Mike Asti

Pittsburgh

Co-Host at The Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show

Contributor at West Virginia Radio Corporation

Program Director and Lead Host at Pittsburgh Sports Live

Managing editor at WV Sports Now, Pittsburgh Sports Now. National writer at Yardbarker. Contributes to Sirius XM. TribLIVE, WPXI, WVU alum. PFWA, FWAA.

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Articles

Cubs blast Brewers in series opener, extend NL Central lead

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Mike Asti

Starter Ben Brown struck out five in five innings and four Chicago relievers backed him up enough to lock up the win. Brown got the win, moving his record to 4-5, and Daniel Palencia pitched the ninth for his seventh save. So instead of the Brewers using the matchup to inch closer to first place, Chicago ends up ahead by an even wider margin.
WVU Football Falls Shy of Claiming Commitment of 2026 Florida ATH

1 week ago | wvsportsnow.com | Mike Asti

The WVU football staff came close to landing Florida athlete LaRon Dues, but fell shy of winning his commitment. The 5-foot-10, 180-pound Dues announced his commitment to Indiana on Tuesday after spending the weekend in Bloomington. Dues’ made his official visit to WVU the prior weekend, but he picked the Hoosiers over West Virginia, George Tech, Oregon and USF. Labeled an “athlete” in recruiting circles, Dues will most likely be a cornerback as a Mountaineer.
2026 3-Star DB Commit Emory Snyder Recaps WVU Football OV

1 week ago | wvsportsnow.com | Mike Asti

Despite already being fully committed, 2026 defensive back recruit Emory Snyder still wanted to experience the “red carpet” treatment during his WVU football official visit. And then following his weekend in Morgantown, Snyder feels even more confident he made the right decision to become a future Mountaineer. “Had a great OV weekend in Morgantown! Thank you for the hospitality all weekend! Can’t wait to be back!!,” posted Snyder when he returned home to Bixby, Okla.
WVU Baseball Adds to Pitching Staff by Signing Chansen Cole

1 week ago | wvsportsnow.com | Mike Asti

The WVU baseball program bolstering its pitching staff for next season with the signing of right hander Chansen Cole. Cole will move up from Division II after starting his college career at Newberry College this past season. He announced his commitment by posting a graphic on social media on June 5.
WVU Basketball Looks to 2026, Offering IMG Academy Combo Guard

1 week ago | wvsportsnow.com | Mike Asti

After spending the offseason building his 2025 roster, WVU basketball head coach Ross Hodge is now looking ahead and recruiting 2026. With that in mind, West Virginia sent an offer to a 2026 combo guard. Jermal Jones, a 6-foot-3, 180 pound guard out of IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla., revealed his WVU offer on June 15.
Miles McBride Shares News About His Perfect Father's Day Gift

1 week ago | wvsportsnow.com | Mike Asti

Even as the Knicks are in a state of uncertainty, Miles McBride is still having the best summer of his life. McBride and his longtime girlfriend Ana Zortea introduced their first child over the weekend. As a perfect Father’s Day gift for the former Mountaineer, McBride shared the news on his Instagram story. “God is great. I love you, baby girl,” said McBride.
WVSN Notebook 6/17/25: Hear from WVU Football Commits

1 week ago | wvsportsnow.com | Mike Asti

The West Virginia Sports Now Daily Notebook is a daily recap of news concerning West Virginia University Athletics and other relevant news.
In the Holler: Why WVU OL Commit Camden Goforth Couldn’t Pass Up Opportunity

1 week ago | wvsportsnow.com | Mike Asti

There’s a lot about WVU offensive line commit Camden Goforth that makes him the perfect fit for Rich Rodriguez and West Virginia. Realizing that, Goforth announced his commitment to WVU on Sunday. WV Sports Now then reached out to the Tennessee native to learn more about his mindset now that he’s locked in as a future Mountaineer. And all in all, Goforth made it clear that it was an opportunity he just couldn’t pass up. This content is for WVSN Holler members only.
2026 3-Star DL Sets Commitment Date with WVU Standing Out

1 week ago | wvsportsnow.com | Mike Asti

As a hint his official visit went well, 2026 offensive line recruit D’Nilyeon Taylor set his commitment date soon after returning home from his experience with the WVU football program. Taylor is down to just four schools, with West Virginia as the only remaining Power Four school on his list. Taylor will reveal his choice on June 21.
How would Kevin Durant fit in with his preferred teams?

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Mike Asti

Kevin Durant is going to be traded. The only questions are when and where. But with Durant trying to control his destination and his top choices being made public, it's time to breakdown what adding Durant would look like for each team. While it's possible the Suns, a franchise in need of assets, take the best deal over catering to the preference of a star player, each of the teams on Durant's list have been reportedly interested in acquiring the two-time NBA Finals MVP for months.