Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your day in sports for Friday, October 2, 2015. What's on tap for today: Wrapping up their marathon preseason, the Penguins (3-4-0) are in Raleigh, NC for their preseason finale against the Carolina Hurricanes. 7:00 p.m. WXDX-FM 105.9 The X The Pirates (96-63) host he Reds (63-96) in the first of a three-game series at PNC Park. Despite the Cardinals clinching the division on Wednesday night, the Pirates still must make sure to stay ahead of the Cubs for ... Read More
AM Joe: Cubs, Pirates both get help; StL lead down to three
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your day in sports for Saturday, September 26, 2015. What's on tap for today: The Chicago Cubs (89-64) clinched a playoff berth yesterday anyway, despite losing to the Pirates (94-60), as the San Francisco Giants lost to the Oakland A's last night. The Pirates got some help of their own as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals to bring the Pirates to three games out of first place. Even more worrisome for the Cardinals is the potential loss ... Read More
AM Joe: Bucs clinch; go for four-game sweep today
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your day in sports for Thursday, September 24, 2015. What's on tap for today: Pirates (92-60) will have an afternoon contest against against the Colorado Rockies (63-80). Despite earning a playoff berth last night, the Bucs still have work to do, as they trail the St. Louis Cardinals by four games in the NL Central. Jeff Locke will make what could be his final start of his season against Chad Bettis at 3:10 p.m. ROOT Sports ... Read More
AM Joe: Pens host Canes in preseason home opener
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your day in sports for Tuesday, September 21, 2015. What's on tap for today: The Penguins (1-0-0) will skate at Consol Energy Center for the first time in the 2015-16 season. The Pens will host the Carolina Hurricanes tonight at 7:00 p.m. Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Marc-Andre Fleury, Kris Letang and Phil Kessel (above) are all expected to play for the Pens. 105.9 WXDX-FM Pirates (90-60) lefty J.A. Happ will continue his audition for a spot in the postseason ... Read More
AM Joe: Steelers kick off Heinz Field schedule this afternoon
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your day in sports for Sunday, September 20, 2015. What's on tap for today: The Steelers will open their 2015 home slate at Heinz Field when they host the San Francisco 49ers at 1:00 p.m. today. WPGH-TV Fox 53 Pirates (88-60) will got for a series win against the NL West-leading Dodgers (85-62) this afternoon at 4:10 p.m. ROOT Sports Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh headlines: Francisco Liriano outdueled Clayton Kershaw as the Bucs beat the Dodgers last ... Read More
AM Joe: Riverhounds to play for PA Derby Cup, playoff spot in Harrisburg
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your day in sports for Saturday, September 19, 2015. What's on tap for today: The Penguins continue training camp at their new Cranberry Twp. practice facility today at 9:15 a.m. Duquesne (2-0) will start the college football day off with a 1:00 p.m. start on the road against the Dayton Flyers. Robert Morris (0-2) will host Notre Dame (Ohio) for the school's homecoming game at 3:00 p.m. 1320 WJAS-AM, ESPN Radio 970 The Riverhounds (10-9-8) season is on the ... Read More
Pitt vs. Iowa: preview, prediction and more
Despite of heading into Saturday night's road test at Iowa with a 2-0 record, the Pitt Panthers face an array of questions as they prepare for the Hawkeyes. Iowa also comes into the game undefeated, and has beaten the Panthers in their past two meetings, including last season's 24-20 comeback win at Heinz Field. Who has the edge this time around? Let's take a look. When: Saturday, 8:00 pm EST Where: Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, Iowa Watch: Big Ten Network Spread: Iowa (-5.5) Series ... Read More
AM Joe: ‘Ground Chuck’ on the lunch menu for Bucs/Cubs
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your day in sports for Thursday, September 17, 2015. What's on tap for today: The Penguins will open training camp at their new Cranberry Twp. practice facility. General manager Jim Rutherford and head coach Mike Johnston will speak to the media around 11:00 a.m. The Pirates (87-58) will try to salvage a split of their four-game series with the Chicago Cubs (84-61) this afternoon. Charlie Morton will do the heavy lifting for the Bucs. First pitch is at ... Read More
AM Joe: Playoff spot on line in Hounds home finale
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your day in sports for Wednesday, September 16, 2015. What's on tap for today: The Pirates (87-57) will go up against Chicago Cubs (83-61) Jake Arreita in what could be a preview of the NL Wild Card game. A.J. Burnett takes the mound for the Bucs at 7:05 p.m. ROOT Sports Pittsburgh. The Riverhounds will host the first-place Rochester Rhinos in their final home match of 2015 tonight. The Hounds are one point out of playoff position with two games to ... Read More
AM Joe: Bucs close to 2.5 games back on Cardinals
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your day in sports for Saturday, September 12, 2015. What's on tap for today: The rest of the NFL kicks off the 2015 season today, starting at 1:00 p.m. KDKA-TV, CBS The Pirates (85-56) Have a Sunday matinee at 1:35 as the go for the series win in their four-game slate with the Milwaukee Brewers (62-80). Francisco Liriano will start for the Bucs. A win would put them just two games back of St. Louis for first place in the NL Central. ROOT Sports ... Read More