Pirates reassign heralded prospect Konnor Griffin to minor league camp

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Pittsburgh Pirates’ Konnor Griffin drops his bat after hitting a two-run double off New York Yankees pitcher Jake Bird during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game Monday, March 9, 2026, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)

BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates debut for highly touted 19-year-old prospect Konnor Griffin will have to wait.

Griffin was reassigned to minor league camp on Saturday after the shortstop spent the last few weeks showcasing the skills that have made him baseball’s No. 1 overall prospect, according to MLB Pipeline.

Manager Don Kelly called the decision to leave Griffin off the season-opening roster “extremely difficult.”

“The talent that you see, I think he handled himself really well professionally,” Kelly told reporters. “We talk about the maturity level as a 19-year-old in big league camp. Really excited about him being a Pirate and what that means for the future of Konnor Griffin and the Pirates.”

Griffin homered four times and had nine RBIs in 16 Grapefruit League games, but he batted just .171 and struck out 13 times in 41 at-bats. After Griffin garnered so much attention this spring because of his status as one of the game’s top prospects, Kelly believed a return to the minors could allow the infielder to reassert himself.

“I think you see a young kid that was maybe pressing just a little bit and trying really hard,” Kelly said. “Konnor Griffin the person is elite. Allowing him to go and get back to basics and being Konnor Griffin out there (could help). We know there’s an elite talent level that comes with him. Just looking forward to him being in Pittsburgh whenever that time comes.”

Incident of reckless endangerment with shots fired at a passing vehicle in Aliquippa under investigation

(File Photo of a City of Aliquippa Police Department Car)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in Beaver reported via release on Saturday that they are holding an ongoing investigation into an incident of reckless endangerment that occurred in Aliquippa on Friday. The Aliquippa Police Department went to the area of Grand Avenue and Tyler Street for a report of shots fired at 8:25 p.m. An initial investigation found that an unknown party fired three rounds of shots at a passing vehicle. There were no reported injuries or damage. If you have any information about this incident, call 724-773-7400.  

New Brighton School District student performs at PMEA Region 1 Band festival and successfully auditions into the PMEA All-State Concert Band

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of New Brighton School District)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pocono Manor, PA) Katelyn Nicholson, a student from the New Brighton School District, performed this weekend at the PMEA Region 1 Band festival and successfully auditioned into the PMEA All-State Concert Band. She will play in a festival with students from all across the state from April 22nd-24th at the Kalahari Resort in Pocono Manor, Pennsylvania. Nicholson will also have the opportunity to audition for the All-Eastern festival, which will be held in Providence, Rhode Island in April of 2027. 

Texas man charged with abandoning a Labrador puppy dog at the Pittsburgh International Airport

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of the Allegheny County Police Department, Posted on Facebook on March 20th, 2026)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) A Texas man has been charged after an abandoned dog was found at the Pittsburgh International Airport. According to Allegheny County Police, around 5 p.m. on Friday, county officers were alerted to the dog, which was running loose near the curb at departures. They were able to locate and secure the dog with the help of some bystanders. The dog was a Labrador puppy and it is now in foster care. As officers began investigating, they spoke with forty-two-year-old Omar Perez of Texas and he told them he saw an Uber driver abandon the dog. However, they later learned that Perez had abandoned the dog when he learned he would not be able to fly with it. Perez is now being charged with animal cruelty and animal abandonment. 

Sewickley Academy wins the 2026 Class 2A PIAA boys high school basketball state championship

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of Dan Rainville, USA TODAY Network, Caption for Photo: Sewickley Academy team members celebrate after winning the PIAA Class 2A Boys Basketball Championship against Old Forge at the Giant Center in Hershey on March 20, 2026. The Panthers defeated the Blue Devils 52-36.)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Hershey, PA) Sewickley Academy’s boys high school basketball team won the 2026 Class 2A PIAA state championship game by defeating Old Forge 52-36 at Giant Center in Hershey on Friday. This state championship game for Sewickley Academy was a year since they lost to Linville Hill Christian Academy by one point. The Panthers got their revenge on a different team this year to win their fourth state title in program history. Sophomore forward Mamadou Kane, who missed the final shot of last year’s title game, redeemed himself to lead all Sewickley Academy scorers with fifteen points. The Panthers only lost one game this season and that loss was to Roselle Catholic, a team from New Jersey. The Roselle Catholic Lions defeated the Panthers 54-53 in overtime in Sewickley on February 9th, 2026.

