Bob Walk Breaks Down The Bucs
Pittsburgh Pirates broadcaster Bob Walk joined Vinnie & Cook on Sportsradio 93-7 The Fan, and he is encouraged after a month of watching the Pirates.
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Pittsburgh Pirates broadcaster Bob Walk joined Vinnie & Cook on Sportsradio 93-7 The Fan, and he is encouraged after a month of watching the Pirates.
Just five weeks into the 2011 season, the Pittsburgh Pirates have won 11 road games and taken five series away from home. Is there anybody out there that could have predicted this? Maybe some mad genius locked away in some insane asylum.
Here's some local sports news and some of my opinions on Friday morning.
As Pirates third baseman Pedro Alvarez continues to struggle at the plate, I'm sure the temptation would be to either bench him or send him back down to the minors for some fine-tuning. I say neither option is the right one.
Pittsburgh (KDKA)- Here's a look at how the Pirate farm teams and prospects performed Thursday night.
Tomorrow night vs. the Houston Astros, the Pirates will have a chance to reach the .500 mark. Might not seem like a big deal, but, it will be the first time they would hit that mark in May since the 2005 season.
Chris Gates | 93-7 The Fan — The Pirates continued their road luck Wednesday night with a 7-4 win at San Diego.
The Padres erased a 5-3 deficit in the seventh inning and scored the game-winning run in the eighth to knock off the Pirates 6-5 Tuesday night.
The Pirates will look to win their fifth series of the season tonight as they take on the San Diego Padres.
Sitting one game under .500 about 1/5 of the way through the season is nothing to shout about for most baseball teams. Heck, given that the Pirates have flirted with .500 later than this in some of their recent seasons, it isn't really anything for fans to crow about.
The Pittsburgh Pirates (14-15) scored four runs in the first inning and held on for a 4-3 win over the San Diego Padres (11-18) Monday night.
The Pirates will look for their 14th win of the season tonight as they open a 3-game trip in San Diego.
Indianapolis OF Alex Presley continues to get the job done at AAA.
The popular opinion of Pirate fans seems to be to send third baseman Pedro Alvarez back to the minors. I'll show you why that talk is crazy.
What a difference one year makes for the Pirates who last season had just 17 wins on the road for the entire season. With their 8-4 win over the Colorado Rockies Sunday afternoon, they Pirates already have nine wins on the road and it was their fourth road series win of this young season.
Ryan O'Hearn blasted three home runs and set a franchise record with 10 RBIs as the Pirates drilled Atlanta 12-4.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Konnor Griffin, the Pittsburgh Pirates' rookie shortstop, is expected to miss 8-10 weeks with a finger injury.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
The 18th hole at Edgewood CC has a classic Donald Ross design and is a difficult finishing hole.
Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.
Former college basketball player Kerr Kriisa has been accused of fraudulently obtaining nearly $2.2 million from two victims.
Birdies are possible with a good tee shot -- but the risk is Country Club Drive, which runs along the right of the 17th hole.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have avoided arbitration with four eligible players.
The former Grandview United Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh caught on fire on Tuesday evening.
A bar operating as an illegal speakeasy in Pittsburgh's Lincoln-Lemington neighborhood was shut down by the Allegheny County District Attorney's Office's Nuisance Bar Task Force.
The 16 children rescued from an Ohio home in deplorable conditions face a long road toward recovery, experts say.
Ryan O'Hearn blasted three home runs and set a franchise record with 10 RBIs as the Pirates drilled Atlanta 12-4.
More than three years after the Norfolk Southern train derailment, a $600 million class action settlement is finally paying out.
Sen. John Fetterman condemned his colleagues who continued backing Graham Platner amid a string of scandals.
Rep. Eric Davanzo later said he "will never apologize for putting patriotism before politics."
Some lawmakers say the Pennsylvania State Senate is stalling on a bill to increase the state's minimum wage.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
The Supreme Court upheld state laws from West Virginia and Idaho that restricted participation by transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
After about three dozen Allegheny County home deeds were fraudulently put into an LLC's name, experts are sharing tips for protecting yourself.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
Imagine finding out the home you own is no longer yours, even though you weren't behind on your mortgage or selling it.
Schewbel's is closing after 120 years, meaning Giant Eagle will have to find a new bakery to make its branded bread.
The National Aviary is bringing the island vibes to Pittsburgh, with music, cocktails, and plenty of birds.
Dr. Lori brings us some pretty prints. Do you know what they're worth?
Chef Crystal from Giant Eagle is turning a fresh summer garden into a light, refreshing soup.
Taste it Tuesdays: Homemade Burger King Biscoff Sundae!
Daisy Jade took a trip to Izzazu Salon, Spa & Blowout Bar to learn some looks that will keep you feeling fresh in the summer heat.
There are several data centers on the drawing boards in southwestern Pennsylvania, raising concerns about noise and pollution.
Allegheny County is facing a major financial crisis that leaders are unsure how to address.
Rising Tide Partners began acquiring depressed properties five years ago with the promise of transforming struggling neighborhoods.
A Westmoreland County woman is demanding answers after she said a broken pipe flooded her apartment in Rostraver Township.
The school board in McKeesport has called a special meeting on Wednesday to decide the future of its football coaching staff.
For the eighth year, a mobile dental clinic is back in Pittsburgh, providing free preventive dental care for those living in underserved communities.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
Representatives from UPMC and Allegheny County Public Safety held a demonstration to encourage firework safety in Pittsburgh.
When you hear you're diagnosed with cancer, it can be overwhelming. It can leave questions, anger and a feeling of seclusion.
Allegheny County health officials said babies who have died from sudden unexpected infant death have more than doubled since 2000.
Ryan O'Hearn blasted three home runs and set a franchise record with 10 RBIs as the Pirates drilled Atlanta 12-4.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Konnor Griffin, the Pittsburgh Pirates' rookie shortstop, is expected to miss 8-10 weeks with a finger injury.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
The 18th hole at Edgewood CC has a classic Donald Ross design and is a difficult finishing hole.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
The Kroger Company announced the acquisition of Giant Eagle on Wednesday morning.
Schewbel's is closing after 120 years, meaning Giant Eagle will have to find a new bakery to make its branded bread.
A federal judge has extended his block on enforcement of an Ohio law that would require children under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps while a legal challenge proceeds.
It's shaping up to be a busy holiday weekend across western Pennsylvania, which includes the Westmoreland Arts and Heritage Festival.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
When are the fireworks tonight in Pittsburgh? Here's what to know about the city's Fourth of July celebration.
Anthrocon 2026, dubbed "Critters, Cryptids and Curses," will return to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
Road closures will be in place ahead of the America250PA concert at Point State Park on Saturday, June 27.
The former Grandview United Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh caught on fire on Tuesday evening.
A heated discussion in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, tonight: A the center of it was a pride display that was taken down early following outrage from city officials.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Jeff Hathhorn discuss the sports topics of the day.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast.
President Trump began the NATO's summit in Turkey alongside Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Tuesday with a clear message that Turkey is a better friend to the United States than many of its traditional Western allies. As a result, Mr. Trump said he's lifting sanctions and considering allowing Turkey to have F-35 fighter jets again, despite concerns from his own party.
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.
