THE BLACK-N-GOLD NEWS
The Pirates-As our Pirates were basking in the series win over St Louie last weekend, the team split for the All-Star break. RH Wilfred Boscan was optioned back to Triple A Indy on Monday only to be re-called when OF Gorkys Hernandez (shoulder) was placed on the DL yesterday. Some of our Buccos saw action in Tuesday's All-Star Game in Cincy. CF Andrew McCutchen started and went 1 for 3 including a 6th inning homer. RH Gerrit Cole worked a scoreless inning giving up 1 walk and striking out All-Star MVP Mike Trout. RH Mark Melancon pitched an inning, striking out 2 and surrendering a homer to Brian Dozier. On Thursday, the Pirates placed OF Jose Tabata on the inactive list. It must not have been for long as he returned to Indy's lineup yesterday. The Bucs returned to action on Friday in Milwaukee as they opened a 3-game set. OF Jaff Decker was called up from Indy to join the team. It didn't help much as the Bucs were swept at Miller Park. RH Vance Worley was forced to start Saturday's game as LH Francisco Liriano was a late scratch due to neck stiffness. Talk about adding injury to insult, SS Jordy Mercer left Sunday's loss as he collided with Milwaukee OF Carlos Gomez on a potential double play ball. The extent of Mercer's injury is not yet known. Mercer could be on the shelf for a spell as the Bucs are expected to call-up 3B Brent Morel. Meanwhile, the Pirates try to right the ship tonight at KC as they begin a 3-game series with the Royals. Let's Go Bucs!!!!!
The Steelers-With the start of training camp quickly approaching the big news this week for our Steelers is that they signed DE Cam Hayward to a 6 year contract, good through 2020. Big things are expected of Cam as he continues to take on a leadership role with the young defense and as the defensive line will be called upon to rush the quarterback more under DC Keith Butler. Let's Go Steelers!!!!!!
The Penguins-Our Pens made news early in the week, signing W Bobby Farnham to a 1-year, 2-way deal. As they opened their prospect development camp, the Pens announced that Andy O'Brien was named Director of Sports Science & Performance and Andreas Huppi was anointed Sports Message Therapist. Will these moves help the Pens with the rash of injuries they've suffered the past few years? One noticeable absence during camp was C Oskar Sundqvist. He is expected to be ready for training camp where he will make a push to crack the Pens 4th line. The Pens also agreed to a 1-year deal with RFA F Beau Bennett. Considering his injury history, Bennett may benefit from the new hires to the training staff. Let's Go Pens!!!
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