In order to see change, fans must take stand

Adam Lindner | Sports Editor 01/18/2018 It’s kind of funny: The last game that I attended at PNC Park was on Aug. 17, 2017, when the Pirates fell to the St. Louis Cardinals on a showery summer evening, 11-7. Many days after that, I fought the urge — albeit, a small one — to go see the Pirates again. I preferred to keep the number … Continue reading In order to see change, fans must take stand

In midst of tragedy, citizens are staying positive

By Duke Staff 10/5/2017 “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” This quote from one of Pittsburgh’s greatest legends, Mr. Rogers, refers to what his mother would tell him when he was a boy seeing the many “scary things” happening in the news. The world today is unfortunately no better, with disturbing things occurring on every inch of the Earth … Continue reading In midst of tragedy, citizens are staying positive

Little League teaches MLB players a big lesson

Bryanna McDermott | Assistant Photo Editor The spectacle is viewed by millions at home annually on ESPN, in-person at the beautiful complex in Williamsport and even inside clubhouses across Major League Baseball. This year, the bright colors and big smiles that have become synonymous with Little League Baseball were adopted by MLB for both the Little League Classic and MLB’s Players’ Weekend, which taught the … Continue reading Little League teaches MLB players a big lesson

Pirates’ playoff hopes dimming

Adam Lindner | Sports Editor On Wednesday night at PNC Park, Dodgers’ pitcher Rich Hill threw eight perfect innings until third baseman Logan Forsythe committed an error during the top of the ninth inning. Hill went on to pitch the 26th no-hitter in franchise history, finishing regulation with 10 strikeouts and no hits or walks given up. However, with the score tied at 0, the … Continue reading Pirates’ playoff hopes dimming

Pirates’ playoff hopes hinge on pitching staff going forward

David Borne | Staff Writer  Just a little over a month and a half remain in the MLB’s regular season, and with the playoff race in full swing, the Pittsburgh Pirates find themselves in a familiar position. With a record hovering right below the .500 mark (58-62) and sitting several games out of a playoff spot, Pittsburgh now faces another uphill battle in working to … Continue reading Pirates’ playoff hopes hinge on pitching staff going forward

Pirates bringing excitement to the Bluff

Andy Hornak | For The Duquesne Duke With October around the corner, a cool air chills the city and people prepare for a long winter.  Pirates’ fans, however, find warmth in the excitement surrounding their baseball team that has just clinched a playoff berth for the first time since 1992. The Pirates clinched a playoff berth for the first time in 21 years, beating the … Continue reading Pirates bringing excitement to the Bluff

The Point After: Playoff baseball is among us (soon)

Pat Higgins | Asst. Sports Editor The Pirates clinched a berth in the postseason on Tuesday night in Chicago for the first time in 21 years. Hollywood couldn’t have written a more fitting script for a franchise that’s been marred by injuries, bad luck, poor scouting and routinely miserable personnel decisions for as long as I’ve been alive: Marlon Byrd botched a routine play on … Continue reading The Point After: Playoff baseball is among us (soon)

Oh, the places you can go … Explore your city!

With the semester nearly over, graduation rapidly approaching and the weather finally warming up, now’s the perfect time to step outside and take in all that Pittsburgh has to offer. Take an afternoon to check out the city’s staples or get off the beaten path and visit some of Pittsburgh’s hidden gems. Use the map above to check out some of the city’s lesser-known attractions. … Continue reading Oh, the places you can go … Explore your city!