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Cup of Joe (Starkey): Could somebody please tell me why Oneil Cruz did not start for Pirates Sunday?
11+ hour, 22+ min ago (440+ words) Yes, I know: Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said before Sunday’s game that Oneil Cruz would get some “intentional days off” because he is coming off a fractured hand. Here’s the thing: That statement would make more sense — though still…...
After 8 scoreless innings, Pirates’ Khristian Curtis ‘in the conversation’ for a spot start
23+ hour, 8+ min ago (822+ words) Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington expressed confidence in Khristian Curtis before they played the Los Angeles Dodgers, given how the rookie right-hander performed in his debut. After pitching five scoreless innings in relief on July 18 at Cleveland, the 24-year-old…...
WPIAL Class 3A breakdown: Avonworth again the hunted in Class 3A
23+ hour, 13+ min ago (1376+ words) Avonworth coach Duke Johncour understands the position his team is in. It went through it last year as defending WPIAL and PIAA champions and was able to repeat, first with a 26-0 victory over Imani Christian at Acrisure Stadium and then…...
WPIAL Class 5A breakdown: Pine-Richland heads up deep, dangerous pool of title contenders
23+ hour, 16+ min ago (822+ words) When the WPIAL went to four classifications back in the early 1980s, the Quad-A division was considered by some coaches like playing small college football. Teams were physical and games were brutal. Fast forward to the 2020s, and Class 5A has become the…...
Tim Benz: Ben Cherington has flawed logic to support his September ‘hot streak’ hopes
22+ hour, 44+ min ago (605+ words) After Sunday’s 4-0 loss in Los Angeles, the Pittsburgh Pirates (63-69) have dropped three in a row and 12 of 18. They are 8½ games out of the National League’s final wild card spot with four teams to pass. That group of teams includes the…...
WPIAL Class 6A breakdown: Central Catholic aiming for historic 3-peat
23+ hour, 16+ min ago (740+ words) As Class 6A football begins its second decade this fall, Central Catholic has a chance to make history. In the first 10 years of 6A, there have been four teams that have repeated as WPIAL champions: Pine-Richland in 2017-18, Central Catholic in 2019-20, North Allegheny…...
This week on Trib HSSN for week of Aug. 24, 2026
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (627+ words) Let the games begin! It’s time to kick off a new scholastic sports season with the start of high school football this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network. Trib HSSN has video and audio coverage of Week 1 with…...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 23, 2026: Mitch Jebb’s 2 homers lift Indy to shutout victory
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (64+ words) Next: Tuesday vs. Columbus (Guardians), 6:35 p.m. Next: Tuesday vs. Erie (Tigers), 6 p.m. Next: Tuesday vs. Hub City (Rangers), 6:30 p.m. BRADENTON (Low-A, 51-66) had its game against Jupiter (Marlins) canceled because of rain. The game will not be made up. The Marauders won three of…...
Veteran Kiski Area lineup in position to make statement
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (1161+ words) Brayden Thimons starred in football at Highlands before a standout career at Westminster College. Still young in his coaching career, Thimons’ passion for the game and giving back for all that he received is a driving force in his first…...
Pirates give up 3-0 lead, edged by Dodgers in Los Angeles
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (629+ words) It took four starts for the Los Angeles Dodgers to get a win from their prized trade acquisition Tarik Skubal. The victory came at the Pittsburgh Pirates’ expense. Despite giving up three runs in the first inning Saturday, Skubal regrouped…...