9 national TV Pitt Volleyball matches: 8/23 - Kentucky in Milwaukee, 4:00, ESPN 8/28 vs Kansas, 6:30, ESPN2 8/30 vs Wisc, Noon, ESPN 9/9 - Tenn at Disney, 6:30, ESPN 9/27 vs Stanford, 8:30, ESPN 10/7 vs SMU, 7:00, ACCN 10/18 vs Miami, Noon, ACCN 11/11 vs ND, 7:00, ACCN 11/15 vs L'ville, 8:30, ESPN2

Pitt Volleyball Tapped For Nine Nationally Televised Matches - Pitt Panthers #H2P

The Pitt Volleyball team, which has made five consecutive appearances in the NCAA Division I national semifinals, has been selected for nine nationally telev...

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$12 million that could've gone toward relief pitching last offseason a DH spot that could've been a nice timeshare for the *actual hitters* in their 30s to have semi-rest days what a waste. happy trails!

Ed Giles@edgiles4.bsky.social · 2h ago

At the other place, Dominican MLB "insider" Hector Gomez is reporting that the @pirates.com have released Marcell Ozuna.

Oh, and this isn't some random Republican primary in a D+99 district. This is a super-swingy seat where the top GOP super PAC previously booked $2.5 million in TV time to try to flip it.

The Downballot@the-downballot.com · 13h ago

Seems like an upset might be brewing in the GOP primary in #MI08 to take on Dem Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet. Trump endorsed Amir Hassan, but he currently trails an absolute nobody who suspended his campaign a month ago by a wide margin.

Gavin Newsom moved $2 billion from a carbon mitigation fund intended for climate investments like public transit and infill affordable housing and gave it to literal oil producers. I’m so proud of @streetsforall.org for this chutzpah. Get his ass.

Carter Lavin@carterlavin.bsky.social · 2d ago

South Carolina is now the first state in the nation for the Democratic Primary and this just ran in The State, the newspaper of Columbia, South Carolina. Come out to the rally and lobby day next week in Sac and help get our legislators to undo the cuts! actionnetwork.org/events/emerg...

god if the chiefs kansas stadium boondoggle gets nuked by a democratic underdog candidate governor who graduated from mizzou in a dem wave election that would be among the funniest things to ever happen

The Downballot@the-downballot.com · 14h ago

Quite an upset in the #KSGov Dem primary. State Sen. Cindy Holscher, who came out against data centers and the Kansas City Chiefs stadium deal, has defeated state Sen. Ethan Corson, who had a big financial edge and an endorsement from term-limited Gov. Laura Kelly.

Would love to see an angry Skenes on the mound, but I'm not holding my breath.

Adam Gretz@adamgretz.bsky.social · 14h ago

Really need Paul Skenes to show up tomorrow. Also need the bats to get going again. Anybody. Somebody.

choke job by the heart of the Pirates order tonight. rough stuff.

frustrating game for multiple reasons, but also Logan Henderson is just pitching really well

don kelly, overwhelmed at the thought of figuring out how to use new relievers, gets himself ejected

ENDY!! (with a terrible call from Greg Brown lol)

Milwaukee, you just made the list ✍️

James Santelli@santelli.bsky.social · 5d ago

any team that flashes the ballpark lights in the middle of an inning should face a significant fine

First time since June 15 at the Sacramento Launchpad that Jared Jones has allowed 2 HR in a start — thank goodness both have been solo shots.

it’s J-GON!! Into the cone!!

Infill housing saves lives (especially when coupled with better transit, sidewalks and bike lanes)

Wes Marshall@wesmars.bsky.social · 19h ago

Got a new paper out today... "Urban areas with lower commute mode share by car and, to a lesser extent, lower VMT are most strongly associated with lower per capita transportation fatality rates." (and it's open access if you are the type of person who wants to read a research paper)

the facial expressions alone are unbecoming of a U.S. Senator, even if you leave alone the… questionable… content of his answers

The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart@weeklyshowpodcast.bsky.social · 19h ago

Jon is joined by U.S. Senator John Fetterman @fetterman.senate.gov for discussion on the Democratic Party, Israel, and the issues that continue to shape his politics. New podcast out tomorrow!

a whopper of a claim from my landlord today when I griped that he takes weeks to deposit my rent checks: “Well how is that a problem? That’s money in your pocket.” Hmm no, I think a four-figure check that could be debited from my account at any moment is not “money in my pocket.”

NICK GONZALES NOT AT 3RD

Pittsburgh Pirates@pirates.com · 18h ago

115/162. 📺: SportsNet Pittsburgh 📻: 93.7 The Fan

I don’t live in the South Side anymore but the Brashear Association gets a donation anyway, they’re still helping my neighbors.

#ONEDAY is today! There are plenty of nonprofits in Western PA that can use your help -- with the Pittsburgh Foundation providing additional incentives. If a group close to your heart has a #ONEDAY fundraiser today, post it in the replies.

Critical Needs Alert 2026

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this really was filthy -- 102 mph sinker over the plate by a whisker

Dan Weiner@danweiner.bsky.social · 2d ago

Mason Montgomery with an absolutely NASTY pitch to close out the Brewers (ABS overturned the ball call into strike three)

Pittsburgh will *FINALLY* get a second daily round-trip train to Harrisburg, Philly, NYC and points in between by the end of 2026.

More daily trains for Pittsburgh riders

A second Pennsylvanian trip aims to improve travel and reliability.

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Data centers and immigration enforcement are two of America's biggest issues - and they've come together in little Springdale Borough, Pa. A team from @publicsource.org explored at the Allegheny River town's turmoil www.publicsource.org/how-ice-and-...

How ICE and a data center turned a small Pittsburgh suburb into a civic battleground

At the intersection of two major issues in the United States, Springdale stands divided. Now residents, organizers and local leaders are asking about policing, power and accountability.

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a great song that I’m sure got a helping hand from a great TV show (You’re The Worst)

the Mountain Goats@themountaingoats.bsky.social · 2d ago

I don't even know what to say. This is real, this is true, so, like, thank you all, from the bottom of my heart. This took over 25 years to happen so if there's any lesson here it's either "keep at it, who knows" or "many people are divorced"

Oh no

Andy Kostka@afkostka.bsky.social · 2d ago

I have a legitimate request. Are you a Baltimorean and did you name your child or pet Adley? Please email me: Andy.kostka@thebanner.com

The Pirates’ bullpen was one of the worst in baseball. They got a drastic overhaul Monday and now look like a group with some potential. Which is good, because they need to lead the charge considering all the questions with the rotation. My free column: open.substack.com/pub/bookrule...

Stumpf: The bullpen got its upgrade; now it needs to carry the staff

There are too many questions around this rotation, so the new-look bullpen needs to lead the charge

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damn good day to be a Pirates fan

hell yeah, you can #RaiseIt 🏴‍☠️ in Milwaukee!!!

that was bizarre, but I'm not mad about getting into the Brewers bullpen in the 4th inning of Game 1 of the 4-game set