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Javier Baez hit a grand slam and drove in a career-high six runs while major league ERA leader Kyle Hendricks pitched six scoreless innings as the Chicago Cubs won their 100th game of the season, routing the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-2 on Monday night.
There's just one more week to go in the 2016 Major League Baseball regular season, so pay attention very closely to what's going on in MLB this week.
The Washington Nationals scored five runs off former teammate Felipe Rivero in the eighth inning to rally past the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Jose Fernandez, the ace right-hander for the Miami Marlins who escaped Cuba to become one of baseball's brightest stars, was killed in a boating accident early Sunday morning. Fernandez was 24.
Fan cheered when Mark Melancon came on to start the bottom of the ninth inning to try to protect a one-run lead for the Washington Nationals. The cheers got louder when the Pittsburgh Pirates' former closer blew his first save with his new team.
Sean Rodriguez hit a home run and a two-run single, Andrew McCutchen went deep, rookie Chad Kuhl pitched six strong innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-1 on Wednesday night.
Andrew McCutchen, Jody Mercer and Josh Bell each drove in two runs and the Pittsburgh Pirates preserved their faint playoff hopes alive with a 6-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night.
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds 10-4 Saturday in the first game of a doubleheader.
Jordy Mercer had an RBI single with the bases loaded in the 10th inning, David Freese added a two-run single, and the Pittsburgh Pirates overcame some shaky defense to preserve their chances in the NL wild-card race with a 9-7 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night.
Andrew McCutchen hit two solo homers, Chad Kuhl pitched six effective innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Philadelphia Phillies 15-2 Thursday night.
Freddy Galvis continued his home run surge, hitting his 19th of the season to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night.
Colin Dunlap believes the Pirates might have to overpay --- and in a way take a decent sized risk --- on Ivan Nova.
Gerrit Cole's elbow issues have raised a lot of red flags, but Neal Huntington said that, as it stands now, he won't need surgery.
Sean Rodriguez had a pinch-hit three-run homer in the ninth inning, lifting the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Philadelphia Phillies 5-3 on Tuesday night.
Following his 2 innings of 4-hit baseball in which he surrendered 5 earned runs while walking 4, the Pirates have placed Gerrit Cole on the 60-day diasbled list.
Roman Quinn had two hits, two RBIs, a stolen base and made a big impression in his second major league game, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night.
Pirates second baseman Josh Harrison suffered a groin injury this past weekend, and now details of how long he'll be out have emerged.
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.
A rainy Saturday night was dreary for the Pittsburgh Pirates as they lost another game as well as more ground in the standings and possibly leadoff hitter Josh Harrison for an extended period.
Jose Peraza's sacrifice fly snapped a ninth-inning tie and lifted Cincinnati to a 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night, ending the Reds' five-game losing streak.
Ivan Nova pitched a six-hitter to stay unbeaten with Pittsburgh and Jung Ho Kang hit a two-run double to key a three-run first inning as the Pirates defeated Cincinnati 4-1 on Thursday night, extending the Reds' losing streak to five games.
The Pirates snapped their eight-game skid and made a lifelong memory for reliever Trevor Williams and his family in the process.
Jung Ho Kang led off the eighth inning with a home run, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday night to snap an eight-game losing streak.
Matt Carpenter, Randal Grichuk and Jhonny Peralta all homered off closer Tony Watson with two outs in the ninth inning, helping the St. Louis Cardinals rally past the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-7 on Tuesday night.
Major League Baseball will celebrate Roberto Clemente Day on Wednesday.
During an emergency meeting on Saturday night, Masontown borough council voted 6-0 to reinstate its police department.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Matt Coronato scored in the third period to lift the Calgary Flames over the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 on Saturday.
Each box was filled with meals destined for families in need across the region.
Primanti Bros. is banning cowboy hats from its restaurants ahead of the "Monday Night Football" playoff matchup.
During an emergency meeting on Saturday night, Masontown borough council voted 6-0 to reinstate its police department.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Matt Coronato scored in the third period to lift the Calgary Flames over the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 on Saturday.
Each box was filled with meals destined for families in need across the region.
During an emergency meeting on Saturday night, Masontown borough council voted 6-0 to reinstate its police department.
The White House shared video showing a different angle of Renee Nicole Good's shooting by an ICE agent in Minneapolis and the moments that led up to it, as the investigation continues.
Mayor O'Connor's letter to the city council laid out his plan to improve snow preparedness in the city.
