"Article by Gino Ferretti for Pittsburgh Sporting News" Pittsburgh is still in the pits. It's in the bleak blue eyes of the Starbucks barista. It's in the mumbled tone of the young man scanning your groceries at Giant Eagle. The manager of the Rite Aid near my house, who loves to bend my ear about the hottest sports topics of whichever day I've stopped in, only has a good morning and head nod for me lately. On my way to work I pass the house of an elderly man who is always up too ... Read More
The Curious Case of Starling Marte
While all of the talk around the Pittsburgh Pirates as of late has surrounded super-prospect Gregory Polanco, the Bucs have a bigger problem to worry about at the moment and that is trying to get left fielder Starling Marte figured out. After a 2013 season, his first full one in the majors, that saw Marte post a .280/.343/.441 line, including 41 steals, the mere fact that Marte hasn't taken the next step is one of the more disappointing aspects surrounding this 2014 team. That rings ... Read More
Report: Polanco to Pittsburgh on Friday
SOURCES: Gregory Polanco to be Promoted on Friday - http://t.co/XUvNFzW8VU #Pirates — Tim Williams (@timwilliamsP2) June 4, 2014 Source confirms @timwilliamsP2 report: #Pirates bringing up Polanco. Will join team on Friday.— Chris Cotillo (@ChrisCotillo) June 4, 2014 According to Tim Williams of Pirates Prospects and Chris Cotillo of SB Nation, Gregory Polanco will be called up by the Pittsburgh Pirates from AAA Indianapolis this Friday, in time for an important series against ... Read More
Big Ben & Pittsburgh Dad
Pittsburgh Dad has a surprise visit from Ben Roethlisberger. http://youtube.com/watch?v=o255ZQkqhMw ... Read More
Doc Emrick remains second to none
Article by Gino Ferretti for Pittsburgh Sporting News The only bad thing about Mike "Doc" Emrick is that he has to sleep. Because there're moments in our daily lives that would be more interesting if he was calling them. Hit the snooze button one too many times? Here's Doc with the play-by-play as you scramble for your work clothes, and fumble around looking for your wallet and keys. Consequently rushing to work and get pulled over for speeding? Here's Doc to theorize a way ... Read More
Steelers’ LeGarrette Blount could turn out to be perfect compliment
One thing the Pittsburgh Steelers haven’t had in a few years are multiple running backs that can step in and carry a full-time load when needed. The offseason signing of LeGarrette Blount solves that problem. After a nice close to the 2013 season for rookie Le’Veon Bell, the Steelers were in search for a compliment for the Michigan State product and they wanted to find a way to lighten Bell’s workload along the way. They accomplished both with Blount. Blount is still in the prime of his ... Read More
Gregory Polanco reportedly could be called up next week
Pittsburgh Pirates fans may get their wish soon in terms of seeing prized prospect Gregory Polanco in a Pirates uniform. According to a report from SB Nation’s Chris Cotillo, according to sources, Polanco could the call sometime during the Pirates next home stand, which begin June 6 with a three-game set against the Milwaukee Brewers. Source close to situation says to expect Polanco callup during Pirates homestand 6/6-6/12. "I dont see them promoting him while on the road" — Chris Cotillo ... Read More
Steelers’ Heath Miller could be in store for rebound season
It was nice to see that Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Heath Miller returned last year from a torn ACL suffered the season before. However, something just wasn't right with Miller, as he had a down year by his standards. But the calendar has turned to 2014 and Miller could be in store for another big season. At least in his mind he thinks it will be different: “I should be able to put more preparation in, should be able to work like I’m used to working,” Miller told ESPN's Scott ... Read More
Extra-inning mistake keeps Wild Things from sweep
An error in the top of the 10th inning kept the Washington Wild Things from improving on their season as they fell, 3-2, to the Windy City Thunderbolts Sunday at CONSOLE Energy Park. Going into the 10th inning, Washington and Windy City were deadlocked, 2-2. Windy City shortstop Mike Torres advanced to first and then second on an error by Wild Things third baseman Carter Bell. During the next at-bat, Ryan Soares singled off of Zac Fuesser, bringing Torres home for the go-ahead run. In ... Read More
Passion of the Week: Ciara Chic
The Pittsburgh Passion have kept their hot streak alive, breaking records and setting milestones along the way. In their last victory, a 21-6 win over the New York Sharks, running back Ciara Chic came up big. Chic, a 5th year running back out of West Virginia University and Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, racked up a total of 145 yards on the ground to lead a run-heavy offense which gathered 226 total rushing yards in the win. The running back which the team simply calls "Chic" started the game ... Read More