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Pirates to call up top MLB prospect Konnor Griffin ahead of home opener
3+ hour, 11+ min ago (319+ words) The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the roster move was not yet official. The question when the season started last week wasn't if Griffin would make his big-league debut this year, but when. The answer didn't take long…...
'A good culture:' Altoona Curve gears up for 2026 season with 20 returning players
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (227+ words) ALTOONA, Pa. (WJAC) " Opening day is right around the corner for the Altoona Curve as the team welcomed media to the ballpark on Tuesday for their annual media day. Media members got a chance to watch practice and talk with…...
Spikes set to play at Medlar Field this summer despite ongoing court fight with Penn State
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (250+ words) by Gary Sinderson/WJAC staff CENTRE COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) " The State College Spikes will be playing baseball this summer at their home stadium ---Medlar Field at Lubrano Park --- despite the ongoing court battle with the owners of the ballpark -- Penn…...
Amazing America 250: Shared love of baseball keeps USA's pastime thriving
1+ week, 2+ day ago (230+ words) WASHINGTON (TNND) " As Major League Baseball returns this week, the sport's long history in the United States is again in the spotlight, from sandlots and Little League fields to packed stadiums on opening day. Amazing America 250: Shared love of baseball…...
Nearly two dozen Altoona Curve games to be televised this season
4+ week, 2+ day ago (148+ words) ALTOONA, Pa. (WJAC) " Fans of the Altoona Curve will have the opportunity to watch the Pittsburgh Pirates' Double-A affiliate on television this season. According to an announcement from the team, SportsNet Pittsburgh is planning to broadcast 22 of the Curve's games…...
Steelers mourn passing of longtime team journalist Dale Lolley
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (265+ words) PITTSBURGH (WJAC) " The Pittsburgh Steelers are mourning the passing of longtime team journalist Dale Lolley, who died Wednesday at age 56 following a battle with cancer. Lolley, who was a native of Clarion County, first began reporting on the Steelers in…...
Altoona Curve's late-inning rally sparks Game 1 playoff series victory over Erie
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (131+ words) President Donald Trump's visit to the UK includes laying a wreath on Queen Elizabeth II's tomb, a dance performance and a state banquet. ALTOONA, Pa. (WJAC) " For the first time since 2018, the Altoona Curve are in the Eastern League Playoffs....
West Suburban 12U Girls Softball Team wins first round of Little League World Series
7+ mon, 4+ week ago (136+ words) Johnstown's West Suburban 12U Girls Softball Team has won the first round of the Little League World Series with a 2-1 walk-off victory over the previously undefeated New England Champions for Guilford, Connecticut. West Suburban's Reagan Bills was lights out, striking out…...
Pirates to call up baseball's top pitching prospect Bubba Chandler
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (399+ words) Chandler will join a staff that already includes 2024 NL Rookie of the Year Paul Skenes. The person told the AP that Chandler will initially work in a "bulk" bullpen role. Chandler got off to a hot start in Triple-A this…...
Pirates to restore Clemente sign at PNC Park after HOFer's family expresses anger
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (386+ words) The sign featured Clemente's name and his No. 21. Replacing it was an advertisement for Surfside, an alcoholic drink. However, the Clemente sign will be restored before Monday night's game against the St. Louis Cardinals, according to Pirates president Travis Williams....