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Brewers’ rotation to take early hit

PHOENIX — Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Quinn Priester expects to miss at least the first month of the season as he recovers from a nerve issue. Priester had been dealing with an apparent wrist problem for much of the spring. Brewers manager Pat Murphy told reporters that Priester received a diagnosis indicating it was at least partially related to thoracic outlet syndrome. The right-hander discussed with MLB.com and other reporters on Friday a potential timeline for his return. "I think in my head late April or May, but I certainly think I'm on the optimistic side — as a player, I ...

Golden Knights end losing streak against visiting Penguins

LAS VEGAS — Pavel Dorofeyev had two goals and an assist and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2 on Thursday night. Vegas, which had lost six of seven, snapped a three-game losing streak that dropped them to third place in the Pacific Division. With Edmonton losing 7-2 ...

Penn State’s Jaquan Brisker heading back home to Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH — Former Penn State defensive back Jaquan Brisker will be returning to his hometown to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Brisker, a safety who spent the past four seasons with the Chicago Bears, is signing a one-year contract with the Steelers, according to several media outlets. ...

New Baltimore Raven Trey Hendrickson ready for a fresh start

OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Trey Hendrickson had a close-up view of the Ravens for several seasons while playing for the Cincinnati Bengals — and even if he hadn’t been in the same division, he’d have been well aware of the talent Baltimore possessed. “I’ve seen a lot of purple at the Pro Bowls over the last four years,” Hendrickson said. “It’s something that I’m excited to play with those guys. I got to meet them and their families at those type of events, which what a blessing to be a part of that. You get to see the behind the mask. We’re all people at the end of the ...

Chandler has solid outing for Bucs in win

BRADENTON, Fla. — The Pittsburgh Pirates, who were held hitless for seven innings, scored five runs on five hits in the bottom of the eighth inning Thursday night en route to a 5-2 win over Atlanta in Grapefruit League action. Akilla Williams went 2-for-2, highlighted by a two-run single ...

Steelers stay active in free agency with two more signings

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh agreed with running back Rico Dowdle on a $12.25 million, two-year deal in what will be a reunion with new Steelers coach Mike McCarthy. They were together in Dallas, where Dowdle became the first undrafted Cowboys running back to rush for 1,000 yards in ...