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Hays Marionneaux is a Baton Rouge, Louisiana native who studies Economics and History and plays football at Grinnell College. For The Lead, Hays covers the New Orleans Saints and Pittsburgh Pirates, two teams that he is very passionate about and of which he is a lifelong fan. As a collegiate athlete and an avid sports fan, Hays offers The Lead a unique perspective in his coverage.

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Jun 17, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates left fielder Bryan Reynolds (10) celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Athletics during the first inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images
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Pirates’ Bryan Reynolds Continues to Dominate Every June

It’s been a rough June for the Pittsburgh Pirates, as the Bucs have gone 9-13 while losing key players Spencer Horwitz, Konnor Griffin...

June 27, 2026
Jun 14, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes (30) walks out to the bullpen to warmup before the game against the Miami Marlins at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images
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There’s No Easy Fix to Pirates’ Bullpen Struggles

On June 9, the Pittsburgh Pirates were locked in a 2-2 ballgame with the Los Angeles Dodgers going into the seventh inning. Paul...

June 18, 2026
Jan 4, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough (6) in action against the Atlanta Falcons in the third quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Saints’ Offseason Moves Signal Strong Belief in Tyler Shough

The New Orleans Saints’ search for their next franchise quarterback since Drew Brees‘ retirement in 2020 has been long and difficult. However, the...

June 9, 2026