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Pirates rally to beat Indians 5-3

Associated Press

Carlos Santana was the entire Indians offense on Sunday, belting a two-run homer in the first inning and adding another RBI later in the game. But the mistake-prone Indians set up Pittsburgh for scoring chances in the first and eighth innings as the Pirates claimed a 5-3 victory at PNC Park.

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Steelers sign draft picks Gibson and Worthington

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH—Former Ohio State teammates Thaddeus Gibson and Doug Worthington have become the first two Pittsburgh Steelers draft picks to reach contract terms.

Thaddeus Gibson

Doug Worthington

Gibson, an outside linebacker and a fourth-round pick, and Worthington, a defensive end who was a seventh-round pick, each signed three-year contracts.

The Steelers are converting Gibson from defensive [...]

Pirates recall Tabata

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH—The Pittsburgh Pirates have recalled their top outfield prospect, Jose Tabata, after he batted .308 with three home runs and 25 stolen bases at Triple-A Indianapolis.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have recalled their top outfield prospect Jose Tabata.

The team’s top pitching prospect, right-hander Brad Lincoln, was called up from Triple-A following Tuesday night’s game [...]

Big Ben welcomes 2nd chance

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — Ben Roethlisberger says he needs to be smarter about making decisions in his life and is working closely with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to make the best of his “second chance” in football.

Roethlisberger says he's been working closely with commissioner Roger Goodell to make changes.

The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback talked publicly [...]

Roethlisberger back in Steelers practice

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH (AP)—Ben Roethlisberger returned to the practice field Tuesday for the first time since the Steelers’ two-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback was suspended six games for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy.

Roethlisberger is taking part in the fourth week of the Steelers’ five weeks of voluntary practices. He last practiced on April 20, the [...]

Roethlisberger cleared to return to Steelers

Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP)—Ben Roethlisberger was cleared by the NFL on Thursday to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers beginning next week, although no decision has been made on the length of his suspension.

NFL: Roethlisberger can work out with team

The quarterback was suspended without pay for six games last month by commissioner Roger Goodell [...]

Leftwich likely to start for Big Ben

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Leftwich likely to start for Big Ben

PITTSBURGH—The competition to temporarily replace Ben Roethlisberger as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback is becoming a one-man race.

Byron Leftwich is handling nearly all of the first-team snaps in practice, a strong indicator he will be the starter while Roethlisberger serves his six-game suspension for violating the [...]

Coach Tomlin steps in for Big Ben at youth camp

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH—Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has been booted from a youth football camp in Pittsburgh, with coach Mike Tomlin taking over as his last-minute replacement.

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin

Tomlin has agreed to fill in for his quarterback in putting on a three-day youth football camp that will be held next month at a [...]

Roethlisbergers absence not only Steelers issue

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Roethlisberger’s absence not only Steelers issue.

PITTSBURGH —Their $102 million quarterback isn’t around now, and he won’t play at least until October. The Pittsburgh Steelers find themselves in an unprecedented situation, preparing for a season that will open without their suspended star.

If that was their only problem, perhaps the Steelers’ offseason wouldn’t [...]

Reds blank Pirates again, 5-0

Associated Press

Homer Bailey pitched a complete-game shutout in the Reds' third straight win against the Pirates.

PITTSBURGH — Homer Bailey became the latest Cincinnati Reds starter to play a simple game of pitch-and-catch against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Bailey threw a four-hitter without walking anyone Wednesday, leading the Reds over Pittsburgh 5-0 for a three-game [...]

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Pirates rally to beat Indians 5-3

Steelers sign draft picks Gibson and Worthington

Pirates recall Tabata

Big Ben welcomes 2nd chance

Roethlisberger back in Steelers practice

Roethlisberger cleared to return to Steelers

Leftwich likely to start for Big Ben

Coach Tomlin steps in for Big Ben at youth camp

Roethlisbergers absence not only Steelers issue

Reds blank Pirates again, 5-0

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