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Mark Madden’s Hot Take: Pirates’ Paul Skenes won’t be an exception to Cy Young rule
Paul Skenes ranks second among MLB pitchers in ERA (1.78) and WHIP (0.85), eighth in strikeouts (97). Skenes is overwhelming. A phenom. Terrific to watch. Skenes won’t win the National League Cy Young Award. Not if he doesn’t have a winning record. Skenes is 4-6. The Pittsburgh Pirates are 7-8...
In his absence at Oakmont, Jack Nicklaus, Johnny Miller share reverence for Arnold PalmerVideo
Jack Nicklaus came to Oakmont Country Club as a new professional with his sights set on winning the 1962 U.S. Open and blinders blocking out everything else, except for the man standing in his way. “The key was to beat Arnold Palmer. That was the key,” Nicklaus said. “The key...
U.S. Open live Saturday: Sam Burns holds solo lead for 2nd straight day at OakmontVideo
Golfers might find a more receptive Oakmont Country Club during the third round of the U.S. Open on Saturday, as overnight rains pelted the course and — for now — softened conditions. The third round got underway shortly after 9 a.m. 7:55 p.m. On the 320-yard par-4 17th hole, Sam...
Penguins A to Z: Opportunity still exists for Sam PoulinVideo
With the Pittsburgh Penguins entering the offseason for a third consecutive year without a playoff appearance, TribLive will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 58 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until future seasons — with the organization....
The week ahead: Pirates visit Tigers, host Rangers
Here’s a look at next week’s Pirates schedule: At Tigers 6:40 p.m. Tuesday (SN PIT) 6:40 p.m Wednesday (SN PIT) 1:10 p.m. Thursday (SN PIT) • Tigers right-handed rookie pitcher Jackson Jobe had gotten off to a strong start this season, posting a 4-1 record and 4.22 ERA through 10...
Pirates prospect watch: Billy Cook on offensive tear at Triple-A to begin June
Billy Cook Position: 1B/OF Height: 6-foot Weight: 200 pounds Level: Triple-A Indianapolis Notable: Billy Cook made his MLB debut with the Pirates last season, benefiting from a September call-up and appearing in 16 big-league games. While his slash line of .224/.224/.449 over 49 at-bats was hardly eyebrow-raising, Cook did hit...
Bucs Beat Q&A: Long before 1st MLB win, Braxton Ashcraft took an honest look in mirror
Bucs Beat Q&A: Pirates pitcher Braxton Ashcraft How did it feel to get your first MLB win? It’s something you work for your entire career, especially growing up, you fantasize about being on this stage. To be able to put in all the work, battle the injuries I’ve dealt with...
Full Count: Painfully aware of his numbers, Mitch Keller focuses on what he can control
As much he tries to ignore them, Mitch Keller knows his numbers. The Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander is painfully aware that only two MLB pitchers have more quality starts — and that only one player has more losses. The hard truth is that Keller won his first start of the season,...
Ticket refunds available as wet weather changes schedule for fans, golfers at Oakmont for 3rd round of U.S. Open
Wet weather that arrived in Oakmont just before the end of the second round of the U.S. Open on Friday has forced some changes to the tournament schedule. Spectator gates will not open until 8 a.m. Saturday, and shuttle buses from the red lot at Hartwood Acres and the blue...
Pirates farm report for June 13, 2025: Alika Williams hits walk-off single for Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 38-28) scored in the bottom of the 11th to beat St. Paul (Twins), 7-6. SS Alika Williams (.231) went 3 for 5 with the walk-off RBI single and a double. LF Ronny Simon (.342) went 3 for 5 with a double and a run scored. DH Nick Yorke...
Fashion on the green: Spectators show their golf-inspired style at Oakmont
Golfers weren’t the only ones dressed for success on the links at Oakmont Country Club on Friday. Spectators displayed their fashion sense while walking outside the ropes among the thousands of fans during the second round of the U.S. Open championship. Allison Apke of Chicago was wearing a sweater with...
Phil Mickelson misses birdie putt, chance to make cut on possibly his final U.S. Open hole
Phil Mickelson scanned the scoreboard and surveyed the scene on the 18th green at Oakmont Country Club, fully understanding the stakes that he faced on the final hole Friday afternoon. Only 14 feet, 10 inches of Poa annua stood between Mickelson’s ball and the cup, a birdie putt separating him...
