Five Things: Blue Jays, Giants Win Exciting Wild Card Games
The Wild Card games lived up to the hype. Here's some things you may have missed.
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The Wild Card games lived up to the hype. Here's some things you may have missed.
With September roster expansion in Major League Baseball, it's hard to keep track of which player is in the lineup on a day-to-day basis. Even if a team is in the hunt for a playoff spot, resting starters can hurt your fantasy baseball team. Every fantasy owner has to make sure the lineup is being maximized during these final weeks of the season.
The Pittsburgh Pirates spoiled Brett Anderson's return with a five-run first inning in an 11-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday.
Joc Pederson homered and the Los Angeles Dodgers combined 17 hits and a pair of successful challenges for an 8-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday.
Ivan Nova felt fortunate to be pitching in a big ballpark with Pittsburgh's fielders behind him. Andrew McCutchen and Jordy Mercer homered to lead Nova and the Pirates past the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 on Friday night.
David Freese hit a three-run double that sent the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 on Sunday night.
Andrew McCutchen homered twice, Jeff Locke took a perfect game into the sixth inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-1 Saturday night.
Matt Joyce homered and doubled among his three hits as Pittsburgh beat Los Angeles 8-6 on Friday night, ending the Dodgers' six-game winning streak and giving Pirates manager Clint Hurdle his 1,000th career victory.
The Dodgers look to their top prospect to solidify the shortstop position for years to come.
As they continue to reshape their roster, the Pirates have announced the signing of right handed pitcher Juan Nicasio.
Jung Ho Kang's three-run homer capped a nine-run seventh inning and Andrew McCutchen homered and drove in four runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied for a 13-6 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday night.
Pinch-hitter Pedro Alvarez lined a bases-loaded single over a five-man infield in the bottom of the 10th inning to give the Pittsburgh Pirates a 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night.
The Pittsburgh Pirates added depth to their starting rotation on Friday, acquiring J.A. Happ from Seattle in exchange for minor-league pitcher Adrian Sampson.
An 11th-round Draft choice by the Dodgers out of high school, Los Angeles knew it was taking a risk by drafting Joc Pederson, as he had pretty high bonus demands and had already committed to play baseball at USC. But the Dodgers were OK with the risk that late, and OK with giving him a hefty bonus, and now five years later it looks as though it's all going to pay off.
There's a contemporary push to place starting pitchers in the same realm as everyday players, which is confusing as it is annoying.
Reports earlier this week hinted that the Chicago Cubs had serious interest in free agent catcher Russell Martin, and now word has surfaced that the Cubs have already met with Martin and are pulling out all the stops in courting him.
In this edition of "The Pirates Hot Stove Report with Colin Dunlap," Colin talks about the Pirates' qualifying offers to Russell Martin and Francisco Liriano and which teams will be suitors for Martin's services.
The high-spending Cardinals, Giants and Phillies have won the last six National League pennants. The Cardinals or Giants will win it again in 2014.
The Cardinals eliminated the Dodgers to advance to the NLCS for the fourth straight year. They will face the Giants, who topped the Nationals.
Aside from a seemingly generous strike zone, Scott also appeared to clap when Yasiel Puig was struck out during the third inning.
All four League Division Series are well underway now in the 2014 MLB Playoffs, and as usual, there are plenty of surprises.
The National League Division Series feature some of the wealthiest teams in the league. Will the results justify the expense?
Looking to become the first Pittsburgh Pirate ever to win back-to-back National League MVP awards, Andrew McCutchen still finds himself as one of the front-runners for the award despite his recent injury that landed him on the disabled list for the first time in his career.
At a meeting on Monday, people asked district leaders to think creatively when it comes to strengthening district finances.
The NFL held a town hall on Monday in Pittsburgh ahead of the 2026 draft.
"The Pitt," the popular Pittsburgh-set medical drama starring Noah Wyle, received two nominations for the Golden Globes.
A "wayward" brown pelican blown off its migration path was rescued in Erie.
One member of the Pittsburgh City Council is calling for an increase of 30%.
At a meeting on Monday, people asked district leaders to think creatively when it comes to strengthening district finances.
The NFL held a town hall on Monday in Pittsburgh ahead of the 2026 draft.
