Colin Dunlap: Pirates Must Cut Down On Strikeouts
Here's another assertion that is tough to argue: The Pirates better cut down on their strikeout rate if they truly want to contend for the division crown.
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Here's another assertion that is tough to argue: The Pirates better cut down on their strikeout rate if they truly want to contend for the division crown.
Sportsradio 93.7 The Fan's Troy Clardy catches up with reporter David Schuster of 670 The Score in Chicago for the latest on the Pirates' interest in two key Chicago players.
Michael McKenry had a career-best four hits and drove in two runs, Neil Walker and Garrett Jones each added two RBIs, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Miami Marlins 7-4 on Saturday night.
Henderson Alvarez earned his first National League victory, Giancarlo Stanton hit his 12th homer, and the Miami Marlins managed another low-scoring victory, beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 on Friday night.
PITTSBURGH (93-7 THE FAN) -- The Pirates announced that, after consulting both team physicians and Dr. James Andrews, closer Jason Grilli has a flexor strain in his right (pitching) arm.
Baseball Prospectus writer Jason Parks joined The Fan Morning Show Friday to offer an outsider's evaluation of some of the Pirates' top prospects.
Right in the middle of it all from the very start to the end, Bryce Harper delivered the first game-ending homer of his career, a two-run shot in the bottom of the ninth Thursday that lifted Washington to a 9-7 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates and ended the Nationals' losing streak at six.
Both the Baltimore Orioles and the Pittsburgh Pirates are enjoying quality seasons midway through this year. With each team presenting a legitimate threat to make the playoffs in their respective leagues, the question is, which is most likely to achieve that goal?
Pirates pitching coach Ray Searage joined The Fan Morning Show on Thursday to talk about his staff's recent performance.
Pirates left-hander Francisco Liriano did not allow a hit until the sixth inning against a struggling and depleted Nationals lineup, and Pedro Alvarez homered off an otherwise-dominant Stephen Strasburg, leading Pittsburgh past Washington 4-2 Wednesday night.
With no official report out yet on the injured forearm of Jason Grilli, Pirates General Manager Neal Huntington joined the Starkey, Miller and Mueller Show to give us the latest information he has about a potential return for his teams closer.
Inhale this. All of it. Stop all the worry, halt the projections and cease all forms of the what-if game.
Anyone who's bought tickets to a Pirates game online or over the phone knows you have to pay more than just the ticket price.
Pirates color commentator and former pitcher Bob Walk joined The Fan Morning Show today for another edition of his weekly segment, "Walk on Wednesday."
Jason Grilli landed on the 15-day DL today with a right forearm strain suffered in last night's 6-5 victory over the Nationals, and after the game he spoke with broadcaster Greg Brown. Brown joined Starkey, Miller and Mueller on The FAN to tell us what Grilli had to say about his injury.
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Thomas J. Birko Memorial Stadium at Montour High School.
Lawyers for former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky are asking to cancel a hearing related to an accuser recanting his claims.
The National High School Football Hall of Fame is looking for a new permanent home, and Pittsburgh is on its list of candidates.
Rookie right-hander Khristian Curtis worked three-plus innings to pick up his first major league win as the Pittsburgh Pirates topped San Francisco 5-2.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are kicking off the 2026 season with a week-long celebration across the city.
The San Francisco Giants scored twice in the 10th inning to defeat Pittsburgh 5-4 on Wednesday night, ending the Pirates' four-game winning streak.
Clairton High School forfeited Friday's home football game against Steel Valley High School over "personnel matters," the district said.
The franchise legend reportedly sold his remaining shares of the Pittsburgh Penguins, making it the first time since 1999 that he is not an owner.
Brandon Lowe scored from third base on an error with two outs in the ninth to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 13-12 victory over the San Francisco Giants.
Strong storms swept through the Pittsburgh area on Thursday, tearing down trees and flooding backyards and roadways.
Strong winds brought down trees and wires as the storms moved through the Pittsburgh area Thursday.
Bystanders helped rescue a family from their car in Bethel Park after a large tree fell on top of it, trapping them inside.
An officer opened fire at a man who pointed a gun at police after holding up a Walgreens in North Huntingdon Township, the DA's office said.
