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.
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The Pirates say they are looking for a new play-by-play announcer following the departure of Tim Neverett.
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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.
West Virginia must win today's game or they'll be eliminated from the College World Series.
Nick Kurtz hit two homers and drove in five runs, Jeff McNeil also went deep and knocked in four, and the Athletics beat the scuffling Pittsburgh Pirates 11-2.
Wyndham Clark said he deeply regrets damaging a locker at the U.S. Open last year at Oakmont Country Club.
Hannah Howard, Gunner Howard and Peyton Howard were killed in a crash in Pike County, Ohio, on Monday, officials said.
Pittsburgh International Airport was named one of the world's most beautiful airports by a prestigious architectural organization.
Three tornadoes touched down across parts of eastern Ohio and northwestern Pennsylvania following Sunday's severe weather.
A man is facing attempted homicide charges after police said he shot his mother inside a home in Brighton Township on Monday morning.
A woman has died after falling about 30 feet from construction scaffolding at Obama Academy in Pittsburgh.
West Virginia must win today's game or they'll be eliminated from the College World Series.
Nick Kurtz hit two homers and drove in five runs, Jeff McNeil also went deep and knocked in four, and the Athletics beat the scuffling Pittsburgh Pirates 11-2.
The U.S. and Iran are expected to meet for a signing ceremony on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, Pakistan's prime minister said.
The UFC hosted a fight series on the White House South Lawn Sunday night.
Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would not harm U.S. consumers or weaken competition, DOJ antitrust enforcers said.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnic talked about U.S. Steel and "golden share."
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is proposing giving taxpayers $250 to celebrate America's birthday.
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is proposing giving taxpayers $250 to celebrate America's birthday.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
The price of electricity in Pennsylvania is going up next month.
Bubba joins Heather and David to talk about all the latest celebrity news on Pop Talk Live.
Before you clip on that leash and head out the door with your pup, do you know the laws that come with it? Gina from Edgar Snyder & Associates is here to discuss all things leash laws.
Patrick McLaren from East End Handyman Company brings us demonstrations for fixing that pesky garden hose spigot so you can keep the water flowing and your plants happy all season long.
If you have cruise plans this summer or have dreams of taking to open waters, we have some tips that will help you stay polite and responsible on all of your boating adventures.
Heather and David discuss their weekend rewind, along with a special look back on the Bridal Luncheon and Designer Showcase at Rivers Casino.
Many families with children attending schools in the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh said they are trying to figure out the logic behind their upcoming tuition bills.
Pittsburgh's fire boat has been on the water for nearly a decade, but it hasn't seen much action.
A lawsuit has been filed over the smell neighbors say is coming from the Sherwin-Williams plant in Rochester.
Naida Reed contacted KDKA Investigates after she said Pittsburgh Water failed to follow through on what crews allegedly promised.
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
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.
Pittsburgh, with its natural beauty and parks, can be a great place for people to put the phones down and enjoy life.
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.
West Virginia must win today's game or they'll be eliminated from the College World Series.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Nick Kurtz hit two homers and drove in five runs, Jeff McNeil also went deep and knocked in four, and the Athletics beat the scuffling Pittsburgh Pirates 11-2.
Wyndham Clark said he deeply regrets damaging a locker at the U.S. Open last year at Oakmont Country Club.
The Golden Knights had taken a two-games-to-one lead in the Stanley Cup Finals, but Carolina came roaring back, winning three straight to take home their first championship since the 2005-2006 season.
Pittsburgh City Council has approved new legislation that would put new restrictions on vape shops.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
A fractured majority of Republican justices sided with a sweeping challenge brought by local and county officials against Oak Run Solar.
The move by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine comes as tax breaks for energy-hungry AI data centers are increasingly playing a role in state budgets.
Locals spent Saturday at the Carrie Blast Furnaces for a day of sampling dozens of local beers and cocktails.
The Clarks are a band that Pittsburghers hear and think of home.
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has extended the contract of music director Manfred Honeck through the 2032-2033 season.
The country group Little Big Town will perform at Citizens Live at the Wylie in October.
The second of two shows at Acrisure Stadium, originally scheduled for Saturday night, has been canceled, according to Wallen.
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA-TV First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley!
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss today's sports topics.
A desperate plea from a pastor in Pittsburgh after more gun violence.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh is joined by Robby Incmikoski to discuss the sports topics of the day.
Watch as Will Graves, Brian Batko, and Robby Incmikoski join KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh for another round of sound on this edition of the #1 Cochran Sports Showdown!
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.
