Justin Guerriero stories, Page 32
In addition to being clubhouse spark plug, Pirates’ Joshua Palacios seeks offensive improvementVideo
In a number of ways, Joshua Palacios’ New York City upbringing is noticeable in the person he is today. For starters, a few seconds of listening to the Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder speak gives away his Brooklyn roots. At age 28, the accent is still strong. When it comes to his...
Liverpool coach Arne Slot goes for 1st win as club enters new era in PittsburghVideo
Liverpool Football Club’s Friday evening exhibition at Acrisure Stadium vs. Real Betis will serve as an early measuring stick for the club, which kicks off a three-game North American preseason tour. The eyes of soccer fans around the globe will be on Pittsburgh as new Liverpool coach Arne Slot, who...
Exhibition between Liverpool FC and Real Betis shines light on Pittsburgh’s burgeoning soccer scene
There’s no debating Pittsburgh’s identity as a great sports town. The Steelers, Penguins and Pirates all have rich histories with multiple championships and great players. Soccer, despite growing in popularity around the United States, Pittsburgh included, does not possess the same pedigree as football, hockey and baseball in town. But...
Pirates sign 3rd-round pick Josh Hartle, left-hander from Wake Forest
The Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday signed the sixth member of their 2024 MLB draft class: third-round pick Josh Hartle, a left-handed pitcher out of Wake Forest. The 6-foot-5, 210-pound Hartle, 21, is the club’s highest-drafted player to sign thus far, joining righties Matt Ager and Gavin Adams, left-hander Connor Wietgrefe,...
Pirates’ Bailey Falter to begin rehab at Triple-A; Jared Jones continues recovery
As the Pittsburgh Pirates wrap up a homestand and prepare to hit the road for six games to close July, several pitchers continue to work their way back from the injured list. For some, a return to action is closer on the horizon. Lefty starter Bailey Falter (left triceps tendinitis)...
‘He’s taking advantage of the opportunity’: Joey Bart performing at, behind plate for PiratesVideo
The valleys Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Joey Bart has had to navigate so far this season have been plainly visible. Bart was jettisoned by the San Francisco Giants at the end of March, and following his trade to the Pirates, with whom he appeared to be finding some rhythm in April...
Bats fall silent, Pirates fail to sweep Phillies
Back-to-back wins over Philadelphia put the Pittsburgh Pirates in position for a series sweep against the visiting Phillies Sunday afternoon at PNC Park. But pulling that off against their cross-state rival proved to be an unattainable accomplishment as the Pirates fell 6-0, snapping the longest active win streak in baseball...
Penguins forward prospect Emil Jarventie works to gain foothold in Finland’s top pro league
Emil Jarventie, a 19-year-old winger and seventh-round selection by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2023 NHL Draft, is not on the shortlist of prospects who can potentially suit up for the club soon. Jarventie, chosen at No. 217 last year and a native of Vantaa, Finland, has yet to sign...
Luis Ortiz sharp as Pirates top Phillies to extend winning streak to season-high 6 games
Despite a more fluid role than his fellow pitchers and a background not as sexy compared to some of the Pittsburgh Pirates rookie phenoms, Luis Ortiz has quietly been a major asset for the club this season. That was on full display Saturday at PNC Park, with Ortiz starting against...
Rowdy Tellez sets Pirates record with 3 sacrifice flies in game; 1st NL player to do so since 1987Video
Somewhat lost in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ comeback ninth-inning walk-off victory against the Philadelphia Phillies Friday night at PNC Park was a franchise record and an occurrence not seen in the National League for almost 37 years. Pirates first baseman Rowdy Tellez recorded three sacrifice flies in the 8-7 win, making...
Forward prospect Bennett MacArthur hopeful trade to Penguins revitalizes developmentVideo
If Bennett MacArthur has his way, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton will be where he calls home for the upcoming season. At least to start. MacArthur, 23, is new to the Pittsburgh Penguins organization, having been acquired in a June 30 trade with the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for Lukas Svejkovsky. A left-handed...
Defenseman Finn Harding out to prove he’s a hidden gem in Penguins’ draft class
In 2023, Finn Harding had to shake off the disappointment of being passed over in the NHL Draft. With only a handful of selections left in this year’s draft, things appeared to be trending toward a repeat. But in the seventh round, the Pittsburgh Penguins scooped him up at No....
Jerry Reuss, last Pirates pitcher to start All-Star Game, recalls unique experience in 1975Video
As Paul Skenes prepares to become the first Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher to start an All-Star Game in nearly half a century, the last man to do so for the club, Jerry Reuss, recalled an outing that feels both close at hand and a lifetime ago. Monday marks 49 years since...
