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Madden season is coming to a close. With just three Detroit Lions games left, there are only three games left to simulate on the popular video game series. Unfortunately, next week’s game against the Minnesota Vikings falls on Christmas, and I will not be in town to simulate Lions vs. Vikings on Madden. So that […]
It’s a big late-season matchup on Sunday as the 8-6 Pittsburgh Steelers take on the 8-6 Detroit Lions. Earlier this week, I spoke with Ryan Mathews, the senior editor of SB Nation’s Lions website Pride of Detroit, to learn what to expect from the Steelers’ Week 16 opponent. You can read my questions and his answers below: […]
Who: Pittsburgh Penguins (14-10-9, 37 points, 7th place Metropolitan Division) @ Montreal Canadiens (18-12-4, 40 points, 2nd place Atlantic Division) When: 7:00 p.m. ET How to Watch: Broadcast locally on Sportsnet Pittsburgh, in Canada on City TV, SNE and TVAS, streaming on ESPN+ Pens’ Path Ahead: The Pens are dropping the puck against the Canadiens again in 24 hours, […]
With the Detroit Lions’ margin for error gone in their playoff race, the Pittsburgh Steelers are the first team in their way between them and the postseason. If Detroit drops their home finale to the AFC foe, their playoff chances aren’t completely gone, but we’re talking about postseason odds in the single digits. On paper, […]
Game 35: Montreal Canadiens vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Start time: 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST In Canada: CityTV, Sportsnet East (English), TVA Sports (French) In the Penguins region: Sportsnet Pittsburgh Streaming: ESPN+, Sportsnet+ The Pittsburgh Penguins were doing alright when the Canadiens faced them for the first time this season. They had just dropped a couple of games in shootouts, but those were versus the Dallas Stars (currently second in the Central Division) and Anaheim Ducks...
The division rival Rays were active on the trade market yesterday in another edition of sending their more experienced (read: expensive) players away, with longtime second baseman Brandon Lowe going to the Pirates as part of a three-team trade and pitcher Shane Baz going to the Orioles for four prospects and a 2026 Competitive Balance […]
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell is in the midst of a breakout campaign, emerging as one of the most reliable and versatile weapons in Pittsburgh’s offense. Through the late stages of the season, Gainwell has posted 451 rushing yards, 332 receiving yards, and six total touchdowns — all career highs and a reflection of […]
The NHL slate on Saturday, Dec. 20 includes the Montreal Canadiens versus the Pittsburgh Penguins at 7 p.m. ET, with best bets suggestions right here if you’d like the inside scoop. Best Canadiens vs. Penguins Prop Bets Player & Team Odds to Score a Goal Goals & Games Played Cole Caufield, Canadiens +140 17 G in 34 GP Sidney Crosby, Penguins +170 19 G in 33 GP Nick Suzuki, Canadiens +180 10 G in 34 GP Bryan Rust, Penguins +200 12 G in...
After years of speculation, the Tampa Bay Rays have finally parted with 2B Brandon Lowe, sending him to the Pittsburgh Pirates in a three team deal that returns the Rays a top flight defensive outfielder and a premium pitching prospects. In a mildly surprising turn of events, the cost was more than just Lowe; here’s […]
If you bought a loved one a Nick Gonzales jersey for the holidays, you might want to hold off. Earlier this week, the Pirates released an updated roster with Gonzales officially switching to No. 3, changing his number to honor franchise legend and Pirates Hall of Fame outfielder Dave Parker. Gonzales wore No. 39 for […]
On Sunday, the Pittsburgh Steelers (8-6) visit the Detroit Lions (8-6) at 4:25 p.m. ET. Who will be the top players from a DFS perspective when these two teams face off? Let’s take a look. Lions vs. Steelers Game Info When: Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 4:25 p.m. ET Where: Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan TV info: CBS Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions apply) Live Stream: Watch this game on Paramount+ Lions DFS Projections Salary values from DraftKi...
Welcome back to BTSC’s Friday Night open thread: My song(s) rec for the night: Recently listened to this whole album while watching Steelers tape and had a 10/10 experience. It came out earlier this year but has some Fleetwood Mac vibes.
