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North Shore Notes 5/23: Pirates v. Cubs

North Shore Notes 5/23: Pirates v. Cubs

The Pittsburgh Pirates (28-18) go for the sweep today in a 12:35 businessman’s special against the Chicago Cubs (18-27) at PNC Park. Jeanmar Gomez (2-0, 2.78 ERA) makes his fifth start of the season for the Pirates against the Cubs’ Edwin Jackson (1-6, 5.76 ERA).

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Penguins take 3-1 series lead with 7-3 blowout

Penguins take 3-1 series lead with 7-3 blowout

James Neal and Jarome Iginla each scored twice as the Penguins stormed back from a 2-1 first period deficit and demolished the Senators 7-3 to take a 3-1 series lead into Game 5.

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Penguins Top Prospects

Penguins Top Prospects

Entering the 2012-13 season, the Penguins top three prospects were generally considered to be forward Beau Bennett and defensemen Simon Despres and Joe Morrow.

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Prospect Watch: Behind The Plate

Prospect Watch: Behind The Plate

The Pirates signed veteran Russell Martin to a two-year contract last off-season, a move that general manager Neal Huntington hopes will solidify the position for the major league club through the 2014 season. Where do the Pirates turn after Martin’s deal is up?

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Re-Boot

Re-Boot

To say that the Duquesne Men’s basketball team had a disappointing season would be an understatement. With a record of 1-15 in the Atlantic 10 Conference—and an overall mark of 8-22 in head coach Jim Ferry’s first season—the Dukes suffered their first losing campaign since the 2006-07 season.

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Embracing The Pressure

Embracing The Pressure

Three captains walk into bar... That could be the intro to any number of military jokes; it could also be the story of the Pittsburgh Penguins 2013 postseason.

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One run all Pirates need to beat Samardzija, Cubs

By Nate Barnes on Wed, 05/22/2013 - 23:19

The run held up primarily because Francisco Liriano delivered another brilliant start, throwing seven shutout innings and allowing just one walk and two hits while striking out nine Chicago Cubs (1

Snider's pinch-hit grand slam leads Pirates to 5-4 victory over Cubs

By Nate Barnes on Wed, 05/22/2013 - 00:13

“I’ve seen him pitch like that in Tampa, [Chicago] put him through a process of rebuilding arm strength. That was very, very good stuff you saw out of Matt Garza,” manager Clint Hurdle said.

Pitt basketball to play in 2013 Legends Classic in Brooklyn

By PSR Staff on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 10:25

The University of Pittsburgh basketball team is slated to compete in the 2013 Legends Classic, November 25 and 26 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.

The Warning Track

By Erika Schneider on Mon, 05/20/2013 - 22:08

Neil Walker returned from the disabled list and the Pirates found some much-needed success against an old nemesis from Milwaukee.

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Senators stun Penguins in 2 overtimes

By Taylor Skaggs on Sun, 05/19/2013 - 23:55

Ottawa came out active, looking to jump out to an early lead in what was essentially a must-win game, but the Penguins maintained the intensity that has defined their offensive effort in the series

Pirates in good position at quarter-turn of 2013 season

By Nate Barnes on Fri, 05/17/2013 - 17:49

Pirates fans may not want to hear it because of all the comparisons made between the 2012 Pirates and the 1992 Pirates when it came to statistical benchmarks, but it’s worth explaining that the Pir

North Shore Notes 5/23: Pirates v. Cubs
The Pittsburgh Pirates (28-18) go for the sweep today in a 12:35 businessman’s special against the Chicago Cubs (18-27) at PNC Park.
05/23/2013 - 11:23
One run all Pirates need to beat Samardzija, Cubs
For the first time ever, the Pirates beat Jeff Samardzija and all it took was one run.
05/22/2013 - 23:19
Penguins take 3-1 series lead with 7-3 blowout
James Neal and Jarome Iginla each scored twice as the Penguins stormed back from a 2-1 first period deficit and demolished the Senators 7-3 to take a 3-1 series lead into Game 5.
05/22/2013 - 22:31
North Shore Notes 5/22: Pirates v. Cubs
The Pittsburgh Pirates (27-18) again take on the Chicago Cubs (18-26) at PNC Park in the middle game of a three-game set.
05/22/2013 - 17:16
Snider's pinch-hit grand slam leads Pirates to 5-4 victory over Cubs
In his first start in 10 months, Matt Garza held the Pirates scoreless through five innings. Pittsburgh didn’t record a hit until the fourth inning on a single by Clint Barmes.
05/22/2013 - 00:13
Pirates primer: 5/21 v. Chicago Cubs
Pittsburgh (26-18) squares off against the Chicago Cubs (18-25) tonight at 7:05 p.m. in the first of a three-game set that concludes the Pirates’ 10-game, 11-day homestand.
05/21/2013 - 16:59
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North Shore Notes 5/23: Pirates v. Cubs
Draftin' it Old School
Following the Steelers’ draft haul last month, there was considerable talk about how the team deviated from their tried and true ways, stepping boldly into the new era of the NFL by embracing change and living—and drafting—for the now.
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Pirates in good position at quarter-turn of 2013 season
You can’t divide the Major League Baseball season into four whole parts—162 divided by four comes out to 40.5—but after last night’s game against Milwaukee, the Pittsburgh Pirates officially rounded the quarter turn of their 2013 season. The report out of PNC Park: so far, so good—but there’s a long way to go.
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Inline Investment Delivering NHL Return
Mario Lemieux and Evgeni Malkin both won it. Other great Penguins like Tom Barrasso and Bryan Trottier also hoisted it. No, it’s not the Stanley Cup; it’s the Calder Trophy for the NHL’s most outstanding first year player.
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Making Tracks
The Pitt baseball team entered May in the midst of one of the best seasons in program history, chasing a Big East title and a berth in the College World Series. It's hard to imagine a better way for the Panthers to enter the ACC.
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Embracing The Pressure
Three captains walk into bar... That could be the intro to any number of military jokes; it could also be the story of the Pittsburgh Penguins 2013 postseason.
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Penguins Top Prospects
Entering the 2012-13 season, the Penguins top three prospects were generally considered to be forward Beau Bennett and defensemen Simon Despres and Joe Morrow.
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Pens by the Numbers
As the Penguins attempt to push through playoffs, PSR takes a closer look at some of the numbers that made the 2012-13 regular season as successful as it was.
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Goliath Wins Round 1
After closing out their first-round series against the eighth-seeded Islanders, the top-seeded Penguins are taking some admittedly well-deserved heat.
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