Penguins draft pick Chase Pietila finding identity as defenseman while brother, Logan, chases role at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
Chase Pietila doesn’t much recognize the player he was a year or two ago, when he didn’t hear his name called at the NHL Draft. But at the end of June, the 20-year-old defenseman was picked in the fourth round (No. 111 overall) by the Pittsburgh Penguins. For Pietila, taking...
Marco Gonzales picks up 1st win, leads Pirates in return from IL
It was anyone’s guess as to how Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Marco Gonzales’ first start in about three months would go Friday night against the Chicago White Sox. Taking the mound at Guaranteed Rate Field after being sidelined since mid-April because of a left forearm muscle strain, Gonzales returned to action...
‘Must-see TV’: Rookie Paul Skenes brings Pirates into spotlight as All-Star Game starterVideo
For two months, fans in Pittsburgh have been captivated by the performance of Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes. That’s not to say that outside of town, baseball fans, players and analysts haven’t taken notice of the mustachioed, 6-foot-6 rookie since he made his highly anticipated MLB debut May 11. But Tuesday...
Pirates activate pitchers Marco Gonzales, David Bednar from injured list
The Pittsburgh Pirates made a series of roster moves ahead of Friday’s series-opening road game against the Chicago White Sox, reinstating pitchers Marco Gonzales and David Bednar from the injured list. The left-handed Gonzales will start Friday and make his first appearance since mid-April. Gonzales, 32, had been sidelined with...
Pirates’ Paul Skenes named starting pitcher for NL All-StarsVideo
Adding to his ever-growing list of accomplishments, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes is set to become the first rookie pitcher to start the All-Star Game in nearly three decades. On Friday, Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo announced Skenes, recently chosen as a National League All-Star reserve, would take the hill,...
Following solid USHL debut, Penguins prospect Joona Vaisanen looks to develop further in college
Geographically and topographically (not to mention culturally), one would be hard-pressed to think of a more stark contrast between Finland and Iowa. Yet, that’s exactly the seismic shift in surroundings that Pittsburgh Penguins 2024 draft pick Joona Vaisanen underwent. The 19-year-old defenseman, chosen in the sixth round (No. 175 overall),...
Paul Skenes’ no-hit, 11-strikeout outing powers Pirates past Brewers for series win
When it comes to velocity, command and ability to sequence his pitches effectively, Paul Skenes continues to prove he has few equals across baseball. The Pittsburgh Pirates rookie and newly named first-time All-Star put all of those elite abilities on display Thursday afternoon against the Milwaukee Brewers, helping his club...
Pirates pull Paul Skenes after 7 no-hit innings against Brewers
Pittsburgh Pirates rookie starter Paul Skenes dazzled once again on the mound, this time on the road vs. the Milwaukee Brewers, no-hitting the opposition over seven innings Thursday. Skenes tied both his career-high in strikeouts (11) and innings pitched, throwing 99 pitches and lowering his ERA to 1.90 on the...
Despite history of DFAs and rocky outings, Pirates see potential in reliever Dennis SantanaVideo
In a way, the July 6 outing of Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Dennis Santana summarized his identity through seven years as a big-league pitcher: promising but volatile. During an eventual 5-2 loss to the New York Mets, Santana was summoned from the bullpen in the third inning after starter Bailey Falter...
Promising Penguins goalie prospect Sergei Murashov adapting well to new North American surroundingsVideo
Pittsburgh Penguins goalie prospect Sergei Murashov has been in the United States for all of a few days after being added near the 11th hour as an attendee of the club’s annual development camp. But the 20-year-old native of Yaroslavl, Russia, has adjusted to new surroundings halfway across the world...
After All-Star exclusion, Pirates’ Mitch Keller focused on strong 2nd-half performance
The trials and tribulations of Pirates pitcher Mitch Keller are now well-known outside of Pittsburgh. In large part, it was Keller’s dominant start to the 2023 campaign, culminating with his first All-Star selection, that brought his story as a big-leaguer to a more national audience. As Pirates fans can recall,...
Pirates’ Bailey Falter departs early with injury; Derek Shelton ejected in loss to Mets
Before the end of a 5-2 defeat to the New York Mets Saturday at PNC Park, the Pittsburgh Pirates were minus both their starting pitcher and manager. Bailey Falter was removed from the game with no outs in the third inning because of left posterior arm discomfort and is out...
