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Pirates farm report for April 7, 2023: Tucupita Marcano swinging hot bat for Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 3-4) ran its winning streak to three with a 5-3 win over Louisville (Reds). SS Tucupita Marcano (.500) went 3 for 5 with three doubles and three runs scored. C Endy Rodriguez (.211) was 2 for 4 with an RBI. CF Travis Swaggerty (.276) went 1 for 5...
Gov. Josh Shapiro sets tone for Pirates victory with 1st strike of the day
The first pitch of the day was right down the middle. The catcher never moved his glove. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro was so proud of it that he was eager to offer proof when approached for comment. “Did you throw a strike, Governor?” a reporter asked. “You bet I did,”...
U.S. Amateur champ Sam Bennett in contention at MastersVideo
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Sam Bennett wants to be known for more than the tattoo he carries on his left forearm, the poignant story of his late father that led to it and the ever-present advice it offers that has carried him around Augusta National. “Don’t wait to do something,” the...
Franklin Regional grad Spencer Lee opens up about shocking NCAA loss
About three weeks ago, one match at the NCAA Championships knocked the college wrestling world off its axis. The nation watched as Iowa sensation Spencer Lee writhed under Purdue’s Matt Ramos, bending and trying to peel his opponent off and turn him as time ticked away, finally submitting for a...
Brooks Koepka a major presence again, leads the MastersVideo
AUGUSTA, Ga. — The notion that players who joined LIV Golf would risk being sharp and properly prepared for the majors doesn’t apply to Brooks Koepka. It never really mattered how much or how well Koepka was playing. The majors always seemed to bring out his best. Based on two...
Pirates triumphant in Andrew McCutchen’s return behind Bryan Reynolds’ 6 RBIs
The black-clad crowd chanted M-V-P during the introduction of Andrew McCutchen in his return for the Pittsburgh Pirates, bringing back that Buctober feeling to PNC Park. The trade that sent McCutchen to the San Francisco Giants five years ago came full circle when fans later serenaded the player the Pirates...
A.J. Burnett, Russell Martin reunite at PNC Park to throw 1st pitch for Pirates’ home opener
In front of an expected sellout crowd at PNC Park for the home opener, the Pittsburgh Pirates paid homage to their 2013 team that advanced to the National League Divisional Series and ended a streak of 20 consecutive losing seasons. Former battery mates A.J. Burnett and Russell Martin reunited for...
‘He’s home’: Fans greet Andrew McCutchen with raucous reception during home opener
Pirates fans waited five years for this moment. No. 22 is back. Andrew McCutchen returned as a Pirate to PNC Park on Friday for the team’s home opener and was embraced by about 40,000 people in attendance. “To wear No. 22 again,” he said, “there is nothing else like it.”...
Storms bring down trees at Masters, play halted in 2nd roundVideo
Three towering pine trees fell near patrons as storms rolled through Augusta National on Friday, though nobody was hurt, and the second round of the Masters ground to a halt as heavy wind and rain rolled through the area. The course was cleared once for 21 minutes by an earlier...
Penguins recall forward Alex Nylander (once again) from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
The Pittsburgh Penguins once again recalled forward Alex Nylander to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League under emergency conditions Friday, one day after he was recalled and re-assigned within a matter of hours. Emergency recalls are permitted when a regular lineup of 12 forwards, six defensemen and two goaltenders is...
Caleb Love transferring to Michigan from North CarolinaVideo
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Caleb Love plans to transfer to Michigan from North Carolina, giving coach Juwan Howard some much-needed talent for his roster next season. The 6-foot-4 guard announced his decision on social media Friday. The Wolverines also added former Seton Hall guard Tray Jackson, who shared his plans...
UConn guard Jordan Hawkins declares for NBA DraftVideo
STORRS, Conn. — UConn guard Jordan Hawkins announced Friday he will leave college and enter the NBA Draft. The 6-foot-5 sophomore from Gaithersburg, Md., averaged 16.2 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists this past season, helping lead the Huskies to the program’s fifth NCAA Tournament title. Hawkins also averaged 16.3...
McIlroy grand slam on hold, likely to miss Masters cutVideo
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Rory McIlroy’s bid to complete a career grand slam will have to wait yet another year as the world’s No. 2 player is almost certain to miss the cut at the Masters for the second time in three years. McIlroy needs a win at Augusta National to...
