North Shore Abuzz For Wild Card Playoff Game
The Pittsburgh Pirates and their fans have been waiting for the return of postseason baseball for a long time. Tonight, the wait comes to an end.
The Pittsburgh Pirates and their fans have been waiting for the return of postseason baseball for a long time. Tonight, the wait comes to an end.
CINCINNATI (93-7 THE FAN) -- Before Saturday's pivotal game against the Reds at Great American Ball Park, Pirates manager Clint Hurdle announced the setup for his pitching rotation when they begin the MLB postseason Tuesday.
The Pittsburgh Pirates' hopes of catching up in the NL Central took a big hit Wednesday when Darnell McDonald launched a three-run homer, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 4-2 win.
Just one day after his team clinched their first playoff berth since 1992, Pirates General Manager Neal Huntington joined Starkey, Miller and Mueller to talk about putting this team together and what it was like celebrating last night's playoff clinching victory over the Cubs.
Pirates Broadcaster Greg Brown has been around the Pirates since 1994 and has seen plenty of the losing up close, but last night he was able to watch it all come full circle.
Joey Votto homered off Kyle Farnsworth in the 10th inning and the Cincinnati Reds edged Pittsburgh 6-5 Friday night to pull even with the Pirates for the top wild-card spot in the National League.
Francisco Liriano pitched six innings for his career-high 16th victory, Andrew McCutchen had three RBI singles and the Pittsburgh Pirates held on to beat the slumping Texas Rangers 5-4 on Tuesday night.
Pirates ace Francisco Liriano lasted only three innings and the Milwaukee Brewers pounded out a 9-3 victory Wednesday night to delay Pittsburgh from clinching its first winning season since 1992.
Slumping Garrett Jones hit his 100th career homer and drove in four runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis 5-0 Friday night and moved into a tie with the Cardinals for the NL Central lead.
Buster Posey had three hits, Pablo Sandoval drove in two runs and the San Francisco Giants beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3 on Saturday night.
Pirates broadcaster Steve Blass joined The Fan Morning Show on Wednesday to pinch hit for Bob Walk in Walk's weekly segment with the guys, "Walk on Wednesday."
Wilin Rosario doubled and homered to drive in four runs, leading a Rockies offense that batted around in the first and second innings, and Colorado snapped a five-game losing streak by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-1 on Friday night.
PITTSBURGH (93-7 THE FAN) -- Pirates starter Charlie Morton earned the nickname "Ground Chuck" for his ability to induce ground balls, but Francisco Liriano is the one who has best kept his opponents "grounded."
PITTSBURGH (93-7 THE FAN) -- There are a number of reasons the Pirates have been the talk of Major League Baseball in 2013, so determining the team MVP is no easy debate.
Francisco Liriano continued his recent dominance with seven strong innings, and Jose Tabata homered and drove in two runs to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-2 win over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday night.
Pirates pitching coach Ray Searage joined The Fan Morning Show on Thursday to talk about his staff's recent performance.
Pirates left-hander Francisco Liriano did not allow a hit until the sixth inning against a struggling and depleted Nationals lineup, and Pedro Alvarez homered off an otherwise-dominant Stephen Strasburg, leading Pittsburgh past Washington 4-2 Wednesday night.
Brandon Phillips drove in three runs with a bases-loaded double on Friday night, and Mike Leake got the better of left-hander Francisco Liriano for the third time this season, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 5-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates that tightened the NL Central.
Pedro Alvarez and Garrett Jones each homered and Francisco Liriano pitched six strong innings as the surging Pittsburgh Pirates won their eighth straight game, 2-1 over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday night.
Pass the collection plate. Let's raise the funds for a Charlie Morton statue.
Starling Marte had a career-high four hits and scored four times and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the San Francisco Giants 12-8 on Wednesday night.
Francisco Liriano pitched two-hit ball over seven innings and the Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 2-0 Friday for their major league-leading 10th shutout, matching Pittsburgh's total for all of last season.
Mike Leake continued his recent run of strong pitching by working six scoreless innings Saturday night as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0.
Pirates color commentator and former pitcher Bob Walk joined The Fan Morning Show on Thursday for his weekly interview with the guys.
Francisco Liriano continued his torrid start, scattering two hits over seven innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Chicago Cubs 1-0 on Wednesday night.
When the Denikers lost their daughter Nikki in 2009, they took their pain and turned it into purpose.
A DNA test that Matt Katz took to answer questions about his ancestry only stirred more mysteries. The investigative journalist dug into a past replete with family secrets and early fertility treatments, and turned his journey into a podcast, "Inconceivable Truth."
The Penguins will play the Ottawa Senators in Elliot Lake, Ontario in a preseason game in September.
On Saturday night, a car had to be pulled from a home after it crashed into it.
An Excessive Heat Watch will go into place on Monday as a heat wave is possible this week.
When the Denikers lost their daughter Nikki in 2009, they took their pain and turned it into purpose.
A DNA test that Matt Katz took to answer questions about his ancestry only stirred more mysteries. The investigative journalist dug into a past replete with family secrets and early fertility treatments, and turned his journey into a podcast, "Inconceivable Truth."
