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: Mason Rudolph shows he still has value.
Just Like Old Times. Mason Rudolph Helps Steelers Win in Reserve Role
Mason Rudolph feels like he is
back home, and the backup quarterback showed that comfort level on Sunday when
the Pittsburgh Steelers needed him most.
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November 16, 2025 at 11:21 PM
For Steeler Roundtable: Mason Rudolph shows he still has value.
For Steeler Roundtable: My story from Sunday's Steelers-Bengals game.
Steelers Lose Aaron Rodgers, Still Roll Over Bengals 34-12
Rodges walked off the field holding his left wrist just
before halftime and did not return to the game. The Steelers led 10-6 at the
time, but backup quarterback Mason Rudolph threw one touchdown pass...
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November 16, 2025 at 9:54 PM
For Steeler Roundtable: My story from Sunday's Steelers-Bengals game.
For Pirates Roundtable: The Pirates are making some noteworthy coaching hires.
Pirates Building Interesting Coaching Staff
Though the Pirates have not made any official
announcements, they reportedly have reached agreements to hire Bill Murphy as <a href="https://roundtable.io/sports/mlb/pirates/news/new-pirates-pitching-...
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November 16, 2025 at 4:40 PM
For Pirates Roundtable: The Pirates are making some noteworthy coaching hires.
For Pirates Roundtable: Prospect Tony Blanco Jr. has a good ending to a challenging year.
Difficult Year Ends on High Note for Pirates Prospect Tony Blanco Jr.
Blanco sustained a severe hamstring injury during
spring training in March. He didn't make his season debut in the minor leagues
until July 15.
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November 16, 2025 at 4:32 PM
For Pirates Roundtable: Prospect Tony Blanco Jr. has a good ending to a challenging year.
For Steeler Roundtable: Aaron Rodgers is confident he'll play much better today than last week.
Steelers' Aaron Rodgers Expects to Bounce Back Against Bengals
"If the process is right, you don't have to make
any major changes or freak out," Rodgers said. "It's the nature of
the league. There's going to be a stinker every now and then. You just got to
bounce...
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November 16, 2025 at 4:16 PM
For Steeler Roundtable: Aaron Rodgers is confident he'll play much better today than last week.
For Steeler Roundtable: Steelers get a rematch with Bengals, who had 472 total yards a month ago.
Steelers Hope to Contain Bengals' Flacco This Time
The Bengals visit Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on
Sunday, one month after edging the Steelers 33-31 in Cincinnati. That began a
string of three losses in the last four games for the Steelers (5-4), ...
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November 15, 2025 at 5:05 PM
For Steeler Roundtable: Steelers get a rematch with Bengals, who had 472 total yards a month ago.
For Steeler Roundtable: Cam Heyward is about to move into second place in career games by a Steeler.
Cam Heyward About to Make Some Steelers' History
Heyward will play in his 221st career game with the
Steelers (5-4) when they host the Cincinnati Bengals (3-6) at Acrisure Stadium,
moving past Hall of Fame center Mike Webster on the franchise's all-...
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November 15, 2025 at 4:59 PM
For Steeler Roundtable: Cam Heyward is about to move into second place in career games by a Steeler.
For Pirates Roundtable: Esmerlyn Valdez's confidence is at an all-time high.
Pirates Prospect Esmerlyn Valdez Ready for Next Step After Strong AFL Performance
Valdez was named the AFL's Offensive Player of the Year
on Friday after leading the league with eight home runs, 27 RBIs, and an .842
slugging percentage in 19 games. The home runs came in the outfiel...
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November 15, 2025 at 4:54 PM
For Pirates Roundtable: Esmerlyn Valdez's confidence is at an all-time high.
For Pirates Roundtable: Paul Skenes had thoughtful things to say after winning the Cy Young Award.
Cy Young Winner Paul Skenes Reveals Piece of His Soul
The Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander took part in two
teleconferences with the media after unanimously winning the National League Cy
Young Award on Wednesday night. He first talked with baseball write...
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November 14, 2025 at 6:56 PM
For Pirates Roundtable: Paul Skenes had thoughtful things to say after winning the Cy Young Award.
For Steeler Roundtable: The Steelers want to utilize Jaylen Warren more.
Steelers Hope to Get Jaylen Warren More Touches
Warren rushed for 70 yards on 14 carries in a 25-10
loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. However, the Steelers had to abandon the run
to catch up after the Chargers scored 25 unanswered points, taking a ...
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November 14, 2025 at 6:52 PM
For Steeler Roundtable: The Steelers want to utilize Jaylen Warren more.
For Pirates Roundtable: The Pirates have 40-man roster decisions to make by Tuesday.
Pirates Have Decisions to Make on Four Rule 5 Draft-Eligible Players
Players signed at 18 or younger must be protected after
five minor-league seasons. Players signed at 19 or older must be protected
after four minor-league seasons.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:49 PM
For Pirates Roundtable: The Pirates have 40-man roster decisions to make by Tuesday.
For Steeler Roundtable: Could Asante Samuel Jr. be ready to play by Sunday?
Can Asante Samuel Jr. Be Ready to Help Steelers on Sunday?
Cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. seemingly could bolster
the secondary after being signed to the practice squad on Thursday as a free
agent. However, it remains to be seen whether Samuel can be ready to b...
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November 14, 2025 at 6:43 PM
For Steeler Roundtable: Could Asante Samuel Jr. be ready to play by Sunday?
For Steeler Roundtable: Aaron Rodgers wants to get DK Metcalf more targets.
Aaron Rodgers Wants to Get DK Metcalf More Involved in Steelers' Offense
Metcalf has been targeted with 54 passes through the
Steelers' first nine games. That is 18 more than anyone else, as wide receiver
Calvin Austin II and tight end Jonnu Smith have 36 each.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:17 PM
For Steeler Roundtable: Aaron Rodgers wants to get DK Metcalf more targets.
