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Griffin signs to stay in Pittsburgh for 9 years

PITTSBURGH — Konnor Griffin is with the Pittsburgh Pirates for the long haul. The 19-year-old shortstop agreed to a nine-year, $140 million contract with the Pirates early Wednesday, less than a week after the former first-round pick made his major league debut. The deal, the largest in ...

Castellanos, Padres roll past Pirates 8-2

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nick Castellanos hit a two-run double, Jake Cronenworth added a two-run homer and the San Diego Padres beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-2 on Wednesday. Castellanos' double began a four-run seventh inning that broke open a scoreless game and helped San Diego clinch the ...

Eisenhower has 3 wrestlers named to all-district teams

Three Eisenhower wrestlers were recently named to the all-district team for Region 3. Freshman Lane Morrison (18-16) at 107 pounds was named to the First Team. Senior Bryceton Wilkins (27-15) at 189 pounds and freshman Colin Havers (25-14) at 172 pounds earned Second Team ...

Clara Steinberg named 3A Second-Team All-State

The postseason basketball honors continue to roll in for Eisenhower senior Clara Steinberg. This time it’s courtesy of the Pennsylvania sportswriters, who announced on Tuesday their all-state teams by class and Steinberg was voted to the 3A Second Team. “Clara is the hardest-working ...

Skenes back to form in win over Padres

PITTSBURGH — Reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes put together his second straight solid start, keeping San Diego hitless until the sixth inning of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 7-1 win over the Padres on Tuesday night. Skenes (2-1), who was rocked during an opening day loss to the New ...

Johnson Black Belt Academy promotion

Liam Braine, left, was promoted to Blue Belt by 10th Degree Master Rick Johnson, right, on March 30 after a test of his knowledge, skills and physical capabilities in Shotokan Karate. Submitted Photo