The intense storm that brought significant rainfall that flooded parts of Pittsburgh on Thursday night was a "1 in 100 year event," authorities said.
Lawmakers could also vote on condemning socialism and censuring GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards.
The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked enforcement of an Ohio requirement that voters show proof of citizenship when registering to vote at a motor vehicle bureau
Data centers have become the hottest issue in political races across the country, including Pennsylvania's race for governor.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
It seems like each week we get a new story or warning about a scam over the phone or on the internet. Here's how you can avoid them.
With proposed 50% tariffs on the table, the cost of new and used cars could increase by thousands in the near future.
A new report tries to calculate how much Pennsylvanians need to earn to live what's considered a comfortable lifestyle.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
Buffalo Township police are warning about scammers after investigating several cases where residents have fallen victim.
You can help support the Ronald McDonald House's mission during Ronald McDonald Digital Day.
It was just about a year ago that Marlon Wayans was in Pittsburgh promoting the new Scary Movie, and this weekend, he's back for 5 shows at the Pittsburgh Improv!
We're spotlighting some of the best pizza places around Pittsburgh, and we kick things off with breakfast pizza from Dagny's Eatery!
The Acrisure Stadium Kickoff and Rib Festival is back, and Robby is live, giving us a preview of all the barbecue-fueled fun!
Why are David and Heather wearing giant hats?! That answer … and YOUR questions for the Friday Free for All
Misdemeanor and summary charges have been filed against the coaches involved in a youth football brawl in Pittsburgh.
Police departments all around the country say surveillance technologies like cameras, drones, and license plate readers have proved invaluable in tracking and arresting violent criminals.
Video shows youth football coaches from Carlynton and Keystone Oaks fighting on the field during a game over the weekend.
Police public safety services are being questioned in Forward Township.
An attempt to regulate Pennsylvania's pet cremation industry just hit a wall.
Pennsylvania health officials said an out-of-state person tested positive for measles and may have exposed others at a Pennsylvania Turnpike service plaza in Westmoreland County.
Pennsylvania health officials say two people who had measles died in the state, but Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is questioning that.
UPMC is taking another step to help Pittsburgh's first responders better protect our community.
For the first time since 1991, Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Thomas J. Birko Memorial Stadium at Montour High School.
Lawyers for former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky are asking to cancel a hearing related to an accuser recanting his claims.
The National High School Football Hall of Fame is looking for a new permanent home, and Pittsburgh is on its list of candidates.
Rookie right-hander Khristian Curtis worked three-plus innings to pick up his first major league win as the Pittsburgh Pirates topped San Francisco 5-2.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are kicking off the 2026 season with a week-long celebration across the city.
Pittsburgh leaders and their partners are making a concerted effort to revitalize a North Side business district.
A federally funded Ohio manufacturing program faces potential shutdown after a new audit by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Office of Inspector General.
Gas station giant Buc-ee's has sparked a backlash in Ohio over one of its frequent trademark infringement lawsuits.
The international fashion retailer Zara will open a location in Ross Park Mall in 2028, as the mall continues to thrive.
Some Bloomfield business owners paint a nuanced picture of how the annual Little Italy Days festival impacts them, saying that while they don't dislike the festival, they do make less money than they normally would.
A show coming to The Palace Theatre in Greensburg looks to pay tribute to Dolly Parton.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Pittsburghers are remembering Dolly Parton as "one of a kind" following her death on Tuesday.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Bret Michaels is taking a break from touring to recover from recent surgeries.
Babies in the Burgh brings support directly to parents in the Pittsburgh area.
In the town of Avella in Washington County, an annual Vintage Base Ball Game takes place at Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village. The game is played according to 1860s rules. Players dress like the 1860's. Notable rules are: No Gloves, One Bounce Still Counts As an Out, A Fielder Can Let the Ball Drop. Fan Nation took a trip back in time to see what America's pastime used to be.
You can help support the Ronald McDonald House's mission during Ronald McDonald Digital Day.
Two festivals, the Soul Food Festival and the Kickoff and Rib Festival, will carry on after severe storms came through the area on Thursday. KDKA's Barry Pintar reports.
Severe storms across the Pittsburgh area on Thursday caused flooding and damage. KDKA has team coverage from across the region.
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.
