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Tuesday notes… Cubs lineup: Pirates lineup: Jordan Wicks, LHP vs. Braxton Ashcraft, RHP So here we are, with another pitcher from Triple-A Iowa pressed into service because of a rotation injury. Jordan Wicks was the Cubs’ No. 1 pick out of Kansas State in 2021 and there were great hopes for him to be a […]
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The Steelers are officially signing veteran defensive lineman Dean Lowry, the team announced Tuesday. Lowry was initially reported to be joining the team in April, but pulled out of the deal to continue getting back into football shape after suffering a torn ACL in 2025. Lowry was medically cleared but wanted more time. Now, it […]
The late great John Madden used to say that if you have two quarterbacks, you have none. Meaning that in a quarterback room, there will always naturally be a leader in the clubhouse that the team gravitates towards. The Pittsburgh Steelers made it clear and evident that they believe Drew Allar can be that next […]
It was one of the big questions facing the Pittsburgh Penguins and GM Kyle Dubas this off-season: would they be re-signing pending UFA Evgeni Malkin? After 20 years in Pittsburgh, part of three Stanley Cup winners, would it be possible that they'd actually part ways? The answer came today, and it was a resounding no—Malkin would not be taking his talents elsewhere, signing up for one more year with the Penguins at $5.5 million. He's returning for his age-40 season. BREAKING: The P...
Evgeni Malkin is returning for what could be a final season with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
After some news trickled out that negotiations were undergoing earlier today, the Penguins announced a finalized contract extension for Evgeni Malkin for next season. From the team: The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-signed forward Evgeni Malkin to a one-year contract extension, it was announced today by President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Kyle Dubas. The […]
Pierre LeBrun had a note about Evgeni Malkin and the negotiation with the Penguins for a new contract. The Penguins have been engaged in contract talks with Malkin’s agent, J.P. Barry. Malkin turns 40 on July 31, so it’s no surprise both sides are focused on a one-year deal. But it’s finding the sweet spot […]
Last week, we asked Jacksonville Jaguars fans which nationally-televised game on the 2026 schedule they’re most excited to watch. Nearly half of the respondents chose the Week 14 home matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Beyond the fact that this is the only 2026 primetime game that will be played at EverBank Stadium, the Jacksonville-Pittsburgh rivalry is as […]
Welcome back to the Steelers offseason, where the demand for content remains high even if there’s not always enough news to properly supply it. In some ways, it’s not the best time of year to be a football writer. But in a glass-half-full way, it’s an excuse to fill out my article quota with more […]
Player: Elmer SöderblomBorn: July 5, 2001 (24 years old)Height: 6’8”Weight: 252 poundsHometown: Gothenburg, SwedenCatches: LeftDraft: 2019, Detroit Red Wings (Sixth round, No. 159 overall)2025-26 Statistics: 5 goals, 5 assists for 10 points in 20 regular-season games with the Penguins (1 goal in five playoff games) Contract Status: Signed through 2026-27 at a $1.125 million cap […]
The Minnesota Wild are trying to make another splash, and this time it's down the middle of the ice. General manager Bill Guerin has made it loud and clear to other executives around the league that his team will be in the market for a top-line center this summer. They've been linked to some big names already, including Auston Matthews of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Evgeni Malkin of the Pittsburgh Penguins, and New York Rangers' Vincent Trocheck. Guerin isn't shy when it comes to big offers, as t...
Ten years ago today, it was a coming out party of sorts for Bryan Rust with two big goals in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Final against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Penguins had rallied back from a 3-2 deficit in the series to send things back to Pittsburgh for a seventh game and […]
X-factor: It’s a term we use a lot in sports for some reason, generally as a way to describe a variable that could swing either way in a game or season, often determining whether the result is a success or a failure. For the Steelers in 2026, there are a lot of potential names or […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Pirates fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Last week’s question asked you to give the Pittsburgh Pirates a grade through their first quarter or so […]
The headline represents about all I’ve got for the Cubs’ 2-1 loss to the Pirates Monday afternoon, their ninth consecutive defeat. Ben Brown was absolutely dealing. He allowed four hits and a run and struck out seven in six solid innings, throwing 83 pitches (58 strikes). The six-inning effort was his longest of the season, […]
Go get ‘em, Ben.
Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, May 25, 2026, 1:35 p.m. ET Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pitching Matchup: Ben Brown (1-2, 2.09 ERA) vs. Carmen Mlodzinski (4-3, 3.96 ERA) The Pittsburgh Pirates are at home hosting the Chicago Cubs today at beautiful PNC Park. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers will look drastically different this season, starting at the top with new head coach Mike McCarthy roaming the sidelines. With so many fresh faces, expectations for different players in Pittsburgh are difficult to pin down. But if the Steelers are going to make noise in the AFC, several players will need to […]
Monday notes… Cubs lineup: The Pirates lineup was not available at posting time. Please check BCB social media for the Pirates lineup. Ben Brown, RHP vs. Carmen Mlodzinski, RHP Ben Brown’s first two starts this year, after being pressed into the rotation due to injuries, were very good. The third, last Tuesday vs. the Brewers, […]
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 54 Pirates 2, Cubs 1: Should Ben Brown have gone one more inning? Cubs vs. Pirates, Monday 5/25, 5:40 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates preview, Monday 5/25, 12:35 CT
The Pittsburgh Steelers tight end room has quietly become one of the more intriguing position groups on the roster heading into 2026 — and at least one national analyst believes it deserves much more attention. In a recent ranking of the NFL’s top tight end units, Bucky Brooks placed the Steelers fifth overall, citing the […]
The Evgeni Malkin-to-Minnesota conversation started up in speculation in January, when Sportsnet’s Nick Kypreos reported that Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin was “laying low in the weeds, looking to make another significant trade,” wondering whether Kirill Kaprizov could help convince Malkin to join M...
SITE NOTE: “Three up, three down,” the review of the previous week for the Cubs, will run tomorrow, since today’s a holiday and there’s an afternoon game today. The Cubs have lost eight straight. That, you already know. The Pirates have lost six of their last nine. Something’s gotta give in this four-game series. For […]
The Pittsburgj Pirates are about to start another big divisional series when they face off against the Chicago Cubs. Pittsburgh is 2-1 this season against Chicago winning the first series. The first game against each other was on April 10 at Wrigley Field where the only scoring came from a two run home run by […]