The Pirates are shutting down lefty reliever Tim Mayza for six weeks, director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk informs reporters (including Colin Beazley of The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and Alex Stumpf of MLB.com). The southpaw went on the 15-day injured list over the weekend with a lat strain. Stumpf notes that he’s also dealing with a teres major injury. A six-week shutdown … [Read more...] about Tim Mayza Shut Down For Six Weeks
Point-Counterpoint | What the Pirates should do with Henry Davis if he gets hot
With Pirates catcher Endy Rodríguez on the IL for the next few weeks with a lacerated index finger, former No. 1 overall pick Henry Davis has earned his chance to make a difference for the Pirates. Two Pitt News sports desk writers have differing ideas about the importance of this stretch for Davis, if he plays well. Point: The Pirates need Davis to play well in this stretch … [Read more...] about Point-Counterpoint | What the Pirates should do with Henry Davis if he gets hot
Logan Thompson dazzles late as Capitals beat Canadiens in Game 2 to take a 2-0 lead
Thompson was at his best in the third, notably robbing Josh Anderson of what would have been the tying goal on a 2-on-0 breakaway with 10:59 left. … [Read more...] about Logan Thompson dazzles late as Capitals beat Canadiens in Game 2 to take a 2-0 lead
Penguins Unlikely To Qualify Raivis Ansons
According to Seth Rorabaugh of the Tribune-Review, the Pittsburgh Penguins are unlikely to issue forward prospect Raivis Ansons his $813K qualifying offer this summer. Ansons would become an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his career and would be a candidate to return overseas to continue his professional career.The Penguins selected Ansons with the 149th overall … [Read more...] about Penguins Unlikely To Qualify Raivis Ansons
Hundreds of schools condemn Trump’s “political interference”
Hundreds of universities and colleges have issued a joint letter condemning President Trump's "political interference" in the nation's education system. … [Read more...] about Hundreds of schools condemn Trump’s “political interference”