Greg Macafee

That's game. Nick Yorke, who came into the game to run for Marcell Ozuna and scored the game-tying run, is the hero with a ninth-inning double to score Bryan Reynolds from second base. Pirates, 3-2 -- From Eric Bowser in Pittsburgh

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Someone had to cool him off. 🥶

A 1-on-1 conversation I just had with Pirates chairman Bob Nutting. — From José Negron in Pittsburgh

Konnor Griffin's first batting practice swings as a major leaguer at PNC Park. -- From Eric Bowser in Pittsburgh

It's a movement.

The Pirates are promoting 19-year-old Konnor Griffin ahead of Friday's home opener against the Orioles. The game's No. 1 prospect will make his debut in front of the home crowd at PNC Park after playing in five games with Class AAA Indianapolis. -- From José Negron in Downtown

Brandon Lowe comes through with a huge diving catch to rob Nathaniel Lowe. Doubles off Dane Myers at first to end the eighth inning. Wow. Pirates lead 6-3. -- From José Negron in Cincinnati

HOME RUN: Oneil Cruz goes deep for the second time tonight. Third career multi-homer game. First-pitch curveball that landed on the inner edge of the plate. Pirates, 8-3 -- From José Negron in Cincinnati twitter.com/BarnHasSpoken2…

🚨 HOME RUN ESMERLYN VALDEZ 🚨 His first HR in AAA - and it’s a BOMB! His power is absolutely UNREAL 🔥

There’s confidence. There’s swagger. And then there’s whatever it is these #Pirates appear to be experiencing here on the eve of the opener. They legit believe in themselves. This’ll be my column later today. - From Dejan Kovacevic in New York

The basketball world is buzzing about our guy @CoachCalhoun_UC. 🗣️ Coach Huggs on Jerrod Calhoun:

2025 1ST ROUND PICK SETH HERNANDEZ COMES OUT THROWING 102 🔥 Max Clark was SHOOK 😂

Mike Clevinger on being healthy and seeing an uptick in fastball velocity today against the Rays. — From José Negron in Bradenton, Fla.

Before reporting to their respective teams for the World Baseball Classic, a few Pirates shared their thoughts on what it means to play for their country and what they hope to gain from the experience. -- From Greg Macafee and José Negron in Bradenton, Fla.

The Penguins finished practice with shootout work — From Taylor Haase in Cranberry, Pa.

Here's Sidney Crosby's full media availability today on his injury, Olympic experience, and the rest of the Penguins' season. -- From Taylor Haase in Cranberry, Pa. youtu.be/-GEd9D31C-Y?si…

At 19 years old, Konnor Griffin, the consensus top prospect in baseball, is drawing a lot of attention. His teammates recently shared what it's like to share a clubhouse and field with him. -- From Greg Macafee and José Negron in Bradenton, Fla.