Karstens Roughed Up In First Start Back; Pirates Lose, 8-3
Pirates starting pitcher Jeff Karstens made his first start since mid-April Monday night and struggled, allowing seven runs in an 8-3 loss at Philadelphia.
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Pirates starting pitcher Jeff Karstens made his first start since mid-April Monday night and struggled, allowing seven runs in an 8-3 loss at Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Phillies play-by-play announcer for Comcast Sports Network, Tom McCarthy, joined the The Fan Morning Show on Monday to preview the upcoming four-game set with the Pirates.
Chris Gates | 93-7 The FAN -- Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jeff Karstens will return to the starting rotation Monday at Philadelphia, manager Clint Hurdle said after Sunday's 3-2 loss to Detroit.
Chris Gates | 93-7 The FAN -- The Pittsburgh Pirates made several roster moves Sunday, claiming Drew Sutton off waivers and recalling pitcher Bryan Morris from Triple-A Indianapolis.
The Pittsburgh Pirates rallied to tie the game in the seventh inning, but Detroit regained the lead in the eighth and held on for a 3-2 win Sunday afternoon at PNC Park.
Brad Lincoln allowed two hits and a run in six innings, Andrew McCutchen hit a three-run homer and the Pittsburgh Pirates won for the sixth time in seven games with a 4-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday.
A.J. Burnett pitched six shutout innings to win his seventh consecutive start and the Pittsburgh Pirates won for the fifth time in six games, 4-1 over the Detroit Tigers on Friday night.
The guys from The Fan Morning Show wondered if Jim Colony had it in him to write another Brad Lincoln Song?
Paul Zeise of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joined the guys on The Fan Morning Show Friday to discuss the debut of Pittsburgh Pirates' pitcher Gerrit Cole in Altoona and the proposed BCS College Football Playoff system.
Here's what James McDonald, Clint Hurdle, Garrett Jones and Rod Barajas had to say after Thursday's win.
Pirates starter James McDonald continued his dominance of Major League Baseball Thursday night, earning his sixth win of the season and his first career complete game in a 9-1 victory against Minnesota.
Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Neal Huntington joins the Vinnie & Cook show on Sportsradio 93-7 The Fan. Neal says he is pleased to see the Pirates pitching so well and says A.J. Burnett has surpassed his expectations.
Chris Gates | 93-7 The FAN -- Pirates pitching prospect Gerrit Cole made his Double-A debut Wednesday night with the Altoona Curve, pitching five innings.
(93-7 The FAN) -- Josh Willingham blasted a solo home run to left field in the eighth inning Wednesday night to give Minnesota a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
MLB Network analyst John Hart joins the Vinnie & Cook show on Sportsradio 93-7 The Fan to talk about the Pirates and Andrew McCutchen.
Braxton Ashcraft threw a complete-game three-hitter, Rafael Flores had a pair of three-run homers and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Miami Marlins 13-1.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Pony League World Series championship game was canceled because organizers said the rain made the field "unplayable."
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
Kickoff between the Steelers and the Packers is set for 7 p.m. at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.
Griffin Conine and Heriberto Hernández homered, and Janson Junk worked six solid innings as the Miami Marlins extended their winning streak to four games with an 8-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
North Allegheny is the only school in Pennsylvania that will wear the Mahomes-inspired uniforms.
Eury Pérez allowed three hits over seven innings, Esteury Ruiz homered and the Miami Marlins beat Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 on Tuesday night.
Visit Pittsburgh said that the NFL draft brought a record 805,000 people to the city for the three-day event.
A Pittsburgh officer shot an armed man while responding to reports of a fight in Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar, police said.
Rookie Drew Allar threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score as the Pittsburgh Steelers dropped the Green Bay Packers 28-9 in the preseason opener for both teams.
A man was rescued after he fell down an elevator shaft and was pinned at the bottom for hours, Pittsburgh authorities said.
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A man died after being hit by a vehicle along Pine Hollow Road early Friday morning.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
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.
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.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
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.
Sean Collier's Weekend Guide for this week includes a poignant show called Come From Away, the new Science of Speed Exhibit at the Kamin Science Center, and the return of Thelma & Louise to the big screen.
College freshmen are about to get their first taste of dorm life, and that raises one important question: "What do they really need?" Luckily, our KDKA interns, Samantha, Ben, & Michaela know college life because they're living it! So, they took Daisy Jade to Walmart to show her the stuff they wish someone had told them to get.
Pittsburgh is full of events and resources that can help you load up on back-to-school supplies for free. Kidsburgh Ambassador Yu-Ling Behr gave PTL the play-by-play.
Busy moms don't need any extra stress during the school year. Stylist Joanna Heyman showed Heather & David some simple styling tips that'll get mom out the door in no time, so pickups and drop-offs are a breeze.
Physical therapy has really evolved over the last few years. Daisy took a trip to Fyzical in Seven Fields to see what this new wave of balance is all about.
Going to college was once considered a very safe investment, but with tuition soaring, is it still worth the price tag?
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the Sherwin-Williams Manufacturing Company entered into a consent order and agreement.
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.
Several waterways across Pennsylvania tested high for E. coli, environmental groups said.
The Pennsylvania measles outbreak isn't slowing down, and one local doctor said Pittsburgh is not immune.
The countdown to the first day of school is on, and now is the time to start making some adjustments.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
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.
Braxton Ashcraft threw a complete-game three-hitter, Rafael Flores had a pair of three-run homers and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Miami Marlins 13-1.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Pony League World Series championship game was canceled because organizers said the rain made the field "unplayable."
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
Kickoff between the Steelers and the Packers is set for 7 p.m. at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
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 tour will be coming to Acrisure Stadium on May 8, 2027.
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.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
Little Italy Days in Pittsburgh's Bloomfield neighborhood celebrates all things Italian — the culture, the music, and the food. KDKA's Jessica Guay reports.
The Steelers surged past the Packers 28-9 in the preseason opener after rookie Drew Allar threw for a pair of touchdowns and ran for another during an impressive debut. KDKA's Ricky Sayer has fan reaction.
We're getting ready for back to school with our tiniest students. Educator Caitlin Lucas is with us for a guided tour of the first five minutes of kindergarten.
KDKA investigator Meghan Schiller talks about her latest back-to-school stories.
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.