Center Township police seeking public help in identifying woman connected to ongoing fraud investigation

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of the Center Township Police Department, Posted on Facebook on March 20th, 2026)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Center Township, PA) Police in Center Township are asking for help from the public in identifying a woman connected to an ongoing fraud investigation. Authorities have released an image of this woman, and her picture can be found below. Anyone who recognizes her should contact the Center Township Police Department at 724-775-0880 or send an email to either abranchetti@centerpolice.com or rlutton@centerpolice.com. You can also submit a tip to the police department in Center Township and they can be anonymous.

Hurricanes score 3 times on the power play in a 5-1 win over the Penguins

 

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Pittsburgh Penguins’ Bryan Rust (17) is defended by Carolina Hurricanes’ Jordan Staal (11) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, March 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Seth Jarvis scored on a power play and assisted on two other man-advantage goals as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-1 on Sunday.

Sebastian Aho and Nikolaj Ehlers also scored on power plays for the Hurricanes, who beat the league’s best penalty kill team for three goals.

Aho, who scored his 25th goal of the season, became the first player in Hurricanes or Hartford Whalers history with eight 25-goal seasons.

Jalen Chatfield and Mark Jankowski also scored for the Hurricanes, who have won seven of their last 10 games. Carolina has points in 24 of its last 29 games. Frederik Andersen made 18 saves for his fifth straight win. He’s 6-1 in his last seven starts.

Jarvis has a goal and six points in his last three games. Ehlers has six goals and 14 points in his last 11 games.

Egor Chinakhov scored his 16th goal for the Penguins, tying a career high. Bryan Rust assisted on the goal and has for a career-high seven-game point streak. Stuart Skinner stopped 21 shots for the Penguins, who have two regulation losses in their last nine games. Pittsburgh has points in 21 of its last 26 games overall.

Pittsburgh and Carolina played for the third time in 13 days. Carolina won the other two games, a 5-4 shootout and 6-5 overtime victory.

The Hurricanes have power-play goals in their last three games. It’s the second time Carolina scored at least three power-play goals in a game after going 4 for 5 in a home game against Florida on Jan. 16.

Aho scored on a power play 47 seconds into the game. His point shot hit Connor Dewar’s stick, went between Jordan Staal’s legs and past Skinner. Ehlers scored Carolina’s second power-play goal at 6:24 of the second. Chatfield gave Carolina a 3-0 lead at 9:15 of the second when his point shot deflected off Chinakhov’s stick and past Skinner.

Jarvis one-timed a pass from Ehlers at the top of the crease for his power-play goal at 17:20 of the second.

Up next

Hurricanes: At Montreal on Tuesday.

Penguins: Host Colorado on Tuesday.

 

Sidney Crosby and Rickard Rakell score in shootout to lead Penguins over Jets, 5-4

 

(File Photo: Source for Photo: Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Rickard Rakell gets the puck past Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck (37) for a goal during the first period in an NHL game, Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Philip G. Pavely)

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby and Rickard Rakell scored in a shootout and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-4 on Saturday.

Pittsburgh, which is jockeying for playoff positioning, earned an extra point in the shootout for the second time this season. The Penguins have points in seven of their last eight games and 21 of their last 25.

Arturs Silovs, who made 21 saves, stopped Jonathan Toews and Gustav Nyquist in the shootout.

Erik Karlsson scored two goals and has five in his last three games. Karlsson, who has four straight multi-point games, now has seven goals and 19 points in his last 12 games.

Egor Chinakhov earned his 100th NHL point with a goal and Rakell scored to continue a career-best eight-game point streak.

Parker Wotherspoon had two assists, while Bryan Rust, playing in his 700th NHL game, continued a six-game point streak with an assist.

Cole Koepke scored a short-handed goal, while Morgan Barron also scored for the Jets.

Brad Lambert had a goal and an assist, while Neal Pionk scored in his return after missing the last 23 games because of injury.

