THE NEWS

--The Pirates downed the Brewhahas by a count of 8-4 behind four hits from Nate McLouth and longballs courtesy of Jason Bay and Xavier Nady. Tonight it's Duke and Zambrano at 7:05 as the Pirates play the Cubs...again. --The PG had quite the Penguins blowout today, capped off with their own Indiana Jones-themed section. Lots of goodies through that link. --The Trib reminds us that the Pens can't afford the whole roster. Unless Ray Shero convinces every one of them to give a hometown discount. Which means the Penguins can't afford the whole roster. --I'm a few days late on this, but some sad news from Dock Ellis, who needs a liver transplant. --The Wholey's story from earlier today made it to the front page of ESPN.com. Well played, Wholey's. Well played indeed. --Jim Leyland on the Pens-Wings: "No comment." --Chris Chelios won the Stanley Cup a year before Sidney Crosby was born. --Canada's Prime Minister says Wings over Pens. --JoePa appeared ...