Baseball’s greed is killing it from within
By Joe Mellio, Staff Writer
June 24, 2020
While both sides can be blamed for their lack of good-faith negotiation and compromise, the recent dispute exposes a disturbing trend that poses a real threat to America’s pastime — the insatiable greed of MLB owners.
The Astros found a way to make their cheating episode even worse
By Marshall Worth, Staff Writer
February 18, 2020
In baseball and professional sports, integrity and fair competition matter. Jim Crane effectively scoffed at that on Thursday.
MLB considering new playoff format — as it should
By Marshall Worth, Staff Writer
February 12, 2020
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred's latest postseason proposal is a home run, adding the potential for increased drama, performance incentives and meaningful games.
Manfred’s proposal makes a mockery of the MLB
By Ben Bobeck, Senior Staff Writer
February 12, 2020
The beauty of baseball is in its simplistic complexities, its ability to amaze through the unthinkable happenings of each season — especially come playoff season each October. It doesn't need changed.
Houston’s cheating hurts league’s legacy
By Joe Melillo, For the Pitt News
January 21, 2020
The 2017 Houston Astros will forever be stained by their sign-stealing and should receive the same treatment that baseball has given steroid users.
Kevin Kramer: Pitt pitcher turned Scherzer look-alike
By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor
January 8, 2020
As a junior pitcher in 1995, Kevin Kramer helped Pitt baseball win its only conference tournament championship ever. 20 years later, people started to confuse him for a perennial MLB All-Star.
Former Panther Zeuch weathers star-studded Braves lineup in MLB debut
By Stephen Thompson, Assistant Sports Editor
September 3, 2019
The Toronto Blue Jays currently sit in baseball’s basement. They own a record of 55-84, fifth-worst in all of baseball, and over the summer decided to dip into a loaded farm system. Blue Jays fans had already witnessed the debuts of future stars like Vladamir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette, but Tuesday night featured the latest addition to Toronto’s youth movement — former Pitt Panther TJ Zeuch.
Where is Pitt’s 2018 MLB Draft class now?
By Michael Nitti, Staff Writer
July 16, 2019
Although the Pittsburgh Panthers baseball team is in their offseason, a handful of past Panthers are working their way through the minor league system, including the five players that were selected in the 2018 MLB Draft.
Take 5: Contract conversations headline April’s introduction
By Staff
April 4, 2019
From NFL contract negotiations to March Madness to the beginning of the MLB regular season: the first week of April provides action from all around the sports world. Russell WIlson demands an extension while Ronald Acuna cashes in. While Carsen Edwards was lighting up the NCAA Tournament, the NCAA made billions off the labor of student athletes. And the AAF collapses after a promising start.
Rookies, newcomers shine in MLB’s opening weekend
By Dominic Campbell, Staff Writer
April 2, 2019
Baseball’s opening weekend featured spectacular plays, dominant pitching and long-anticipated player debuts.