The Latest Breaking News from Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH — Kenny Pickett watched what Steelers general manager Omar Khan did over the offseason. He saw the millions of dollars the Steelers spent in free agency and draft capital to strengthen the offensive line and to upgrade the receivers and tight ends rooms.

PITTSBURGH — Not a drop of rain fell on the PNC Park grass, but much of what transpired Monday on the North Shore could’ve been described by a series of short bursts, exciting bits of action that ultimately defined the Pirates’ 6-4 series-opening victory against the red-hot Texas Rangers.

PITTSBURGH — A few hours before first pitch, Austin Hedges delivered a softly spoken message that was just audible enough for those in the clubhouse to hear.

PITTSBURGH — Tom Brady is misidentified as "The GOAT," short for Greatest of All Time. He might be the greatest quarterback of all time; his seven Super Bowl wins are compelling proof. But Brady is not the greatest football player. Not even close, in my opinion.

PITTSBURGH — For the better part of this season, Mitch Keller has performed like an ace. Entering Saturday’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at PNC Park, he had put together back-to-back starts totaling 16 scoreless innings, with one walk and 21 strikeouts during the stretch.

PITTSBURGH — As the Pirates plotted ways to dig themselves out of a sizable funk, with losses in 11 of 12 games entering Sunday’s series finale in Baltimore, this likely wasn’t a course they charted. Facing opening day starters in three of the four subsequent contests, it looked like a…

PITTSBURGH — The decision to give Mitch Trubisky a new contract goes beyond providing the Steelers a quality backup — and proven relief pitcher — for Kenny Pickett for the next three seasons.

The deal gives Pittsburgh some long-term stability behind starter Kenny Pickett.

Aaron Donald will be in Pittsburgh next month hosting a free youth football camp with the perfect name: "Living in the Pocket"

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh has had an amazing lineage of professional quarterbacks. The legendary Johnny Unitas was once Steelers property. Hall of Famer Len Dawson played here. Terry Bradshaw and Ben Roethlisberger became the franchise's winningest quarterbacks. Bobby Layne, Bubby Brister and Kordell Stewart were among football's colorful characters. There were…

PITTSBURGH — The Steelers are giving backup quarterback Mitch Trubisky a contract extension.