Andrew Destin
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Pirates & Penguins reporter for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | From the Bay, living in PA
Cal Raleigh quipped that he was ready for things to go back to normal after the All-Star break.
But, what exactly, has Raleigh’s “normal” been in 2025?
Anything but:
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But, what exactly, has Raleigh’s “normal” been in 2025?
Anything but:
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Cal Raleigh grateful for All-Star experience, eager for Mariners to finish 2nd half strong
Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh quipped that he was ready for things to go back to normal, while speaking with reporters for the first time since the All-Star break.
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July 19, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Cal Raleigh quipped that he was ready for things to go back to normal after the All-Star break.
But, what exactly, has Raleigh’s “normal” been in 2025?
Anything but:
apnews.com/article/mari...
But, what exactly, has Raleigh’s “normal” been in 2025?
Anything but:
apnews.com/article/mari...
Elly Garcia-Dudek is a big fan of women’s hockey stars like Hilary Knight, who starred for the Boston Fleet of the PWHL last season. Pretty soon, Garcia-Dudek won’t have to look across the country for role models like her.
The PWHL is coming to Seattle:
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The PWHL is coming to Seattle:
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Women’s hockey is on the rise in Pacific Northwest, with young girls excited about PWHL's arrival
The Professional Women's Hockey League is expanding to Seattle and Vancouver next season. The news was music to the ears of young players like Elly Garcia-Dudek.
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June 10, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Elly Garcia-Dudek is a big fan of women’s hockey stars like Hilary Knight, who starred for the Boston Fleet of the PWHL last season. Pretty soon, Garcia-Dudek won’t have to look across the country for role models like her.
The PWHL is coming to Seattle:
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The PWHL is coming to Seattle:
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Will Bermudez and Mya Wang are this year's recipients of the 2024-25 CalHOPE Courage Award.
Here's a look at their respective inspiring stories⬇️
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Here's a look at their respective inspiring stories⬇️
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CalHOPE Courage Award winners Bermudez, Wang overcame physical and mental health challenges
Will Bermudez, a redshirt senior at UC Irvine, and Mya Wang, a junior at Cal, have been selected as the recipients of the 2024-25 CalHOPE Courage Award.
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May 19, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Will Bermudez and Mya Wang are this year's recipients of the 2024-25 CalHOPE Courage Award.
Here's a look at their respective inspiring stories⬇️
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Here's a look at their respective inspiring stories⬇️
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It won’t be an easy path recovering from a torn ACL for Storm forward Katie Lou Samuelson
She's hopeful, though, the progress she's made with her mental health will allow her to come back stronger next year – even if that's a tough pill to swallow
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She's hopeful, though, the progress she's made with her mental health will allow her to come back stronger next year – even if that's a tough pill to swallow
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Storm forward Katie Lou Samuelson confident she'll bounce back from season-ending ACL tear
Katie Lou Samuelson knew the news about her right knee wouldn’t be good, even though she tried to stay optimistic.
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May 13, 2025 at 12:00 AM
It won’t be an easy path recovering from a torn ACL for Storm forward Katie Lou Samuelson
She's hopeful, though, the progress she's made with her mental health will allow her to come back stronger next year – even if that's a tough pill to swallow
apnews.com/article/stor...
She's hopeful, though, the progress she's made with her mental health will allow her to come back stronger next year – even if that's a tough pill to swallow
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For all the million-dollar smiles Jalen Milroe flashed following his first practice with the Seahawks, it’s clear Seattle’s third-round draft pick means business.
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Jalen Milroe is cheerful but diligent as he begins his first minicamp with the Seahawks
Jalen Milroe has a penchant for flashing million-dollar smiles, but he's completely serious when it comes to his new occupation as a Seattle Seahawks quarterback.
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May 3, 2025 at 1:00 AM
For all the million-dollar smiles Jalen Milroe flashed following his first practice with the Seahawks, it’s clear Seattle’s third-round draft pick means business.
