I've been geeking out on sabermetrics of late. That, combined with an interest to put the season (so far) of Pirates CF Andrew McCutchen into some kind of historical team perspective has me looking at OPS+ here on Friday, June 15th. What is OPS+, you ask? Well, I'm relatively new to this stuff myself, but […]

After Brad Lincoln's second consecutive poor start on Tuesday against the Orioles, Clint Hurdle was asked if Lincoln's job as a spot starter was up for grabs. "We've got him scheduled to pitch the last game in Cleveland but we need him to pitch better." (Washington Post) Why? Why is Lincoln scheduled to pitch against […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are right on track where they were last year at this time with being in contention. Let me repeat that: the terrible hitting Pirates are still somehow in contention for a not just a wild card spot, but also the division crown, despite having a team batting average of .225. That is […]

Tuesday, June 12th was the Pittsburgh Steelers' first day of mandatory Minicamp at the team's South Side facility. After watching the afternoon practice, here were the most interesting quotes I listened to: <b>Head Coach Mike Tomlin</b> on WR Mike Wallace's absence: "I don't have any reservations in that regard, Mike has always been a guy […]

At the end of the 2012 NHL playoffs, the Penguins finished 7th out of 16 in total goals despite playing just six games. They trailed the Washington Capitals's total by three goals despite the fact that Washington played eight more games. No, goals were not the problem for the Pittsburgh Penguins, this time. Goaltending and […]

When you look back at the original Dream Team of 1992, don't brush it aside like it was no big deal. Yes, they won every game by 50 points and sure there was never a real threat to the USA winning the Gold. But it was one of the biggest moments in the history of […]

The Pittsburgh Power losing streak may have officially ended last night, but the losing streak for the fans continues this year. It's not just limited to the Power, but also the fan bases in Orlando and Cleveland and threatens to continue growing league wide. In week one, the fans of not just Pittsburgh and Orlando, […]

It is time for Mike Wallace to stop holding out and sign his one year tender the Steelers are offering him. He does not deserve a long-term deal yet. He is just in his fourth year in the league. Once he is a seasoned veteran, then he has room to talk and hold out. The […]