Alvarez Doubles, Homers As Pirates Beat Phillies 6-5
Pedro Alvarez had three hits, including an RBI double and a two-run homer, as a Pittsburgh Pirates' split squad beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 Friday.
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Pedro Alvarez had three hits, including an RBI double and a two-run homer, as a Pittsburgh Pirates' split squad beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 Friday.
Francisco Cervelli homered twice off Kyle Gibson on Friday, leading a Pittsburgh Pirates split squad to a 4-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
The Twins have two of the top prospects in baseball in their farm system in Byron Buxton and Miguel Sano, but they'll probably start the season in the Minors. Until they reach MLB, the club can still be excited by the arrival of Vargas, who right at the start of 2015 should bring a pure power presence the Twins were really lacking for much of last season.
Turnbuckle Weekly grapples with Brian Shields, who wrote the just-released book "30 Years of WrestleMania."
The Mayweather-Pacquiao fight is so naturally radiant that the two participants eschewed the obligatory, cross-country, promotional tour.
With the Pitt Panthers not making the NCAA Tournament this year, head coach Jamie Dixon will appear as a guest studio analyst as part of the NCAA Tournament broadcasts.
Expectations in Pittsburgh have been on the rise for the Pirates as they've now made the playoffs in back-to-back years, but one national expert has taken that to a whole new level.
The Top 5 Sports Callers of the week is a weekly installment from CBS Local Sports that will bring you the wildest callers from across the nation.
RJ Hunter hit a shot that will live on in the history of the NCAA Tournament for years to come and it will be in the "One Shining Moment" montage at the end of the championship game. That got me thinking, what are some of the best father son performances all time in the tournament?
Brett Ritchie and Jamie Benn scored 1:23 apart in the second period, and the Dallas Stars held on to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 on Thursday night.
Covering Spring Training the last 2 weeks it finally dawned on me. It's gonna drive me to drinkin' ... to try to write a new song about my buddy Brad Lincoln.
Some good and some not-so-good in Sarasota which makes Thursday's 6-4 loss to the Orioles a typical Grapefruit League game.
The Madness is in full swing.
Chris Tillman allowed one run in four innings and Adam Jones hit his first home run of the spring in the Baltimore Orioles' 6-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday.
With the Jets and Steelers meeting in a Week 2 matchup on Sunday at Heinz Field, Jets' guard Brandon Moore checked in with The Fan Morning Show on Saturday to chat about the upcoming game.
While it was tough, the Steelers' loss to Denver is just one roadblock on a long journey to the post-season.
PITTSBURGH (93-7 THE FAN) -- Don't ask head coach Mike Tomlin to lean on the injury bug as a crutch following a 31-19 season-opening loss in Denver Sunday night.
Some veterans who are back from serving in Iraq and Afghanistan were the Steelers' special guests Tuesday evening. The event was called "Heroes at Heinz Field." About 75 veterans had a chance to toss, kick and catch a football with members of the Steelers.
Jonathan Dwyer led the Pittsburgh Steelers' ground attack in the season opener Sunday in Denver, gaining 43 yards on nine carries. Today, we learn a little more about the Steelers running back.
A woman is recovering in the hospital after she was shot in Mt. Lebanon on Sunday morning.
In Blawnox, Band Together Pittsburgh uses music to create a place where those on the Autism spectrum can shine.
Sunday begins a run of warmer temperatures throughout the week, but the rain is coming along with it.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
A man is dead, another is in the hospital, and one person is in custody after two shootings on the South Side.
More than 7 million student loan borrowers who've been enrolled in a Biden-era repayment plan will receive notices with instructions to seek a new plan to repay their debt.
Two Republican state senators have introduced a proposal to hold people accountable for evading tolls on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.
Studies show nearly 25% of Pennsylvanians can't pay their power bills at least once a year.
After a rat raised questions about health and safety at The Urban Tap, the owner says the South Side business is ready to gain back the public's trust.
Looking to get free shipping when you make an online purchase, but your order doesn't qualify? Here's how you can change that!
Pennsylvania farmers say economic factors like diesel fuel and fertilizer costs are pushing them to the edge.
The gas price spikes are real and apparent. Here's how Pittsburgh drivers can save money.
Spring is a natural reset point, and that can include your fitness! Mikey and David are joined by an old friend, Daniel Hill of House Call Training, who gives you some easy, at-home workouts to kickstart your spring!
Mikey and David are joined by Derek Rochna, the owner of The Farmer's Burger, a new burger truck in Pittsburgh!
With all the chaos at the airport recently, you may be tempted to cancel your flight, but there are some things you should check before you hit the cancel button!
A lot of us have some bad habits when it comes to booking flights, hotels, and trips, but travel expert Bobby Laurie is back on PTL to help you clean them up!
As a part of our spring cleaning series, we reveal who between Pittsburgh Today Live and Talk Pittsburgh had the most expired item in their cabinet, and Mikey and David take your questions in another Friday Free for All!
Steven Eason, 15, was shot and killed while trying to break up a fight at the Haunted Hills Hayride in North Versailles in 2021. No arrest has been made.
People in the Pittsburgh area formed "Families for Justice," a support group for parents who lost children to gun violence.
An inspection sheds light on why dust is blanketing a neighborhood in Westmoreland County.
The O'Connor administration will begin taking a scalpel to Pittsburgh's finances as it tries to close a $30 million to $40 million budget hole.
Residents in the area of Rochester, Beaver County, say a persistent chemical smell has taken over the air.
When doctors found out Ainsley Flynn had viral myocarditis, they leaped into action to save her. Now, Flynn is giving back.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exploring everything radiation treatment can treat, and the success has been life-changing for people.
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
Fish fries can be a quandary for people with heart and other medical issues.
Mikko Rantanen had a goal and an assist in his return from injured reserve and the Dallas Stars pulled away from the undermanned Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Luis Robert Jr. hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the 11th inning to give the Mets a 4-2 victory over the Pirates on Saturday.
Three World Cup Fan Zones will allow soccer fans all across Pennsylvania to gather and watch World Cup matches.
Mercyhurst will drop its Division I men's hockey program at the end of the academic year as part of a university-wide master plan.
Pittsburgh's newest music venue released a lineup of its first concerts on Monday, giving a taste of what's to come at Citizens Live at the Wylie.
Forbes' latest ranking of the world's richest people has been released, and the list features billionaires with ties to Pittsburgh.
A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
The budget airline Breeze is launching a new nonstop route from Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach this summer.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Newborns at a Pittsburgh-area hospital dressed up to celebrate the 20th anniversary of "Hannah Montana."
11 shows will be coming to Pittsburgh, including six winners of the Best Musical at the Tony Awards.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
In Blawnox, a nonprofit welcomes all, and uses the power of music to help those on the autism spectrum. KDKA's Megan Shinn shares their story in the KD Sunday Spotlight.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Ray Petelin’s forecast!
A man was killed, another was hospitalized, and a suspect is in custody after two shootings on the South Side.
Fayette County District Attorney Mike Aubele is offering a stark warning after multiple Laurel Highlands High School parents claimed their students had been told not to speak in school about the serious allegations against two teachers who were arrested in recent weeks for having inappropriate relationships with students. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer reports.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Rob Wilson's forecast!
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
