THE BLACK-N-GOLD NEWS
PENGUINS
Our Penguins received good news on Saturday with the lead up to Game 3 of their 1st round matchup vs the Blue Jagoffs. Columbus F Matt Calvert was suspended for 1 game following his cheap shot on Pens F Tom Kuhnhackl in the Pens Friday night victory. Luckily, Kuhni was uninjured.
How did our favorite Black-N-Gold Hockey Team do in Game 3? They won 5-4 in OT on the strength of a hat trick from rookie F Jake Guentzel, who netted the game-winner. The win put the Pens up in the series 3 games to none.
Unfortunately, the Pens couldn't close it out when the traveled to Columbus on Tuesday. They lost that contest 5-4. They return to home ice tonight looking to send the Blue Jagoffs packing. Faceoff is set for 7:08pm. Let's Go Pens!!!!
PIRATES
Our Pirates had a big weekend in at Wrigley last weekend. After winning the 1st game of the series vs the Cubs on Friday, the Bucs came back to best the Cubbies again on Saturday, 8-7. Prior to the game, LF Gregory Polanco was scratched from the lineup with a groin issue.
On Easter Sunday, our Favorite Black-N-Gold Baseball Team completed the sweep of the World Champs with a 6-1 win. Things were looking up for the Bucs as they traveled to St Louie for another series against an NL Central rival.
On Monday afternoon, the Pirates announced that they acquired RH Johnny Barbato from the Yankees for a player to be named later or cash consideration. Barbato was immediately optioned to Triple A Indy.
Too bad the Buccos didn't obtain a bat. They could have used all the help they could get in St Louie. They wasted a complete game gem from RH Ivan Nova in the opener, getting clipped by the Cards 2-1. RH Chad Kuhl didn't go the distance but he also held the Cards to 2 run in Tuesday's game. The problem is, the Pirates only managed 1 run again. The Bucs completed the hat trick yesterday, getting swept in St Louie by losing the finale again 2-1.
There was an announcement made that 3B Jung Ho Kang would appeal his sentencing for his 3rd DUI that was handed down in December in his native South Korea. The hearing for that appeal is scheduled for 5/25.
The Pirates and all of Black-N-Gold Nation were hit with a bombshell on Tuesday afternoon. MLB announced that, effective immediately, Pirates CF Starling Marte, a Gold Glove-winning All-Star for the Bucs, would be suspended for 80 games (plus the postseason, if they make it) for using PEDs. Of course, Marte's camp issued some nonsensical apology/explanation for the suspension, saying is was all a mistake. No, Marte, it wasn't. If you drop a fly ball. THAT'S a mistake. If knowing let some inject you with a drug that is supposed to falsely improve your performance, that's NOT a mistake. You F'd up. Own up to it. You let your family, the organization and all of Black-N-Gold Nation down. No Marte partays for you for quite some time.
Following the suspension announcement, the Pirates said that Andrew McCutchen would move back to the CF position, Gregory Polanco would remain in LF and a cast of 1000's would man RF. Also, 1B/OF Jose Osuna was called up from Indy to take Marte's roster spot.
Now the Pirates will limp home from a 3-4 road trip, riding a 3-game losing streak. They'll try to find the win column tomorrow night when the begin a 3-game series against the NY Yankees at PNC Park, PED-free (presumably). Let's Go Bucs!!!!!
STEELERS
Reports surfaced that suspended Steelers WR Martavis Bryant recently met with NFL officials regarding reinstatement. No word on if/when the reinstatement will happen.
Our Steelers began Phase 1 of their offseason workouts at their South Side facility. Our Favorite Black-N-Gold also continued to host potential draft picks at their offices:
Toledo DT Treyvon Hester
Utah LB Pita Taumoepenu
Georgia Tech DE Francis Kallon
Georgia Tech DE Patrick Gamble
And CB Ross Cockrell signed his restricted free agent tender.
On Tuesday, Black-N-Gold Nation had heavy hearts as Steelers Chaiman Dan Rooney was laid to rest. Steelers past and present and dignitaries from around the world paid their respects to the late Mr. Rooney. Pittsburgh has truly lost a legend.
Here's hoping the Steelers can carry on in honor of Mr. Rooney and work their way towards another Super Bowl for him this season. Let's Go Steelers!!!!!!
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