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Pirates farm report for June 23, 2023: Anthony Solometo shines in home debut for Curve
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 32-40) blew out Columbus (Guardians), 18-5. DH Miguel Andujar (.356) was 4 for 6 with four RBIs. CF Ryan Vilade (.280) was 2 for 5, including a three-run home run. SS Alika Williams (.222) also hit a three-run homer. LF Chris Owings (.268) hit a solo homer and...
Nick Gonzales hitless but Pirates give him an MLB debut to rememberVideo
Making his MLB debut against Chicago on June 19, former No. 1 overall draft pick Henry Davis had a memorable individual performance, ripping a double down the third-base line in his first big-league at-bat. But with regard to his team’s overall performance, the Pittsburgh Pirates left much to be desired,...
Pirates rally in the 9th to beat Miami, snap 10-game losing streak
Approaching the final week of June, a look at the Pittsburgh Pirates and Miami Marlins offers one of the more striking contrasts across baseball with regard to fortunes and trajectories. While one club has heated up sufficiently to rise near the top of its division and appears to be in...
Ireland’s Leona Maguire keeps rolling, takes halfway lead at Women’s PGA ChampionshipVideo
SPRINGFIELD, N.J. — Leona Maguire of Ireland birdied four of her final six holes for a 3-under-par 68 and a one-shot lead over three players Friday at the halfway point of the KMPG Women’s PGA Championship at Baltusrol. The winner Sunday in Michigan for her second LPGA Tour title, the...
No. 1 pick Victor Wembanyama arrives in San Antonio, with fans waiting hours to greet himVideo
SAN ANTONIO — The chants from hundreds of fans, some of whom waited outside for hours in nearly 100-degree heat, started at the moment Victor Wembanyama stepped out of the private plane that carried him to his new NBA home. “Wem-V-P!” “Wem-V-P!” “Wem-V-P!” And the NBA’s newest No. 1 draft...
Potential lottery prospects for 2024 NBA Draft again will take multiple paths to leagueVideo
This year’s draft class showed there are several ways to get to the NBA with top picks from Europe, the G League, Overtime Elite and the college ranks. Next year will be no different. The G League Ignite developmental program has a pair of top prospects in the 2024 NBA...
SEC powers Florida, LSU to match up in College World Series finalsVideo
OMAHA, Neb. — LSU coach Jay Johnson remembered scanning the 64-team NCAA Tournament field when it was announced almost a month ago, and he had a premonition Florida would be the opponent if his team reached the College World Series finals. “You look at the bracket, and you look on...
Former Penguins forward Patrick Marleau rejoins Sharks as developmental coach
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Former Pittsburgh Penguins forward Patrick Marleau is returning to the San Jose Sharks to open his post-playing career, this time in a developmental role. Two years after finishing his 23-year NHL career, and 21st in San Jose, Marleau is rejoining the Sharks as a player development...
Jonathan Davenport wins one for ‘Peanut’ at Lernerville Speedway
Jonathan Davenport has endured some heartbreaking results over the years at Lernerville Speedway, but he always has had an inspiration to win at the track. In 2011, Davenport helped spread his best friend Jamie “Peanut” Brown’s ashes around the top of the Buffalo Township speedway. On Friday, Davenport finally got...
The hard work begins for Kyle Dubas to craft the Penguins
Kyle Dubas has been on the job as the Pittsburgh Penguins president of hockey operations for approximately three weeks. He’s still getting familiar with his new surroundings, but he likes what he has seen so far. Pittsburgh reminds Dubas — previously the general manager of the Maple Leafs in hockey-mad...
Reports: 3 West Virginia basketball players plan to transfer after Bob Huggins’ resignation
The fallout from former West Virginia coach Bob Huggins’ DUI arrest and subsequent resignation affected the Mountaineers’ roster in a significant manner Friday with reports that three veteran players are planning to enter the NCAA transfer portal. Kerr Kriisa, a transfer from Arizona, and Joe Toussaint, who averaged 9.4 points...
Pirates call up 2020 1st-round draft pick Nick Gonzales from Triple-A
A handful of days after promoting Henry Davis, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft, to the big leagues, the Pittsburgh Pirates brought up another top prospect. Infielder Nick Gonzales, the No. 7 overall selection in the 2020 draft, joined the Pirates from Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday....
