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John Perrotto

John Perrotto

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Sports Writer, Freelance

Beaver Falls

Biography

I am currently a freelancer who covers primarily Major League Baseball but also does NFL and NHL. I have been covering sports since I was 14 years old and spent 22 seasons covering the Pittsburgh Pirates on a regular basis from 1988-2009. I have won multiple APSE awards for game stories and features and was named the 2000 Baseball Writer of the Year by SportsTalk.com (now ESPN Insider). I am available to cover events in the Pittsburgh and Cleveland areas, and also willi ng to travel.

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nfl nhl minor league baseballmajor league baseball college basketball

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general job market news

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Total articles 31070

  • James Wood's leadoff homer, Jake Irvin's seven scoreless innings lift Nationals over Pirates 3-0

    By John Perrotto Verified| Cumberland Times-News Verified PITTSBURGH — James Wood led off the game with a home run and Jake Irvin pitched seven scoreless innings to lead the Washington Nationals to a 3-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night. Irvin (1-0) allowed three hits, struck out six and walked one as the Nationals snapped a three-game losing streak. The Pirates never got a runner past second base in losing for the fourth time in five games. kAmy@D6 p] u6CC6C 2?5 zJ=6 u:??682? A:E4965 @?6 :??:?8 6249 E@ 7:?:D9 E96 7@FC\9:EE6C] u:??682?

    By John Perrotto Verified · Cumberland Times-News

    Apr. 16, 2025

  • Perrotto: Pirates’ Lack of Options is Alarming

    By John Perrotto Verified| Pittsburgh Baseball Now@ PITTSBURGH – The Pittsburgh Pirates are dangerously thin at two positions. There are various other reasons for the Pirates being in such a predicament. One is the Pirates playing a player out of position. Another is giving that player just five innings of Grapefruit League experience at the position. The biggest is the Pirates’ failure to build enough organizational depth to overcome injuries.

    By John Perrotto Verified · Pittsburgh Baseball Now

    Apr. 16, 2025

  • James Wood’s leadoff homer, Jake Irvin’s seven scoreless innings lift Nationals over Pirates 3-0

    By John Perrotto Verified| DC News Now Verified PITTSBURGH (AP) — James Wood led off the game with a home run and Jake Irvin pitched seven scoreless innings to lead the Washington Nationals to a 3-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night. Irvin (1-0) allowed three hits, struck out six and walked one as the Nationals snapped a three-game losing streak. The Pirates never got a runner past second base in losing for the fourth time in five games. Jose A. Ferrer and Kyle Finnegan pitched one inning each to finish the four-hitter.

    By John Perrotto Verified · DC News Now

    Apr. 16, 2025

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Freelance

Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.

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