2-minute Drill: A Week Worth of Frustration. Last-Place Pirates Skid Now at Seven Games

Chris Rossetti

Published June 14, 2019 4:12 am

2-minute Drill: A Week Worth of Frustration. Last-Place Pirates Skid Now at Seven Games

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One year after he was left off Atlanta’s postseason rotation, Julio Teheran has re-emerged as a reliable leader on a young staff.

Less than 14 months after a magical major league debut, the Pittsburgh Pirates traded pitcher Nick Kingham to the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday for cash considerations.

Mike Hilton exited minicamp without a contract and without assurances he will get a favorable deal from the Pittsburgh Steelers prior to training camp.

A pair of dramatic finishes has made for a three-way tie at the top Thursday in the U.S. Open, where friendly conditions are helping players go low.

Despite an uneven season and a dismal playoff showing, the Pittsburgh Penguins remain in the top third of the league as far as bookmakers are concerned.