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The Pitt News

Column | Pirates made the right call letting Bryan De La Cruz walk

Column | Pirates made the right call letting Bryan De La Cruz walk

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer December 5, 2024

When the Pittsburgh Pirates released their list of players who were tendered contracts for 2025, some notable names weren’t on it. Along with outfielder Connor Joe and relief pitcher Hunter Stratton,...

Forbes Field: An underrated on-campus gem

Forbes Field: An underrated on-campus gem

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer December 2, 2024

As students walk around Pitt’s campus, most don’t realize the history they are standing on. The campus is home to some of the richest baseball history in the United States.  Though not much remains...

Pitt baseball huddles in a circle.

Pitt swim and dive splashes Nittany Lions, spring sports finish fall exhibition schedules

By Ella Cool, Staff Writer October 27, 2024

Swim and dive Pitt swim and dive traveled to Penn State last weekend for a two-day meet. The Panthers took a 390-316 overall victory over the Nittany Lions after a dominant 248-105 victory from the...

Take Four | Sports across the country heat up as fall progresses

Take Four | Sports across the country heat up as fall progresses

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor October 27, 2024

Ricard Puig key for LA Galaxy to win MLS Cup // Joshua Prescott After a stuttering start in the Western Conference, LA Galaxy picked up a hot streak of form, finishing in the top two on decision day....

Column | Why I am willing to kick the tires on Ben Heller again

Column | Why I am willing to kick the tires on Ben Heller again

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer October 27, 2024

There’s no question that one of the most unpopular Pittsburgh Pirates players last year was reliever Ben Heller.  A journeyman righty who the Pirates signed to a minor league contract last December,...

The Pitt men’s soccer team celebrates after a goal during Pitt men’s soccer’s game against Louisville at Ambrose Urbanic Field on Friday, Sept. 12.

Pitt finds success in bounce back in a weekend full of games

By Ella Cool, Staff Writer October 21, 2024

After tough losses last week for volleyball and men’s soccer, Pitt Athletics added to the win column this weekend against big opponents.  Baseball On Friday evening, the Panthers posted a 4-2...

Redshirt junior midfielder Maria Donahue (13) and sophomore midfielder Kaitlyn Giandonato (1) charge for the ball at Pitt Play Day.

Pitt baseball, lacrosse and softball combine for a shaky weekend

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer October 15, 2024

This past weekend, three Pitt athletics programs — baseball, lacrosse and softball — participated in exhibition events to gauge their offseason progress and prepare for the long seasons ahead. While...

Pitt women’s lacrosse at Pitt Play Day on Sunday.

Pitt spring sports prepare for fall exhibitions

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer October 11, 2024

Lacrosse  This upcoming Saturday, Pitt lacrosse heads down to Virginia to participate in a play day at James Madison University. This play day will serve as an opportunity for multiple schools to come...

A Pitt player runs to third base during a baseball game.

Preview of Pitt’s non-fall sports

By Dan Adeyemi, Staff Writer October 6, 2024

As the academic year begins, Pitt’s non-fall athletic programs are gearing up for their respective seasons, bringing anticipation and excitement to the student body and Pittsburgh community. Each sport...

Pittsburgh Pirates' Paul Skenes pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in New York.

Column | Pirates need new management after another season flying at half-mast

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer October 2, 2024

The Pirates’ 2024 season officially came to a close on Sunday with a 6-4 loss to the New York Yankees, ending a season that saw them eliminated from postseason contention weeks ago.  It’s the Pirates’...

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