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6 years

That a sleepy Squirrel Hill neighborhood celebrating Shabbat became the scene of a deadly shooting at a synagogue on a dreary Saturday morning left residents in a state of shock.

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Kevin Gorman

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3 years

That was the worst game I’ve seen this year, and I cover the Pirates.

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5 years

A certain tackle-eligible receiver @ZBNFL had a question for #Steelers QB @DevlinHodges10 .

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6 years

Scenes I didn't write about in Squirrel Hill on Saturday: A SWAT responder returned in full combat gear to his truck, only to discover that he'd left his emergency flashers on for hours and his battery was dead. A resident had to give him a jump start. 1/2

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5 years

The celebratory scene at the Moon Township home of Cameron Johnson as he learns he was selected with the 11th pick of the #NBADraft2019 , making the OLSH, Pitt and North Carolina product the first WPIAL player to be a first-round pick since 1997.

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6 years

Just found this relic from start of my newspaper career: Radio Shack TRS-80 (aka Trash-80). Ran on four AA batteries. RT if you used one:

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4 years

When you are blessed to do what you love for a living, you never work a day in your life. It’s been my pleasure to tell stories, from preps to pros, in my hometown for two decades. Today is my last day in my dream job as sports columnist for @TribSports . Thanks for reading.

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7 years

Last #Steelers player left at Heinz Field? @AB84 , trying to sign as many autographs as possible as fans chant his name and throw items.

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8 years

And I'll add this: Pitt beating No. 2 Clemson in Death Valley is more impressive than Penn State beating No. 2 Ohio State in Happy Valley.

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5 years

This is why pitchers throw at batters, and it's totally justified. Reds have a tendency to forget that they are a last-place team.

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Derek Dietrich crushes HR off Alex McRae — He took his time admiring it AND running the bases. He did that at #PNCPark and it led to benches clearing —it was Archer back then

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Kevin Gorman

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6 years

My sincere thanks and appreciation to everyone in #SquirrelHill for their kindness amid tragedy, not only in allowing me to do my job but offering to help in any way possible. #loveconquershate

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4 years

The Steelers just lost a playoff game at home to a team that didn’t have its head coach or offensive line coach, left guard, top cornerback and didn’t practice until Friday because of covid issues. And it wasn’t even close. Let that sink in. The Super Bowl window has closed.

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1 year

LHP Rich Hill reacts to being traded from the Pirates to the San Diego Padres, his 13th team in a 19-year MLB career.

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6 years

Perhaps the most remarkable part, at least to me, was the patience and understanding members of the Squirrel Hill Jewish community showed in explaining intricacies of their faith to an Irish-Catholic reporter to help me write my columns this weekend.

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3 years

Counting my blessings and celebrating the miracle that is my son on #WorldPrematurityDay2021 . Kieran, now 17, was born at 29 weeks, weighing 2 pounds, 6.5 ounces, and spent 6 weeks in the care of wonderful doctors and nurses at West Penn NICU. (That’s my ring 💍 on his left arm).

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7 years

Antonio Brown and Champs gave $200 gift cards to honor roll students from Holy Family Academy Tuesday at Ross Park Mall

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5 years

#Steelers WR Ryan Switzer said the group photo he posted from the WR room with Darryl Drake was taken on the first day of training camp: ‘Coach Drake always called us his sons.’

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8 years

Classy gesture by @Pirates to honor @lukeblanock11 with a moment of silence before the national anthem. #LukeStrong

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4 years

Excited to return from a one-month layoff to writing for @TribSports , where I’ll be primarily covering the #Pirates . Thankful to everyone who reached out for your positive thoughts and well wishes. Looking forward to more storytelling.

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Kevin Gorman

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1 year

Stan Savran was so appreciative that I took this photo of him interviewing Mario Lemieux. We lost a sportscasting legend in Stan, who shared his love and passion for Pittsburgh sports on air. And he was even better in person. Stan, we didn’t just love the show. We loved you.

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5 years

JuJu Smith-Schuster on Ben Roethlisberger attending #Steelers practice on Thursday, just days after having surgery on his right elbow.

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New Pirates IF Isiah Kiner-Falefa on his family relation to Hall of Famers Ralph Kiner, whose No. 4 is one of nine jersey numbers retired by the franchise.

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Kevin Gorman

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3 years

The ultimate contradiction: Pittsburghers boasting about their love for No. 21 but not showing up to celebrate Roberto Clemente Day.

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6 years

The family whose house was on the corner where the media awaited updates from officials offered use of its bathroom, offered to make coffee and breakfast for anyone who was hungry, anything to help. Ran a 50-foot extension cord from their home for a local TV station.

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Kevin Gorman

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4 years

I wish the Steelers would stop whining about a teammate being snubbed for an individual award and start celebrating the individuals elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. I remember a time when the only thing the Steelers (and their fans) cared about was winning Super Bowls.