U.S. to host 2025 Club World Cup, an expanded soccer tournament with 32 teams
GENEVA — The United States will host the Club World Cup in 2025, the first time the FIFA tournament will have 32 teams. Real Madrid, Manchester City and Chelsea already earned places as recent Champions League winners for the expanded tournament lineup that is set to test stadiums and operations...
Penguins’ preseason schedule includes game in Nova Scotia
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced their 2023 preseason schedule Friday. Included in the slate is a neutral-site game Oct. 2 against the Ottawa Senators in forward Sidney Crosby’s home province of Nova Scotia at the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax. The Penguins previously played the Senators in a preseason contest in Halifax...
Steelers sign 1st-round pick Broderick Jones, 2nd-rounder Keeanu Benton to rookie deals
After going more than a month without getting one of their three remaining unsigned draft picks under contract, the Pittsburgh Steelers signed first-round offensive tackle Broderick Jones and second-round defensive tackle Keeanu Benton to their rookie contracts Friday. Jones signed about an hour after the Steelers inked Benton to his...
Tim Benz: ‘Sting’ of Pirates losses will soon turn to numbness
Pirates pitcher Mitch Keller kept his chin up, but you could tell he was bummed out. He should be. While speaking with the media Thursday after the Pirates’ 6-4 loss to the Miami Marlins, Keller stared everyone in the eye and answered every question like a pro. But he couldn’t...
In its push for more Black players, MLB hopes results are on the horizon from grassroots efforts
PHOENIX — Zion Rose is well aware that the percentage of Black players in Major League Baseball has been on the decline for decades. But the 18-year-old catcher from Chicago, still sweaty from a workout during MLB’s Draft Combine this week at Chase Field in Phoenix, said he’s got some...
Mets to play Phillies in London in 2024
LONDON — The New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies will play in London next season, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said Friday. The teams will play at London Stadium in the third MLB series in the British capital. The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox played in London in 2019,...
Penguins A to Z: Jack St. Ivany remains a long-term projectVideo
With the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2022-23 season coming to an end without any postseason action, the Tribune-Review will offer Penguins A to Z, a player-by-player look at all 49 individuals signed to an NHL contract — including those whose deals do not begin until next season — with the organization, from...
Tim Benz: Confident in the Steelers returning to the playoffs? Let’s see how much
Let’s play a little game to gauge your level of confidence in the 2023 Pittsburgh Steelers. As I’ve previously written, I think the Steelers are going to be a noticeably better team in ‘23, even if that doesn’t necessarily lead to a significant boost in their win total. I’m predicting...
First Call: Steelers favored to be 4th in AFC North; trade suggestion for secondary; legendary NBA draft outfit
Friday’s “First Call” features a trade idea for the Steelers. But it’s one I wouldn’t pursue. Some recently posted gambling odds don’t reflect well for the Steelers. The Pirates blew a lead and were frequently blown out of the batter’s box Thursday night in Miami. Robert Morris’ hockey schedule has...
Pirates rookie Henry Davis enjoys the moment after hitting 1st major league home runVideo
Henry Davis is all business when it comes to baseball but the Pittsburgh Pirates rookie couldn’t suppress a smile after hitting the first home run of his major league career. The 2021 MLB Draft No. 1 overall pick was without a hit in 10 at-bats since delivering a double in...
Steelers 2-a-days: James Daniels stabilized RG; former 2nd-round pick Duke Dawson a CB optionVideo
Editor’s note: From the end of minicamp through the day the team reports to training camp at Saint Vincent College, the Trib will be running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, assessing each player’s outlook for the 2023 season. The breakdown will go through the roster in mostly-alphabetical order, (at...
Penn State pair Jalen Pickett, Seth Lundy picked in 2nd round of NBA Draft by Nuggets, Hawks
Two guards who helped Penn State reach the NCAA Tournament this season made history Thursday night when they were chosen in the second round of the NBA Draft. Jalen Pickett went 32nd overall to the recently crowned NBA champion Denver Nuggets before Seth Lundy was picked 46th by the Atlanta...
Central Catholic wide receiver Peter Gonzalez commits to Penn State
Central Catholic wide receiver Peter Gonzalez, one of the state’s top college recruits, committed Friday to Penn State. The 6-foot-3, 200-pound rising senior had narrowed his college options to Penn State, Miami (Fla.) and Virginia Tech. Recruiting website Rivals.com rated Gonzalez as a three-star prospect and ranked him 29th overall...
