BlueSox win, but post-season hopes end
The Butler BlueSox defeated the Kokomo Jackrabbits 5-3 last night before over 800 fans. Butler native Tyler Slepski won his final start of the season, allowing one earned run over eight inni... Read more
Knoch’s Shinsky picks college
According to a report in the Valley News Dispatch, Knoch pitcher Cole Shinsky has made a verbal commitment to attend Ohio University following his senior year. The left-hander went 10-0 last... Read more
One of the young starts of Nascar, Erik Jones, will run for the X-FINITY Series championship and a limited Sprint Cup schedule for Joe Gibbs Racing in 2016, but team owner Joe Gibbs has not... Read more
Pirates washed out
The Pittsburgh Pirates-Chicago Cubs game was rained out last night at PNC Park. The game was delayed by rain two times during the night for more than three hours before being called in the t... Read more
Pirates infielder Jung Ho Kang was named the National League’s Rookie of the Month for July. The award is the first monthly honor of Kang’s brief career and comes after he hit .379 and poste... Read more
The Butler BlueSox defeated the Champion City Kings 4-3 last night in the Prospect League. BlueSox first baseman David Marcus hit his 11th home run of the season, breaking the all-time BlueS... Read more
Two University of Pittsburgh football players have been suspended for the opening game against Youngstown State as a result of off-season DUI charges. All-ACC wide receiver Tyler Boyd and so... Read more
Pirates clear the benches in Morton gem
The Pittsburgh Pirates split a four-game series with the Cincinnati Reds following a 3-0 victory Sunday. Charlie Morton earned his seventh win of the season, pitching seven shut-out innings.... Read more
BlueSox fail to gain ground
The Butler BlueSox fell to the Champion City Kings 6-5 last night in the Prospect League. Champion City scored all six runs in the second inning. The loss keeps the BlueSox 2-1/2 games behin... Read more
Steelers acquire cornerback from Philadelphia
The Pittsburgh Steelers acquired cornerback Brandon Boykin from the Philadelphia Eagles Saturday for a conditional fifth round draft pick. Boykin has played in 48 games since being drafted b... Read more