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Tim Benz: Pirates leaning on surprisingly reliable Jordan Lyles
Clint Hurdle took a look at his extended pitching chart while meeting with the media before Saturday’s game against the Dodgers. It was a color-coded mashup with individual schedules, notes and cross-outs. He shrugged and gave a resigned, bemused grin. “At the back end of it, we’ve got (Jordan) Lyles...
Pirates minor league report: May 27, 2019
Pirates INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 28-19) won 8-3 at Columbus (Indians). Jung-Ho Kang went 2 for 4 with two RBIs and two runs scored. Corey Dickerson went 1 for 5 with a run scored and three strikeouts. Next: Tuesday vs. Charlotte (White Sox), 7:05 p.m. ALTOONA (Double-A, 23-26) lost 7-3 at Portland...
Bruins rally to capture Game 1 win in Stanley Cup FinalVideo
BOSTON — Sean Kuraly scored to break a third-period tie and assisted on another goal to help the Boston Bruins rally from a two-goal deficit and beat the St. Louis Blues, 4-2, on Monday night in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. Tuukka Rask stopped 18 shots for Boston,...
Mitch Keller rocked as Pirates drop 2nd game of doubleheader to RedsVideo
CINCINNATI — Jose Iglesias has been drawing rave reviews all season for his nifty glove work. He contributed nicely at the plate Monday, too. The slick-fielding Iglesias hit his first career grand slam off Mitch Keller in the right-hander’s major league debut, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates...
Analysis: Indy 500 delivers spectacular show, brilliant racing
INDIANAPOLIS — The forecast called for a potential washout of the Indianapolis 500, yet the fans still packed the Snake Pit, crowded the Midway and roamed Gasoline Alley hoping rain wouldn’t ruin one of the most revered events in the world. IndyCar, slowly trying to race its way back into...
Santa Anita checking if rules followed before horse’s death
ARCADIA, Calif. — The owner of Santa Anita is investigating whether new rules were followed before the 26th horse death at the Southern California racetrack. Kochees, a 9-year-old gelding, was euthanized Sunday after injuring his left front leg in a race a day earlier. It was the third horse death...
Capitals investigating video of Evgeny Kuznetsov with white powder
The Washington Capitals said Monday they confirmed star Evgeny Kuznetsov is shown in a now-deleted video on social media that appears to show him in a hotel room with lines of white powder on a table in front of him. In a statement sent to the Associated Press by spokesman...
Gary Bettman: NHL will consider expanding video review
BOSTON — NHL Commissioner Gary Bettmansaid Monday the league will consider expanded video review after some high-profile missed calls during the playoffs. During his annual speech prior to Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, Bettman said general managers will discuss potential expansion of video review next month. He didn’t...
NASCAR 2nd-half preview: Teams chasing Joe Gibbs
CONCORD, N.C. — Martin Truex Jr. left no doubt at the Coca-Cola 600 that Joe Gibbs Racing remains the powerhouse team. Still, those chasing JGR have reason to be encouraged for the second half of the NASCAR season. Truex overcame a flat tire after hitting the wall early, then won...
Bulked-up Mike Hilton hopes Steelers appreciate his work
Mike Hilton still is assured of being the smallest player on the Pittsburgh Steelers defense. But in 2019, he is at least a little bigger. Hilton looked noticeably bulked up during the opening three days of organized team activities last week. The slot cornerback said he added 7 or 8...
Ex-Blues players rooting for St. Louis to win Stanley CupVideo
BOSTON — T.J. Oshie went through five early playoff exits with the St. Louis Blues, who it seemed never could break through. Four years after being traded, the Washington Capitals winger hopes the Blues winning the Stanley Cup will ease their pain. “They put in a lot of hard work,”...
Mark Madden: Phil Kessel trade would help needed Penguins shakeup
Trade speculation regarding Phil Kessel once again runs rampant. Never mind that the Penguins have been willing to trade him for the best part of a couple years now. The latest talk has Kessel going to Minnesota along with defenseman Jack Johnson for forwards Jason Zucker and Victor Rask. Kessel...
Bryan Reynolds powers Pirates past Reds in Game 1 of doubleheaderVideo
CINCINNATI — After producing five outs in his first four at-bats, Bryan Reynolds was looking for a way to salvage his day. He found one. The rookie outfielder hit a tiebreaking two-run triple in Pittsburgh’s four-run eighth inning, and the Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds, 8-5, on Monday in the...
