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  • 4 days ago | wtae.com | Ashley Liotus

    The Pittsburgh Pirates were off but the front office made a move on Monday, claiming infielder-outfielder Ronny Simon off waivers from the Miami Marlins.Simon, 25, has played in only 19 games at the major league level, batting .234 with five RBI, .327 on-base percentage and .277 slugging.

  • 1 week ago | wtae.com | Ashley Liotus

    The first round of Steelers organized team activities on the South Side came to an end Thursday, and rookie quarterback Will Howard said he has gotten more comfortable as the week went on. "It's fun, man. It's football, and it's crazy that football is my job now," Howard said. While Howard is grateful for the opportunity, the sixth-round draft pick has been hard at work throughout the week and spent extra time after practice Thursday.

  • 1 week ago | wtae.com | Ashley Liotus

    Troy Fautanu's rookie year with the Pittsburgh Steelers ended almost immediately after it began. Fautanu played in one game before suffering a knee injury, and the 2024 first-round draft pick been working his way back ever since. "I remember exactly where it was over there," Fautanu said Wednesday, pointing to a spot on the practice field during Pittsburgh's second day of OTAs. "We were doing 'seven shots.' Trying to anchor down, my foot just got caught in the ground weird.

  • 1 week ago | wtae.com | Ashley Liotus

    The Pittsburgh Steelers began voluntary organized team activities Tuesday with a few notable absences, including linebacker T.J. Watt, cornerback Darius Slay and wide receiver DK Metcalf. Arguably the Steelers' biggest offseason addition, Metcalf joined the black and gold via a trade with Seattle in March. Although Metcalf wasn't there for the first day of OTAs, many teammates said he has been around throughout the offseason.

  • 2 weeks ago | wtae.com | Ashley Liotus

    Pirates Man Don Kelly says Gene Lemont has forgotten more baseball than they will ever know. So why is he right for the job? Kelly says Lamont will always shoot him straight. I knew when he asked me right away I would say yes. admits he had to talk to his wife and grandkids about accepting this new role as special adviser to Don Kelly, but the did not take long.