The Pittsburgh Pirates rarely get to be the top sports story in Pittsburgh for even a summer. This is thanks to an almost unhealthy obsession with the Steelers, along with the Penguins winning five Stanley Cups since 1991. But 2024 could have been the exception. The Steelers have made a lot of exciting moves off… read more

It is pretty remarkable that the Chicago Cubs are 19-13 with all of the injuries they have had in the first month of the season. Three of the five pitchers that were scheduled to be in their starting rotation at the beginning of the season have missed multiple starts. They have also been without two… read more

If you thought the Pirates would get well going up against a lame-duck (and rather lame) A’s team in Oakland, California, this week, think again. Pittsburgh was swept by the Athletics in a three-game series at the Oakland Coliseum. The Buccos have now lost 16 of their last 21 games. Included in that stretch is… read more

Jose Berrios has been on an absolute tear so far this season for the Blue Jays, putting up some seriously staggering numbers. Now I know that it’s early in the season and the numbers are gonna be inflated, but there is no denying that Berrios has been pitching out of his mind this year. Here… read more

I was talking to a friend of mine over the winter about the Pirates’ prospects for the 2024 campaign. A bit of a baseball purist, he said, “Damn it, I am still angry they put infield netting from the first to the third-base lines!” Anyway, that safety rule–all 30 Major League parks must have netting… read more

The 2024 MLB season is just two weeks old and teams are already starting to separate themselves. Of course, there are many surprises as well. Each year, new teams and players emerge and contend when many might not expect. Or contenders take a step back. That is the beauty of a game that is played… read more

The 2024 MLB season is just two weeks old but there are many rookies that have made an impact already. This class of prospects is one of the most-anticipated in years and have already shown their stripes. There are many that look like big-league stars for years to come. Below, take a look at the… read more

Baseball is a wonderful game. It features some of the best athletes the world has to offer, some of the most intriguing storylines and moments that create memories that will last a lifetime. It’s a beautiful game about overcoming adversity. However, there is always the reminder that the game is humbling and also at times… read more

In cold and dreary weather conditions reminiscent of the time these two teams battled it out in the 1979 World Series at old Three Rivers Stadium, the Orioles were in Pittsburgh on Friday afternoon for the Pirates 2024 home opener at PNC Park. The Pirates’ 6-1 start on the road raised the excitement level even… read more

The Los Angeles Dodgers come to Wrigley Field for a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs starting today at 1:20 PM. The early schedule has not been very kind to the Cubs. They opened on the road against the reigning World Champion Texas Rangers. They did get a break with a three-game series against the… read more