Locke Throws 6 Scoreless Innings, Pirates Beat Rockies 6-1
Matt Joyce hit a three-run homer, Jeff Locke threw six scoreless innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Colorado Rockies 6-1 on Monday night in a game that was briefly delayed by rain.
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Matt Joyce hit a three-run homer, Jeff Locke threw six scoreless innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Colorado Rockies 6-1 on Monday night in a game that was briefly delayed by rain.
Most MLB teams have played about 20 games so far this season, and that's a big enough sample size to determine whether or not to keep slumping players on your fantasy baseball roster. The bigger challenge is to decide if dropping those players makes sense—or just benching them for now is a better idea. That decision comes down to the rest of your rosters, along with its strengths and weaknesses. As we always say, no one ever said that fantasy sports were easy!
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Diamondbacks 12-10 on Sunday.
Sean Rodriguez, Gregory Polanco and Jordy Mercer homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates held on to beat Arizona 8-7, snapping the Diamondbacks' five-game winning streak.
Legendary pitcher Curt Schilling was fired this week from his baseball color analyst position with ESPN for his conduct on social media.
Gerrit Cole pitched six impressive innings for his first win this season and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the San Diego Padres 11-1 Thursday night to avoid a three-game sweep.
Players from the Pittsburgh Pirates and Miami Marlins have expressed concerns about playing their two-game series next month in Puerto Rico because of the Zika virus.
Led by Drew Pomeranz's career-high 10 strikeouts, the San Diego Padres played their best all-around game this season in an 8-2 victory against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Wil Myers and Derek Norris hit two-run homers and Adam Rosales added a solo shot for the San Diego Padres, who rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-4 Tuesday night.
We are two weeks into the 2016 Major League Baseball season, and already there are veteran positions players struggling to hit their weight. There also are experienced pitchers that can't find the strike zone at all. What do you do with these guys on your fantasy roster? It depends on the player and the situation, but in most leagues, there are always better alternatives on the waiver wire. The tough part is to decide if the short-term move will be better than long-term patience.
The Pirates' manager made the comments amidst the league's celebration of Jackie Robinson Day.
How can you not like --- through this point in the 2016 baseball season --- this "new" Gregory Polanco?
Andrew McCutchen homered for the second straight day, Matt Joyce and Gregory Polanco each had three of the Pittsburgh Pirates' 17 hits in their 9-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.
Andrew McCutchen hit his first home run of the season and Jon Niese combined with two relievers on a three-hitter as the Pittsburgh Pirates blanked the Milwaukee Brewers 5-0.
Ryan Braun hit two long two-run home runs and Jimmy Nelson took a shutout into the seventh inning as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-4 on Friday night.
Jordan Zimmermann pitched six shutout innings, Nick Castellanos homered and drove in four runs and the Detroit Tigers remained unbeaten on the road with a 7-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday.
Jarrod Saltalamacchia hit a grand slam for his 100th career home run, Shane Greene pitched six strong innings in his first start since undergoing shoulder surgery last August, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-3 Wednesday night.
Justin Upton had four hits, including a first-inning home run off a camera well above center field, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-2 Tuesday.
Pirates pitching coach Ray Searage is worried about Gerrit Cole, but he's fired up about the new mound visit clocks.
Gregory Polanco had two of Pittsburgh's six doubles, and the Pirates chased Justin Verlander during the fifth inning of a 7-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Monday.
First, it was the Arizona Diamondbacks losing outfielder A.J. Pollock before the season even began, and now it's the Chicago Cubs losing catcher/outfielder Kyle Schwarber in the first week. The San Diego Padres also may have lost starting pitcher Tyson Ross for awhile. What do you do if these guys are on your roster?
Jay Bruce hit an RBI triple in the ninth inning and the Cincinnati Reds capped a strong season-opening homestand, beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 Sunday.
Eugenio Suarez drove in three runs with a single and a homer, and ace-by-default Raisel Iglesias made another solid start as the Cincinnati Reds sent the Pittsburgh Pirates to their first loss, 5-1 on Saturday.
