Heading into to Spring Training this season, it seemed that Pirates outfielder/first baseman Andrew Lambo was on track to start the season in the majors. Penciled in as the left-handed portion of a platoon with Gaby Sanchez at first base, all the pieces seemed to be in place for Lambo. Unfortunately, a dreadful showing at Bradenton not only cost Lambo a job most assumed would be his, it also cost him an Opening Day roster position. Once optioned to the Pirates AAA affiliate, the Indianapolis ... Read More
Archives for July 2014
Cal Pa. TE/WR Presley signs with Seattle
Another PSAC West player has found his way into the NFL. Former Cal Pa. tight end/wide receiver Morrell Presley has been signed by the Seattle Seahawks, according to reports. Presley was originally a USC commit as a five-star tight end when current Seahawks coach Pete Carroll was at the helm in Southern California. After decommitting from the Trojans, Presley went to UCLA. After various off-the-field issues took their toll on the big tight end, Presley transferred to Cal. While at Cal, ... Read More
Roger Goodell proves to be as big of a coward as Ray Rice
Somewhere along the line, it almost became commonplace for football players, whether in high school, college or the NFL, to commit violent crimes against women. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell had the opportunity on Thursday to send a major message to the players wearing “The Shield” on Thursday and instead acted like a coward similar to Ray Rice acting like a coward when he beat his then fiancée unconscious and was caught on film dragging her body out of an elevator by the feet. By Goodell ... Read More
Rice Punished, Will Miss Week 2 vs. PIT
The National Football League has, to say the very least, had no shortage of players involved in criminal mischief. Our nation's most popular sports league has long had an image problem in this way, seemingly unable to get players to put down the drugs, guns and fists. Most recently, it has been Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice in the hot seat. Last February, Rice was at a casino in Atlantic City with his fiancee when an elevator security camera video recording caught him striking her ... Read More
The Meadows Dave Palone: Pittsburgh’s hidden gem
Though harness racing driver Dave Palone may not be a household name to many sports fans in Pittsburgh, he's unquestionably a name you should know. Based out of local harness racing track the Meadows, Palone has quietly put together a resume that could rival the best that this sports crazed city has to offer, and it's really not even up for debate. With over 16,000 wins, which includes many wins in the premiere races in the sport, over $100 million in career earnings, induction into both the ... Read More
Pirates strike early in 6-1 win over Dodgers
Francisco Liriano looked like his 2013 self and the Pirate bats put up four runs in the first as they took a three-game series from the Dodgers with a 6-1 victory on Wednesday night. The Pirates (54-47) got to an ineffective Dan Haren right away as Gregory Polanco and Travis Snider started the bottom of the first with singles. Neil Walker and Russell Martin followed with one out walks to put the first run across. Ike Davis added a sac fly and Josh Harrison put a cap on the inning with a 2-RBI ... Read More
Cole taking rehab slow and steady
Gerrit Cole is making progress in his rehab since being placed on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to 7/5 with "right lat soreness" . Wednesday he threw a four inning simulated game prior to the teams series finale against the Dodgers. It was expected to be a 50-60 pitch outing, but Cole felt good enough to add a few more pitches. "I threw 70 pitches," Cole said. "Everything was pretty good. I feel good, so we'll have to gameplan what the next step is. I didn't ask how many I had to ... Read More
Marte to the seven-day concussion list
Starling Marte has been placed on the seven-day concussion disabled list. Marte took a 93 mph pitch to the head during Friday's game against the Rockies. Brent Morel has been called up from AAA Indianapolis and will be available for Wednesday nights game against the Dodgers. Morel was hitting .246 (64-for-260) with 14 doubles, a triple, three home runs, 37 RBI and 41 runs scored in 73 games with Indianapolis at the time of his promotion to Pittsburgh. He has also hit safely in 14 of his ... Read More
Pirates Gameday 7/23: Injury update, Hurdle discusses OBP
Good afternoon from PNC Park where the Pirates (53-47) look to take the series against the Dodgers (56-46). Francisco Liriano (1-7, 4.43 ERA) will oppose Dan Haren (8-7, 4.30 ERA). Injury Update -- Starling Marte is not in tonight's starting lineup and is not listed as a player off the bench. He is currently undergoing concussion testing. If he fails those tests, he will be placed on the 7-day concussion DL and Brent Morel will be called up from AAA Indianapolis. "We're still going through ... Read More
Mar’Qywell Jackson signs with Duquesne
With the collegiate basketball season right around the corner, the Duquesne Dukes added another piece to the 2014-15 team. Duquesne head coach Jim Ferry announced that 6’5” guard Mar'Qywell Jackson, a consensus 3-star recruit out of Detroit, has committed to the Dukes and will be part of the men’s basketball program this fall. Jackson attended classes at UTEP this summer before deciding to transfer and will have four seasons of eligibility at Duquesne. However it is uncertain whether his ... Read More