"The Pitt," the popular Pittsburgh-set medical drama starring Noah Wyle, received two nominations for the Golden Globes.
A "wayward" brown pelican blown off its migration path was rescued in Erie.
One member of the Pittsburgh City Council is calling for an increase of 30%.
The Trump administration's elevation of Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg to lead a high-profile office within the Food and Drug Administration is raising alarm among multiple senior FDA officials.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
A Pittsburgh attorney has filed a petition on behalf of the family of a Colombian man killed in a U.S. military strike on a boat in the Caribbean.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
President Trump, facing criticism that he's focused more on international issues than kitchen-table concerns, will rev up his domestic messaging, two GOP sources said.
Federal funding will finally be available to thousands of families in Pennsylvania to help pay their heating bills.
Electric prices in Pennsylvania are going up next month.
Saturday's grand opening included live music, food, and a meet-and-greet with Lego Master Krist Kay.
Thursday will be the first time many people cook and host Thanksgiving dinner - here's how you can avoid illness and danger.
To much fanfare, the 51st Aldi opened in the Pittsburgh area on Thursday morning.
Bubba from 100.7 STAR joined us for another edition of Pop Talk Live!
Black Friday blew by. Cyber Monday clicked away. And yet somehow, the Christmas list is still longer than Santa’s. What’s a shopper to do when the biggest deals are already dust? Enter our savings superhero: Saving with Shayna!
The National Aviary’s holiday show, "Jingle Bell Flock,” runs now through Jan. 5, 2025.
From waddling into the studio as a baby pup to training like a pro, our PTL Pup Maz has grown up right before our eyes. Thanks to her puppy raisers, Derek and Nan, she’s nearly ready to step into her role as a Canine Companion.
The Harlem Globetrotters are bouncing back into Pittsburgh very soon, and this year is extra special because they’re celebrating 100 seasons of jaw-dropping moves! Here to share the excitement is Globetrotter Zeus McClurkin!
Veterans are outraged after learning about damage done to gravesites at a cemetery in Fayette County.
Artificial intelligence is watching where people park in Pittsburgh.
Drivers who were convicted of infractions years ago are being told to surrender their licenses or file costly appeals because Allegheny County never processed the paperwork.
For most students, the most dangerous part of their day is going to and from school.
Shopping malls are under threat from online shopping and disappearing customers, and many are facing the wrecking ball.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
A CDC vaccine panel voted to stop recommending the birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine.
Western Pennsylvania counties are seeing vaccination rates fall among school-aged children.
The discussion happens every year: shoveling snow can lead to heart attacks, and one AHN cardiologist explains why it's a risk.
A little boy from Delaware County is getting his once-in-a-lifetime wish, just in time for the holidays.
Mikko Rantanen's final-round score was the only goal of the shootout and Jake Oettinger made 27 saves as the Dallas Stars beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Sunday night.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Pitt Panthers will play East Carolina in the 2025 Go Bowling Military Bowl.
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens 27-22 in a battle of AFC North rivals on Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium.
Kickoff between the Steelers and the Ravens is set for 1:00 p.m. at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.
Members of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh voted last week to end their three-year-long walkout.
Norfolk Southern railroad worked with the state of Ohio and Youngstown State University to revive plans for a $20 million first responder training center near the site of the worst derailment in a decade in East Palestine, Ohio.
A report on the future of water in central Ohio warns that industrial demands for water will skyrocket at the same time experts expect farmers will need to regularly irrigate their fields.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
A new Barnes & Noble is coming to Pittsburgh.
"The Pitt," the popular Pittsburgh-set medical drama starring Noah Wyle, received two nominations for the Golden Globes.
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy parts of Warner Bros. in a deal valued at nearly $83 billion.
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes were announced on Monday morning. Here are the nominees.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
Vanessa Hudgens and former Pittsburgh Pirates player Cole Tucker welcomed their second child.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss the sports topics of the day.
Pittsburgh Public Schools leaders addressed the district's financial future for the first time since voting against a plan to close buildings.
Monday's town hall was all about making sure Pittsburghers have a voice in the planning for the NFL draft.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
One member of the Pittsburgh City Council is calling for an increase of 30%.
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.
West Virginia scored a late touchdown to tie the game and then beat Pitt in overtime to win the 108th Backyard Brawl.