The Penguins will play the Ottawa Senators in Elliot Lake, Ontario in a preseason game in September.
On Saturday night, a car had to be pulled from a home after it crashed into it.
An Excessive Heat Watch will go into place on Monday as a heat wave is possible this week.
Pennsylvania is seeing lots of action targeting gaps in its vote-by-mail laws.
West Virginia's heavily burdened foster care system is losing another top official.
State records show that Sen. John Fetterman has been stopped twice since 2016 for his actions behind the wheel.
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives exceeded its authority when it issued the rule outlawing bump stocks.
A political newcomer's closer-than-expected finish in Tuesday's special congressional election in Ohio surprised Republicans and jolted Democrats in a former bellwether state.
Police say several people showed up to South Park over the weekend for a festival that didn't exist.
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A class action lawsuit against Kia and Hyundai looks to hold the company accountable after more than 3,100 vehicle fires since 2010.
A man from Chester said his SNAP benefits, sometimes referred to as food stamps, were stolen and now he said he has no idea how he's going to put food on the table.
A restaurant in North Oakland was hit with a consumer alert after an inspector found rodent droppings.
Comedian Aaron Kleiber is teaching us some dad jokes just in time for Father's Day weekend.
Musician and Butler County native Bret Michaels wants to see your pets!
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
We were able to get a special performance from a couple of the members of "Titanic: The Musical" on PTL!
Daisy spent some time at the Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center for a behind-the-scenes look at "Titanic: The Musical."
The Shuman Juvenile Detention Center has been closed amid complaints that the juvenile justice system has become a revolving door
A class action lawsuit against Kia and Hyundai looks to hold the company accountable after more than 3,100 vehicle fires since 2010.
The FDA says sunscreen lasts only three years, but a Pittsburgh dermatologist said you shouldn't even get that far.
The Shell cracker plant has been beset with environmental problems since it became operational, but some say it has failed its economic promise.
A North Hills woman says a pipe that doesn't belong to her is causing a backyard landslide and flooding out of her home.
Mastic gum promises a chiseled jawline, supposedly by building jaw muscles.
Some cancer patients in Butler may soon have to find new facilities for their treatments.
Dr. Collins was one of the local UPMC doctors who helped develop the ImPACT test that's now the standard used around the world for baseline concussion testing.
The senior author of the study shared how these findings could make a difference in helping reverse prediabetes in kids and diabetes prevention.
The two genetic changes to H1N1 could cut the effectiveness of the main flu antiviral doctors turn to.
The Penguins will play the Ottawa Senators in Elliot Lake, Ontario in a preseason game in September.
Hunter Goodman had two homers and five RBIs in his first four-hit game, Ryan McMahon doubled twice and stole home, and the Colorado Rockies scored their most runs in two years in a 16-4 rout of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
This clinic allows kids who are deaf or hard of hearing a chance to learn baseball skills on the same field where the major leaguers play.
Four types of tickets for the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont are on sale as of Friday.
Jack Suwinski, Bryan Reynolds and Andrew McCutchen homered as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Colorado Rockies 5-2.
A watchdog group says the Environmental Protection Agency should conduct additional soil studies around the site of a toxic train derailment in Ohio after independent testing found high levels of chemicals in locally grown garlic.
In just about one year from now, the U.S. Open will come to Oakmont Country Club.
Earlier this month, the two-hospital system officially became UPMC Greene and UPMC Washington.
PennDOT had some traffic concerns while the development was being built, but those have since been resolved.
A new store is reportedly moving into the former Best Buy at the Pittsburgh Mills.
Kensington Palace releases a new photo of Kate as the Princess of Wales offers an update on her cancer treatment and announces a step back into public life.
Suri Cruise seemingly revealed her plans to attend Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh in a post on the social media platform TikTok.
Tanya Kach's story is the focus of a new Lifetime film that will be released this weekend.
Pittsburgh Steelers legend Terry Bradshaw is hitting the road and bringing his show to the eastern part of the state.
Rapper "Lil Skies" was arrested last month in Pennsylvania for failing to stop after a vehicle crash.
When the Denikers lost their daughter Nikki in 2009 to cancer, they took their pain and turned it into purpose and created the Thinking of Nikki Foundation. The nonprofit helps families going through the toughest battle of their lives. KDKA's Megan Shinn highlights their work in the KD Sunday Spotlight.
In this edition of the Sunday Business Page, Jon Delano is joined by Dr. Jennifer Lansford the director of the Duke Center for Child & Family Policy to discuss the importance of fathers in a child's life.
A car had to pulled from a home in Speers Borough after slamming into the garage.
The full interview with actor Lamman Rucker.
This week's edition of Intersections with Lisa Smith.
Pro-Palestinian protesters set up a new encampment at the University of Pittsburgh.
Check out some of the pictures and video from my visit to Hickory Hearth Highlands!
An explosion in downtown Youngstown, Ohio, rocked the Realty Building and injured several people.
PTL and Talk Pittsburgh's Boaz Frankel hopped aboard the inaugural Icelandair flight from Pittsburgh International Airport to Reykjavík, Iceland.
Three tornadoes touched down across the Pittsburgh area on Friday.