The Atlanta Braves own Major League Baseball's worst record, yet it was hard to tell in their 8-4 victory Wednesday night against the Pittsburgh Pirates. In this game, the Pirates were out-hit 15-4, and thus far in the two games this series, the Braves have 25 hits to the Pirates nine. After allowing the Pirates to have a four-run first inning, the Braves scored at least one run in six consecutive frames. Early on it appeared the narrative would be the Pirates victimizing a starting ... Read More
Archives for August 2016
Artie Burns vs. Ross Cockrell: Who starts Week 1?
The Pittsburgh Steelers already have one of their well-known starters for the secondary heading into the 2016 NFL season. William Gay, the 10-year veteran, is a lock to start. He’s the only one on the Steelers roster, at the cornerback position, that has more than five years of experience. However, the starter on the other side of the field at cornerback is still up in the air. With Senquez Golson being carted off the field with a knee and ankle injury on Monday, according to Beaver County ... Read More
Four-run sixth highlights Pirates’ win vs. Braves
A day after the Pittsburgh Pirates made some tough decisions at the trade deadline, the team gave fans something to cheer for. For the first time since last Wednesday, the Pirates (53-51) found themselves in the win column with a 5-3 road victory Tuesday night against the Atlanta Braves (37-69). Tony Watson made his debut as the Pirates' closer and pitched a scoreless inning to earn his first save since April 22, 2015 (and his sixth career save). He struck out one batter and walked another ... Read More
Golson injury, Coates development among early storylines in Latrobe
As the Pittsburgh Steelers begin their third full day of practice at St. Vincent College in Latrobe, PA, a number of storylines are developing that should add intrigue and question marks as training camp continues. One of the biggest early developments is in the secondary. The team announced Tuesday that second-year cornerback Senquez Golson could be sidelined for up to 12 weeks with a lisfranc injury. Golson was carted off the field Monday, and there was immediate speculation he might have a ... Read More
Kevin Kerr named to USL Team of the Week
For the second time this USL season, Pittsburgh Riverhounds captain Kevin Kerr has been named to the USL Team of the Week. The Captain, @KevinKerr89, named to @USL Team of the Week. -> https://t.co/KNPeV2b0GX #PGHsoccer pic.twitter.com/C912pVTQPr — PGH Riverhounds (@PghRiverhounds) August 2, 2016 The nod comes after the Riverhounds 4-1 victory over the Wilmington Hammerheads. It was the Riverhounds third win of the season, and second under head coach Dave Brandt. Kerr scored a goal ... Read More
What are best-case results for each Pirates trade?
Neal Huntington, you might have finally outsmarted yourself. Let me start by saying Huntington has done his share of wonders as general manager for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Taking them from a perennial loser with a barren farm system and making them a contender year-in-and-year-out with a loaded system was no small task. He has pulled off some absolute steals, and he should not be pushed out the door after a down year of transactions – assuming his latest round doesn't work. But will they, ... Read More
What do trade deadline acquisitions bring to Pirates?
Another trade deadline has come and gone in Major League Baseball and, like many teams, the Pittsburgh Pirates were very active on the trade front. With an offense that has been relatively good this season, the Pirates turned their attention strictly to pitching as they made four deals leading up to the deadline. However, questions surround these new acquisitions and how they will impact the Pirates the rest of this season and into the future. Let's take a look at each trade and examine ... Read More
Pirates acquire Ivan Nova, trade Niese
With rumors floating around the past few weeks including Chris Archer - wasn't going to happen - Nate Eovaldi and Matt Moore, the Pirates landed a pitcher before the 4 p.m. non-waiver trade deadline on Monday, as they acquired pitcher Ivan Nova from the New York Yankees. nova traded to pirates — Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) August 1, 2016 Umm, sure. The return is a player to be named later. Nova, 29, has a 4.90 ERA, with a 5.09 FIP and a 1.35 WHIP on the season. Nova is primarily a ... Read More