For Steeler Roundtable: Rookie QB Will Howard is taking scout team duties seriously.
Steelers Rookie QB Will Howard Excited to Come Off Injured Reserve
Will Howard is off the injured
reserve list, but the Pittsburgh Steelers' rookie quarterback is trying to make
up for lost time.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:01 PM
For Steeler Roundtable: Rookie QB Will Howard is taking scout team duties seriously.
For Pirates Roundtable: Paul Skenes was in a Pittsburgh state of mind on Wednesday night.
Cy Young in Tow, Pirates' Paul Skenes Downplays Yankees' Report
However, earlier in the day, a <a href="https://www.nj.com/yankees/2025/11/paul-skenes-telling-teammates-he-wants-to-play-for-yankees-and-pirates-understand-it.html">report</a> surfaced from NJ.com's ...
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November 13, 2025 at 5:37 PM
For Pirates Roundtable: Paul Skenes was in a Pittsburgh state of mind on Wednesday night.
For Pirates Roundtable: Paul Skenes reflects after winning the NL Cy Young Award.
Pirates Ace Paul Skenes Philosophical After Winning NL Cy Young Award
Skenes indeed received all 30 first-place votes from a
panel of the Baseball Writers' Association of America. He became the first
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher to win the award since Doug Drabek in 1990....
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November 13, 2025 at 4:15 AM
For Pirates Roundtable: Paul Skenes reflects after winning the NL Cy Young Award.
For Steeler Roundtable: Asante Samuel Jr. was happy with his first day with the Steelers
Asante Samuel Jr. Just Happy to Be on Steelers' Practice Squad for Now
Samuel took
part in the Steelers’ preparation for their game against the Cincinnati Bengals
on Sunday at Acrisure Stadium. On Wednesday morning, the free agent signed with
the Steelers a week after vi...
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November 13, 2025 at 1:05 AM
For Steeler Roundtable: Asante Samuel Jr. was happy with his first day with the Steelers
For Roundtable Sports: James Pierre could play an important role on Sunday against the Bengals.
Backup James Pierre Could Play Key Role for Steelers Against Bengals
Veteran Darius Slay sustained a concussion in last
Sunday night's 25-10 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers and is under protocol.
His status for this week's game at Acrisure Stadium is questionable.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:04 PM
For Roundtable Sports: James Pierre could play an important role on Sunday against the Bengals.
For Roundtable Sports: DK Metcalf is 53rd in the NFL in receptions because it's easy to double cover him.
DK Metcalf Hurt by Steelers' Lack of Quality WR2
Metcalf has just 32 receptions on 53 targets through
nine games for 502 yards and five touchdowns. While he leads the Steelers in
those categories, he is 53rd in the NFL in receptions.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:57 PM
For Roundtable Sports: DK Metcalf is 53rd in the NFL in receptions because it's easy to double cover him.
For Roundtable Sports: It's a little misleading to say the Pirates are going to 'spend' more.
Redistributing Funds Better Description Than Spend for Pirates' Plans
That is good news for General Manager Ben Cherington,
who has received small payrolls from owner Bob Nutting throughout his six-year
tenure. The Pirates need to upgrade their roster after finishing th...
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November 12, 2025 at 4:49 PM
For Roundtable Sports: It's a little misleading to say the Pirates are going to 'spend' more.
For Roundtable Sports: The Juan Thornhill signing didn't work out for the Steelers.
Steelers' Low-Risk Gamble on Juan Thornhill Fails
Juan Thornhill was placed on waivers on Monday morning
after an all-night flight from the West Coast following the Steelers' 25-10
loss to the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif....
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November 11, 2025 at 3:45 PM
For Roundtable Sports: The Juan Thornhill signing didn't work out for the Steelers.
For Roundtable Sports: T.J. Watt wants the Steelers' defense to get off the field more quickly.
Lack of Time of Possession Part of Steelers' Problems
Part of the problem is that the offense has struggled
to sustain drives consistently. And the defense isn't helping by ranking last
in the league in passing defense and 27th in total defense.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:35 PM
For Roundtable Sports: T.J. Watt wants the Steelers' defense to get off the field more quickly.
For Roundtable Sports: Aaron Rodgers shoots down age as factor in poor performance.
Steelers' Aaron Rodgers Dismisses Fatigue as Factor in Bad Game
Rodgers looked old and tired on Sunday night in what
had otherwise been a solid first season with the Steelers. However, he shrugged
off the idea that fatigue is settling in at the midway point of the...
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November 10, 2025 at 6:56 PM
For Roundtable Sports: Aaron Rodgers shoots down age as factor in poor performance.
For Roundtable Sports: Mike Tomlin not happy with team's offense in loss to Chargers.
Mike Tomlin Says 'Nothing Mystical' About Steelers' Offensive Performance
The way quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the offense
played was enough to put a sour taste in anyone's mouth as the Steelers lost to
the Los Angeles Chargers 25-10 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. Th...
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November 10, 2025 at 6:53 PM
For Roundtable Sports: Mike Tomlin not happy with team's offense in loss to Chargers.
For Roundtable Sports: Pirates might look to Japan for power hitter.
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Could Japan's Kazuma Okamoto be Option for Power-Starved Bucs?
The most notable one was right-hander Masumi Kuwata.
Long considered one of Japan's top pitchers, Kuwata joined the Pirates as a
39-year-old in 2007. He made 19 relief appearances and had a 0-1 record...
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November 10, 2025 at 6:48 PM
For Roundtable Sports: Pirates might look to Japan for power hitter.
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