Justin Guerriero stories, Page 23
Recovered from trade whirlwind, new Pirates 1B Spencer Horwitz excited for opportunity
Dec. 10 was shaping up to be a fairly routine offseason weekday for Spencer Horwitz, who had made plans with his girlfriend to go see “Gladiator II” in theaters. Then, news broke of Andres Gimenez’s trade from the Cleveland Guardians to the Toronto Blue Jays. Minutes later, Horwitz, who played...
With assist from Sidney Crosby, Penguins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk finally nets goal of his ownVideo
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk has had little difficulty in setting up teammates this season. Heading into Tuesday’s puck drop vs. the Los Angeles Kings, Grzelcyk’s 15 assists ranked fourth on the club, trailing only Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Erik Karlsson. However, finding the back of the net himself...
Mobile SMU QB Kevin Jennings has Penn State’s attentionVideo
It’s possible, if not likely, that one offensive play of SMU’s from the recent ACC championship game is featuring prominently in Penn State’s film preparations for Saturday’s College Football Playoff game. It came with just about seven minutes left in the first quarter and went for SMU’s opening touchdown vs....
Penguins place Marcus Pettersson on injured reserve, recall Nathan Clurman from AHL
With Marcus Pettersson placed on injured reserve Tuesday morning, the Pittsburgh Penguins added reinforcements to their blue line, recalling Nathan Clurman from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. If and when he does suit up, Clurman would be in line to make his NHL debut. A 26-year-old right-handed shot, Clurman...
Penn State’s James Franklin on timing of Beau Pribula’s transfer: ‘We’ve got problems in college football’Video
Finding a Penn State player or coach who has uttered a single bad thing about quarterback Beau Pribula would be a difficult task. Pribula, through three seasons in State College, had the respect of teammates and coaches because of his attitude, work ethic and athletic abilities. But Sunday night, Pribula...
Penn State QB Drew Allar announces he’ll return, but distractions remain heading into CFP
Penn State has plenty of pressing business to handle heading into Saturday’s first-round College Football Playoff game in State College vs. SMU. However, this time of year often features distractions from the task at hand. Primarily, transfer portal drama, plotting out who and who won’t be returning to the program...
Pirates acquire infielder/outfielder Enmanuel Valdez from Red Sox
The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired infielder/outfielder Enmanuel Valdez from the Boston Red Sox on Sunday morning in exchange for minor-league pitcher Joe Vogatsky. Valdez, 25, appeared in 76 games for the Red Sox last year, slashing .214/.270/.363 with six homers and 28 RBIs but was designated for assignment Dec. 11. In...
New Pirates bullpen coach Miguel Perez brings familiarity with organization’s pitchers
A surplus of familiar faces is set to greet Miguel Perez when he joins the Pittsburgh Pirates for spring training in a few months. Perez, whom the Pirates named big-league bullpen coach Friday afternoon, spent the past three seasons as skipper of the Indianapolis Indians. After overseeing the Pirates’ Triple-A...
Despite turnovers in Big Ten title game, Penn State carries offensive momentum into CFPVideo
By now, Penn State players and coaches long have digested last weekend’s Big Ten championship game loss to Oregon, with all eyes and attention on the College Football Playoff. A new season awaits the No. 6 seed Nittany Lions, who host No. 11 SMU on Dec. 21 at Beaver Stadium....
Pirates add 5 players, lose 3 in minor league phase of Rule 5 Draft
With the eighth overall selection in this year’s Rule 5 Draft on Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Pirates passed on making a pick. However, in the minor-league portion of the draft, the Pirates added five players: righty reliever Franck De La Rosa (Athletics), left-handed relievers Randy Labaut and Steve Hajjar (both from...
Pirates announce 2025 home game times, promotional schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced their 2025 promotional schedule and home game times Wednesday afternoon. The New York Yankees will be the Pirates’ first opponent at PNC Park, with the two clubs set for a 4:12 p.m. first pitch April 4, 2025, which will be the Pirates’ home opener. That marks...
Cody Glass, embracing new penalty-killing role, scores 1st goal with PenguinsVideo
Over the last three games since returning to action from a concussion, Cody Glass has been deployed at a different spot in the Pittsburgh Penguins’ lineup. “That’s just the NHL for you,” Glass said regarding the frequent changes to his linemates and responsibilities of late. Glass, who was sidelined for...
Pirates sign righty reliever Elvis Alvarado, formerly of Marlins farm system
The Pittsburgh Pirates signed right-handed relief pitcher Elvis Alvarado to a major league split contract, a source confirmed to TribLive on Tuesday. The deal with Alvarado, 25, is pending a physical. Split contracts are different from guaranteed deals and feature varying financial compensation for players based on whether they are...
