06 Jul
published in category: College Sports on Wednesday, July 6th, 2016 – 1:53 pm
Kevin McGuire of NBC Sports joins Josh Taylor to talk Preseason Heisman Candidates, Conference Media Days, Penn State’s new offense, Miles Sanders, tough September schedule for Pitt, the ACC, WVU and the Big 12.
Trib Pitt Football Beat Writer Jerry DiPaola in-studio with Josh Taylor.
06 Jul
published in category: Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday, July 6th, 2016 – 1:14 pm
PIA Pittsburgh and Babcock Beer present Pirates Breakdown day-Pirates take first two of series with Cardinals, Locke and Tyler Glasnow will pitch last two games of series. Injury Report Sponsored by Goodrich and Geist is a very long list today.
Major League Baseball announced that Pittsburgh’s Mark Melancon has been named to the
National League All-Star team for this year’s All-Star Game in San Diego.
Melancon has been named to the All-Star team for the third time in four seasons (also 2013 and 2015)
as a member of the Pirates. He enters today tied for third among all National League pitchers with 24
saves. Melancon, who was selected to the team by National League manager Terry Collins, is the first
Pirates closer to be named to the All-Star team in consecutive years since Joel Hanrahan in 2011 and
2012.
The 31-year-old right-handed pitcher enters today ranked fourth all-time in Pirates history with 124
saves, trailing only Kent Tekulve (158), Mike Williams (140) and Dave Giusti (133). The 2015
Trevor Hoffman National League Reliever-of-the-Year also enters today with 108 saves and a 93.9 save
percentage since the beginning of the 2014 season, which is tops in the Majors. The Pirates have also
won each of their last 75 games when Melancon has entered the game in a save situation, losing for
the last time on April 21, 2015.
06 Jul
published in category: Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday, July 6th, 2016 – 12:53 pm
Rob Rossi in-studio with Josh Taylor on the alleged incident with Kang and how it should be handled.
Indy Indians Play-by-Play Man Andrew Kappes joins josh Taylor to talk about rehab start for Gerrit Cole and Tyler Glasnow called up to start Thursday night. Sponsored by The Wicked Fox of O’Hara, For a Wicked Good Time. Happy Hour 5 to 7 Monday through Friday, and 10 to midnight Friday and Saturday.
Jung Ho Kang is being investigated by Chicago police regarding a sexual assault complaint filed in late June. Pirates promote Tyler Glasnow. Pitt Football with Beat Writer Jerry DiPaola.
STATEMENT FROM PIRATES PRESIDENT FRANK COONELLY
“We have been made aware of the allegation that has been made against Jung Ho Kang. We take
allegations of this type extremely seriously. Pursuant to the Joint MLB/MLBPA Policy on such matters,
this matter is exclusively before the Commissioner’s Office at this time. We have and will continue to
cooperate fully with the Commissioner’s Office. As a result of the ongoing police investigation, we cannot comment further at this time. We have also advised our staff and our players that they should not
comment on the matter either. We all need to be respectful to the police investigation of a very serious
allegation.”
06 Jul
published in category: Wrestling Reality on Wednesday, July 6th, 2016 – 9:30 am
Starting the week of July 19th and 20th, you can now hear Wrestling Reality with Justin LaBar Tuesdays and WEDNESDAYS at 2pm on TribLIVE Radio.
Starting July 19th and 20th, watch for Wrestling Reality Podcasts two times a week-Tuesdays and Wednesdays! this Week’s edition on Brock Lesnar opponent, Final Deletion, SummerSlam, Vince McMahon and your calls!
05 Jul
published in category: Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday, July 5th, 2016 – 1:47 pm
Trib Writer Andrew Erickson joins Josh Taylor to talk about the Pirates-Cardinals Series. Gerrit Cole making rehab start. PIA Pittsburgh and Babcock Beer presents the show.
Pirates on 5-Game win Streak, Polanco excelling. Future for Andrew McCutchen with Pirates? Pitching injuries and replacements. Did not get enough in Neil Walker trade?
05 Jul
published in category: Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday, July 5th, 2016 – 1:40 pm
Adam Berry of MLB joins Josh Taylor to talk Tyler Glasnow, Taillon injury, the catching situation and Polanco. Sponsored by the Wicked Fox, for a Wicked good time.
30 Jun
published in category: Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday, June 30th, 2016 – 12:34 pm
Steve Adams of the MLB Trade Rumors site gives us the latest Pirates and MLB info. Sponsored by The Wicked Fox of O’Hara, For a Wicked Good Time- All Pirates season -$2 Yuengling drafts for the game and every game on 9 hdtvs!
Pirates win, Cullen probably back with Pens, Penguins Prospect Camp, Luck signs huge deal with Colts. Sponsored by Mama Pepino’s Pizza, Pub and Billiards! With the newly added Billiard room, enjoy 3,000 square feet of dedicated space for pool tables!
30 Jun
published in category: College Sports, Ike Taylor, Pittsburgh Penguins, Pittsburgh Pirates, Pittsburgh Steelers, Riverhounds, Sports Talk Radio, Wrestling Reality on Thursday, June 30th, 2016 – 9:21 am
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