Pirates Spring Training Notebook
93.7 The FAN Pirates pre and postgame host Dan Zangrilli provides all the latest news coming out of Pirates spring training.
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93.7 The FAN Pirates pre and postgame host Dan Zangrilli provides all the latest news coming out of Pirates spring training.
Jason Grilli talked with the Fan's Dan Zangrilli today in Bradenton, Fla. after a story came out that the Pirates closer was critical of team management at last year's trade deadline.
Pirates General Manager Neal Huntington feels strongly in the direction that his major league club has gone under Manager Clint Hurdle, and while they aren't all the way where they want to be, he was happy enough with the results to reward Hurdle with a new contract.
Vic Black, the Pirates supplemental first round pick in the 2009 draft, enjoyed a 13 save season, where he held opponents to a .189 batting average in 2012, while allowing just one run in both June and July combined while pitching for Double-A Altoona.
New Pirates Infielder Brandon Inge is taking part in his first spring training outside of the Detroit Tigers organization, and told Starkey, Miller and Mueller on Sports Radio 93.7 The FAN that it's pretty different for him, but he's really enjoying it so far.
Clint Hurdle deserves this. He hasn't won a championship. Heck, he hasn't even won more games than he's lost in each of his first two seasons as Pirates manager.
After an injury riddled 2012 season that saw the usually reliable Jeff Karstens in an on-again, off-again role because of health issues, it was expected he would no longer be with the team at season's end.
Pirates catching prospect Tony Sanchez hit the weight room hard this off-season adding 15 pounds of muscle.
Zachary Levine of Baseball Prospectus discussed his recent column about the Pirates and Andrew McCutchen with Bob Pompeani.
Pirates GM Neal Huntington previews spring training and the season ahead with Sportsradio 93-7 The Fan's Vinnie & Cook.
At the trade deadline in 2012, the Pirates sent their 2006 first-=round draft pick to the Toronto Blue Jays' Brad Lincoln was having a breakout season as a mid-to-late inning reliever and proved to be a formidable force in the Pirates bullpen.
Pirates relief pitcher Jared Hughes joined Paul Alexander, Jim Colony and team play-by-play broadcaster Greg Brown on The Fan Morning Show Friday live from Bradenton, Fla. to chat about spring training, which began this week.
Pitt Hoops Assistant Coach Brandin Knight talked with Starkey, Miller and Mueller on The FAN about the play of Freshman Point Guard James Robinson, and what he has seen from him as the year goes on.
ormer Red Sox and Dodgers prospect Jerry Sands said he was surprised when he was traded for the second time in three months.
Many believe Pirates top prospect Gerrit Cole could find his way to the major leagues this year, and he talked about those expectations and how he welcomes them when he joined Starkey, Miller and Mueller.
Aaron Rodgers didn't waste time getting back to work with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Bryce Harper hit a home run off ace Paul Skenes to lead the Phillies to a 6-0 win over the Pirates and a sweep of the three-game series.
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Aaron Rodgers have agreed to terms on a one-year contract, according to reports.
Napoleon Solo hustled to first place at the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, coming out on top against 13 other horses.
Cristopher Sánchez struck out a career-high 13 and earned his second career shutout as the Philadelphia Phillies blanked the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-0.
Kyle Schwarber hit his majors-leading 19th and 20th home runs of the season and Philadelphia rallied past Pittsburgh 11-9 in 10 innings.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed 2026 first-round draft pick Max Iheanachor to a four-year contract.
The Preakness Stakes featured its biggest field in 15 years with 14 horses in the middle jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown.
Doctors say it looks like it will be a bad season for tick-borne diseases.
May 20 is Jimmy Stewart Day across the commonwealth — a day honoring the late actor and Indiana, Pennsylvania, native.
Dennis Dixon, the chief of police in Heidelberg, was found dead inside his patrol car on Monday night.
The Ligonier Country Market officially has its new home and will be ready just in time for its 20-week season.
It's a girl! A new African lion cub was born on April 5 and could make her public debut late this summer.
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
Gambling addiction is impacting more young people, so much so that state lawmakers are calling it an epidemic.
President Trump is in Beijing meeting with China's President Xi Jinping, with the two leaders aiming to stabilize their trading relationship after last year's trade war.
The Allegheny County Health Department wants to require all employers in the county to give their employees paid parental leave.
