THE BLACK-N-GOLD NEWS
The Pirates-Our Pirates started the week in the win column as they notched a 10-7 win Monday night over the KC Royals. Congrats to RH Mark Melancon who nailed down his 100th career save in the victory. While we're at it, congratulations to Altoona RH Tyler Glasnow, Eastern League Pitcher of the Week. Meanwhile, our Buccos received some bad news on the injury front and had to make some roster moves in the process. SS Jordy Mercer was diagnosed with a contusion of the lower leg and sprained MCL. Jordy was placed on the 15-day DL and is expected to miss approximately 6 weeks. The Bucs transferred OF/1B Corey Hart to the 60-day DL to make room for INF Brent Morel as he was called up. Tuesday saw the Pirates fall to KC 3-1. Wednesday brought more roster moves. INF Pedro Florimon was promoted from Indy, RH Wilfredo Boscan was sent back down and Bradenton LH Jayson Aquino was DFA'd to make room on the 40-man roster for Pedro-lite. The Pirates promptly went out and lost to KC again, 5-1, losing the series to the defending AL Champs. Thursday brought better news for the Bucs as they traded Indy RH Yhonathan Barrios to Milwaukee for 3B Aramis Ramirez. Welcome back, ARam! The Bucs then went out and exacted some revenge on the Washington Gnats as they took the 1st game of the 4-game set, 7-3. Friday saw the Pirates winning ways continue. They swatted the Gnats again, this time 7-5. On Saturday, as Ramirez joined the team in Pittsburgh, Morel was DFA'd. The Pirates then lost to Washington 9-3. Sunday saw the Buccos take the series as they raised the Jolly Roger in a 3-1 win. RH Gerrit Cole became the 1st 14-game winner in the Majors. RH Mark Melancon picked up save #32, also an MLB-best. Two schedule changes were announced this week as the boys of summer return to ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball twice in August. They'll play the Dodgers on August 9 and San Fran on August 23. The Pirates are off tomorrow as they travel to Minnesota where they begin a 2-game set with the Twins on Tuesday. Keep an eye out, too. The trade deadline is July 31 and GM Neal Huntington may not be done dealing. Let's Go Bucs!!!!!
The Steelers-The week began with a visit to Western Pennsylvania from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. Speaking at a local luncheon, the Commish was asked about Patriots QB Tom Brady's appeal of his 4-game suspension (still no date on that one) and the possibility of Pittsburgh hosting a Super Bowl (anything is possible, especially when he's speaking to businessmen that would reap the benefits of such an endeavor). Meanwhile, our Steelers made some key signings this week as they locked up both Head Coach Mike Tomlin and GM Kevin Colbert to new deals. Both run through 2018. A schedule change was made for the August 23 preseason game against Green Bay as it is now a 1:00 game. On Saturday, players arrived in Latrobe as the Steelers prepared for the 50th edition of training camp at St. Vincent College. 5 players were place on the PUP list-OL Mike Adams (back), QB Bruce Gradkowski (shoulder), C Maurkice Pouncey (foot), LB Shawn Lemon (Achilles) and CB Senquez Golson (shoulder). Yesterday was the team's first practice and was open to the public. They prepare for their preseason opener August 9 against the Minny Vikes in the HOF game. Let's Go Steelers!!!!!!
The Penguins-Our Pens continue to quietly go about their business this offseason but did announce some front office moves this week. The Pens announced they've hired CMU grad Sam Ventura as an analytics consultant. Looks like the boys of winter are getting into the sabermetrics game. The Pens also released a statement that assistant GM Tom Fitzgerald has left the team to accept the same position with the NJ Devils. Many in the organization were not surprised that Fitzgerald left Pittsburgh as he now joins former Pens GM Ray Shero in Jersey. As long as Fitz's business doesn't interfere with ours, we wish him well. Let's Go Pens!!!
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