West Virginia's attorney general is preparing to argue for the state's law banning transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports in front of the U.S. Supreme Court.
The House approved a three-year extension of expired health care tax credits, with increased Republican support.
Western Pennsylvania is grappling with a December that has been significantly colder than in years past.
Pennsylvania will receive nearly $7 million as part of a nationwide settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA.
People in Armstrong County communities like Worthington and Kittanning say they're not getting packages they ordered weeks ago from Amazon.
As more data centers are approved in southwestern Pennsylvania, state lawmakers are taking steps to make sure the centers pay their fair share and are good neighbors in their communities.
If you haven't sent gifts in the mail yet, you don't have much time left.
That's a wrap for Pittsburgh Today Live this week, so let's take a look back at the best moments from the week!
It's nine days into 2026, and that means there is still plenty of time to reach your fitness goals, so Lisa Stugart, fitness and nutrition expert, joins Heather and David for some at-home workout tips!
Team PTL's Heather Abraham took a trip over to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center to get the inside scoop on this year's Pittsburgh RV Show!
Squirrel Hill is home to plenty of restaurants, unique shopping spots, and, of course, coffee. A new but nostalgic coffee shop, Pre Amp Coffee, opened in November, and Boaz Frankel is checking out all they have to offer!
A puppy was found inside a suitcase earlier this month at Pittsburgh International Airport, but thanks to the Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh, Bolt's story has taken a turn for the better! They join Heather and David to talk about him and the rest of their rescue efforts!
A woman says she and her dog were shocked while running in Pittsburgh's Strip District.
Here's a look at the reasons behind the drop in violent crime and the hope that the trend continues into the new year.
Health care workers say a powerful new street drug is clogging Pittsburgh-area emergency rooms with people suffering from violent withdrawal symptoms.
Seven employees of the Allegheny County-run Kane Community Living Centers in Scott Township have been under investigation.
Veterans are outraged after learning about damage done to gravesites at a cemetery in Fayette County.
Firefighters have a 62% higher risk of cancer, and this week, the New Castle Central Fire Station hosted pre-screenings.
Once the holidays are over, we often find ourselves in a funk, so how can we find ways to boost our mood?
A major expansion in women's health care is taking shape in Washington County.
Flu cases keep increasing, but at least one Pittsburgh-area emergency room doctor says not everyone needs to visit him.
FDA-approved semaglutide drug is the first GLP-1 pill for weight loss available in the U.S., according to drugmaker Novo Nordisk.
Matt Coronato scored in the third period to lift the Calgary Flames over the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 on Saturday.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Longtime Pittsburgh defensive tackle Cam Heyward will try to help the Steelers end a nearly decade-long postseason victory drought when they host Houston in the wild-card round.
For the second time in his career, Cam Heyward has been named second-team All-Pro. It's the sixth time overall he's been named an All-Pro.
Mike Tomlin and the AFC North champion Pittsburgh Steelers host streaking Houston in the first round of the NFL playoffs, looking to end a lengthy run of playoff futility.
The Macy's location at the Pittsburgh Mills Mall will be among the several closures.
With the Steelers hosting their first playoff game with fans in the building since 2018, a lot of revenue is expected to be made in the city.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
There won't be a Westmoreland County Airshow next year because of construction at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The Pittsburgh International Airport is getting nonstop flights to Dublin next year.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
The smash hit Pittsburgh-set medical drama "The Pitt" has been renewed for a third season.
Bruno Mars' The Romantic Tour will make a stop at Acrisure Stadium in August.
"Mayor of Kingstown" is coming back to Pittsburgh to film a fifth and final season.
The HBO Max drama immerses viewers in the struggles faced by the ER staff at the fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center. "Sunday Morning" visits the hyper-realistic set, and talks with star, writer, director and executive producer Noah Wyle.
KDKA-TV's Cassidy Wood discusses the sports topics of the day.
Steelers fans from across the nation descended on the North Shore on Saturday for a Playoff Party event in anticipation of Monday night's big game. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer has more.
An 8-year-old had to be rushed to the hospital after a shooting in Pittsburgh's California-Kirkbride neighborhood. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer reports.
During an emergency meeting on Saturday night, Masontown borough council voted 6-0 to reinstate its police department after council initially voted on Monday to lay off the entire department, citing budgetary reasons as the leading factor for the decision.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Trey Fulbright’s forecast!
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.