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Kevin Gorman

@KevinGormanPGH

6 months

Pirates catcher Henry Davis drives Corbin Burnes’ 2-1 pitch over the LF wall for a 3-run HR in first inning against the Baltimore Orioles.

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Kevin Gorman

@KevinGormanPGH

6 years

A family situated at another corner home also offered its bathrooms, and even allowed a television station to use the hatchback trunk of her car to keep its camera from getting wet. Unbelievable, the kindness amid crisis by Squirrel Hill residents only blocks away from synagogue

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7 months

Andrew McCutchen on Aroldis Chapman both wearing black and gold this spring: “If someone would’ve told me 10 years ago that you and Chapman would be teammates on the Pirates, I would’ve laughed.”

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Kevin Gorman

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8 years

So sad to learn of Luke Blanock's death at 19. An amazing young man whose will to live was inspiring. #LukeStrong

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5 months

‘It’s like two debuts in one year’: Pirates rookie RHP Jared Jones excited to start home opener against Orioles on Friday in first outing at PNC Park.

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6 years

A woman and her young son dropped off food at the Zone 4 police station and fire house on Northumberland, saying that the police officers and firefighters who responded to the shooting shouldn't have to worry about what to eat.

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7 months

Pirates 2-time All-Star closer David Bednar is pumped about his Pirate City locker mate Mitch Keller’s contract.

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3 months

Eat'n Park creates Smiley cookie inspired by Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes, by ⁦ @joannescoop ⁩ (Via TribLive)

Eat'n Park creates Smiley cookie inspired by Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes

The Paul Skenes fever continues to rise — and the blazing heat this week has nothing to do with that. Eat’n Park announced Friday the “Bucco Stache Smileys” — a Smiley cookie with a black mustache...

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Kevin Gorman

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2 years

Watching Arizona Fall League Fall Stars Game broadcast on MLB Network and here’s what was projected as #Pirates future lineup:

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Kevin Gorman

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6 years

A resident, an Orthodox Jew, received a phone call from family in Israel checking to see if he was safe. He recognized the caller ID but couldn't answer the phone, in observance of not using electricity until after sundown on Shabbat. He was waiting until 7:04 pm to call back.

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6 years

All-Pro WR Antonio Brown's advice for Le'Veon Bell, who is skipping OTAs, on best way to negotiate a new contract with #Steelers : Show up.

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Kevin Gorman

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6 years

#Steelers fans: Watch this, listen to what Mike Tomlin did, what Troy Polamalu said and try to tell me that Tomlin is just a cheerleader.

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6 years

The Immaculate Interception was one of the greatest plays in NFL history. Thank you James Harrison ( @jharrison9292 ) for everything you brought to the game. @steelers #HereWeGo

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6 years

Got a rise out of #Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli when I asked him this question about how to follow his career-best 12 HR season in 2018:

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5 years

Steelers WR coach Darryl Drake on what impressed him about third-round pick Diontae Johnson.

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3 years

What a season for the Pitt Panthers, who were a couple players/plays away from winning the Peach Bowl. I’ve watched/covered a lot of Pitt football over the years. Nice to see the city rally around the Panthers’ success this season.

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5 years

The night Cameron Johnson cashed in his winning lottery ticket by becoming an NBA lottery pick.

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Kevin Gorman

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12 days

Pirates manager Derek Shelton just revealed that Oneil Cruz will move from SS to CF, with Isiah Kiner-Falefa playing SS and Nick Gonzales at 2B.

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3 years

Pirates second-round pick Anthony Solometo said he's a huge Steelers fan, converting from Seahawks to Steelers after Super Bowl XL. Big Franco Harris fan. "That's one of the reasons I wear 32 in baseball, because I loved him so much. ... "They're my favorite team."

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5 years

The flag flying at half-staff at Chuck Noll Field at Saint Vincent College, where the #Steelers canceled practice Sunday following the death of WR coach Darryl Drake.

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4 years

Imagine the outrage if the Steelers put a corporate logo on their helmets!

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5 years

Penguins D Kris Letang took offense to a question about whether he needs to be more responsible with the puck.

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1 year

After 13 seasons in the minors, Drew Maggi held out hope that he would play in the majors. The Pirates called up the 33-year-old infielder Sunday.

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5 years

Scary scene to see a Steelers player motionless on the field. One of those hold-your-breath moments. After taking a helmet shot to the chin, Mason Rudolph finally is able to get up and walk off the field with assistance.

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Kevin Gorman

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7 months

Henry Davis get a single in his first Grapefruit League AB vs Twins.

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Kevin Gorman

@KevinGormanPGH

2 years

Confirmed: The Pirates are signing OF Andrew McCutchen to a one-year contract, pending a physical. Cutch is coming back to the Bucs, almost five years after being traded to the Giants for Bryan Reynolds and Kyle Crick.

