Solid Start For Nova Despite Pirates Loss To Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox came back to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 with two runs in the eighth on Thursday, but for the Pirates it was more about a really solid start from Ivan Nova.
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The Boston Red Sox came back to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 with two runs in the eighth on Thursday, but for the Pirates it was more about a really solid start from Ivan Nova.
The Red Sox are primed for another playoff run and will rely on another promising young outfielder for help.
According to Michael Silverman of The Boston Herald, the Red Sox have been calling around about the availability of some elite starters and a call was made to the Pirates about Gerrit Cole.
The Red Sox are counting on Bradley to take his offense to the next level this season.
Your travel guide to visiting any of the MLB teams in the Florida Grapefruit League for this year's spring training
The Pirates say they are looking for a new play-by-play announcer following the departure of Tim Neverett.
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A guide to the best dining, lodging and attractions in Boston
Mike Napoli hit two solo home runs for the Boston Red Sox in a 5-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday.
David Ortiz and Pablo Sandoval homered in the third inning off Pirates right-hander Ryan Beckman to erase a deficit and lift the Boston Red Sox over Pittsburgh 5-1 Thursday.
Francisco Liriano cites that the big reason he came back to the Pirates wasn't exactly because of money – though the Pirates did what turned out to be a bidding war – he re-signed with the Bucs because, as he put it, "It's like family here and we have a chance to win not only this year but for the next few years."
As 2014 comes to a close, CBS Local Sports is looking forward to 2015 - where there's hope for many sports possibilities and surprises in the new year.
After pitching five shutout innings against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night, Pirates starter Charlie Morton will be forced to mix his next turn in the rotation.
The Pittsburgh Pirates got a lucky break when Boston pinch-runner Jemile Weeks was hit by a batted ball in the ninth inning, beating the Red Sox 3-2 on Thursday night to keep pace in the NL pennant race.
Gregory Polanco, Neil Walker and Ike Davis all homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Boston Red Sox 9-1 on Wednesday night to maintain their grip on the second National League wild card spot.
Pirates broadcaster Bob Walk joins "The Fan Morning Show" in his regular weekly spot
Charlie Morton came off the disabled list to gain his first victory since July 2, and the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Boston Red Sox 4-0 Tuesday night for their ninth win in 11 games.
Everyone's taking up the ice bucket challenge. But some people in the sports world need ice water dumped on them.
After one of the craziest MLB trade deadlines ever, let's take a look at who made the best moves of the day.
After coming up empty at the Major League Baseball trade deadline, Pirates General Manager Neal Huntington held firm to the idea that no move was the right move for his club.
Just minutes before the trade deadline, word came out that the Tampa Bay Rays, Detroit Tigers and Seattle Mariners worked out a 3-team deal to send Price to the Tigers.
Let's look at the 10 biggest MLB first-half pleasant and unpleasant surprises.
Sometimes a team's best players don't make the All-Star team. Here are the American League's mid-season team MVPs.
A Bucknell University coach has been charged with aggravated hazing after a freshman football player collapsed during practice and died in 2024.
A mother and her 11-year-old son were killed after a tree fell on them during a severe storm at a Pennsylvania campground on the Fourth of July, authorities said.
A roadway near UPMC Passavant in McCandless remains closed off after a large sinkhole formed.
A police sergeant responding to a 911 call about gunshots at an Ohio home has been fatally shot.
Microsoft moves to slash costs as the video game industry faces what the tech giant calls the "most severe hardware crisis in its history."
A roadway near UPMC Passavant in McCandless remains closed off after a large sinkhole formed.
The National Weather Service said flash flooding is possible throughout the region because of excessive rainfall.
Slippery Rock Borough has declared a disaster emergency following excessive and intense rainfall in the area.
The 16 children rescued from an Ohio home in deplorable conditions face a long road toward recovery, experts say.
A Bucknell University coach has been charged with aggravated hazing after a freshman football player collapsed during practice and died in 2024.
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.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
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.
Schwebel's, which sells bread at grocery stores across western Pennsylvania, is closing after 120 years.
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.
In this month's Money Monday conversation, Stephanie Reif from Clearview Federal Credit Union shared some financial hot takes. Is it really better to buy than to rent? And should you pay off debt before putting money into a savings account?
On June 30, the Best of the Batch Foundation, led by former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch and his wife, Latasha Wilson-Batch, faced an unexpected emergency: a fire at camp. Heather and David got to chat with them about what happened, what's next, and how Pittsburgh can help.
David is back from vacation! Plus, Heather's dual celebration for her son Rocco's birthday and the Fourth of July, and what we know about what went on behind the scenes at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding at Madison Square Garden.
Are we dreaming? Or are these beds *actually* flying? That's right...Daisy takes us to the 5th Annual Zelienople Bed Derby, where the beds are less for sleeping, and more for speed.
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.
Delta-8 is unregulated and untested, and more and more users are paying the price.
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.
Lone star ticks have been found in Franklin and Erie counties in Pennsylvania.
A Bucknell University coach has been charged with aggravated hazing after a freshman football player collapsed during practice and died in 2024.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
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.
Konnor Griffin had a tiebreaking two-run single in the eighth inning, leading the Pirates over the Washington Nationals 11-5.
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.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Mary Ours' forecast!
A massive sinkhole has closed one of the roads near UPMC Passavant. KDKA-TV’s Megan Shinn takes us closer to the sinkhole in McCandless that appears to be growing.
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.
In this month's Money Monday conversation, Stephanie Reif from Clearview Federal Credit Union shared some financial hot takes. Is it really better to buy than to rent? And should you pay off debt before putting money into a savings account?
On June 30, the Best of the Batch Foundation, led by former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch and his wife, Latasha Wilson-Batch, faced an unexpected emergency: a fire at camp. Heather and David got to chat with them about what happened, what's next, and how Pittsburgh can help.
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.
