John Perrotto
@jperrotto.bsky.social
Freelance sports writer: Roundtable Sports, Pittsburgh Baseball Now, The Associated Press, Baseball Digest, Forbes.com. Student Media Advisor at Robert Morris University.
For Steeler Roundtable: How will the Steelers make up for T.J. Watt's absence on Monday night?
How Will Steelers Compensate With J.T. Watt Sidelined?
The shock of standout outside linebacker J.T. Watt having
surgery on Thursday should wear off by the time the Pittsburgh Steelers host
the Miami Dolphins on Monday night at Acrisure Stadium.
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December 14, 2025 at 12:07 AM
For Steeler Roundtable: How will the Steelers make up for T.J. Watt's absence on Monday night?
For Pirates Roundtable: The Astros are interested in Mike Burrows. What could the Pirates get back?
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What Might a Pirates-Astros Trade With Mike Burrows Look Like?
The Pittsburgh Pirates finished last season with three rookies
in their starting rotation, and Mike Burrows was the least-hyped of that trio.
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December 14, 2025 at 12:02 AM
For Pirates Roundtable: The Astros are interested in Mike Burrows. What could the Pirates get back?
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For Pirates Roundtable: The vibe I got at the Winter Meetings is Mitch Keller won't land an impact hitter.
Pirates Likely Must Trade Young Pitcher to Get Impact Hitter
The Pittsburgh Pirates have traded one starting pitcher this
winter and wouldn’t be opposed to dealing a second if they can get an impact
hitter.
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December 13, 2025 at 11:56 PM
For Pirates Roundtable: The vibe I got at the Winter Meetings is Mitch Keller won't land an impact hitter.
For Steeler Roundtable: Ben Skowronek loves being a special teams ace.
Steelers' Ben Skowronek Becomes Pro Bowl Caliber Gunner
Ben Showronek never thought much about special teams during
his four seasons playing collegiately at Northwestern. Then Skowronek’s
attitude changed after transferring to Notre Dame for a graduate sea...
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December 12, 2025 at 7:35 PM
For Steeler Roundtable: Ben Skowronek loves being a special teams ace.
For Steeler Roundtable: Derrick Harmon is trying to stay patient through his second knee injury of the season.
Steelers' First-Round Pick Derrick Harmon Eager to Play Again
Derrick Harmon’s rookie season with the Pittsburgh Steelers is
proving to be an uneven one.
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December 12, 2025 at 7:31 PM
For Steeler Roundtable: Derrick Harmon is trying to stay patient through his second knee injury of the season.
For Steeler Roundtable: Aaron Rodgers, in his first season with the Steelers, is impressed by Mike Tomlin.
What Aaron Rodgers Admires About Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin
No player in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ locker room has as much
perspective on the NFL and its history as quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
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December 12, 2025 at 7:28 PM
For Steeler Roundtable: Aaron Rodgers, in his first season with the Steelers, is impressed by Mike Tomlin.
For Pirates Roundtable: Ben Cherington explains how he sells free agents on coming to Pittsburgh.
How Does GM Ben Cherington Sell Free Agents on Pirates?
The Pittsburgh Pirates have had four winning seasons in the
last 33 years. They haven’t been to the playoffs since 2015, haven’t won a
division title since 1992, and haven’t won a postseason series si...
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December 12, 2025 at 7:25 PM
For Pirates Roundtable: Ben Cherington explains how he sells free agents on coming to Pittsburgh.
For Pirates Roundtable: The Pirates believe new pitching coach Bill Murphy will aid a talented young staff.
Pirates Convinced Bill Murphy Will Take Pitching Staff to Next Level
When last season ended, it appeared to outsiders that
Pittsburgh Pirates pitching coach Oscar Marin’s job was safe. The Pirates
finished seventh in the major leagues in ERA, and their young starting
p...
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December 12, 2025 at 7:21 PM
For Pirates Roundtable: The Pirates believe new pitching coach Bill Murphy will aid a talented young staff.
For Steeler Roundtable: Joey Porter Jr. believes the Steelers are poised for a strong finish.
Joey Porter Jr. Believes Steelers Can Have December to Remember
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ season appeared to be slipping away
until it wasn’t.
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December 11, 2025 at 7:38 PM
For Steeler Roundtable: Joey Porter Jr. believes the Steelers are poised for a strong finish.
For Pirates Roundtable: The Pirates didn't get their slugger, but they did get a lefty reliever.
Pirates Address Lefty Reliever Need by Signing Gregory Soto
The Pittsburgh Pirates didn’t land the big-time slugger they
were hoping for Tuesday at the MLB Winter Meetings in Orlando, but they did
fill another need.
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December 10, 2025 at 7:23 PM
For Pirates Roundtable: The Pirates didn't get their slugger, but they did get a lefty reliever.
For Pirates Roundtable: The Pirates are excited about their new outfielder.
Pirates Happy to Know 'The Password'
When Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington made an
introductory phone call to Jhostynxon Garcia last week, he asked his new
outfielder what he would like to be called.
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December 9, 2025 at 8:49 PM
For Pirates Roundtable: The Pirates are excited about their new outfielder.
For Pirates Roundtable: Even with Kyle Schwarber off the board, the Pirates say they are serious about adding offense.