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Kevin Gorman

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5 years

Penguins goalie Matt Murray’s response says everything about what he thought of the crowd reaction at PPG Paints Arena after the Boston Bruins scored two goals in the first two minutes.

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5 months

Pirates players Mitch Keller, Andrew McCutchen, Marco Gonzales, Jared Jones and Jack Suwinski and manager Derek Shelton taking in solar eclipse.

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Kevin Gorman

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6 years

New @Pitt_MBB coach @jeffcapel meets the leaders of the @OaklandZoo student section: "Yo, I need you guys!"

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2 years

The Pirates pick Atlanta Mays HS middle infielder Termarr Johnson No. 4 overall. Johnson is considered the best pure prep hitter in decades. He played shortstop but is projected to move to second base. “They’re getting the best player in the draft,” Johnson told MLB Network.

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Kevin Gorman

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3 years

Per @Pirates game notes: According to Stats by Stats, last night the Pirates became the 1st team in the modern era to play on the road while facing a 1st-place team while getting no-hit through 6 innings while trailing by 4-plus runs through 6 innings and come back and win.

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7 months

Pirates LF Bryan Reynolds reacts to All-Star RHP Mitch Keller agreeing to 5-year contract.

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5 years

#Steelers WR Eli Rogers talks about the impact of Darryl Drake, the Steelers WR coach who died on Sunday at training camp.

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5 years

Pat Bostick just called this Pitt-Duke game the “most poorly officiated game I’ve ever seen.” And he was QB for Panthers at Rutgers for Oderick Turner’s OPI and at West Virginia, when Big East officials tried to give the Mountaineers the game.

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Kevin Gorman

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5 years

Fans made a roadside memorial for #Steelers WR coach Darryl Drake near fan parking entrance on Brouwers Road near Saint Vincent College. Said Eileen Smalley of Stahlstown: “This is the road the players drive through, so hopefully this memorial will help them.”

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Kevin Gorman

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4 years

Still standing. Still smiling. Still talking sports. Join me from 4-7 pm on @937theFan , with @adamdberry on #Pirates and @tribjoerutter on #Steelers . Call 412-928-9370 to join the conversation.

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Kevin Gorman

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2 years

Pirates CF Bryan Reynolds talks about signing two-year, $13.5 million contract to avoid arbitration.

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3 years

Looking forward to the day the Steelers honor Tunch Ilkin, not only for his playing/broadcasting career but his tireless work with Light of Life Rescue Mission, with fans twirling Terrible Towels at Heinz Field. It will be so richly deserved. Keep fighting the good fight, Tunch!

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5 years

Steelers QB Mason Rudolph reacts to being ask about whether Myles Garrett should be suspended by calling his hit “bush league” and “cowardly.”

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7 months

Pirates catcher Henry Davis (2021) discusses what it was like to work out this offseason with a fellow No. 1 overall pick in RHP Paul Skenes (2023).

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Pirates 1B Rowdy Tellez talks about fans at PNC Park cheering his home run, the curtain call, his coaches & teammates.

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6 years

It was a perfect Pittsburgh moment, as Heinz Field served as a sanctuary for a city in mourning. The Steelers gave fans something to celebrate, a 33-18 victory over the Cleveland Browns. It was a temporary reprieve.

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3 months

Pirates lefty reliever Ryan Borucki will head to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday for a rehab assignment, hopes to return to Pirates before All-Star break. Lefty starter Marco Gonzales will throw a live BP on Wednesday at Altoona, which could be followed by a rehab assignment.

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Kevin Gorman

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3 years

Ke'Bryan Hayes was not available for interviews after missing first base on his home run against the Dodgers, just like Will Craig wasn't available until the following day after his error on the Javy Baez rundown against the Cubs. That's an accountability issue for the Pirates.

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5 years

Working with the wide receivers is Ray Sherman, a longtime NFL assistant who last coached in league with Rams from 2012-15. He was Steelers offensive coordinator in 1998. Coaching assistant Blaine Stewart, son of former WVU coach Bill Stewart, also is helping run position drills.

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Kevin Gorman

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3 years

The attendance at PNC Park tonight for Pirates-Phillies is a season-best 32,071, which tells me that Pittsburghers truly love ugly Hawaiian shirts.

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4 years

Ben Cherington on the Pirates having four players in Baseball America's top 100 prospects: Simply put, four is not enough. We need to add more talent.

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6 years

Garth Brooks talks about coming to spring training with the #Pirates and why.

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4 years

As Pirates and Cardinals players hold black fabric as a symbol of unity during national anthem, Pirates center fielder Jarrod Dyson takes a knee and manager Derek Shelton moves to stand behind him before season opener at Busch Stadium.

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8 years

Steel Valley All-American DB @DiddyBop1_ signs national letter of intent with @Pitt_FB , crown jewel of Panthers' 2017 recruiting class.