Sam Burns, golf’s best putter, 1 of few to tame Oakmont in brutal 2nd round at U.S. Open
The PGA’s best putter rolled in a 21-footer for birdie and later a 22-footer to save par, so Sam Burns obviously learned a thing or two about Oakmont Country Club greens this week, right? Right? “Other than they’re extremely difficult, not really,” Burns said Friday after carding six birdies in...
Former Sunnehanna Amateur champ Collin Morikawa’s U.S. Open dreams still alive
Ten years ago, Collin Morikawa won the Sunnehanna Amateur. On Friday, he was finishing the second round of the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club. Morikawa, a PGA champion and British Open winner, shot a 4-over 74 and made the cut to play Saturday and Sunday as he will search...
Penn-Trafford blanks Greencastle-Antrim to claim 2nd PIAA softball championship
UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn-Trafford has won two PIAA softball championships without ever winning a WPIAL title, and that is just fine with coach Denny Little. “Sometimes you have to eat your dessert first,” Little said Friday night after the Warriors captured their second state title in six years with a...
Defending champ Bryson DeChambeau, fellow major winners miss cut at Oakmont
Defending U.S. Open champ Bryson DeChambeau arrived at Oakmont with a philosophy that has served him well in his career. “I’m going to be as fearless as I can possibly be out there,” he said Tuesday. Oakmont Country Club rejected that plan. DeChambeau followed up a 3-over 73 in the...
Jeannette couple doesn’t let U.S. Open put a divot in their wedding plans
Helena and Dylan Jesse will certainly have a story to tell about their wedding day. The couple from Jeannette didn’t allow the craziness of the hundreds of cars and thousands of people traveling along Hulton Road in Oakmont to stall their plans. They went ahead with getting married at 2...
Ex-NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown facing attempted murder charges in Miami shooting
Former NFL player Antonio Brown is facing an attempted murder charge stemming from a shooting that took place during an altercation outside an amateur boxing event in Miami, according to an arrest warrant. Brown, 36, is accused of grabbing a handgun from a security staffer and firing two shots at...
Astros send RHP Forrest Whitley to the Rays for cash
HOUSTON — The Houston Astros traded Forrest Whitley to the Tampa Bay Rays for cash on Friday, sending the struggling right-hander to a new home after he was once a highly regarded prospect. The 6-foot-7 Whitley was selected by Houston with the No. 17 pick in the 2016 amateur draft....
Pro motocross series heads to Greene County’s Mt. Moris for Father’s Day weekend
For those who enjoy motorcycles, mixed with a bit of mud, then Saturday’s racing scheduled for High Point Raceway in Mt. Morris, Greene County, will serve as a main course of sorts as the top drivers descend on the Pennsylvania, West Virginia border for stop No. 4 in the 2025...
Penguins sign forward prospect Melvin FernstromVideo
The Pittsburgh Penguins signed forward prospect Melvin Fernstrom to a three-year entry-level contract Friday. According to Puckpedia, the contract will carry a salary cap hit of $872,500. Fernstrom, 19, was acquired as part of a multi-player trade that sent forward Drew O’Connor and defenseman Marcus Pettersson to the Vancouver Canucks...
Brewers trade RHP Aaron Civale to the White Sox for 1B Andrew Vaughn
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers have traded right-hander Aaron Civale and cash to the Chicago White Sox for first baseman Andrew Vaughn. The Brewers moved quickly after they announced they were removing Civale from their rotation. The pitcher said Thursday he wanted to remain a starter even if it meant...
Penguins re-sign forward Boko Imama to 1-year contractVideo
The Pittsburgh Penguins signed forward Boko Imama to a one-year, two-way contract with a salary cap hit of $775,000. Those are the same parameters of his previous contract with the club. Imama was scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent July 1. An unrestricted free agent signing during the 2024...
Stanley Cup Final becoming showcase for Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl
SUNRISE, Fla. — This is becoming Leon Draisaitl’s Stanley Cup Final for the Edmonton Oilers. The standout German forward has scored the overtime goal in each of their two wins in the championship series rematch against the Florida Panthers, including Thursday night in Game 4 to pull Edmonton even. He’s...
Paul Skenes lasts just 5 innings, but Pirates top Cubs in 10 innings
It’s a rare occasion when Paul Skenes takes the mound and isn’t the major storyline. But Friday afternoon in Chicago fit that bill, as Skenes pitched only five frames, tying a season low, in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 2-1 win in 10 innings over the Cubs. Skenes (1.78 ERA) took a...