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Jorge Polanco isn't just the Mariners' hottest hitter - he might be the hottest hitter in baseball
On how Polanco's exploits at the plate are propelling the AL West leaders
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On how Polanco's exploits at the plate are propelling the AL West leaders
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Sizzling-hot Jorge Polanco is propelling the resurgent Mariners offense
The Seattle Mariners are surging and Jorge Polanco is the main reason why. Polanco hit a pair of homers in the Mariners’ 5-3 win against the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night.
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April 30, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Jorge Polanco isn't just the Mariners' hottest hitter - he might be the hottest hitter in baseball
On how Polanco's exploits at the plate are propelling the AL West leaders
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On how Polanco's exploits at the plate are propelling the AL West leaders
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The Seahawks appear to have addressed most of their immediate roster needs with their 11 picks in the NFL draft - and perhaps most importantly, they've reinforced their offensive line
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Seahawks believe they’ve filled holes and needs with 11 picks in NFL draft
The Seattle Seahawks appear to have addressed most of their immediate roster needs with their 11 picks in the NFL draft.
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April 27, 2025 at 4:15 AM
The Seahawks appear to have addressed most of their immediate roster needs with their 11 picks in the NFL draft - and perhaps most importantly, they've reinforced their offensive line
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The Mariners placed right-hander Logan Gilbert on the 15-day IL with a right elbow flexor strain
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Seattle right-hander Logan Gilbert goes on 15-day injured list with flexor strain in pitching elbow
Seattle All-Star right-hander Logan Gilbert was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right elbow flexor strain, a day after he left an 8-4 loss to Miami after three innings and 29 pitches.
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April 26, 2025 at 10:40 PM
The Mariners placed right-hander Logan Gilbert on the 15-day IL with a right elbow flexor strain
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The Seahawks made Jalen Milroe one of five quarterbacks selected before Shedeur Sanders
On what Milroe brings to a veteran quarterback room and how he fits into the plans in Seattle:
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On what Milroe brings to a veteran quarterback room and how he fits into the plans in Seattle:
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Seahawks select quarterback Jalen Milroe in third round of the NFL draft
The Seattle Seahawks selected quarterback Jalen Milroe in the third round of the NFL draft. He joins a quarterback room that also includes Sam Darnold, who was signed to a three-year, $100.5 million d...
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April 26, 2025 at 4:49 AM
The Seahawks made Jalen Milroe one of five quarterbacks selected before Shedeur Sanders
On what Milroe brings to a veteran quarterback room and how he fits into the plans in Seattle:
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On what Milroe brings to a veteran quarterback room and how he fits into the plans in Seattle:
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Grey Zabel uses three words to lay out his priorities.
Family. Football. Farming.
On the Seahawks' first round pick, his backstory and what he brings to the table:
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Family. Football. Farming.
On the Seahawks' first round pick, his backstory and what he brings to the table:
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Seahawks select guard Grey Zabel of North Dakota State with No. 18 pick in the NFL draft
The Seattle Seahawks selected North Dakota State guard Grey Zabel with the 18th overall pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night.
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April 25, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Grey Zabel uses three words to lay out his priorities.
Family. Football. Farming.
On the Seahawks' first round pick, his backstory and what he brings to the table:
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Family. Football. Farming.
On the Seahawks' first round pick, his backstory and what he brings to the table:
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After making coaching, front office changes, the Kraken recognize much more is needed to contend
My first story with the @apnews.com
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My first story with the @apnews.com
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After making coaching, front office changes, Kraken recognize much more is needed to contend
A day after firing coach Dan Bylsma and promoting longtime general manager Ron Francis to president of hockey operations, the Seattle Kraken recognize much work is needed to get the franchise back int...
