(File Photo: Source for Photo: FILE – Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Justin Lawrence throws during a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, April 13, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean, File)

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins acquired right-handed reliever Justin Lawrence from the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash on Monday night.

The 31-year-old Lawrence was 0-2 with a 5.32 ERA in 23 appearances for the Pirates this season. He was designated for assignment by Pittsburgh on Friday.

Lawrence debuted with Colorado in 2021 and spent four seasons with the Rockies before Pittsburgh claimed him off waivers in March 2025. He has a 5.05 ERA over 222 major league appearances, all in relief.

The Panama-born Lawrence was a 12th-round pick by the Rockies in the 2015 amateur draft. He appeared in 69 games for Colorado in 2023 and had a 3.72 ERA and 11 saves. Last season, he allowed one run in 17 2/3 innings for the Pirates for an ERA of 0.51.

To open a spot for Lawrence, the Twins will make a roster move before Tuesday night’s game against the visiting Chicago White Sox.

(Credit for Photo: Courtesy of Schellhaas & Sons Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) Former Quaker Valley basketball coach Vincent Cortese passed away on Thursday at the age of 92. He was born on September 9th, 1933 and was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, the late Mary Lou Cortese, his sisters, Sarah, Mary and Rose, as well as his brothers, Tony and Joe. He is survived by relatives including his four children. Vincent led the Quakers to their first outright section basketball title in school history in 1972. In 2011, he was enshrined into the Pittsburgh Basketball Hall of Fame for his outstanding career. He was also inducted into the Quaker Valley Sports Hall of Fame in 1998 as an individual and 2012 as a coach. He was the Principal of Quaker Valley High School from 1977-1992, served as President of PASR and was a volunteer with the Knights of Columbus. He was also the President of The Salvation Army, Sewickley Chapter. Friends will be received on Thursday, June 4th from 3-7 p.m. at Schellhaas & Sons Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 1600 Stone Mansion Drive, Sewickley. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, June 5th at 10:30 a.m. at Saint Luke the Evangelist Parish, Saints John & Paul Catholic Church, 2586 Wexford Bayne Rd, Sewickley, PA 15143.

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of Robert Morris Athletics, Caption for Photo: Robert Morris Athletic Director Chris King)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Moon Township, PA) The athletic director of Robert Morris University is stepping down. 

In a press release issued yesterday, the university announced that Chris King is resigning from his position as vice president and director of athletics. 

King has served as the Colonials’ athletic director since 2019. 

A university spokesperson said a national search for King’s successor is already underway.  

(File Photo of the PIAA Logo)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Beaver County, PA) Yesterday, six Beaver Valley teams competed in the PIAA playoffs for baseball and softball. Blackhawk softball and Hopewell baseball are moving on with their respective wins. According to a report from the Beaver County Times, here are the scores from yesterday’s results, and a schedule change for one matchup for Quaker Valley lacrosse that will now take place this afternoon:

High school baseball

[D10-No. 1] West Middlesex 12, [WPIAL-No. 4] Western Beaver 9 (1A)

[WPIAL-No. 3] Hopewell 9, [D10-No. 1] General McLane 1 (4A)

[D10-No. 1] Fairview 3, [WPIAL-No. 4] Riverside 1 (3A)

[D6-No. 2] Philipsburg-Osceola 4, [WPIAL-No. 1] Ellwood City 1 (3A)

High school softball

[WPIAL-No. 2] Blackhawk 12, Vs [D9-No. 1] Punxsutawney 6 (4A)

[D6-No. 1] Westmont Hilltop 4, [WPIAL-No. 3] Ellwood City 2 (3A)

PIAA high school lacrosse playoff schedule

Tuesday, June 2nd

[WPIAL-No. 2] Quaker Valley at [D6-No. 1] Bellefonte, 4 p.m. (2A)