PITTSBURGH 鈥� The Pirates are desperate for starting pitching help, and Tyler Glasnow is winning in the minor leagues.So what鈥檚 the hold up on what would appear to be a logical move?Hmm, could it be that Glasnow isn鈥檛 ready?Based on the need for quality starting pitching at the major ...
After a pair of victories to open up the season against Mahoning Valley, the West Virginia Black Bears (3-0), returned to Monongalia County Ballpark for the 2016 home opener and certainly picked up right where they left off.The Black Bears, the Pittsburgh Pirates Class-A affiliate, thrashed the ...
Three thoughts on the Pirates:<strong>1. Best to stand pat</strong>The Pirates have never made any true go-for-it-now moves since becoming competitive again in 2011.General manager Neal Huntington has made a number of small deals to upgrade the roster and they paid ...
The spotlight was squarely on Neil Walker on Tuesday when the New York Mets played the Pirates in a doubleheader at PNC Park.It marked the second baseman鈥檚 first visit since the Pirates traded him last Dec. 9. Adding to the storyline was that Walker grew up in the North Hills, was the ...
We knew this day would come, but it鈥檚 still easy to feel proud.The Brighton Boys have grown up.For those who pay attention and partake in the Beaver Valley music scene, it鈥檚 been fun watching the ascent of the Brighton Boys from gigs at places like the Beaver Gazebo, to revving up sold-out ...
PITTSBURGH 鈥� There is only one question left in the Stanley Cup Final, and it pertains to geography.Do the Penguins win the Stanley Cup at home, or will they get it on the road at San Jose?Let鈥檚 cut to the chase: The Sharks aren鈥檛 going to win three straight games and pull the upset of ...
