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My Top 10 Steeler Moments of the Decade

For the Steelers, the decade started as it ended: with Ben Roethlisberger on the sidelines. In the first game of the 2010 season, Big Ben was serving the first game of a four game suspension as the Steelers topped the Falcons in overtime 15-9. And as we’re all aware, he missed the final fourteen gamesContinueContinue reading “My Top 10 Steeler Moments of the Decade”

Pirates Offseason Update — December 17th

Another Tuesday, another Pirates Offseason Update. Catch up on what went down in the past seven days as Winter Meetings came to a close and the Pirates coaching staff and roster slowly come to form. Oscar Marin Hired As Pitching Coach Yesterday, the Pirates answered the biggest remaining question about their coaching staff by hiringContinueContinue reading “Pirates Offseason Update — December 17th”

Pirates Offseason Update – December 10th

As promised, here is this week’s Pirates Offseason Update. If you haven’t already, check out last week’s update headlined by the Derek Shelton hire and Starling Marte trade rumors. With Winter Meetings kicking off this past Sunday evening, expect this week to be huge for potential trades and moves. So stay tuned as everything unfolds,ContinueContinue reading “Pirates Offseason Update – December 10th”

Pirates Offseason Update – December 3rd

MLB Winter Meetings don’t start until next week, but the Pirates offseason has already been eventful. And with 114 days left until Opening Day, there will be a lot of changes to cover in Pirates baseball. Each Tuesday, I’ll cover the news of the week prior to keep you updated until the Bucs kick offContinueContinue reading “Pirates Offseason Update – December 3rd”

35 MLB Free Agency Predictions (Including 4 Pirate Moves)

It is not even December and we have already seen a couple of moves, headlined by the White Sox acquiring Yasmani Grandal and bringing back Jose Abreu. The Braves also joined the fun by signing reliever Will Smith and catcher Travis d’Arnaud. Beyond Gerrit Cole, Stephen Strasburg, and Anthony Rendon, the pool of free agentsContinueContinue reading “35 MLB Free Agency Predictions (Including 4 Pirate Moves)”

The Biggest Thing Ben Cherington Brings To The Table

The Pirates will enter this offseason with a new Team President, GM, and manager. That’s a lot of change. But a lot of things will remain the same. Mainly the payroll. But there’s still reason for a slight degree of optimism. Long-term optimism. Drafting and developing prospects means the world to a small-market team. LuckilyContinueContinue reading “The Biggest Thing Ben Cherington Brings To The Table”

Houston, They Have A Problem

Obviously, you heard by now about the swirling allegations against the Houston Astros and illegally stealing signs. This story has been very dynamic with more information being added by the day so this blog may be obsolete by the time it reaches your eyes. But I have some thoughts to share… I am all forContinueContinue reading “Houston, They Have A Problem”

11 Matchups That Get Me Hyped For The Rest Of The Season

There have been several great and exciting games so far this season and it’s hard to believe there are only eight weeks left of the regular season. Luckily for us, this stretch of the NFL season is where things really get fun. The league takes shape as we have battles for division titles, playoffs byes,ContinueContinue reading “11 Matchups That Get Me Hyped For The Rest Of The Season”

Divisional Realignment And Other Suggested Changes To MLB

Another MLB season has come and gone. Since Commissioner Rob Manfred stepped into the role in 2015, he has been looking for opportunities to grow the league and rules to make the games more efficient and ultimately more enjoyable. In the last few years, the league has made rule changes with the objective of improvingContinueContinue reading “Divisional Realignment And Other Suggested Changes To MLB”