Edmonton Oilers (9-3-1) The Edmonton Oilers have gotten off to a roaring start in the 2016-17 campaign. They currently lead the Pacific Division with 19 points, five more than the Anaheim Ducks, who sit in second place. The Oilers have won two games in a row and are 7-2-1 in their last 10 games. Sensation Connor McDavid has paced the Edmonton offense; he has 14 points (five goals, nine assists) in 13 games. McDavid ranks sixth in the NHL in points. For the Oilers to succeed against the ... Read More
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Goaltender Matt Murray to miss 3-6 weeks with broken hand
Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford announced today that goaltender Matt Murray will miss three-to-six weeks with a broken hand. According to a press release, the 22-year old suffered the injury on Sept. 19 in a 4-3 loss against Team Russia in the World Cup of Hockey. In the contest, Murray allowed four goals on seven shots and was pulled in the losing effort. Murray was influential during the Penguins' Stanley Cup Championship run this summer, posting a 15-6 record with a ... Read More
Pirates announce schedule for 2017 season
Matchups with AL East squads highlight Pirates' 2017 schedule As the 2016 regular season continues to wind down, Pittsburgh Pirates fans are already looking toward 2017. Today, in particular, gives fans a glimpse of what to expect as Major League Baseball released the schedule for the 2017 season. The Pirates are scheduled to open up the 2017 campaign on the road in a ballpark they haven't played in since 2005: Fenway Park. The Pirates will travel to take on the Boston Red Sox in a ... Read More
Harrison playing pivotal role in Pirates offense once again
This season has been a very different one for Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Josh Harrison. Following the offseason trade of Neil Walker, Harrison found a real starting opportunity for the first time in his major league career, getting the nod over at second base. To start the season, the former super-utility man made great strides on offense and defense, proving to be a capable replacement for the beloved Pittsburgh Kid. This season, Harrison is hitting .275 with four home runs and ... Read More
Pirates place Gerrit Cole on DL, recall Steven Brault
The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced starting pitcher Gerrit Cole has been placed on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to Aug. 25 with posterior inflammation of the right elbow. Left-handed pitcher Steven Brault, tonight’s starter against the Chicago Cubs, has been recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis in the corresponding move. LHP Steven Brault has been recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis and will start tonight in Chicago. — Pirates (@Pirates) August 29, 2016 Cole, who is 7-9 this ... Read More
Implications of Pirates’ sweep in Milwaukee
When looking at the results of the Pittsburgh Pirates' recent games, it’s completely understandable to do a double take. As hard as it may be to believe, the Pirates did indeed sweep the Milwaukee Brewers. Not only that, Pittsburgh did it on the road. The Brewers home ballpark has been a nightmare setting for the Pirates in recent years. The Bucs came into this series with a 17-64 record in Milwaukee since 2007 and were facing a Brewers team that had a record above the .500 mark at ... Read More
What do trade deadline acquisitions bring to Pirates?
Another trade deadline has come and gone in Major League Baseball and, like many teams, the Pittsburgh Pirates were very active on the trade front. With an offense that has been relatively good this season, the Pirates turned their attention strictly to pitching as they made four deals leading up to the deadline. However, questions surround these new acquisitions and how they will impact the Pirates the rest of this season and into the future. Let's take a look at each trade and examine ... Read More
Where does Glasnow’s debut rank among other Pirates?
The Triple-A Indianapolis Indians rotation takeover is in full effect in Pittsburgh. According to ESPN's Buster Olney, Pittsburgh Pirates top prospect Tyler Glasnow is expected to make his major league debut tomorrow afternoon against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Glasnow, a fifth-round draft pick in 2011 by the Pirates, has had a ton of hype while pitching in the minor leagues. However, in regards to buzz surrounding a debut, where does Glasnow's highly anticipated first major ... Read More
Despite rough first half, Pirates should buy at trade deadline
The 2016 Pittsburgh Pirates are a much different team from years past. For the first time since 2010 when they lost 52 games by the fourth of July, the Pirates (42-41) have questions regarding their role when it comes to the trade deadline. As always, the trade deadline (August 1 this year) is bound to be an exciting one. With the Pirates sitting just one game above the .500 mark, many think that it may be time to sell and bring younger talent into the organization. However, the time is now ... Read More
Is it too early to write off the Pittsburgh Pirates?
The Pittsburgh Pirates are 76 games into the 2016 season, and they aren't exactly in an ideal position. The Pirates, who are 37-39 this year, sit 12 games behind the Chicago Cubs for first place and three games behind the St. Louis Cardinals for second place in the NL Central. The team has endured an abundance of issues; however, it's not time to completely write off the Pirates just yet. Young rotation help arriving When it comes to the starting rotation, it's no secret they've struggled this ... Read More