Penguins goalie Alex Nedeljkovic leaves bench after being struck by errant puck, returns in 2nd periodVideo
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic was struck in the head by an errant puck during the first period of Tuesday’s game at PPG Paints Arena and left the bench. Nedeljkovic, who did not start vs. the Colorado Avalanche and was seated at the far end of the Penguins bench (normal...
Penguins to start Tristan Jarry in net vs. Colorado; Philip Tomasino is a game-time decision
The Pittsburgh Penguins will turn to Tristan Jarry in net Tuesday for a visit from the Colorado Avalanche, coach Mike Sullivan announced following his club’s morning skate in Cranberry. Jarry is riding a four-game winning streak, the longest stretch of successful consecutive starts he’s managed dating back to November 2023....
Penn State viewing College Football Playoff as brand-new season
As a team, Penn State kept a relatively low profile Sunday while awaiting the College Football Playoff’s 12-team field to be revealed. The Nittany Lions, fresh off a shootout loss to Oregon in the Big Ten title game, returned to State College, where they eventually got word of their No....
Injured Penguins winger Philip Tomasino rejoins club at practice in non-contact capacity
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Philip Tomasino, who did not play Saturday vs. the Toronto Maple leafs due to injury, rejoined the club for practice Monday in Cranberry. Tomasino, who is nursing an unspecified upper-body injury, did so in a non-contact capacity. Per coach Mike Sullivan, Tomasino’s status has not changed and...
Pirates great Dave Parker elected into Hall of Fame by Classic Baseball Era CommitteeVideo
For some time, Dave Parker’s Hall of Fame exclusion has been considered an injustice among baseball circles in and out of Pittsburgh. But Sunday night, the 16-person Classic Baseball Era Committee deemed Parker, 73, worthy of enshrinement in Cooperstown, N.Y. For Parker, whose eligibility to be inducted by the traditional...
Penguins’ Tristan Jarry, showing increased signs of stability, collects 4th straight win
In terms of the result, Tristan Jarry is riding a wave of a sort unseen for more than a calendar year. The Pittsburgh Penguins goalie picked up his fourth straight win Saturday, helping his club to a 5-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs at PPG Paints Arena. Jarry, who...
New Pirates assistant pitching coach Brent Strom: ‘I just want to help this ball club’
Brent Strom openly admits retirement is a thought that’s surfaced and resurfaced repeatedly over the last several years. At age 76, that’s hardly unnatural. But Strom, officially named Thursday as assistant pitching coach for the Pittsburgh Pirates, is finding more than enough motivation to begin a new chapter in a...
Penn State looks to benefit from presence of healthy, effective Nick Singleton vs. Oregon
Nick Singleton’s individual performance vs. Minnesota in Penn State’s penultimate regular-season game Nov. 23 looked to be a good sign. The junior tailback, whose campaign was derailed by a midseason ailment that limited his participation and effectiveness, managed 63 rushing yards on 13 carries, adding a touchdown against the Gophers....
Pirates announce hiring of Brent Strom as assistant pitching coach
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced the hiring of Brent Strom as assistant pitching coach Thursday morning. Strom, 76, will assist Oscar Marin, who will enter his sixth season with the Pirates in 2025. Most recently, Strom served as pitching coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks from 2022-24. “Brent has a proven track...
Sidney Crosby, Erik Karlsson remain only Penguins players named to 4 Nations Face-Off rosters
As it pertains to the Pittsburgh Penguins, no surprises were in store following Wednesday’s formal reveal of the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off rosters. Sweden and Finland’s 23-man rosters (20 skaters, three goalies) were announced in the afternoon, while the United States and Canada revealed theirs later in the evening. Penguins...
Penguins task defenseman Jack St. Ivany with refining game in AHL
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ estimation of young blue liner Jack St. Ivany rose considerably at the end of last season, when he joined the club for their final 14 games, helping a valorous but ultimately futile push for the playoffs. St. Ivany, 25, cracked the Penguins’ NHL roster out of training...
Penguins get boost with Owen Pickering’s 1st career NHL goalVideo
Owen Pickering was a distant 61 feet away from the net when he fired a first-period wrister at Florida Panthers netminder Spencer Knight on Tuesday night. Oftentimes, lower-velocity, longer-range shots such as Pickering’s find the back of the net on deflections. But Pickering’s shot required no such assistance. With 10...