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7 months

Yasmani Grandal saw opportunity to be the starting catcher for the Pirates and help mentor their young catchers, like Endy Rodriguez and Henry Davis.

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1 year

Nice touch by the Pirates to honor @StanLoveTheShow in the press box at PNC Park, where he is a member of the Media Wall of Fame.

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3 years

Asked on @ATTSportsNetPIT who’s the most Pittsburgh out of Donnie Kelly (Mt. Lebanon), David Bednar (Mars) and John Wehner (Carrick), Wehner goes for the jugular: “You guys aren’t from Pittsburgh. ... You grew up with grass on your baseball fields.” I totally felt that. 💯

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1 year

Despite losing 10 of past 12 games, Andrew McCutchen believes the Pirates still have a chance to turn around their season.

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2 years

Great shot by @Hornerfoto1 to capture the sizable difference between Pirates SS Oneil Cruz and Brewers OF Andrew McCutchen.

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8 years

Steel Valley All-American DB @DiddyBop1_ talks about signing with @CoachDuzzPittFB , turning down schools who tried to get him to flip.

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1 year

Damar Hamlin on throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at the Pirates-Padres game: “It means everything.”

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7 months

Pirates 2-time All-Star closer David Bednar on teammates wanting him to receive next contract extension.

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2 years

Pirates OF Bryan Reynolds publicly addresses his contract talks/trade request for the first time on the opening day of spring training.

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5 years

#Steelers GM Kevin Colbert to KDKA on Joe Haden: "What I can say is we'd love to see Joe Haden finish his career with the Steelers. We've still got some time to try to maybe work something out but I think Joe would love to finish his career here, as well. ...

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3 years

Pirates CF Bryan Reynolds has been selected to his first All-Star Game as a National League reserve through MLB player voting.

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Pirates RHP Paul Skenes, the 2023 No. 1 overall pick, on how he handles the fanfare of being considered the top pitching prospect in baseball.

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2 years

Just saw OF Jack Suwinkski and IF Tucupita Marcano walk onto the field at PNC Park and receive congratulatory handshakes. Roster moves are coming. This would be the MLB debut for Suwinski.

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4 years

In the past month, the Pirates have traded their past two Opening Day starters (Jameson Taillon 2019, Joe Musgrove 2020) and their lone returning All-Star in 1B Josh Bell for 11 prospects: seven pitchers, two outfielders, a catcher and an infielder. Nine are 22 or younger.

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Isiah Kiner-Falefa is active tonight and Alika Williams has been optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis, per Pirates manager Derek Shelton.

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1 year

Ke’Bryan Hayes on what Bryan Reynolds agreeing to an eight-year contract means to the Pirates.

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7 months

Another angle of Paul Skenes throwing to Jason Delay, with pitching coach Oscar Marin, bullpen coach Justin Meccage and minor league pitching coordinator Justin Hopper watching.

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9 years

. @GoPittFootball recruit @HamlinIsland arrives to @PCC_FOOTBALL Signing Day, dressed appropriately in #Pitt gear.

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A couple postgame Pirates notes: * RHP Jared Jones (right lat), who turned 23 Tuesday, had his bag packed and is headed to Triple-A Indianapolis to begin a rehab assignment * 2B Nick Gonzales (groin) will join Indy in Nashville later this week and starts rehab next week.

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“I’m happy for him”: Pirates 3B Ke’Bryan Hayes on Mitch Keller’s contract.

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2 years

The Pirates are promoting C Henry Davis to Double-A Altoona, C Carter Bins to Triple-A Indianapolis and 1B Jacob Gonzalez to High-A Greensboro, farm director John Baker said, though he made it clear that all are based on merit, not a chain reaction from MLB catching situation.

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4 years

Breed? Must be a setter.

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4 years

This dog is elite 😂🙌 (via mathiasberntsen96/Instagram, kiarathevolleydog/Instagram)

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#Steelers QB Mason Rudolph, on whether Ben Roethlisberger was showing any signs of an existing elbow injury in the preseason:

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Pirates GM Ben Cherington on workload management plan for Paul Skenes and Jared Jones : “….the goal was to put them in a position to be active pitchers for a full season, to contribute for a full season…” 1/

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After Andrew McCutchen was just introduced to a nice ovation by Phillies fans at Spectrum Field in Clearwater, he turned and tipped his cap to the Pirates and manager Clint Hurdle.

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Rick Bell, an East assistant coach in the 1996 McDonald’s All-American Game at Civic Arena, has framed photos of Kobe Bryant hanging in his classroom at Canon-McMillan. “He wanted to win,” Bell said. “That ‘Mamba Mentality,’ you could see it when he was a senior in high school.”

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Pirates star Andrew McCutchen on the power of the Furries: “Something about it, I guess.”

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