Lewis Gets A Second Look.

Former Steelers cornerback Keenan Lewis will workout for the coaches today. Lewis was with the Steelers from 20096-2012.  He signed a free agent contract with the New Orleans.  Lewis is 30.  He was cut by the Saints last week after an injured plagued 2015 season.  He has told the Steelers he is healed and ready to play.

Harrison And NFL To Meet

The long awaited and debated meeting between  Steelers Line Backer James Harrison and the NFL is going to happen. It will take place Thursday at the Steelers practice facility on the south side.  The league wants to talk to Harrison about  his linkage to PED’s in an Al Jazeera documentary .  The source has since recanted the story.  Green Bay’s  Clay Mathews and Julius Peppers were also  inplicated in the report.   They are schedule to meet with the NFL before Friday.

Steelers Preseason Three

The Steelers 0-2 for the 2016 preseason. They have scored only one offensive touchdown but, their offensive starters have yet to see action.  That is about to change.  Mike Tomlin declared all men on deck.  Quarterback Ben Rothelesberger,  wide receiver Antonio Brown, and running backs Le’vion Bell and Deangelo Williams will play Friday night in New Orleans.  Playing time is to be determined.  The Steelers are still looking for a back-up quarterback.  Airtime from the Mercedes Benz Dome Friday night is 6-pm and kickoff is is at 8-pm.

Glasnow Makes Progress

Rookie pitcher Tyler Glasnow started for the Altoona Curve last night.  Glasnow has been sidelined with shoulder discomfort.  It was his second start for the AA Curve.  His battery mate was Chris Stewart. Stewart has been out with left knee discomfort.  Glasnow left after three innings . He had reached his 65 pitch count.  As for Stewart he is 2-for-11 with four walks in five rehab starts.

Pirates Struggling

The Pirates will try to break the four game losing streak tonight at PNC Park The Pirates start Ivan Nova (2-0) on the mound. He will face  Joe Mustgrove (1-1). Musgrove is making only his fourth start of the season.  Rookie Josh Bell is a raw talent at first base. Manager Clint Hurdle says he needs work in the field.  Hurtle has assigned John Jasso to help him improve his work at first base.  Bell is an outfielder transitioning to first base.   The move indicates that Bell will be here for awhile.  Pirates and Astros tonight on WBVP-WMBA.  Airtime is 6:40.