The last time I rode the Jack Rabbit at Kennywood, I felt a sense of anxiousness and excitement as I went up the hills, and then I questioned why I torture myself when I go down the slopes. Watching pitcher Charlie Morton’s seven-year career as a Pittsburgh Pirate has been a very similar experience for Bucs fans. And the experience is about to return, since it is probable that Morton will come off the disabled list (hip) and rejoin the rotation early next week, likely sending Vance Worley ... Read More
POLL: How concerned are you about Andrew McCutchen:
With yet another hitless game last night, former MVP Andrew McCutchen voiced his frustration in his postgame interview. How concerned are you with McCutchen? [poll id="132"] ... Read More
Pirates lose again in extra innings 3-2, swept by Cardinals
Someone should have sent a memo to the Pirates that the marathon was supposed to take place in Pittsburgh, not St. Louis. For the third straight game of the series, the Pirates (12-13) took the Cardinals (18-6) to extra innings before falling, this time a 3-2 loss in the 14th inning off a Kolten Wong walk-off home run. This was the fourth straight game against the Cardinals the Pirates lost in walk-off fashion. Pirates starter Vance Worley was strong in defeat as he went six strong ... Read More
Pittsburgh March Madness: Mt. Wash. Station Square Elite Eight
One-half of the Pittsburgh March Madness Final Four is set, as #1. Ben Roethlisberger and #16. Monica Wignot advanced with their wins over #2. Maurkice Pouncey and #10. Francisco Liriano, respectively. Today, two more athletes will look to advance to the second-to-last hurdle in being declared the winner of Pittsburgh March Madness. Let's take a look at the matchups, and remember, you decide who advances. #1. Antonio Brown (Steelers All-Pro receiver) vs. #2. Le'Veon Bell (Steelers ... Read More
Pittsburgh March Madness: North and South Side Elite Eight
Sixty-four of Pittsburgh's best athletes started, but only eight remain. It's crunch time, folks. Today, we will look at the left side of the bracket, where two athletes will make the venture to the Final Four. Let's take a look at the match ups. #1. Ben Roethlisberger (Steelers quarterback) vs. #2. Maurkice Pouncey (Steelers All-Pro center) [poll id="122"] #16. Monica Wignot (Pitt women's basketball) vs. #10. Francisco Liriano (Pirates Opening Day Starter) [poll id="123"] ... Read More
Pittsburgh March Madness: Mt. Washington Sweet 16
The Pittsburgh March Madness Elite Eight is halfway filled out, as No. 16 seed Monica Wignot continued her Cinderella run by beating No. 5 March-Andre Fleury. While Wignot's run will continue, another surprise run came to an end, as No. 11 Kelly Johnson was knocked out by Pirates Opening Day starter, No. 10 Francisco Liriano. Today, we finally get a region where the top four seeds will square off. Let's take a look and see who will advance. #1. Antonio Brown (Steelers All-Pro receiver) vs. ... Read More
Pittsburgh March Madness: Station Square Round of 32
Twelve athletes have made the Sweet 16, as there were no real upsets yesterday. Today, however, will be interesting, as there are numerous matchups that could go either way. As usual, it's up to you to vote the last four athletes into the next round. Let's take a look at who is up today. #1. Sidney Crosby (Penguins captain) vs. #9. Jordy Mercer (Pirates shortstop) [poll id="110"] #5. Tony Watson (Pirates All-Star setup man) vs. #4. Gerrit Cole (Pirates ace of the future) [poll ... Read More
Pittsburgh March Madness: North Side Round of 32
Sixty-four local athletes made the Pittsburgh March Madness Tournament, and after four days, just 32 remain. Now, in four days, the field will be cut in half again, as only 16 will remain standing entering the weekend. Just like last week, we start with the North Side region, where three underdogs made their way to the round of 32. Can they continue their Cinderella run? That's up to you, the readers. #1. Ben Roethlisberger (Steelers quarterback) vs. #9. Heath Miller (Steelers tight ... Read More
Pittsburgh March Madness: Station Square region
It's the final day of the first round, as all was pretty quiet in the Mt. Washington region yesterday. #1. Antonio Brown, #9. Chad Voytik, #5. Akeel Lynch, #4. Neil Walker, #6. Lawrence Timmons, #3. Josh Harrison, #7. Chris Kuntiz and #2. Le'Veon Bell all advanced to the round of 32, with Voytik as the only underdog pick to advance when he defeated Penn State quarterback Christian Hackenberg. Twenty-four have advance, and just eight remain to fill out the second round. Let's take a look ... Read More
Pittsburgh March Madness: Mt. Washington region
The round of 32 starts today in the NCAA Tournament, but in the Pittsburgh March Madness bracket, we are just halfway through the first round, as a total of 16 athletes have advanced to round two. Yesterday, eight more Pittsburgh athletes were voted on by you, the reader. They were: Today, we have a look at the Mt. Washington region, where once again, there are some interesting match ups to watch. Again, only you can prevent forrest fires…and advance the athletes. #1. Antonio Brown ... Read More