A.J. Burnett insists this is his last season. After a down year with the Philadelphia Phillies last season, Burnett returned to Pittsburgh where he spent his two previous years under the tutelage of pitching coach Ray Searage. If Burnett does in fact retire after the season, he will retire a world champion, who threw a no-hitter, an immaculate inning and is a multimillionaire. But one thing has been missing from Burnett's career; an All-Star appearance. Add that to the list now, as ... Read More
Poll: How many All-Stars should the Pirates have?
Major League Baseball will announce its All-Star teams tomorrow for the mid-summer classic. With many deserving players such as Andrew McCutchen, A.J. Burnett, Gerrit Cole, Francisco Liriano, Francisco Cervelli, Starling Marte, Tony Watson and Mark Melancon, how many representatives should the Pirates realistically have? [poll id="140"] ... Read More
Injured Malkin, Crosby will miss All-Star Game, may be out longer
Pittsburgh Penguins centers Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin will miss Sunday’s NHL All-Star, the team announced on Thursday. Malkin left the team’s game on Tuesday night in Philadelphia with what the team characterized as a lower-body injury. He was able to return to action and finish the game that night. The team had an optional morning skate on Wednesday, and Malkin did not participate. He attempted to take part in the team’s warmup before Wednesday night’s game against the Chicago ... Read More
Fleury an All-Star after all
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury was added to the roster for the 60th NHL All-Star game, the league announced on Thursday. "It's always an honor when you get a chance to go be with these guys, so I'm looking forward to it," said Fleury. After being left off the initial roster, the Penguins netminder was included as an injury replacement. "I was a little disappointed at first," he said. "I feel bad for Jimmy Howard going down hurt, but I'm happy that I got a chance to ... Read More
Fleury belongs in All-Star Game
When the NHL announced the rosters for the 60th NHL All-Star on Saturday, the Penguins were sure to be well represented. Sidney Crosby is the face of the league, and despite a recent goal-scoring slump, was a shoo-in for the game. Evgeni Malkin, as well, has been one of the league’s most electric performers and is currently third in the league in scoring. The Penguins third obvious candidate, goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury, was somehow left off the roster. It’s crazy that Fleury, an all-star ... Read More
Beatty to represent Wild Things in Home Run Derby
One of the best parts of the All Star Game is the festivities that go along with it. The players get a little break from their day-t0-day stresses of the game and get to relax and have a little fun with each other and with the fans. One of the most talked about All Star festivities in baseball is the Home Run Derby. This Tuesday, July 16th, CONSOLE Energy Park will turn into the home of the long ball when Frontier League's best sluggers take the field to see how many they can knock over the ... Read More