The Pittsburgh Pirates met their match Friday night in Philadelphia Phillies 22-year-old rookie pitcher Zach Eflin, who is known for his ability to pitch to contact. As he pitched, the Pirates exhibited little contact, and Eflin recorded his second career complete game as the Phillies shut out the Pirates, 4-0. Eflin (3-3, 3.40 ERA, 1.05 WHIP) threw exactly 100 pitches and allowed only three hits on the night. He got eight ground ball outs and five flyball outs in addition to six ... Read More
Archives for July 2016
Report: Le’Veon Bell facing 4-game suspension
First Martavis Bryant, now Le'Veon Bell? The Steelers high-powered offense could be taking another hit, as ESPN's Dan Graziano is reporting that running back Le'Veon Bell is facing a four-game suspension for a missed drug test. Sources close to the situation tell me Steelers RB Le'Veon Bell is facing a four-game suspension for violation... https://t.co/6CWpS45NSm — Dan Graziano (@DanGrazianoESPN) July 22, 2016 ESPN's Adam Schefter also posted on Twitter that it is over a missed test, citing ... Read More
Liriano exhibits control, power in win
A day after the Pittsburgh Pirates (49-46) walked nine batters, starting pitcher Francisco Liriano didn't allow any free passes, and three relievers followed his lead to give the team the series win against the Milwaukee Brewers (40-53) after a 5-3 victory Thursday night. Liriano's (4.96 ERA) 13 strikeouts was his highest total since Aug. 19, 2013, against the San Diego Padres. But what remained eye-catching was the fact that Liriano allowed zero walks. This season, Liriano leads all Major ... Read More
Steelers release TE Spaeth
The Pittsburgh Steelers have announced the release of veteran tight end Matt Spaeth. The team announced the news early Thursday afternoon. The team cited a failed physical as the result of Spaeth’s termination from the team. According to a statement from the team, Spaeth, who was drafted by the team in the 2007 NFL Draft in the third round, never fully recovered from his knee surgery in the offseason. “Matt never fully recovered from knee surgery that occurred this past offseason, and he ... Read More
How would you spend a day with the Stanley Cup?
Recently, pictures have popped up all over social media as Penguins players such as Phil Kessel and Sidney Crosby got to take the Stanley Cup for an entire day to do whatever they please. Today's EN Assists: Noted jerk Phil Kessel was a jerk and shared the Stanley Cup with kids: https://t.co/OeuYvjhVU9pic.twitter.com/TaWe0T74HE — Seth Rorabaugh (@emptynetters) July 19, 2016 It's Sidney Crosby's turn with the Cup — so where did he take it? Tim Hortons was one stop ... Read More
Pirates pitching lacks command in loss
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jeff Locke started and ended his 3-plus inning start Wednesday night against the Milwaukee Brewers the same way - with a walk. In fact, Locke combined with four Pirates relievers to allow nine walks in a 9-5 loss to the Brewers. Locke (8-6) came into the start on a five-game winning streak when pitching at PNC Park and had not lost since June 16. He allowed five runs on seven hits, while also walking five batters. After surviving the first inning, ... Read More
Three players to watch in training camp for the Steelers
Mike Tomlin has a favorite axiom that has helped shape the culture of the team during his tenure as the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. The standard is the standard. Steelers fans have heard those words many times over the years and with the team set to begin training camp next Thursday, you can rest assured that standard will be as high as ever. It's easy to see why. Few teams boast a roster with as much talent as the Steelers, and it has many believing this could be the year ... Read More
Pirates take advantage of Brewers’ miscue in 3-2 win
For eight innings in Tuesday night's Pittsburgh Pirates' contest against the Milwaukee Brewers (39-52), the Pirates led. Then, in the ninth inning, Pittsburgh (48-45) handed the ball to closer Mark Melancon, who allowed the first two Brewers he faced to reach base (issuing a walk to Ryan Braun and giving up a single to Jonathan Lucroy). Melancon seemed to find his rhythm and get things together, striking out the next two batters he faced. But, needing one final strike to close out the game, ... Read More
Riverhounds sign Costa Rican forward Alejandro Aguilar
After three straight losses, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds have made a new signing to try to spark some intensity on offense. The team announced the signing of Costa Rican forward Alejandro Aguilar to a one-year contract Tuesday evening. Aguilar has played in the top tier of soccer in Costa Rica for his entire career. He began his career in 2010 with Alajuelense, where he made 50 appearances for the club, scoring seven goals. He went on loan with Carmelita, where he made 20 appearances ... Read More
Duquesne announces men’s basketball non-conference schedule
The Duquesne men’s basketball team will start its season with a school-record eight games in November, including a matchup with the University of Kentucky, according to the 2016-17 non-conference season schedule that was released today. The Dukes, who finished 10-3 in regular season non-conference games last season, tip-off their 101st season at home against Loyola Maryland on Friday, Nov. 11. Duquesne, part of the Atlantic 10 conference, then travels to State College, PA to face Penn State ... Read More