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BC-PA–Pennsylvania Sports Digest, PA

J.Thompson3 months ago

The following stories are planned for Tuesday AMs:

BKC–PITTSBURGH-STALLINGS

PITTSBURGH — Pitt didn’t make a splash hire in replacing Jamie Dixon, but athletic director Scott Barnes believes he made a smart one. Longtime Vanderbilt coach Kevin Stallings will be introduced on Monday tasked with getting the Panthers in the mix atop the loaded ACC. By Will Graves. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos by 6 p.m. EST.

BBN–PHILLIES-MANUEL

CLEARWATER, Fla. — From the minute Charlie Manuel walks onto the field, fans constantly seek his attention for pictures and autographs. Manuel always does his best to oblige. The folksy former manager has become a folk hero among fans who didn’t want him in charge of their Phillies in the first place. By Rob Maaddi. 700 words. AP Photos. By 3 p.m. EST.

BBO–PHILLIES-BLUE JAYS

DUNEDIN, Fla. — Marcus Stroman gets the start when the Toronto Blue Jays host the Philadelphia Phillies in spring training action. By Jeff Odom. UPCOMING: 500 words. Game starts at 1:07 p.m. EST.

BBO–TWINS-PIRATES

BRADENTON, Fla. — The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Minnesota Twins during the final week of Grapefruit League games on Monday. Game begins at 1:05 p.m. EST. UPCOMING: 500 words, photos.

Schedule for

Winnipeg at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUE (Spring training):

Minnesota vs. Pittsburgh at Bradenton, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

Philadelphia vs. Toronto at Dunedin, Fla., 1:07 p.m.

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