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Two of the top four offenses in runs scored will face off tonight when the Pittsburgh Pirates come to town to play the Atlanta Braves. The Braves are third in MLB in runs and the Pirates are only four runs behind them. The Braves will be facing Mitch Keller who has yet again put together […]
The Pittsburgh Penguins were one of the NHL’s biggest surprises in 2025-26, ending a three-year playoff drought after winning 41 games and finishing second in the Metropolitan Division. Although the campaign ended with a six-game first-round loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, it represented meaningful progress for a franchise that had spent the previous few years […] The post Penguins rumors: Pittsburgh could re-sign Anthony Mantha under 1 condition appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Yes, the 2026 season has yet to begin, so looking ahead to March of 2027 feels a bit premature. However, in this specific case, an exception can be made. As it currently stands, the Pittsburgh Steelers do not have a proven long-term answer at quarterback on their roster. Regardless of how you feel about Drew […]
The Atlanta Braves were not able to get a sweep of the reigning AL champion Toronto Blue Jays yesterday, but they did win the series and look to take that momentum into the weekend series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pirates are having somewhat of a surprising season this year with a .540 record, and […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers have wrapped mandatory minicamp and have one more round of OTAs before wrapping up their offseason program. After that, they will take six weeks off before making the trek to Latrobe for training camp at the end of July. Following the final practice of minicamp, Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth joined Missi […]
When the San Jose Sharks traded a 2025 fifth-round draft pick to the Pittsburgh Penguins for Vincent Desharnais in March of last year, there wasn’t much to the deal. The idea was that the Sharks had acquired a depth 6/7 defenseman who would fill in when there was an injury. For a fifth-round pick far, far in the future, it wasn’t a hefty price to pay. So it was a surprise when Desharnais proved, midway through the season, to be one of the more reliable and steadfast defensemen within the Shark...
The Pittsburgh Steelers have handed out $142 million in contract extension this week. Edge rusher Nick Herbig received a four-year, $100 million deal and tight end Darnell Washington earned a four-year, $42 million extension, which leaves two notable names from the Steelers’ 2023 draft class in need of extensions – defensive lineman Keeanu Benton and […]
Trade speculation surrounding Matthew Knies continues to intensify, and one NHL insider believes the Montreal Canadiens may not be the frontrunner if the Toronto Maple Leafs ever decide to move the 23-year-old winger. NHL analyst Marco D’Amico revealed fresh details…
There is no shortage of talent in the AFC North, and it’s interesting to live in a world where the Cleveland Browns could have their pick of any player they want in the division. If this fantasy scenario were a reality, which player from the Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Ravens, or Cincinnati Bengals should they take? Pittsburgh Steelers […]
One of the most important parts of adding a transformational player like Myles Garrett is gravity. It’s often implied when you talk about the player and what they bring to the table, but it can be one of the most dangerous parts of that player’s presence when they’re on the field. Garrett is going to […]
Robert Tonyan tried out for the Pittsburgh Steelers at minicamp Tuesday and Wednesday. Just a day later, he had a one-year contract. The Steelers also announced linebacker Jamin Davis on a one-year deal and released tight end Chamon Metayer in a corresponding move. Tonyan, 32, reunites with quarterback Aaron Rodgers and head coach Mike McCarthy, both of whom were in Green Bay during the peak years of Tonyan's career. Pittsburgh has agreed to a one-year deal with veteran TE Robert Tonyan ...
Vitals Player: Stuart SkinnerBorn: Nov 1, 1998 Height: 6-feet 4 inchesWeight: 215 poundsHometown: Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaCatches: LeftDraft: Third round pick (78th overall) in 2017 by the Edmonton Oilers2025-26 Statistics: With Edmonton – 23 games (11-8-4 record, 2.83 GAA, .891 save%, 2 shutouts). With Pittsburgh – 27 games (12-9-5 record, 2.99 GAA, .885 save%)Contract Status: Unrestricted free agent on July 1 Story of the […]
Pierre LeBrun of TSN confirmed this week that the New Jersey Devils are listening to calls on defenseman Simon Nemec with no shortage of teams checking in, and Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now identified the Pittsburgh Penguins as one of the organizations keeping a close eye on the situation. Nemec, 22, is a pending restricted free agent after posting 11 goals and 26 points in 68 games this season. He is a right-shot, an excellent skater, and was the second overall pick in the 2...