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April 23, 2025 at 12:41 AM
After making coaching, front office changes, the Kraken recognize much more is needed to contend
My first story with the @apnews.com
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My first story with the @apnews.com
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It’s been a while! Hope you’re all doing well — excited to announce what’s next ⬇️
April 14, 2025 at 6:21 PM
It’s been a while! Hope you’re all doing well — excited to announce what’s next ⬇️
Everybody seems to be on same page about Conor Timmins these days - the right-shot defenseman has settled in quite well, and is making an argument to be part of the Penguins' plans beyond this season
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Defenseman Conor Timmins providing steady play and an argument to be part of Penguins’ plans
Conor Timmins chuckled before agreeing with what appears to be a universal assessment about the defenseman six games into his Penguins tenure.
Timmins...
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March 22, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Everybody seems to be on same page about Conor Timmins these days - the right-shot defenseman has settled in quite well, and is making an argument to be part of the Penguins' plans beyond this season
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Tsung-Che Cheng made his defensive capabilities well known during his time in big league camp
The undersized shortstop prospect has his swing in a pretty solid spot, too
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The undersized shortstop prospect has his swing in a pretty solid spot, too
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Pirates Pipeline: Defensive whiz Tsung-Che Cheng looking the part at shortstop, at the plate
Perhaps it was his leaping snag of a hot-shot liner to shortstop on March 6 that required every inch of Tsung-Che Cheng’s 5-foot-8 frame.
Or maybe...
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March 17, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Tsung-Che Cheng made his defensive capabilities well known during his time in big league camp
The undersized shortstop prospect has his swing in a pretty solid spot, too
www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirat...
The undersized shortstop prospect has his swing in a pretty solid spot, too
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The 2024 campaign was quite the "challenging" one for Jack Suwinski
This spring, though? Suwinski has more closely resembled the slugging outfielder he and the Pirates believe can resurface
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This spring, though? Suwinski has more closely resembled the slugging outfielder he and the Pirates believe can resurface
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How Pirates’ Jack Suwinski is working toward 'who I want to be'
BRADENTON, Fla. — Before Jack Suwinski dove headfirst into his offseason work, the diligent outfielder had some business to attend to away from the...
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March 15, 2025 at 8:52 PM
The 2024 campaign was quite the "challenging" one for Jack Suwinski
This spring, though? Suwinski has more closely resembled the slugging outfielder he and the Pirates believe can resurface
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This spring, though? Suwinski has more closely resembled the slugging outfielder he and the Pirates believe can resurface
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Mike Burrows’ bid for an opening day roster spot all but officially ended last Tuesday when he was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis.
But make no mistake: The 25-year-old righty had already left quite an impression with the Pirates brass
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But make no mistake: The 25-year-old righty had already left quite an impression with the Pirates brass
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Pirates Pipeline: Right-hander Mike Burrows still viewed as a starter — and one with potential
Mike Burrows’ bid for an opening day roster spot all but officially ended last Tuesday when he was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis.
But make no...
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March 14, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Mike Burrows’ bid for an opening day roster spot all but officially ended last Tuesday when he was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis.
But make no mistake: The 25-year-old righty had already left quite an impression with the Pirates brass
www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirat...
But make no mistake: The 25-year-old righty had already left quite an impression with the Pirates brass
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March 12, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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Hunter Barco isn't in big-league camp anymore, but the young left-hander impressed with his velocity and has all the makings of a top pitching prospect
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Pirates Pipeline: Healthy Hunter Barco impressing at spring training with improved velocity
BRADENTON, Fla. — Last July, Hunter Barco recognized some pain in his left leg when making a start for Double-A Altoona.
An MRI later revealed Barco...
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March 10, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Hunter Barco isn't in big-league camp anymore, but the young left-hander impressed with his velocity and has all the makings of a top pitching prospect
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On Tommy Pham’s big day, Andrew Heaney’s struggles and how Justin Lawrence looked in his Pirates 2025 Grapefruit League debut:
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3 takeaways from Andrew Heaney’s latest start in a Pirates loss to Tigers
LAKELAND, Fla. — The Pirates lost to the Detroit Tigers, 5-3, on Sunday afternoon at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium. Tigers starter Tarik...
