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Steelers use transition tag on Worilds

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Pittsburgh, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Pittsburgh Steelers designated linebacker Jason Worilds as the club’s transition player. That guarantees the Steelers the right of first refusal to match any offer sheet Worilds, an unrestricted free agent, may receive from another team. […]

Steelers hire Joey Porter as defensive assistant coach

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Pittsburgh, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – Former Steelers linebacker Joey Porter has rejoined the team as a defensive assistant coach. Porter was originally drafted by the Steelers in the third round of the 1999 NFL Draft. He played with Pittsburgh from 1999-2006 […]

Hall of Famer Ralph Kiner passes away

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Cooperstown, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – Hall of Fame slugger Ralph Kiner died on Thursday. He was 91 years old. According to the National Baseball Hall of Fame, which made the announcement, Kiner died of natural causes and passed away peacefully with […]

Steelers name Munchak O-line coach

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Pittsburgh, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – Former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Munchak was named the offensive line coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday. Munchak spent the last three seasons as head coach of the Titans, posting a 22-26 mark. He […]

Pirates agree with six players, including Alvarez and Walker

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Pittsburgh, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Pittsburgh Pirates have avoided salary arbitration with six players, including third baseman Pedro Alvarez and second baseman Neil Walker. First baseman Gaby Sanchez, outfielder Travis Snider and pitchers Mark Melancon and Vin Mazzaro also avoided […]

Pirates ink OF Dickerson to minor league contract

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Pittsburgh, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Pittsburgh Pirates signed Chris Dickerson to a minor league contract on Monday. The 31-year-old outfielder has been invited to spring training as a non-roster player. Dickerson split the 2013 campaign between Baltimore and the Orioles’ […]

Steelers place Woodley on IR

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Pittsburgh, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Pittsburgh Steelers placed linebacker LaMarr Woodley on season-ending injured reserve Tuesday due to a calf injury. Woodley left Sunday’s 30-20 win over Cincinnati in the first quarter with a right calf injury and did not […]

Bucs sign Volquez, Barmes to 1-year deals

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Pittsburgh, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Pittsburgh Pirates announced on Friday the signings of pitcher Edinson Volquez and infielder Clint Barmes to one-year deals. Volquez, 30, spent last season with the Dodgers and Padres, going 9-12 with a 5.71 earned run […]

Pirates sign Morton to extension

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Lake Buena Vista, FL (SportsNetwork.com) – The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed right-handed pitcher Charlie Morton to a three-year contract with a club option for 2017. The deal is worth $21 million, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. In his return from […]

Pirates complete Stewart trade, send RHP Haynes to Yanks

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Pittsburgh, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Pittsburgh Pirates have sent pitcher Kyle Haynes to the New York Yankees to complete the deal for catcher Chris Stewart. Haynes spent last season in Single-A where he went 1-5 with a 2.38 ERA. He […]