Starling Marte hit his first career grand slam, connecting off new Reds closer J.J. Hoover and lifting the unbeaten Pittsburgh Pirates over Cincinnati 6-5 on a blustery Friday night.
It recently became known that Pirates pitching coach Ray Searage is in the final year of his deal with the team and many have grown concerned about his future as he is the mastermind behind the teams reclamation projects.
The Toronto Maple Leafs selected Penn State forward Gavin McKenna with the No. 1 NHL draft pick.
A Westmoreland County woman is demanding answers after she said a broken pipe flooded her apartment in Rostraver Township.
A Civil War battle never took place in Pittsburgh, but the city played a significant role during the conflict.
Here are the Pittsburgh Penguins' pick results from each round of the 2026 NHL draft.
Two juveniles are faceing multiple charges in connection with a massive fire that destroyed several properties in Allentown Wednesday night, officials say.
The first round of the NHL draft is on Friday. The Penguins have pick No. 22.
The Toronto Maple Leafs selected Penn State forward Gavin McKenna with the No. 1 NHL draft pick.
A Westmoreland County woman is demanding answers after she said a broken pipe flooded her apartment in Rostraver Township.
The AR/VR studio will allow anchors, meteorologists, and reporters to interact with immersive virtual reality technology and graphics in real time.
A Civil War battle never took place in Pittsburgh, but the city played a significant role during the conflict.
Bolton agreed to pay a $2.25 million fine, pleading guilty to one count of retaining classified national security information.
The debate over caring for those who serve our country has reached a peak in Washington, D.C., with leaders from our area playing a major role.
President Trump took the stage at the Mack Trucks plant in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, rallying in front of hundreds of supporters in a wide-ranging campaign-style speech.
A Pittsburgh councilman is tossing around the idea of taxing "skill games."
A Democratic push is underway in Harrisburg to redefine how immigration enforcement operates in Pennsylvania, though it is facing significant opposition.
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.
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.
Take a look at where Pittsburgh cyclist Jeff Koontz is on his 12-day journey from Oceanside, California, to Atlantic City, New Jersey, all in support of the KDKA Turkey Fund.
This week’s waiting child is fusing creativity with a passion for welding, so we took her somewhere she can really turn up the heat and shape some steel.
Jon Bindley from Pittsburgh Honky Tonk brings us music, spirit, and fun for everyone in anticipation of his upcoming event.
Chef Vince from Burgatory brings us some of their new signature menu items, including milkshakes, cocktails, and, of course, burgers.
Daisy Jade takes us through part of the Pittsburgh Film Trails Tour with the Pittsburgh Film Office, showing off some of the most iconic Pittsburgh film locations.
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 family in Whitehall says nearly 30 years after a freak accident changed their lives forever, they are looking for help.
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.
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.
Pittsburgh, with its natural beauty and parks, can be a great place for people to put the phones down and enjoy life.
The Toronto Maple Leafs selected Penn State forward Gavin McKenna with the No. 1 NHL draft pick.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Here are the Pittsburgh Penguins' pick results from each round of the 2026 NHL draft.
Shipley's return to Pittsburgh comes on the heels of making the cut at the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills last weekend.
The U.S. men's team had already clinched its spot in the Round of 32, the knockout round, with its 2-0 win over Australia on Friday.
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.
Schwebel's, which sells bread at grocery stores across western Pennsylvania, is closing after 120 years.
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.
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.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Pittsburgh's South Side Street Fest is officially underway, aiming to create a safer and welcoming South Side.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Rob Wilson's forecast.
A Westmoreland County woman is demanding answers after she said a broken pipe flooded her apartment in Rostraver Township.
A Civil War battle never took place in Pittsburgh, but the city played a significant role during the conflict.
President Trump on Friday called Iran's attack a "foolish violation" of the ceasefire, as Tehran and Washington appear to remain at odds on even basic points in their memorandum of understanding, including control of the strait and how Iran will spend its unfrozen funds.
Schwebel’s, the iconic bread company, will begin liquidating and closing down for good starting on July 4. KDKA-TV's Barry Pintar has reaction from Pittsburgh-area customers and employees.
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.