Pirates GM Ben Cherington Looking to 'Seize Opportunity' in Free Agency
Perhaps the most stunning news through the first two days of
the Winter Meetings is the Pittsburgh Pirates reportedly making an offer to
free agent slugger Kyle Schwarber.
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December 9, 2025 at 8:43 PM
For Pirates Roundtable: Even with Kyle Schwarber off the board, the Pirates say they are serious about adding offense.
My story for Roundtable Sports.
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Steelers Take Control of AFC North Race With Four Games Remaining
The Pittsburgh Steelers' win on
Sunday put a smile on the face of embattled coach Mike Tomlin.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:36 AM
My story for Roundtable Sports.
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My game story from Sunday’s Steelers-Ravens game for Steeler Roundtable.
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Five Days After 42nd Birthday, Aaron Rodgers Leads Steelers Over Ravens 27-22
Aaron Rodgers threw for a
season-high 284 yards and scored his first touchdown since 2022 as the
Pittsburgh Steelers held off the Ravens 27-22 on Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium
in Baltimore to take so...
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December 7, 2025 at 10:26 PM
My game story from Sunday’s Steelers-Ravens game for Steeler Roundtable.
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For Pirates Roundtable: Could the Pirates match up with the Padres on a Jake Cronenworth trade?
What Might a Pirates-Padres Trade Involving Jake Cronenworth Look Like?
The list of second basemen the
Pittsburgh Pirates are interested in has no end.
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December 7, 2025 at 5:56 PM
For Pirates Roundtable: Could the Pirates match up with the Padres on a Jake Cronenworth trade?
For Pirates Roundtable: Will the Pirates make news at the Winter Meetings?
Are Pirates Poised to Make Splash Move at Winter Meetings?
Pittsburgh Pirates general
manager Ben Cherington has already made one significant trade before the Winter
Meetings.
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December 7, 2025 at 5:50 PM
For Pirates Roundtable: Will the Pirates make news at the Winter Meetings?
For Pirates Roundtable: Does Barry Bonds finally get elected to the Hall of Fame?
Barry Bonds Gets Another Hall of Fame Shot
Barry Bonds hit more home runs
than any player in MLB history, yet he has not been inducted into the National
Baseball Hall of Fame, even though he has been retired for 17 years.
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December 7, 2025 at 5:46 PM
For Pirates Roundtable: Does Barry Bonds finally get elected to the Hall of Fame?
Some last-minute pre-game reading.
Steelers-Ravens Game Will Feature Historic Quarterback Matchup
Even though the Pittsburgh
Steelers and Ravens will be playing for sole possession of first place in the
AFC North on Sunday afternoon at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, it won't be
a battle of sup...
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December 7, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Some last-minute pre-game reading.
For Steeler Roundtable: The Steelers have to find a way to stop the Ravens' Henry/Jackson duo.
Steelers Will Try Not to Get Run Over Again by Ravens
The Pittsburgh Steelers' run
defense's performance last week does not bode well for this week's game.
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December 6, 2025 at 7:27 PM
For Steeler Roundtable: The Steelers have to find a way to stop the Ravens' Henry/Jackson duo.
For Steeler Roundtable: Despite three Pro Bowls on his resume, Andrus Peat bided his time this season.
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Patient Andrus Peat Happy to Get Starts With Steelers
Andrus Peat has had a long and
distinguished career as an offensive tackle in the NFL.
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December 6, 2025 at 7:19 PM
For Steeler Roundtable: Despite three Pro Bowls on his resume, Andrus Peat bided his time this season.
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For Pirates Roundtable: The Pirates have nothing to lose by taking a shot on Marco Luciano.
Pirates Take Worthwhile Gamble on Former Top Prospect
Marco Luciano couldn't miss
until he did.
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December 6, 2025 at 6:47 PM
For Pirates Roundtable: The Pirates have nothing to lose by taking a shot on Marco Luciano.
My story for Steeler Roundtable.
Steelers' Aaron Rodgers Encouraged by Healing of Broken Wrist
The Pittsburgh Steelers insist
that their offense is not compromised with quarterback Aaron Rodgers playing
with a cast on his broken left hand.
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December 5, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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For Steeler Roundtable: Adam Thielen is working overtime to learn the Steelers' playbook.
Adam Thielen Working to Get up to Speed With Steelers
Adam Thielen's career is
nearing the end, but the 35-year-old wide receiver has a new beginning with the
Pittsburgh Steelers.
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December 5, 2025 at 7:07 PM
For Steeler Roundtable: Adam Thielen is working overtime to learn the Steelers' playbook.
For Pirates Roundtable: Would the Pirates have a chance to trade for Ketel Marte?
What Might Pirates-Diamondbacks Trade Involving Ketel Marte Look Like?
In a surprising trade rumor,
the Pittsburgh Pirates are mentioned as suitors for Arizona Diamondbacks second
baseman Ketel Marte.
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December 5, 2025 at 7:01 PM
For Pirates Roundtable: Would the Pirates have a chance to trade for Ketel Marte?
For Pirates Roundtable: Pirates seem ready to move on from Nick Gonzales at second base.
Nick Gonzales' Grip on Pirates' Second Base Job Tenuous
If Nick Gonzales checks social
media regularly, he can't be feeling good about his chances of retaining his
job as the Pittsburgh Pirates' starting second baseman.
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December 5, 2025 at 5:56 PM
For Pirates Roundtable: Pirates seem ready to move on from Nick Gonzales at second base.