Pirates’ Ken Brett authors a near-perfect Memorial Day worth rememberingVideo
Back in the old days, when finances didn’t matter, MLB teams played doubleheaders on Sundays and holidays. That’s why it was such a surprise Monday when Pittsburgh Pirates play-by-play man Joe Block mentioned that the Memorial Day doubleheader with the Cincinnati Reds was the first between the two old National...
Serena Williams roars to 1st-round win at French Open
PARIS — This was one mistake too far for Serena Williams. Sure, the bad backhand put her behind only 15-30 at the outset of the second set of her opening match at Roland Garros on Monday. What made the miscue so bothersome? She already had dropped the first set against...
Pirates acquire right-hander Yefry Ramirez from Orioles
The Pittsburgh Pirates addressed their pitching depth by acquiring right-hander Yefry Ramirez from the Baltimore Orioles on Monday in a trade for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Ramirez, whose first name is pronounced “Jeffrey,” will be assigned to Triple-A Indianapolis. To make room on the 40-man...
96-year-old WWII veteran performs national anthem on harmonica for excited crowd
Pete DuPre, a 96-year-old World War II veteran known as “Harmonica Pete,” performed the national anthem on a harmonica in a fitting tribute to mark Memorial Day. DuPre performed before the start of a friendly soccer match between the U.S. women’s national team and Mexico on Sunday at Red Bull...
New research shows Pittsburgh to be birthplace of pro hockey
A historical marker on Pittsburgh’s North Side denotes the spot of the first professional football game played, coming in 1892. If Perrysville native John Schalcosky has his way, a similar marker soon will be erected in Oakland, noting the city as the birthplace of professional hockey, as well. Schalcosky is...
Bill Buckner, forever known for error in 1986 World Series, dies at 69Video
BOSTON — Bill Buckner, a star hitter who became known for making one of the most infamous plays in major league history, died Monday. He was 69. He died after a long battle with Lewy body dementia, Buckner’s family said in a statement. The disease causes Alzheimer’s-like symptoms along with...
Pirates add relievers to roster, move Corey Dickerson to 60-day IL
The Pittsburgh Pirates added a pair of right-handed relievers to their roster for Monday’s doubleheader at the Cincinnati Reds. Richard Rodriguez was added as the 26th man, while Alex McRae’s contract also was selected from Triple-A Indianapolis. To make room for McRae on the 40-man roster, the Pirates moved outfielder...
Kevin Gorman: Pirates need Mitch Keller to stabilize starting rotationVideo
I asked Neal Huntington whether he subscribed to the idea that an elite pitching prospect like Mitch Keller, ready or not, would rise to a higher level because it was required of him. The Pittsburgh Pirates general manager had a three-word answer: “Not at all.” Keller will make his major-league...
Undrafted rookie P.J. Locke brings versatility to Steelers
P.J. Locke took a calculated gamble in the frenzied hours as the NFL draft wound down late last month. While he wasn’t a top draft prospect by any means, as an experienced safety from a blueblood college program Locke had options as an undrafted free agent. But instead of pouncing...
Armed with biggest free agent contract in Steelers history, Steven Nelson settles in during OTAs
Steven Nelson wasn’t the biggest catch on the NFL’s offseason free-agent market, and he’s hardly a household name among casual fans. But he does hold the distinction of earning the biggest contract the Pittsburgh Steelers have given to an outside unrestricted free agent in their history. While that certainly carries...
Pirates pitcher Rookie Davis relishing return to Cincinnati to face RedsVideo
When Rookie Davis underwent hip surgery in October 2017, he knew it would be a long road to recovery and that there was no guarantee he would pitch in the major leagues again. When the Pirates signed Davis to a minor-league contract during spring training and assigned him to Triple-A...
Gus Frerotte huddles up with former AOL Sports executive Jimmy Lynn
Former Ford City High School standout and NFL quarterback Gus Frerotte sits down with Jimmy Lynn, a former AOL vice president who oversaw AOL Sports’ strategic partnerships, in the latest edition of the podcast “Huddle Up with Gus.” In each episode, Frerotte discusses with guests how sports has shaped their...
