Austin Bechtold

Pittsburgh

Producer and Host at KDKA-AM (Pittsburgh, PA)

Pomp & Joe Show producer, host 🎙️: @937theFan | ✍️: @SBNation, @NittanySN | PxP: @Baldwin_FHSN, PAC | Baldwin, Waynesburg U Alum, Penn State

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Tyler Warren Awarded Penn State’s Big Ten Medal of Honor

1 week ago | nittanysportsnow.com | Austin Bechtold

Tyler Warren is one of the most successful tight ends in Penn State history and a memorable athlete PSU fans will remember fondly for years to come. Selected 14th overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the first round of the NFL Draft, Warren secured numerous records and accomplishments to put a bow on a dominant senior year. Add one more award to the trophy case. On Tuesday, the Big Ten awarded Warren with Penn State’s Big Ten Medal of Honor.
Pirates activate and option righty reliever Dauri Moreta, DFA catcher Brett Sullivan

1 week ago | bucsdugout.com | Austin Bechtold

Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images Dauri Moreta is closing in on a return to the big leagues. He’s just going to need to wait a little while longer. On Monday, the Pittsburgh Pirates announced they activated the right-handed relief pitcher from the 60-day injured list following a 3-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs in 10 innings. The Bucs optioned Moreta to Triple-A Indianapolis. Dauri Moreta, Wrong Way Slider Release (slow)This one had 10" of wrong way movement.
National Analyst Dubs Drew Allar No. 1 Quarterback in Big Ten

1 week ago | nittanysportsnow.com | Austin Bechtold

Penn State has been named by many as the team of destiny in 2025. Whether it’s college football analysts, insiders or fans, many people are jumping on the bandwagon. There are still plenty of doubters, wanting to see Penn State beat Ohio State or another top 5 or top 10 team before proclaiming the PSU as a true national title contender. It starts and ends with the 21-year-old quarterback guiding in his senior season.
Penn State Volleyball Receives Championship Rings

1 week ago | nittanysportsnow.com | Austin Bechtold

2024 was a historic year for Penn State volleyball. A year similar to many accomplished this century by the program . Penn State beat Louisville on its home court to win its eighth national championship. Outside hitter Jess Mruzik earned Most Outstanding Player honors with 29 kills, five blocks, and one ace. Libero Gillian Grimes totaled a team-best 16 digs, and outside/right side hitter Caroline Jurevicius hit 10 kills and earned two blocks. AVCA Freshman of the Year.
Andrew McCutchen surpasses Roberto Clemente for 3rd on Pirates All-Time Home Run List

1 week ago | bucsdugout.com | Austin Bechtold

Philip G. Pavely-Imagn Images Andrew McCutchen will one day have his number retired at PNC Park. No one wore No. 22 after he left, and no one will likely wear it again when he retires. On Wednesday, No. 22 passed No. 21 and continues to cement himself in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ history books.
Penn State Basketball to Play at New Haven in Early November

2 weeks ago | nittanysportsnow.com | Austin Bechtold

One of Penn State basketball’s first opponents of the year wasn’t in Division I a season ago. Now, the Nittany Lions will try to give them a rude welcome. On Thursday, New Haven announced it will host Penn State on November 8 at The Hazell Center. Why start small when you can start B1G?@UNewHavenMBB welcomes Penn State to West Haven this coming November.
Pump the Breaks on Anointing Don Kelly the Pirates’ Full-Time Answer, For Now

2 weeks ago | bucsdugout.com | Austin Bechtold

Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images Donnie Kelly has done a fine job managing the Pittsburgh Pirates since taking over on May 8. Manager Derek Shelton was let go following a 12-26 start and being swept by the San Diego Padres and St. Louis Cardinals to cap a seven-game losing streak. A chance was necessary. It needed to be made. An ideal candidate was already in-house. In comes Kelly, a former major leaguer who joined the staff in 2020 and entered the year as the Buccos’ bench coach.
Pump the Breaks on Anointing Don Kelly the Pirates’ Full-Time Answer, For Now

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Austin Bechtold

Donnie Kelly has done a fine job managing the Pittsburgh Pirates since taking over on May 8. Manager Derek Shelton was let go following a 12-26 start and being swept by the San Diego Padres and St. Louis Cardinals to cap a seven-game losing streak. AdvertisementA chance was necessary. It needed to be made. An ideal candidate was already in-house. In comes Kelly, a former major leaguer who joined the staff in 2020 and entered the year as the Buccos’ bench coach.
Former Penn State WR Changes Name on Jersey

2 weeks ago | nittanysportsnow.com | Austin Bechtold

Despite a lackluster recent stretch, Penn State has produced multiple solid NFL wide receivers over the last 15 years. From Allen Robinson to Jahan Dotson, some PSU receivers have done a decent job of adapting to the pros. None has done better than Chris Godwin. Godwin, 29, was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft. He’s formed one of the best duos in the league with Mike Evans and re-signed in Tampa on a three-year deal worth $22 million per season.
Pirates Enter Chicago on Hot Streak Under New Manager Don Kelly

2 weeks ago | bucsdugout.com | Austin Bechtold

Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images The Pittsburgh Pirates are playing their best baseball of the season approaching the official start of summer. Winners of five of their last six games, the Pirates recorded their first three-game winning streak by sweeping the cross-state rival Philadelphia Phillies last weekend at PNC Park. Pittsburgh followed it up by taking two-of-three from the Miami Marlins on Wednesday.