Category Archives: Local Sports

The Pirates scored three runs in the sixth inning, fueled by Gregory Polanco’s two-run homer, and held on to defeat the Chicago Cubs, 4-2, Saturday at Wrigley Field. Josh Bell led the Pirates wi...

After taking 3 of 4 from the Phillies, the Pirates headed to the friendly confines of Wrigley Field and the offense sputtered against the Cubs as they lost 6-1 on Friday afternoon. Chicago’s fir...

The Pirates Double-A affiliate Altoona Curve notched a victory over the Akron Rubber Ducks 6-5 on Friday night. Shortstop Kevin Newman improved his batting average, going 3-5 with two doubles. Jerrick...

The Pirates combined solid pitching from Chad Kuhl and some big hits from Josh Bell, Gregory Polanco, and Andrew McCutchen as they beat the Phillies, 6-3 last night. Gregory was 4-for-4 with a two-run...

Altoona nipped Binghampton 6-5 last night as Jerrick Suiter went 4-for-4 at the plate. Kevin Newman and Wyatt Mathison were each 2-for-4, with Newman cracking two doubles. Alex McRae got the win. The ...

Two Canadian networks, TSN and Sportsnet, are reporting that Penguins assistant Rick Tocchet is set to become the new head coach of the Arizona Coyotes, replacing Dave Tippett, who was fired last mont...

Gerrit Cole pitched and batted his way to a Pirates victory Wednesday night, 5-2, over the Phillies. Cole worked six innings of two-run ball while striking out eight batters for his seventh win. Josh ...

Binghamton held off the Curve last night for a 4-3 win in Altoona. Jerrick Suiter led the offense, going 3 for 3 with a homer, a walk and two RBIs. The Curve will conclude the series tonight at 7 with...

The Indiana County Youth Legion Baseball pairings are set for action, beginning Sunday. The regular season 1st place team, Armstrong, will host the No. 4 team, Punxsy Post 62, while No. 2 S.W.Jack wil...

Penguins forward Conor Sheary and defenseman Brian Dumolin have filed for salary arbitration. Hearings will take place from July 20th thru August 4th in Toronto.