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Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Drew Maggi walks off the field after the second baseball game of a doubleheader against the Washington Nationals, Saturday, April 29, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Maggi gets first big league hits, Pirates sweep Nationals

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Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Mitch Keller delivers during the third inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Pittsburgh, Thursday, April 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Keller Ks 10, tying career high; Pirates top Dodgers 6-2

By Wes Crosby - Associated Press

Former Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Dick Groat is shown during pregame ceremonies honoring his lifetime of service to the Pirates organization, before a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Pittsburgh, Monday, April 1, 2019. Groat, a two-sport star who went from All-American guard in basketball to a brief stint in the NBA to ultimately an All-Star shortstop and the 1960 National League MVP while playing baseball for his hometown Pittsburgh Pirates, has died. He was 92. Groat's family said in a statement that Groat died early Thursday morning, April 27, 2023, at UMPC Presbyterian Hospital due to complications from a stroke. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) **FILE**

Former Pirates great Dick Groat, a 2-sport star, dies at 92

By Will Graves - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates' Bryan Reynolds watches the flight of his solo home run off Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nick Pivetta during the third inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, Tuesday, April 4, 2023, in Boston. Reynolds is sticking with the Pirates. The veteran outfielder has agreed to an eight-year deal worth $106.75 million three people with knowledge of the agreement told the Associated Press. They spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal was not official pending a physical.(AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File) **FILE**

Bryan Reynolds, Pirates, finalize $106.75M, 8-year deal

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Pittsburgh Pirates' Bryan Reynolds watches the flight of his solo home run off Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nick Pivetta during the third inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, Tuesday, April 4, 2023, in Boston. Reynolds is sticking with the Pirates. The veteran outfielder has agreed to an eight-year deal worth $106.75 million three people with knowledge of the agreement told the Associated Press. They spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal was not official pending a physical.(AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File) **FILE**

Pirates, Bryan Reynolds reach 8-year, $106.75 million deal

By Will Graves - Associated Press

A Star of David hangs from a fence outside the dormant landmark Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh's Squirrel Hill neighborhood on April 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) ** FILE **

Jury selection begins over 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue attack

By Peter Smith and Mark Scolforo - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Ron Hextall takes questions during his end-of-season NHL hockey news conference, Monday, May 23, 2022, in Cranberry Township, Butler County, Pa. The Penguins fired Hextall on Friday, April 14, 2023, after the team failed to make the playoffs for the first time since 2006. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)

Penguins fire GM Hextall, exec Burke after missing playoffs

By Will Graves - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin celebrates after getting his 42nd goal of the season during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Saturday, March 25, 2023. The Penguins won 4-3. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Malkin’s late goal lifts Penguins past Ovechkin, Capitals

By Will Graves - Associated Press

Andrew and Lauren Hackney talk with their lawyer after a supervised visit with their 1-year-old daughter in Oakdale, Pa., on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. The Hackneys’ daughter was taken from their custody at 8 months old when the couple brought her to the children's hospital in Pittsburgh after having difficulty feeding her. They believe hospital staff alerted the Allegheny County Department of Human Services because the baby was severely dehydrated and malnourished. Over a year later, they continue to fight to regain custody of their child. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski)

Not magic: Opaque AI tool may flag parents with disabilities

By Sally Ho and Garance Burke - Associated Press

Three-year-old Steven Wooten, of Atlanta, looks at a statue depicting the &quot;Immaculate Reception&quot; by Pittsburgh Steelers running back Franco Harris, at Pittsburgh International Airport, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, near Pittsburgh. Steven's mother, Ryah Gadson-Wooten, was taking photos of her son with the image of Harris in the background. Harris died Wednesday at the age of 72, Harris' son, Dok, told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

In Franco Harris, the Steelers found a hero … and a Way

By Will Graves - Associated Press

FILE - Former Pittsburgh Steelers pro football hall of fame running back Franco Harris takes part in festivities celebrating the 40th anniversary of the 1974 Steelers before an NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New Orleans Saints in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2014. Franco Harris, the Hall of Fame running back whose heads-up thinking authored “The Immaculate Reception,” considered the most iconic play in NFL history, died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. He was 72. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Remembering Franco: Reaction to the death of Franco Harris

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Pittsburgh Steelers' Franco Harris (32) eludes a tackle by Oakland Raiders' Jimmy Warren as he runs 42-yards for a touchdown after catching a deflected pass during an AFC Divisional NFL football playoff game in Pittsburgh, Dec. 23, 1972. Harris' scoop of a deflected pass and subsequent run for the winning touchdown — forever known as the &quot;Immaculate Reception&quot; — has been voted the greatest play in NFL history. On the 50th anniversary of the &quot;Immaculate Reception&quot; — Friday, Dec. 23, 2022 — Pittsburghers recall how it boosted morale during the collapse of the steel industry and has served as a cultural rallying point ever since. (AP Photo/Harry Cabluck, File)

Steelers Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris dies at 72

By Will Graves - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Steelers' Franco Harris (32) eludes a tackle by Oakland Raiders' Jimmy Warren as he runs 42-yards for a touchdown after catching a deflected pass during an AFC Divisional NFL football playoff game in Pittsburgh, Dec. 23, 1972. Harris' scoop of a deflected pass and subsequent run for the winning touchdown — forever known as the &quot;Immaculate Reception&quot; — has been voted the greatest play in NFL history. On the 50th anniversary of the &quot;Immaculate Reception&quot; — Friday, Dec. 23, 2022 — Pittsburghers recall how it boosted morale during the collapse of the steel industry and has served as a cultural rallying point ever since. (AP Photo/Harry Cabluck, File)

At 50, ‘Immaculate Reception’ still lifts a region’s spirits

By Peter Smith and Jessie Wardarski - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres left wing Jeff Skinner (53) skates during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. The NHL suspended Skinner three games on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022 for an illegal cross-check to the head of Pittsburgh's Jake Guentzel in a 4-3 overtime loss on Friday night.(AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)

Buffalo’s Skinner suspended 3 games for illegal cross-check

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Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin watches play against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) **FILE**

New faces, familiar stakes as Steelers host the Ravens

By Will Graves - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins' Kris Letang plays during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins Saturday, April 16, 2022, in Boston. Penguins defenseman Kris Letang is out indefinitely after suffering a stroke. General manager Ron Hextall announced Tuesday, Nov. 29, that the 35-year-old Letang had the stroke Monday. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File) **FILE**

Penguins’ Letang out indefinitely after second stroke

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Indianapolis Colts' Alec Pierce (14) cannot make a catch against Pittsburgh Steelers' Cameron Sutton (20) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Colts, Saturday mismanage clock at end of loss to Steelers

By Michael Marot - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) celebrates after his touchdown catch of a pass by quarterback Mitch Trubisky during the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

Trubisky comes off bench as Steelers stun Brady, Buccaneers

By Will Graves - Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm makes a catch on a ball hit by St. Louis Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar during the third inning in Game 1 of a National League wild card baseball playoff series, Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Phillies’ 6-run ninth tops Cardinals in 6-3 wild-card win

By Dave Skretta - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) celebrates after an interception with safety Tre Norwood (21) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean) **FILE**

Steelers star T.J. Watt out at least one game with pectoral injury

By Will Graves - Associated Press