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March 9, 2025 at 8:11 PM
On Tommy Pham’s big day, Andrew Heaney’s struggles and how Justin Lawrence looked in his Pirates 2025 Grapefruit League debut:
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FINAL: Tigers 5, Pirates 3
Andrew Heaney struggled again in his second start of the spring. Justin Lawrence made his Pirates 2025 Grapefruit League debut and impressed. Tommy Pham hit a homer and threw a runner out. Joey Bart had a three-hit day
The Pirates are now 9-7 this spring
Andrew Heaney struggled again in his second start of the spring. Justin Lawrence made his Pirates 2025 Grapefruit League debut and impressed. Tommy Pham hit a homer and threw a runner out. Joey Bart had a three-hit day
The Pirates are now 9-7 this spring
March 9, 2025 at 7:43 PM
FINAL: Tigers 5, Pirates 3
Andrew Heaney struggled again in his second start of the spring. Justin Lawrence made his Pirates 2025 Grapefruit League debut and impressed. Tommy Pham hit a homer and threw a runner out. Joey Bart had a three-hit day
The Pirates are now 9-7 this spring
Andrew Heaney struggled again in his second start of the spring. Justin Lawrence made his Pirates 2025 Grapefruit League debut and impressed. Tommy Pham hit a homer and threw a runner out. Joey Bart had a three-hit day
The Pirates are now 9-7 this spring
Tommy Pham said it was more of a precautionary move on his part to depart the contest early:
"In the season, I'd play through it. In the season, I don't miss any time with this. It's just because it's second week of March, spring training. You don't have to push it."
"In the season, I'd play through it. In the season, I don't miss any time with this. It's just because it's second week of March, spring training. You don't have to push it."
Tommy Pham was removed from today’s game with left hip tightness, per Pirates
March 9, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Tommy Pham said it was more of a precautionary move on his part to depart the contest early:
"In the season, I'd play through it. In the season, I don't miss any time with this. It's just because it's second week of March, spring training. You don't have to push it."
"In the season, I'd play through it. In the season, I don't miss any time with this. It's just because it's second week of March, spring training. You don't have to push it."
Tommy Pham was removed from today’s game with left hip tightness, per Pirates
March 9, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Tommy Pham was removed from today’s game with left hip tightness, per Pirates
Manager Derek Shelton on LHP Andrew Heaney, who is starting today's spring training game. Heaney officially signed a one-year deal on Feb. 22:
"All indications, he's fine. In terms of being ready for the season? No, nothing there of any concern."
"All indications, he's fine. In terms of being ready for the season? No, nothing there of any concern."
March 9, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Manager Derek Shelton on LHP Andrew Heaney, who is starting today's spring training game. Heaney officially signed a one-year deal on Feb. 22:
"All indications, he's fine. In terms of being ready for the season? No, nothing there of any concern."
"All indications, he's fine. In terms of being ready for the season? No, nothing there of any concern."
The Braves walked it off against the Pirates, but Mike Burrows had his moments, as did Jared Triolo and Tim Mayza
A look at those three individuals' performances in the Pirates' latest spring training game:
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A look at those three individuals' performances in the Pirates' latest spring training game:
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3 takeaways from Pirates' walk-off loss to Braves
NORTH PORT, Fla. — The Pirates lost to the Braves by a final score of 6-5 Saturday afternoon at CoolToday Park. Dany Jimenez was the game’s...
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March 8, 2025 at 9:10 PM
The Braves walked it off against the Pirates, but Mike Burrows had his moments, as did Jared Triolo and Tim Mayza
A look at those three individuals' performances in the Pirates' latest spring training game:
www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirat...
A look at those three individuals' performances in the Pirates' latest spring training game:
www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirat...