With the season upon us, all eyes are on 2025 and the young Bucs. 2024 saw moments of hope — headlined by the reigning National League Rookie of the Year and MLB The Show 25 cover athlete Paul Skenes and statcast record-breaker Oneil Cruz. While these two were in their own world, the rest of the Pirates were, well, playing mediocre baseball. But 2025 should look different. … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh Pirates ready to ride the ship into 2025
Column | Kade Bell extension is the right move
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette recently reported that Pitt and offensive coordinator Kade Bell agreed to an extension that includes a raise in salary and locks him up through the 2027 season. Bell’s extension also includes a drastic increase in his buyout that would provide a significant barrier if Bell decided to pursue an offer elsewhere. The deal follows a season in which the … [Read more...] about Column | Kade Bell extension is the right move
Pitt baseball takes advantage of midweek MAC matchups with NC State on deck
Over the past two weeks, Pitt baseball (13-7, ACC 1-2) faced a trio of Mid-American Conference opponents, securing necessary and emphatic victories in all three games. “Great players, great people, and we’re coached by a bunch of great dudes,” senior infielder Luke Cantwell said on this year’s Pitt team. “Culture is incredible, and I’m happy to be a part of this team.” Pitt’s … [Read more...] about Pitt baseball takes advantage of midweek MAC matchups with NC State on deck
Weekend Preview | Spring sports in full swing
Pitt athletics is heading into one of its busiest weekends in the spring schedule. Women’s and men’s soccer are heating back up, baseball and softball head into a tough middle-of-the-season stretch and individual Panthers try for success in wrestling and swim and dive championships. Swimming and diving Ten Pitt women will compete in this year’s NCAA women’s swimming and … [Read more...] about Weekend Preview | Spring sports in full swing
Take Madness | DMV REGION
Welcome to Take Madness, The Pitt News’ version of March Madness but with hot sports takes. For the fourth and final day of Take Madness’ opening round, we have the DMV region. This region is comprised of four writers from the DMV, which is the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. You, the readers, can vote on The Pitt News Sports Desk’s Instagram and X accounts. The … [Read more...] about Take Madness | DMV REGION