LATROBE, Pa. – An NFL training camp can be divided into phases. The first phase is the acclimation period, a series of practices mandated by the Collective Bargaining Agreement to be conducted without full pads. The next phase contains the practices that begin with the first day in pads and continue right up to the few days that serve as a ramp-up to the preseason opener. The final stage of training camp runs through the preseason and up to cut-down day, which in 2024 will be at 4 p.m. on Aug. 27.
PITTSBURGH, Pa. - After deliberating for four hours, a federal jury on August 2, 2024, found Erie, Pennsylvania resident Joseph Leonard Stratton-Kiehlmeier guilty of one count of aiding and abetting the transfer of unregistered fully automatic firearms, United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced today.
LATROBE, Pa. – Signing an unrestricted free agent punter doesn't garner the same attention as adding a key linebacker or a starting quarterback with a Super Bowl win. However, acquiring Cameron Johnston on a 3-year, $9 million deal, including a $2.875 million signing bonus to replace Pressley Harvin III, has proven significant.
PITTSBURGH -- Kyle Nicolas knew he had to stay locked in and calm. His day wasn’t done yet, and he had to throw another inning. But as Bryan Reynolds sent that Slade Cecconi fastball a Statcast-projected 405 feet into the Pittsburgh night, he wanted to react like the fans at PNC Park.
PITTSBURGH -- Paul Skenes’ shortest start in two months came at an inopportune time, both in terms of the opponent and the state of the bullpen. Skenes was pulled after 5 1/3 innings, pushing Colin Holderman to pitch the seventh and take his third loss in five days in a 6-5 Pirates loss to the Diamondbacks at PNC Park on Sunday.
With a crowd of 12,268 on hand for the Steelers' annual "Friday Night Lights" practice at Latrobe Memorial Stadium, the team seemed to feed off the energy provided by the audience.
PITTSBURGH -- Andrew McCutchen bounded up from his slide, indicated that he was safe and, after a review, was proven to be right. After falling behind by five runs following a historically poor start to the game, the Pirates were up by a run in the bottom of the sixth.
Kyle Nicolas has shown significant improvement and confidence in his pitching since his challenging debut last year. After a difficult start on September 19, 2023, against the Cubs, where he allowed six runs while only getting one out, his second outing was slightly better. Despite walking two batters and surrendering a run over two innings, he realized he could compete at the Major League level.
LATROBE, Pa. – Following two consecutive practices in pads and with Friday Night Lights on the horizon, the Pittsburgh Steelers took to the field at Saint Vincent College on Thursday wearing helmets and shells.
In MLB.com’s first Rookie of the Year poll for the second half of the season, a dominant pitcher has solidified his lead in the National League, while a tight race is unfolding in the American League between division rivals.
Welcome to Promo Preview, a monthly roundup of Minor League Baseball promotions. This month’s highlights include former presidents, sitcom shenanigans, and steamed crustaceans.
LATROBE, Pa. – The eighth day of training camp at Saint Vincent College saw temperatures reach 86 degrees, with a feels-like temperature of 89. The routine of dormitory living, cafeteria meals, and repetitive practice can wear on players, but professional football demands consistent professionalism on the field.
A resident of Arnold, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court to 132 months in prison, followed by six years of supervised release, for conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute cocaine. The announcement was made by United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan.
Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente will be posthumously honored at the 37th annual Hispanic Heritage Awards on Sept. 5, the Hispanic Heritage Foundation announced on Thursday.
Jalen Beeks was in Newport, California, with his family Monday when he received the call informing him of his trade. Although pitching for a non-playoff Rockies team made it a possibility, the news still brought an element of surprise typical at the Trade Deadline.