The hope going in was that momentum would continue, propelling the Astros to a series win and consecutive victories. Unfortunately, no one told Ryan O’Hearn and the rest of the Pittsburgh Pirates. O’Hearn would be a constant thorn in the side of this rubber match. Pirates 5 Astros 1. The scoring opened with […]
The Toronto Blue Jays bring a healthier Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to the diamond now. Guerrero left his fans scared after leaving the Pittsburgh Pirates game on May 24. But he proved his healthy state by smacking a double, then trolling Ronald Acuna Jr. of the Atlanta Braves. Guerrero smacked his fifth inning rip toward the […] The post Vladimir Guerrero Jr. savagely trolls Ronald Acuna Jr. after double appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Pat McAfee Show‘s new DraftKings partnership is taking an interesting early turn. On Thursday, McAfee announced his show will be hosting a Family Feud-style competition between his cast and the cast of NFL Live next Thursday, June 11, at 1 p.m. ET on ESPN, dubbed Progrum Feud. That part is innocent enough. The catch is,…
6:41pm: Boston announced the trade but has yet to reveal the corresponding move. 5:20pm: The Pirates are going to trade left-hander Joe La Sorsa to the Red Sox, reports Ari Alexander of 7News Boston. The Bucs will get cash in return, per Alex Speier of The Boston Globe. It was reported a few days ago […]
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (28-35) will continue their nine-game homestand tonight as they play the rubber game of their three-game series opposite their former divisional opponent, the Pittsburgh Pirates (33-29). RHP Kai-Wei Teng (3-3, 2.57 ERA) will try to pitch the Astros to a series victory in what is his his fifth consecutive turn […]
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Houston Astros, June 4, 2026, 8:10 p.m. ET Location: Daikin Park, Houston, TX Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pitching Matchup: Jared Jones (0-0, 10.38 ERA) vs. Kai-wei Teng (3-3, 2.57 ERA) The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road today against the Houston Astros looking to grab a win. Please remember our Game Day […]
After signing former Aaron Rodgers teammate and veteran tight end Robert Tonyan on Thursday, the Steelers made room by waiving tight end Chamon Metayer, per KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson. Metayer was part of the Steelers’ initial undrafted free agent class in 2026. He played college football in 2025 alongside Pittsburgh first-round pick Max Iheanachor at Arizona […]
The Houston Astros are dealing with some injuries as they play their three-game series with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Therefore, it has forced them to make adjustments. The team has announced some roster moves as they prepare to close out their series with the Pirates. We have made the following roster moves: pic.twitter.com/zlWWulhuOS — Houston Astros […] The post Astros makes slew of roster moves amid Pirates series appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Wade will wear number 31 and is active for tonight’s game. The Houston Astros announced that they have signed OF LaMonte Wade Jr. to a Major League contract. Wade will be active for tonight’s series finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Wade, 32, was most recently in the Chicago White Sox system, playing at their Triple-A […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers have been spending money over the last two days. Between edge rusher Nick Herbig and tight end Darnell Washington, Pittsburgh has given $142 million in total money across the two extensions, and it’s the Herbig deal that has many wondering what comes next for their group of edge rushers. The Steelers are […]
While it seems like pending unrestricted free agent Anthony Mantha's days in Pittsburgh are coming to an end, that decision isn't cast in stone just yet. According to Josh Yohe of The Athletic , there is still a way for Mantha to return to the Penguins , although it is somewhat unlikely. There is something to be said for Mantha’s 33-goal season. The Penguins’ front office and coaching staff like him a lot. On a short-term deal, they’d be happy to bring him back. It’s not like they were d...
The Pirates should swing a trade for an old friend. Aroldis Chapman could be available for the right price at the MLB trade deadline. Pittsburgh's bullpen is one of the worst in baseball.