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The Artemi Panarin trade saga opened and closed last week without mention of the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Pens sit fourth in the East in points percentage (.625%) but there was no smoke in adding the top name in the market. Some of that was player specific since Panarin held a full no movement clause and […]
MLB Rumors: Marcell Ozuna and the Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to terms on a one year, $12 million deal, per reports. Ozuna, 35, began his career with the Miami Marlins before being shipped out after a career year in 2017 for a package that included pitching prospects Zac Gallen and Sandy Alcantera. After a couple […]
With the new NFL league year just over a month away, the Pittsburgh Steelers have several internal decisions to make when it comes to pending free agents. Several starters and key contributors are not under contract for the 2026 season, and there will certainly be multiple departures of notable names. With just over a month […]
Here are your Pens Points for this Monday morning… Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby was officially named captain of Team Canada’s men’s ice hockey team on Sunday. Crosby previously served as the Olympic captain in 2014 when Canada won gold. [Trib Live] After a 12-year absence on the Olympic stage, the Penguins’ Olympians are treasuring […]
The Seattle Seahawks risked it all this past offseason. Just a couple years after trading former franchise quarterback Russell Wilson, Seattle also sent Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders. They traded star receiver DK Metcalf to the Pittsburgh Steelers and then signed quarterback Sam Darnold in free agency. These moves were questioned by many […]
There is plenty of uncertainty within the Pittsburgh Steelers right now as to what exactly the roster will look like come week one next season under Mike McCarthy in his first year as head coach. Veteran defensive captain Cam Heyward would be entering his 16th season with the Steelers in 2026, but his latest tweet […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers had about as good of a season as they could have hoped when they signed Aaron Rodgers ahead of the 2025 campaign. They won the AFC North for the first time since 2020, and while it didn’t end the way they would have liked in the postseason, the team and their quarterback […]
Fueled by a 14-3-3 run since Christmas break that ranked second in the NHL, the Pittsburgh Penguins find themselves sitting pretty in the Eastern Conference’s playoff picture when the NHL took its pause for the Olympics. Pittsburgh’s season so far can be neatly broken into three segments; there was the hot 8-2-2 start that got […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers have been at a crossroads for some time now, but have managed to stay there without making a real decision on what direction for the better part of three years. They went from being one of the worst offenses in the NFL but still winning games against lesser oppoents of the strength […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals shared one of the NFL’s most heated rivalries over the past decade, marked by physical play, intense emotions, and several infamous on-field incidents. Players such as Vontaze Burfict and Adam “Pacman” Jones became synonymous with the animosity between the two franchises, often drawing attention for controversial hits and post-whistle […]
The possibility of Aaron Rodgers returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers for the 2026 season continues to gain momentum, and linebacker Alex Highsmith is the latest player to publicly express optimism about the veteran quarterback’s future with the team. Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy and the organization have made it clear they are open to a […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers enter an offseason that is different than any of the past 20 years. With Mike McCarthy now at the helm and another year of quarterback questions, is a soft rebuild what’s best for the Steelers? And what quarterback options are the best for 2026? That and more in this week’s mailbag. Q: […]
Sticking with our informal theme today about surprises, the Pittsburgh Penguins have been one of the biggest surprises in what has turned into a very surprising NHL season. The average margin of error for seven of the leading internet advanced stat models, plus betting over/unders and a large fan poll has added up to being […]
Each year, the annual Walter Payton Man of the Year award is awarded to a player whose philanthropy and commitment to community stands out. For the Cardinals, this year’s nominee was Kelvin Beachum, and his mother, Culetta, took the time to speak to SB Nation on Radio Row ahead of Super Bowl 60 in San […]
The Penguins find themselves holding a playoff position at the Olympic break almost entirely because of a series of surprise contributions. They’re exceeding any and all realistic preseason expectations as a result. This break gives a good chance to circle back at the preseason to re-emphasize just how incredible many things have worked out on […]
Welcome to BTSC’s Friday night open thread:
We haven’t held a mailbag since the Steelers lost to the Houston Texans in the wild card round. A lot has changed over the last month, obviously, and there is much to talk about. With that said, submit your questions for tomorrow’s mailbag and return tomorrow for the conversation. Questions can be submitted in the […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers already look very different from how they looked this time last month. With the hire of Mike McCarthy as new head coach, and the subsequent hires of several assistants to make one of the largest staffs in franchise history, Pittsburgh is entering a new era – and they could be doing so […]
Along with “Thrill of Defeat” host and Pittsburgh guy Dan Hopper, we remember Dick Tarnstrom, who turned getting waived by the Islanders into a starring role on some bad transitional Penguins teams. While the Penguins have had some all time great players in their history, the periods between those players were pretty dire. Bankruptcies, empty […]
The Pittsburgh Penguins scored one of their most impressive wins of the 2025-26 season on Thursday night when they beat a Buffalo Sabres team that has been one of the hottest in the NHL by an 5-2 margin. It was an impressive win not only because they mostly outplayed the Sabres, but also because they […]
The Pittsburgh Pirates have been more aggressive than usual in the offseason acquiring veteran players like Brandon Lowe, Ryan O’Hearn and Jose Urquidy. These moves have made a lot of Pirates fans excited for the 2026 season, but how high should the expectations for this team really be ? The last time the Bucs had […]
Avery Hayes made his NHL debut for the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night and it’s safe to say it was a memorable start for the 23-year-old rookie. Hayes, who was called up from the AHL earlier in the day ahead of the team’s game against the Buffalo Sabres, scored two goals in the first period […]
Here are your Pens Points for this Friday morning… Before the game, the Penguins gave a few roster updates, including the ill-timed news that forward Rickard Rakell suffered a lower-body injury. As a result, one of the Penguins’ top forward prospects, Avery Hayes, had been recalled from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. [PensBurgh] And speaking of Hayes, […]
The 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class was announced at NFL Honors Thursday night, and Steelers great L.C. Greenwood was once again left out of Canton. The final class was made of quarterback Drew Brees, wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, kicker Adam Vinatieri, linebacker Luke Kuechly, and running back Roger Craig. Craig was one of […]
Pregame A trio of forward changes to the lineup tonight, Blake Lizotte is unavailable for tonight due to an impending birth which opens the door for Kevin Hayes to play for the first time since January 11th. Noel Acciari is too sick to play and Rickard Rakell has picked up an injury, opening the door […]