Pirates starter Francisco Liriano continued his month-long slump, allowing six runs in the Baltimore Orioles' 9-2 victory Tuesday night at PNC Park.
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Judging from recent developments, the Penguins are likely looking for a general manager candidate willing to subordinate himself to ownership.
While it seems improbable on the surface, Penguins co-owners Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle left the possibility open that Dan Bylsma will return as coach.
The Riverhounds couldn't muster a goal for the third straight league game, falling to 0-4-3 after a 1-0 home loss to Rochester on Saturday.
Ray Shero did a lot of great things as general manager of the Penguins, but his lack of success in keeping the talent pipeline flowing did him in.
With Dan Bylsma reportedly as good as gone, the most intriguing name being spoken regarding the Penguins' coaching job is Detroit's Mike Babcock.
It wasn't a league match, but the Pittsburgh Riverhounds earned a positive result for the first time this season by downing the New York Red Bulls U23 squad
Chris Stewart had the go-ahead hit and Starling Marte added two more runs in the ninth as the Pirates rebounded from Tuesday's loss in Milwaukee.
Another desultory playoff defeat may be just what the Penguins need to justify meaningful change throughout the organization.
For the fifth time in five years, the Pittsburgh Penguins lost in the playoffs to a lower seed, this time blowing a 3-1 series lead to the New York Rangers.
The Penguins have reached a crossroads with Tuesday's Game 7, as major changes will likely be in the offing with a third consecutive loss to New York.
The Rangers jumped on the Penguins for the second straight game, building a 2-0 lead en route to a 3-1 win that forced a Game 7 on Tuesday night.
After losing Game 1 in overtime, the Penguins have gradually taken control of their second-round Stanley Cup playoff series, which they can win tonight.
Matt Gajtka and Matt Shetler return for their weekly video podcast. They talk about the Penguins' playoffs surge and Steelers' draft strategy, plus more.
The Penguins moved within one victory of the Eastern Conference final with a comprehensive 4-2 decision in New York on Wednesday night.
After a shaky start to these playoffs, the Pittsburgh Penguins have gradually found their form. They'll look for a 3-1 series lead tonight at New York.
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Matt Gajtka returns to discuss another big night in Pittsburgh sports, with the Penguins stymieing the Rangers again and the Bucs dropping a wild game.
Marc-Andre Fleury earned his second consecutive shutout and Sidney Crosby broke a long goal drought as the Penguins edged ahead with a Game 3 victory.
The Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Rangers will play for the second time in two nights when they match up Monday night at Madison Square Garden in Game 3.