LATROBE, Pa. – Tuesday, July 30 marked the first day players wore pads during the 2024 training camp for the Pittsburgh Steelers at Saint Vincent College. Despite earlier weather concerns, practice proceeded on schedule as storms cleared in time.
In the first four years of Derek Shelton’s tenure as Pirates manager, the Trade Deadline usually saw more players leaving than arriving, as Pittsburgh focused on its rebuild rather than making a playoff push. This year, however, the team executed several notable trades aimed at reaching postseason play.
During one summer night in 2019, Brent Heavener and his wife attended a summer league game after hearing Konnor Griffin was on the team. Heavener, the baseball coach at Jackson Prep in Mississippi, quickly identified Griffin as the towering player who hit a home run that evening.
For the third consecutive season, the Pittsburgh Penguins will participate in the annual Prospects Challenge held in Buffalo, New York. The tournament will run from September 13-16 at LECOM Harborcenter.
The Pirates have bolstered their outfield by acquiring Bryan De La Cruz from the Marlins, according to a source who spoke with MLB.com's Mark Feinsand on Tuesday. In exchange, Pittsburgh is sending first baseman Garret Forrester, ranked as the Pirates' No. 18 prospect, and right-handed pitcher Jun-Seok Shim to Miami. The clubs have not yet confirmed the transaction.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired left-handed reliever Jalen Beeks from the Colorado Rockies. In return, the Rockies will receive Minor League left-handed reliever Luis Peralta. The transaction was announced on Monday, prior to the Pirates' 5-3 victory over the Houston Astros.
HOUSTON -- As Paul Skenes continues to develop from a young phenom to a Major League star, he is inevitably making history along the way. On Monday at Minute Maid Park, Skenes struck out his 100th Major League batter when Jon Singleton missed a second-inning changeup.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed goaltender Sergei Murashov to a three-year, entry-level contract, it was announced today by President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Kyle Dubas.
HOUSTON -- Michael A. Taylor ran hard out of the box. By his own admission, he’s not a very good judge of knowing if his long fly balls have the distance to leave the yard or just fall short.
LATROBE, Pa. – The Steelers completed their fourth and final acclimation period practice on Sunday at Saint Vincent College, where temperatures reached the 90s. Following a mandatory day off on Monday, the team will return on Tuesday for a 10:30 a.m. session with players wearing pads.
Jack St. Ivany, a defenseman born and raised in California, shares his warm-weather essentials, fitting for the scorching temperatures of his home state.
On July 29, 2024, the Pittsburgh Pirates announced the acquisition of several prospects at this year's Trade Deadline. One notable addition is Nick Yorke, a second baseman and left fielder currently playing for Triple-A Indianapolis.
PHOENIX -- Twenty-one months ago, Nick Gonzales was in Arizona showcasing his hitting prowess, making the Pittsburgh Pirates' front office and fan base optimistic about his future contributions. Fast-forward to Sunday, Gonzales found himself back in Arizona, this time walking gingerly through the clubhouse after being placed on the 10-day injured list due to left groin discomfort. His absence is particularly significant with 57 games remaining in the regular season, despite the Pirates managing a dramatic 6-5 comeback win at Chase Field over the Diamondbacks.
HOUSTON – The Pirates' first Trade Deadline deal was neither as a buyer nor a seller but involved a change-of-scenery for two former first-round picks. Right-hander Quinn Priester is heading to the Red Sox, while the Pirates receive infield prospect Nick Yorke.
PHOENIX -- For eight innings, it appeared as if the somber tone set by second baseman Nick Gonzales landing on the injured list pregame would hang over the Pirates in Sunday’s matinee against the D-backs. However, a pair of timely pinch-hit doubles in the ninth from Rowdy Tellez and Joey Bart sparked a 6-5 extra-inning comeback win at Chase Field that propelled the club back above .500 ahead of a crucial 48-hour stretch prior to the Trade Deadline.
The Steelers Hall of Honor is the ultimate recognition for those who have made immeasurable contributions to the organization, whether on or off the field. On Saturday, the newest additions were welcomed into the fold when the Hall of Honor Class of 2024 was announced during a ceremony at Saint Vincent College as part of the Steelers Back Together Weekend celebration.
LATROBE, Pa. – For the past four years, the NFL has held a unified "return to football" during the first weekend after all 32 teams have reported to training camp. This year's event was branded as Back Together Weekend.