CHICAGO — Jack Suwinski hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the ninth inning to give the Pittsburgh Pirates a 3-2 win over the struggling Chicago Cubs on Friday. Suwinski, a Chicago native, hit Daniel Palencia’s (1-3) 1-1 fastball the opposite way, into the left-field bleachers for his third ...

There was a time when Mahoning Valley Scrappers pitcher Blake Barker downplayed the baseball accolades of his father. Barker would hear the tales told by family and friends, and while impressed, Barker thought that there was maybe a bit of exaggeration to the stories. “I mean, I thought ...

GIRLS TENNIS Howland 5, Cardinal Mooney 0 SINGLES: 1. Halina Bakeris (H) def. Brooke Campbell (CM) 6-0, 6-0; 2. Avery Gebhardt (H) def. Abigail Markey (CM) 7-6 (7-4), 6-1; 3. Natalie Summers (H) def. Dara Bogan (CM) 6-0, 6-0. DOUBLES: 1. Reagan Homa/Rylie Homa (H) def. Ashley Levak/Lainey ...

They say variety is the spice of life, which, when considered in the context of fishing, is an essential ingredient for those of us who pursue satisfaction in fishing. For those who fish the waters within an hour of Warren and Youngstown, variety is out there to be enjoyed. Travel north, ...

CLEVELAND — Hurston Waldrep pitched six scoreless innings in a combined two-hitter and Nacho Alvarez Jr. and Michael Harris II each drove in a run, giving the Atlanta Braves a 2-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Friday night. Waldrep (3-0) allowed two hits, both to Steven Kwan, in ...

CHICAGO — The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled left-handed pitcher Evan Sisk and right-hander Colin Holderman from Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday before their series opener against the Cubs in Chicago. In a corresponding move, the Pirates designated lefty Ryan Borucki for assignment. ...