Pirates notebook: Biggest crowd in years fills PNC Park for opener
Plenty of indicators prior to first pitch Friday afternoon pointed to a pretty full house at PNC Park for the Pirates’ 2023 home opener. For starters, there were the full parking lots full of tailgating fans and backed-up masses of people eager to get in the ballpark well before the...
District 31 American Legion expands with addition of Somerset, Blairsville
Pennsylvania American Legion baseball in Westmoreland County this summer starts May 18 with a new look: The league has expanded to 12 teams. The league, one of the largest in the state, added two teams: Blairsville, which gives the league three teams from Indiana County; and Somerset, which formerly competed...
‘I know that we can win here’: New Pitt women’s basketball coach Tory Verdi ready to compete in ACC
Tory Verdi officially was introduced as Pitt’s 10th women’s basketball coach Friday afternoon at the Petersen Events Center, and he celebrated his arrival surrounded by family, friends, Panthers players, Pitt’s athletic administration, and other university athletics dignitaries. Verdi said he is ready to hit the ground running and is optimistic...
Pirates’ Andrew McCutchen finds right mix of nostalgia and having a job to do
Andrew McCutchen understands he has a job to do as the Pittsburgh Pirates’ designated hitter and No. 3 hitter in the batting order. But he’s also embracing the nostalgia of his first game back at PNC Park in six years. “You don’t separate it. You embrace it,” he said before...
Bengals’ Joe Mixon charged again with pointing gun at woman
CINCINNATI — Bengals running back Joe Mixon is again facing a misdemeanor charge of aggravated menacing over allegations that he threatened and pointed a gun at a woman in Cincinnati earlier this year. City police issued a statement Friday announcing that they had refiled the charge “following the discovery of...
A chalky day in the NBA, and Angels-Blue Jays pick in MLB: Best Bets for April 7
By ZACH EWING | Home Field Sports Each day, one of our experts will offer up a best bet (or two or three) that mobile sportsbooks are offering. It might be a traditional spread bet, a player prop or one of the various odds boosts that books offer. Here are...
For Pirates closer David Bednar, home opener hits different than in years prior
David Bednar has made the southward drive from his home in Mars to Pittsburgh’s North Shore countless times. Now in Year 3 with the Pirates, showing up to work at PNC Park is nothing new for the 28-year-old closer, who, in addition to having pitched a total of 109 games...
Andrew McCutchen says goodbye to visitors’ clubhouse at PNC Park, hello to new career chapter
Perhaps the most difficult part of Andrew McCutchen’s day was meeting with a room full of reporters Friday morning — before his first cup of coffee. But that was OK. Because the best part of his day already had happened. All he had to do was walk inside PNC Park...
Penguins need help to overcome Panthers, Islanders in wild-card race
Jason Zucker professed ignorance. Or indifference. Or maybe both. And he probably was less than honest. After the Pittsburgh Penguins’ steady 4-1 home win against the Minnesota Wild on Thursday, the skilled winger was asked if he had checked the other scores around the league. “No idea,” Zucker said. “Haven’t...
Mark Madden: Remember how this ends, Pirates fans
Friday was opening day for the Pirates’ home schedule. Or Opening Day. Depending on how you feel about it. (Thanks, Jim Bouton.) There is a groundswell of enthusiasm for the Pirates given their 5-2 start after a 13-9 victory over the Chicago White Sox. Friday was supposed to be a...
On Sports: After sweep, Pirates needle Red Sox over ‘hodgepodge of nothingness’ comment; NHL playoff race narrows
Those who steward the Pittsburgh Pirates’ social media accounts deserve a hodgepodge of a raise. In their race for a playoff spot, the Penguins don’t have to worry about two competitors anymore. And a local hockey star shines on college hockey’s biggest stage. All in what is a very Good...
NASCAR Cup Series returns to Bristol Dirt: See top picks to win, full field betting odds
By SPENCER URQUHART | Home Field Sports The Bristol Dirt race returns to the NASCAR Cup Series schedule for the third straight season, and it’s one of the more intriguing events considering as evidenced by the betting odds being shaken up. Kyle Larson as the chalk favorite isn’t a surprise,...
