Alex K

Pittsburgh-based sports writer, columnist, and editor. Penguins, Steelers, and Pirates writer at Fifth Avenue Sports. Pitt football columnist and editor at TPN.

[Alex K @ForbesFieldAlex]

At the Draft this weekend, I got the chance to talk to fans who know new Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy best: Packers and Cowboys fans. Here's what they told me, and what they think he can do in Pittsburgh. One final piece for @pittnewssports https://t.co/MNeelYTRQG

[Alex K @ForbesFieldAlex]

No Lowe, no Cruz…things are falling apart fast. Maybe we don't even need to watch today.

Then again, this is baseball. This roster would be the one to blank the Braves 10-0

[Pittsburgh Pirates @Pirates]

66/162.

📺: @SNPittsburgh
📻: @937TheFan

[Alex K @ForbesFieldAlex]

I really liked what I’ve seen from Callihan at the plate in the very limited time he’s played. I hope we get to see a little more of him in the days to come

[Alex K @ForbesFieldAlex]

This is why I’ve been in the anti-trading him group. I like Keller a lot, but I think a lot of people overestimate what the Pirates could get for him in a trade. If you think he’s just a guy, chances are the rest of the league does too

[Josh Yohe @JoshYohe_PGH]

Mitch Keller’s ERA in each of the past six seasons:

4.81
4.19
4.25
4.21
3.91
6.17

He’s just a guy.

[Alex K @ForbesFieldAlex]

Dylan Larkin has reportedly requested a trade out of Detroit. The Red Wing captain and 11-year NHL veteran would have a lot of suitors, and while I don't think Pittsburgh is particularly high on that list, I wanted to talk about it anyways. Here we are: https://t.co/yVyf10sSj2

[Alex K @ForbesFieldAlex]

Yesterday, the Pirates were forced to trade Triple-A lefty Joe La Sorsa. I was a little surprised they didn't give him a shot in the bigs, something that Boston is now willing to do. Let's just hope it doesn't cost the Bucs #LetsGoBucs #Pirates https://t.co/IbvZRpt36m

[Alex K @ForbesFieldAlex]

Well, we've got a series!

[Alex K @ForbesFieldAlex]

I should have gotten this out earlier, but here we are, Ben Cherington has done a lot of things that a good general manager does. But this bullpen stands in the way of just acting like a good GM, and actually being one. It's time for a trade. https://t.co/joTWZIMn66

[Alex K @ForbesFieldAlex]

Who wants to get crazy?

[Elliotte Friedman @FriedgeHNIC]

https://t.co/3M9dl1OQiO

[Alex K @ForbesFieldAlex]

This is an unbelievable collapse by the Pirates tonight. Make no mistake, this team is by far the most talented we've seen in years. But it's nights like these that make it hard to fully trust this team when the lights get bright.

[Alex K @ForbesFieldAlex]

Will the Myles Garrett trade and the Nick Herbig extension have any influence on what the Steelers do with their loaded edge rusher room? https://t.co/LKPmgB0LuV

[Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter]

Edge Nick Herbig and the Pittsburgh Steelers reached agreement today on a four-year, $100 million dollar extension that includes $42 million guaranteed per @MikeGarafolo and me.

The deal was negotiated by Joe DiBenedetto, Andy Simms and Ken Sarnoff of @1OF1FOOTBALL.

[Alex K @ForbesFieldAlex]

The Stanley Cup Final starts tonight, and no matter who wins, an ex-Penguin will be hoisting Lord Stanley’s fabled trophy. Here’s the former Penguins who are competing for the Cup. https://t.co/YzWi48k2Cq

[Pittsburgh Pirates @Pirates]

ROSTER MOVE: today we reinstated right-handed pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski from the restricted list.

[Alex K @ForbesFieldAlex]

They're rejoicing in the streets of Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, and Baltimore today

[Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter]

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Bombshell: The Browns are finalizing a trade that will send two-time Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams, per @rapsheet, @TomPelissero and me.

In exchange for Garrett, the Rams are expected to send Pro-Bowl edge Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round pick and other draft-pick compensation still being negotiated to the Browns.

[Alex K @ForbesFieldAlex]

This time last year, the Pirates were deep underwater and the season was already dead. What a difference a year makes. This team isn’t perfect by any stretch, but they have some hope, and they have some talent. https://t.co/tBd5vF0Q0g

[Alex K @ForbesFieldAlex]

@chieffrancis69 This is absolutely one of the teams of all time

[Jason Mackey @JMackey_PGH]

Ben Cherington just met with reporters here. Some highlights:

Carmen Mlodzinski informed the Pirates this morning he was not ready to pitch today.
He has not requested a trade.
Cherington expects issue to be resolved & for Mlodzinski to pitch on the upcoming road trip.

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[Alex K @ForbesFieldAlex]

I won't blame you if you didn't know who Tyler Callihan was when he made his #Pirates debut on Thursday. But now that he's found a way to appear in three straight games via three different ways, I figured it's time you get a proper intro #LetsGoBucs https://t.co/tmeJjOabWN

[Alex K @ForbesFieldAlex]

Last year’s Pirates could have never competed in a 10-9 game. When things are clicking, they really are clicking

[Alex K @ForbesFieldAlex]

Mitch…