Pirates Fans Remain Optimistic Despite Doubleheader Split With Cubs
The Pittsburgh Pirates split their Tuesday doubleheader against the Chicago Cubs, but fans at PNC Park are excited by the Pirates chances this season regardless.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates split their Tuesday doubleheader against the Chicago Cubs, but fans at PNC Park are excited by the Pirates chances this season regardless.
Jon Lester pitched a five-hitter, leading the Cubs to a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night and a split of a day-night doubleheader between National League contenders.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have named their minor-league pitcher and position player of the year, and it may not be the players you expected.
Starling Marte's sacrifice fly in the eighth inning gave the Pittsburgh Pirates a 5-4 victory over the Cubs on Tuesday in the first game of a day-night doubleheader that extended their lead over Chicago in the National League wild-card standings.
Pirates closer Mark Melancon joins The Fan Morning Show
It's a great time of year to be a sports fan.
With the Pirates in a race for the division title, as well as holding back Tuesday's opponent, the Chicago Cubs, in the wildcard race, fans are coming out in big numbers.
Imagine returning from fourth grade lunch and finding Andrew McCutchen in your classroom.
Logan Shafer singled home Nevin Ashley with the go-ahead run in the top of the 13th and the Milwaukee Brewers spoiled A.J. Burnett's return with a 6-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday night.
It was a dream come true Thursday night for a longtime fan of the Pirates.
"Batman" has returned to PNC Park.
Reds star Joey Votto went ballistic after a called strike and got ejected, with teammates and even an umpire needing to hold him back Wednesday night in Cincinnati's 5-4 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Andrew McCutchen hit a three-run home run and Francisco Liriano allowed only three hits in six innings, lifting the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 7-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night at Great American Ball Park.
Anthony DeSclafani pitched effectively into the eighth inning and the Cincinnati Reds took advantage of porous Pittsburgh defense to knock off the wild card-leading Pirates 3-1 in the opener of a three-game series on Monday.
Koivunen was a restricted free agent this summer, and the team announced they had signed him to an 8-year deal.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Mason Rudolph is listed as the Steelers' backup quarterback.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
Kyle Harrison struck out the final eight batters he faced, William Contreras homered and the Brewers beat the Pirates 4-2.
Jim Toman, a longtime college baseball coach from western Pennsylvania, died of brain cancer on Tuesday. He was 64 years old.
Jackson Chourio and Andrew Vaughn homered, Logan Henderson allowed two runs in six innings to win his sixth consecutive decision, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 on Tuesday night.
The Pirates extended their dominance over the Brewers this season, beating Milwaukee 4-3 in the opener of a four-game series.
George Hill, a former University of Pittsburgh football player whose football career ended due to a heart condition, has died.
A New Kensington Police Department officer is on leave after a violent confrontation with a suspect who ended up in the hospital with serious facial injuries.
James Cameron was shot and killed after trying to break into his ex-girlfriend's home in Harrison Township, Ohio, authorities said.
The borough of Oakmont has voted to move forward with a harvesting program to bring down its deer population.
A major overhaul could be coming to Head Start, a national program that provides early education and health services to low-income families.
The driver police say caused a deadly crash in West Mifflin is now facing homicide and DUI charges.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony before the committee last week.
Part of the state budget calls for $20 million to go to main street development in communities.
On Saturday, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with Mr. Trump and cautioned him against conducting a fresh round of strikes on Iran, CBS News learned.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine told CBS News the Trump administration's plan to ramp up deportations of Haitian migrants is a "mistake," arguing the move could bruise Ohio's economy.
While the importance of the family support system is timeless, a new study found it creates financial stressors for all involved.
The store will be located at the North Hills Village shopping center along McKnight Road.
The number of people who are food insecure is rising, and experts have said that it is only going to get worse.
Just when it looked like relief was heading our way at the gas pump, prices could spike once again in Pittsburgh.
A Westmoreland County family said having a secret room is not as cool as it sounds, after finding a large void under their garage built by Ryan Homes
Check out this week’s weekend guide featuring some adult-only events at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History and Bottlerocket, along with more on the Allegheny County Summer Concert Series.
The back-to-school countdown has officially begun, but we're not ready to say goodbye to summer just yet. Before we trade pools for pencils, we're raising a glass to the season.
This season, there are some big changes in the "Hot Bench" courtroom, and we’re getting the verdict on what’s new.
We’re taking it to the kitchen with Meadows Frozen Custard to see how we can get in on this quarterback’s order.
It seems like PTL has been nominated for some awards... We’re checking it out. Plus, think, thank, thunk is getting fresh?
A community in Butler County said repeated boil water advisories have them uneasy about their water quality.
An investigation into alleged theft at the North Versailles tax collector's office is underway.
Nearly five months into a major road construction project in Beaver County, several small business owners say they are struggling to keep customers coming through the door.
Opposition to a data center at the back end of an industrial park is growing among residents of Hanover Township, Washington County.
A small community in Fayette County is pushing for answers after finding what appears to be raw sewage spilling into the woods.
Doctors are finding they are faced with questions about health advice from social media, but they caution that you can't always trust what you find.
August 1 is PA Donor Day, a day to bring awareness to organ donation and the countless lives it can save.
Chris Deluzio and Ro Khanna met with nurses at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital in Pittsburgh as the healthcare workers push for a new deal.
Allegheny County has nearly three dozen cases of cyclosporiasis resulting in two hospitalizations.
People who buy their healthcare coverage in Pennsylvania through the Affordable Care Act are expected to see their premiums skyrocket.
Koivunen was a restricted free agent this summer, and the team announced they had signed him to an 8-year deal.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Mason Rudolph is listed as the Steelers' backup quarterback.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
Kyle Harrison struck out the final eight batters he faced, William Contreras homered and the Brewers beat the Pirates 4-2.
Part of the state budget calls for $20 million to go to main street development in communities.
Amtrak is adding a second trip from Pittsburgh to New York later this year, officials said during a public board meeting.
Attention is brewing around a proposed variance for Bethel Bakery to expand its parking.
The organizers of a plan aimed at making Pittsburgh's South Side safer are standing by their efforts.
Data center projects are on municipal drawing boards across the Pittsburgh region, and public opposition is growing.
The popular vocal quintet Pentatonix is returning to Pittsburgh this holiday season.
Joe Manganiello says even when he spent 25 years living in Los Angeles, he always considered Pittsburgh home.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Dave Matthews stopped by a Pittsburgh restaurant before his show at Star Lake on Friday night.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
When Pittsburgh native and minor league umpire George Sosnak wasn't calling games, he was transforming baseballs into intricate visual stories filled with portraits, stats, highlights, and even autographs. Fan N'ation takes a look at some of these balls that are on display at The Westmoreland Museum of American Art.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast!
On Aug. 13, the 26th annual Little Italy Days starts in Pittsburgh’s Bloomfield neighborhood. KDKA’s Barry Pintar shows us what to expect this year.
An officer with the New Kensington Police Department is on leave and under investigation after a violent confrontation with a suspect who ended up in the hospital with serious facial injuries.
Do all youth umpires have the needed clearances? KDKA-TV's Megan Shinn has more.
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.
