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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Michael Nitti, Staff Writer

All content by Michael Nitti
RHP Derek West was the only Pitt baseball player to forgo signing an MLB contract and return to college after the 2018 MLB Draft.

Where is Pitt’s 2018 MLB Draft class now?

By Michael Nitti, Staff Writer
July 16, 2019
The Baltimore Orioles selected junior pitcher Dan Hammer (18) in the 13th round of the MLB draft.

3 Panthers picked in MLB draft

By Michael Nitti, Staff Writer
June 6, 2019
Junior outfielder Nico Popa earned two runs during Pitt’s 7-2 victory over Penn State on Wednesday.

Panthers pound Penn State late, snap five-game skid

By Michael Nitti, Staff Writer
April 11, 2019

Pitt’s Hermanek set to face former team for first time

By Michael Nitti , Staff Writer
March 18, 2019
First-year utility player V’Lique Carter (19) carries the ball during October’s matchup with Duke.

Looking ahead at Pitt football in 2019

By Michael Nitti, Staff Writer
February 20, 2019
Pittsburgh Pirates left fielder Adam Frazier (26) watches the flight of his three-run home run against the Chicago Cubs during the ninth inning on April 16, 2017, at Wrigley Field in Chicago.

Column: Pirates set for another average season

By MIchael Nitti , Staff Writer
February 12, 2019
The Pitt softball team signed 16-year-old Team IMPACT recruit Rylee DiTullio last Monday. Team IMPACT is a national nonprofit organization that connects children with serious or chronic illnesses with college athletic teams.

Pitt softball signs IMPACT recruit Rylee DiTullio

By Michael Nitti, Staff Writer
January 30, 2019
Julie Jurich, director of social media and media relations for men’s soccer, wrestling and women’s tennis, controls Pitt Athletics’ Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts.

Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, oh my!

By Michael Nitti, Staff Writer
January 7, 2019
First-year guard Xavier Johnson, pictured here against WVU, was held to single-digit points for the second straight game versus Louisville.

Panthers show promise in 69-68 loss to Iowa

By Michael Nitti, Staff Writer
November 28, 2018
Then Pitt receiver Jester Weah broke a tackle before running to the 1-yard line in the final minutes of the Panthers’ loss to Virginia Tech in 2017.

Football Prediction: Pitt will come out on top 34-26

By Michael Nitti, Staff Writer
November 9, 2018
First-year defensive back and wide receiver V’Lique Carter rushes the ball during the Panthers’ 54-45 victory over Duke Oct. 27.

Takeaways: Pitt running into ACC Championship Contention

By Michael Nitti, Staff Writer
November 6, 2018
(Illustration by Sylvia Freeman | Staff Illustrator)

Column: New Philly Flyers’ mascot ‘Gritty’ is more fearsome than friendly

By Michael Nitti, Staff Writer
October 1, 2018
The North Carolina Tar Heels defeated the Panthers 34-31 at Heinz Field last November.

Three takeaways from Pitt’s ugly UNC loss

By Michael Nitti, Staff Writer
September 24, 2018
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