Here we are, Pittsburgh. October is a day away and the Pirates continue to be more relevant than the Steelers. For the first time since 1968, the Pittsburgh Steelers are 0-4. Yikes. With the slow start, there continues to be a need to blame someone for fans. Again, it continues to be Todd Haley and Mike Tomlin. The thing is, the offense isn't the problem. Sure, there are some calls that make you scratch your head, but over the past two games, do any bad calls really stick out to ... Read More
Pack PNC Park if you want
Since April, Pirates fans couldn't get too high or get too low. It is, after all, a 162-game season. Although with some panic meters this year, you'd think it was a NFL season. Finally, the home stretch is here. The Pirates are in the middle of a division title race and a wild card race with the St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds and technically the Washington Nationals. The Pirates tied the season record for most sellouts in a season, and the fans have been flocking out ... Read More
Waterloo’s quick hitters
Is Mike Tomlin on the "hot seat?" You're kidding, right? After one game, panic is everywhere in Yinztown. While the team did look pathetic against Tennessee and it won't be good this year (we tried to warn you), it's not because Mike Tomlin is a bad coach. Do I disagree with some of what he does? Yes. Do I think he's a top five coach in the league? No. Is he top 10? Yes. The thing is, with all of the veterans that were signed to big contracts during Tomlin's tenure, this was bound to happen. ... Read More
May we never forget 9/11
Sept. 11, 2001. Since the American Airlines Flight 11 left Boston's Logan Airport that morning, the country has never been the same. The heinous attacks on the Pentagon, Twin Towers and our country haven't been forgotten. It's a moment that no matter the age of the person, will forever be replayed in slow motion. They know where they where, what they were doing and who they were with. I was at Burrell High School in Lower Burrell, Pa. As a freshman in a new school, I didn't know anyone. ... Read More
Pirates Release 2014 Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates today announced their 2014 regular season schedule, which will feature interleague play with the American League East, including home games with the Toronto Blue Jays, Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox. The interleague schedule also includes a home-and-home series with Pirates’ interleague rivals the Detroit Tigers as the Bucs are slated to host the Tigers for two games on August 11 and 12 and visit Comerica on August 13 and 14. For the third consecutive season ... Read More
82 forgettable Pirates
It has happened, Pirates fans. The winning season has finally arrived. Now, I'm in the group that feels it's a nice milestone, but it's time get past the idea of a winning season and look forward to the playoffs. However, the fact that we are talking about playoffs and the Pirates shows just how far the franchise has come since 1992. The following list is a grouping of 82 different Pirates that have kind of summed up the 20 years of losing. In no particular order, be glad that the years ... Read More
2013 NFL Predictions
With the Pirates playing so well and one win away from snapping the dreaded streak, what's gotten lost is the fact that the Steelers start up their season on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans. In fact, the NFL season starts on Thursday, as the defending Super Bowl champs, the Baltimore Ravens, travel to Denver to take on the Broncos. Man, did this offseason go by fast or what? I don't know about you, but I'm very excited for the season to start. As usual, story lines are in abundance as ... Read More
Pirates Back In First With 7 – 1 Win Over St. Louis
The Pirates offense continued to dominate Cardinals pitching as they put up 7 runs in a 7 - 1 victory on Saturday night. They put two up in the second inning with two out when A.J. Burnett helped himself with an RBI single scoring Russell Martin. They would get a second run one batter later when Jose Tabata scored Burnett after a wild pitch. They would add five more in the third when Marlon Byrd continued his hot start as a Pirate with an RBI single to score Pedro Alvarez. Russell Martin ... Read More
Steelers make cuts to put roster at 75
PITTSBURGH — The Steelers made 15 roster moves today, reducing their roster to the league-mandated 75 players prior to Tuesday’s 4 p.m. deadline. The Steelers have placed linebacker Sean Spence on the team’s Reserve/Physically Unable To Perform (PUP) List. In addition, the team has placed offensive guard Justin Cheadle and cornerback DeMarcus Van Dyke on the team’s Waived/Injured List. The Steelers have released offensive tackle D’Anthony Batiste, running back Baron Batch offensive tackle ... Read More
Liriano plays stopper, goes distance in 5-1 win
ST. LOUIS — Pirates manager Clint Hurdle didn't personally relay the story of A.J. Burnett getting roughed up in St. Louis last year to Francisco Liriano before Wednesday's start against the Cardinals, but Hurdle had a feeling someone had recounted the tale to the left-hander. Burnett pitched May 2, 2013, at St. Louis, was shelled for 12 runs in 22⁄3 innings, then gave up two runs in eight innings in his next start — and didn't lose again until July 15. On Wednesday, Liriano rebounded from ... Read More