a RBI single. Drew Stubbs added on in the fourth with a solo home run to left field. The two Rockies runs would be enough as the Pirates ... Read More
Archives for July 2014
Pittsburgh Power Dominates Philadelphia Soul for 12th straight win
The Pittsburgh Power turned the third installment of the 2014 Keystone Collision into a horrific wreck for the Philadelphia Soul as they dominated their cross-state rivals 64-34. The win was the 12th in a row for the Power (15-3) who enter the playoffs riding a tidal wave of momentum with the league’s best current win streak. Pittsburgh jumped out to a 13-0 lead early by scoring on their first two drives while stopping the Soul (9-9) on their first offensive possession. Virgil Gray, the ... Read More
Top Developing Stories at Steelers Training Camp
Football never dies in western Pennsylvania, but after a Penguins playoff run and the current success of the Pirates here in the middle of summer, it may have been easy to put the Pittsburgh Steelers on the back burner. Go ahead and crank up the heat, because Mike Tomlin and the black and gold began training camp Friday at St. Vincent College in Latrobe, and there is plenty to discuss. Here is a smattering of what to expect, who to watch for, and what to hope to see develop leading up to the ... Read More
Pittsburgh Pirates trade rumors: Pirates interested in bats
The Pirates stand three games out of first place in the NL Central prior to Saturday's action meaning they will most-likely become buyers prior to this year's trade deadline. A few names have popped up that could help the Pirate offense in the stretch run. Josh Willingham: Darren Wolfson of 1500 ESPN in Minneapolis reported that the Pirates could be interested in Willingham. Reds and Pirates two of a few teams to monitor on the Willingham trade front. Reds offered him a 2 year deal before ... Read More
Robert Morris’ Myles Russ helping Buffalo Bills in camp
As teams around the NFL begin training camp, several young coaches are getting the opportunity to teach at the NFL level thanks to a program originally introduced by former San Francisco 49ers head coach Bill Walsh. One of those just happens to be Robert Morris University assistant football coach Myles Russ, who is helping the Buffalo Bills' running backs during their camp at St. John Fisher College. Russ is currently the running backs coach for the Colonials and is one of three coaches ... Read More
Mike Mitchell placed on PUP list; other camp notes
The Pittsburgh Steelers reported to training camp on Friday and unfortunately will have to begin work on Saturday without the services of one of their key new faces. Safety Mike Mitchell, who was signed to a five-year, $25 million deal in the offseason, was placed on the physically unable to perform list to begin camp. Mitchell hurt his groin while working out and is unable to participate in team activities at this time. After four years as a backup with the Raiders, Mitchell parlayed a ... Read More
Pirates Go Quietly in Colorado
Coming off a 5-1 homestand following the All-Star break, the Pittsburgh Pirates (54-48) cooled off and lost the series opener to the Colorado Rockies (42-60) 8-1 on Friday night in Denver. Brett Anderson (1-3) earned his first win of the season, throwing 6 1/3 innings of shutout baseball before being removed from the game with a finger blister. He allowed just two hits and mixed in four walks throughout the outing, three of which were issued to Pirates catcher Russell Martin. Charlie Morton ... Read More
Pittsburgh Pirates trade rumors: Pirates linked to multiple pitchers
The Pirates find themselves in the midst of another playoff run which means they will look to be buyers once again on the trade market. With the recent injury bug to the starting rotation and troubles in the bullpen, the team has been seen looking at some potential arms to acquire. A.J. Burnett: Jon Heyman of CBS Sports reports the Pirates have "mild at best" interest in the former Pirate as they are not on Burnett's no-trade clause. However, Heyman believes the Pirates wont trade for Burnett ... Read More
Ben Roethlisberger won’t get contract extension until after season
One of the big pressing questions that Pittsburgh Steelers’ general manager Kevin Colbert faced all offseason was when exactly he would get around to extending franchise quarterback Ben Roethlisberger’s contract. We got our answer to that question on Friday and as expected, the Steelers won’t be extending Big Ben. At least not this offseason. It has long been the M.O. of the Steelers to extend their quarterbacks when they have two years remaining on their deals, which is where Roethlisberger ... Read More
Selig believes in the Pirates
MLB commissioner Bud Selig made his farewell stop in Pittsburgh this week and he has liked what he has seen. Selig, who is in the final months as commissioner, is proud of the way the Pirates have reemerged as contenders. He even kept tabs on the club during their historic run last season that broke a 21-year losing streak and playoff drought. "I have to tell you, me sitting and watching what was going on here last fall was something that i'll never forget," said Selig. "I'm not ashamed to ... Read More