The Hoffmann Family of Companies has entered into a formal agreement purchase controlling interest of the Pittsburgh Penguins organization. Earlier this week, it was reported that the Hoffmann family, who run a Chicago based investment company, were closing on a deal to purchase the Pittsburgh Penguins from the Fenway Sports Group for approximately $1.75 billion. […]
MLB Rumors: Brandon Lowe, Jake Mangum and Mason Montgomery are heading to the Pittsburgh Pirates as part of a three way trade involving the Tampa Bay Rays and Houston Astros, per reports. Lowe, a 31 year old lefthanded hitting second baseman, slashed .256/.307/.477 last season in 134 games while posting a 1.9 bWAR and a […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers will be without edge rusher T.J. Watt on Sunday when they take on the Detroit Lions. Watt is still recovering from a surgery to repair a partially collapsed lung. He missed Week 15 against the Miami Dolphins, as well. Pittsburgh will also be without guard Isaac Seumalo and cornerback James Pierre. Long […]
The Detroit Lions (8-6) and Pittsburgh Steelers (8-6) have declared their injury designations ahead of their Week 16 matchup in downtown Detroit. There are a lot of moving parts along the Lions’ interior offensive line right now, as several starters are dealing with injuries or attempting to return from one. Let’s take a look at […]
If you’re like me, you just got home from your final round of Christmas shopping – shoutout to the South Hills Village Mall. Best mall in Pittsburgh, for my money. The Pittsburgh Steelers will play their final game before Christmas on Sunday against the Detroit Lions. The Steelers haven’t lost to the Lions in Detroit […]
During his Friday press conference, Miami Dolphins’ head coach Mike McDaniel confirmed that Anthony Weaver’s defense would be without (at least) one of their top players as the team looks to right the ship on Sunday vs. the Cincinnati Bengals. After leaving Monday Night’s dreadful 28-15 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers with a calf injury, […]
The cold stove just got a little warmer as the Houston Astros have pulled the trigger on a three team trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Tampa Bay Rays. The Pirates are sending starting pitcher Mike Burrows to Houston with outfielders Jacob Melton and pitching prospect Anderson Brito going to the Rays as part of […]
Practice? We’re talking about practice? Not a game, practice. To be efficient and best prepared for the game, Aaron Rodgers is all about reps and successful drills in practice. The 42-year-old quarterback has won four MVPs and defeated the Steelers in Super Bowl XLV, but remains dedicated to the work done on the practice fields […]
The Steelers shuffled their practice squad Friday morning, signing long snapper Cal Adomitis to the practice squad and releasing linebacker Kana’i Mauga in a corresponding move, the team announced. The timing is interesting as starting Steelers long snapper Christian Kuntz was listed on the team’s Thursday injury report as limited with a knee injury. Pittsburgh […]
MLB Trade Rumors: Shane Baz is going to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for outfielders Slater de Brun and Austin Overn, catcher Caden Bodine, pitcher Michael Forret, and a Competitive Balance Round A draft pick, per multiple reports. Baz, 26, was a first round pick of the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2017, and was sent to […]
The Pittsburgh Pirates are wheeling and dealing, acquiring Tampa Bay Rays infielder Brandon Lowe in a trade that also involves the Houston Astros. According to MLB insider Chandler Rome, the Pirates are acquiring Lowe, who made 121 appearances for the Rays at second base in 2025. They are also adding Rays outfielder Jake Mangum, who […]
The Tampa Bay Rays are reportedly deep into talks with the Houston Astros and Pittsburgh Pirates regarding a three-team deal that would send long time second baseman Brandon Lowe to the Pirates, while also considering a deal that would send Shane Baz to the Orioles. Brandon Lowe Rumor The deal has not been finalized but […]
It feels like it’s been a while since we’ve seen teams actually be able to complete a really significant three-team deal, but it sure sounds like one is going down today. The Pirates, the Rays, and the Astros are likely soon getting together on a rather large deal: If trade is completed, outfielder Jacob Melton and right-hander Anderson Brito would head to the Rays. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 19, 2025 Pirates also would receive outfielder Jake Mangum and lef...