Live updating West Virginia primary election results for May 12, 2026.
The Allegheny County Health Department has issued a consumer alert for Prantl's Bakery in Shadyside, saying an inspection found pest droppings.
A Bethel Park homeowner says he's out thousands of dollars after hiring a contractor to replace his front porch.
A popular Washington County farm won't be offering pick-your-own peaches this year.
Gas across the country continues to climb.
Two food items sold at Giant Eagle have been voluntarily recalled due to separate contamination risks.
There are few things more powerful than finding a swimsuit that fits and makes you feel good during your beach trip. So, we called in style expert Joanna Heyman to give us the guidance we need!
Maybe you're getting ready to remodel or downsize, and you need to get rid of some of those living room goods. Our antique appraiser Dr. Lori is back to give us some estimates on what they could be worth!
Pittsburghers love a good theme party, and this year, the Mattress Factory's garden party will be celebrating all things gothic!
We all know that Steven Brault can play baseball and broadcast a game, but did you know he's also a singer? A Grand Night of Singing will help benefit the Pittsburgh Youth Chorus.
We're trying out the new McDonald's "dirty sodas," talking about the Survivor finale, and wondering who will be the next James Bond!
A Bethel Park homeowner says he's out thousands of dollars after hiring a contractor to replace his front porch.
It's been nearly eight years since Rachael DelTondo was shot and killed in the driveway of her parents' home in Aliquippa.
An artist in Pittsburgh said the Steel City clothing company used his artwork without his permission.
Alcosan's multi-billion-dollar construction project to clean up the rivers in southwestern Pennsylvania is already over budget.
Pennsylvania prisons now give suboxone to thousands of inmates, with thousands more on the waiting list.
Doctors say it looks like it will be a bad season for tick-borne diseases.
Temperatures could reach into the 90s this week in Pittsburgh, and that impacts everything, including your sleep.
Frontline healthcare workers at Butler Memorial Hospital overwhelmingly approved their first union contract on Friday.
A western Pennsylvania dad went from wondering what a spot on his leg was to learning he has an extremely rare skin cancer.
The Allegheny County Health Department wants to require all employers in the county to give their employees paid parental leave.
Aaron Rodgers didn't waste time getting back to work with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Bryce Harper hit a home run off ace Paul Skenes to lead the Phillies to a 6-0 win over the Pirates and a sweep of the three-game series.
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Aaron Rodgers have agreed to terms on a one-year contract, according to reports.
Napoleon Solo hustled to first place at the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, coming out on top against 13 other horses.
A popular Washington County farm won't be offering pick-your-own peaches this year.
If you're about to throw out all of those old documents while spring cleaning, there are some you should hold onto.
The hole left behind by Spirit will hit businesses and rental companies within Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The bar served its final pints Sunday night after 43 years in Oakland, near the heart of Pitt's campus.
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport officials are confident they'll be able to replace Spirit Airlines after the airline shut down early Saturday morning.
May 20 is Jimmy Stewart Day across the commonwealth — a day honoring the late actor and Indiana, Pennsylvania, native.
The tour, celebrating the 30th anniversary of their biggest album, will stop in Pittsburgh on October 6.
The country music superstar will be performing at 1846 Farms in September.
The exhibit transforms historic industrial and historical paintings into a multi-projection animated experience.
Country music star Lainey Wilson and former Steelers quarterback Devlin "Duck" Hodges tied the knot in a lavish Tennessee wedding.
Pennsylvania State Police released their final findings about a crash on Interstate 376 that sent a woman into the icy Monongahela River in January. Jennifer Borrasso reports.
The clock that counted down to Pittsburgh hosting the NFL draft has come down. KDKA's Barry Pintar reports.
Allegheny County Parks just started selling pool passes, but the prices are up. Some people on social media are now saying they'll reach for the hose instead. Meghan Schiller reports.
As the weather gets warmer and people spend more time outdoors, so too are pesky ticks becoming more active. Doctors are already putting out a warning, saying it's looking to be a bad season. Lauren Linder reports.
May 20 is Jimmy Stewart Day in Pennsylvania. While his birthday is celebrated every year in his hometown, this year the community is getting a sneak peek at a new exhibit inside the Jimmy Stewart Museum tied to an upcoming Hollywood film about his life. Chris DeRose reports.
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.