Connor Hellebuyck, making his 11th start in 12 games, had 26 saves for the Jets, who have lost three straight and five of their last seven games.

Chinakhov and Rakell scored in the first 2:02 of the game for Pittsburgh, but the Jets tied the game at 6:10 of the second period thanks to Koepke’s goal.

Pittsburgh has given up 11 short-handed goals, second-most in the league. The Penguins have allowed short-handed goals in back-to-back games and four this month.

The Jets trailed 3-2 entering the third period, but Pionk tied the game at 4:04 with a shot from the point. Lambert beat Silovs at 8:36 from a distance off the rush. Karlsson forced overtime when he beat Hellebuyck with a wrist shot from the top of the right circle.

Up next

Jets: Visit the New York Rangers on Sunday.

Penguins: Host Carolina on Sunday.

 

Yankee Trader 03-21-26

03-21-26 Listings

 

From: Loedding, richard <rloedding1775@comcast.net>
Phone number: 724 266 7832
Item:Entertainment center   It is made of particle board with an Oak finish.  It is 65 inches long, 70 inches wide. The center section is 20 in deep. The two side sections are 16 inches deep.  Price:$10.00

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Diane             Beaver            724-774-1671

LTB (looking to buy)  a large suitcase with 4 wheels/3600 turning.

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Liz          Brighton Twp.        724-775-8033

Steelers Flag w suction cups to attach to a window.

Steelers Windsock 17 ½ X 25 ½ depicting a Steeler football player.

Steelers blanket 84” X 76”

Myron cope Terrible Towel from Super Bowl XL February 5, 2006 in Detroit MI

All priced to go.  Just give her a call.

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Charlie           Beaver Falls           724-843-2560

2 pairs of Size 11 work boots.  Insulated, waterproof, in great condition.

$20 each or both pair for $35

 

Several pair of Size 11 Hunting boots.  Multiple styles.  Some are NEW!

Get a great deal.

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Dorothy             724-266-2752

LTB (looking to buy) a bench or chair to put in her entryway.

 Brand new Recliner by Ashleigh.  Soft Chocolate color fabric.  Asking only $200.00

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VAL       (Beaver)        PHONE:  724-513-9390

Hose reels.  Keep your hose from being a big mess.  Handle cranks to easily roll up.  1 has a lid.  Make an offer

Golf accessories  Men’s & women’s gloves-some new, some used.  Bags, tees, Electric putting cup to use indoors or out.  More.

Pgh Pirates 1993 Eastern Division Kid’s Club 24 set of Baseball cards.  Includes Jim Leland.

Antique 6’ T x 11” W x 12” D handcrafted Decorative cabinet with 4 doors. Stained mediuim color wood with unique carvings.

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Shirley           Chippewa               412-974-1769

LTB (looking to buy) an old wedding band.  Size 13 to 13.5.  Sadly, hers went down the drain and she misses seeing a ring there.  They were married 66 years before he passed away.  Let’s help her out.

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Terry              Rochester               724-312-2823

LOOKING TO BUY:

A used Cadillac.  Nothing expensive.  If it needs some work, he will certainly consider it.

Any Cadillac items, collectibles, novelties.

Coca Cola items, collectibles, novelties.

A used Convertible Car-even if it needs a new top.

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Ed           Freedom         724-622-8072

 

He’d like to talk with the guy that has used, refurbished Chainsaws.

Pitt senior and women’s college volleyball star Olivia Babcock named top finalist for 2026 AAU Sullivan Award

(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of Pitt Volleyball, Posted on Facebook on February 24th, 2026)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Pitt senior and women’s college volleyball star Olivia Babcock was named a top finalist for the 2026 AAU Sullivan Award yesterday morning. The Amateur Athletic Association announced that she is in contention for the honor, which recognizes the most outstanding collegiate or Olympic athlete in the United States of America. Babcock is also twenty years old, which makes her one of the two youngest finalists in this year’s class. Her resume includes earning AVCA National Player of the Year and AVCA East Coast Region Player of the Year honors in both 2024 and 2025. She also received the CWSA Honda Award during her tenure at Pitt. Babcock will travel to New York City for the award festivities and ceremony scheduled for April 6th and 7th.