Matt Joyce Trying To Be Pirates' Fourth Outfielder
Coming off a career-worst season, outfielder Matt Joyce is trying to be the Pirates fourth outfielder when camp breaks next week.
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Coming off a career-worst season, outfielder Matt Joyce is trying to be the Pirates fourth outfielder when camp breaks next week.
You see it in all walks of life, where sons follow their fathers into their chosen profession. For 28-year-old Cole Figueroa, the family business is baseball.
For a second straight spring the Pirates brought back Kevin Young to work with the first basemen at camp. The Pirates converted Young from a third baseman to first early in his career and he led the National League in 1993 in fielding percentage.
It's just another chance to put on the Pirates uniform for a little over a month that puts Mike LaValliere right back where he wants to be. The former Pirates catcher returned again this year to be an instructor during Pirates Spring Training.
He can be the smartest and dumbest person in a Pirates uniform, all in the same inning and he doesn't even play. It's third base coach Rick Sofield.
The Pirates are raising some eyebrows with a new menu item.
Jonathan Niese went 6 innings, throwing 73 pitches and giving up a pair of homers as the Orioles scored in the 9th to win 6-5 in Sarasota on Thursday.
The competition for the final two rotation spots continued in Bradenton Wednesday as the Pirates beat Baltimore 6-5. Jeff Locke went 5 innings, giving up three earned runs on six hits and struck out 3.
Jared Hughes said he felt pain in his left lat during his last outing and he has been diagnosed with a lat strain and is day-to-day. It's a new injury for Hughes who said there was a specific moment where he felt it.
Pirates GM Neal Huntington said Monday morning they have three guys fighting for the last two starting rotation spots. It's the first time this Spring anyone from the club has officially mentioned names with battles in regards to the rotation.
Juan Nicasio was dominant again leading a Pirates split squad team in Ft. Myers to a 2-0 win over Minnesota. Nicasio struck over eight over five scoreless while allowing five hits. So far this Spring, Nicasio has gone 15 innings, allowed no runs and struck out 24.
It's a spring start, so you have to take that into account, BUT when you strikeout 10 of the 14 batters you face, against likely the Orioles regular lineup, you take notice.
Jacob Stallings' father, Kevin, is the Vanderbilt head coach, which led to some emotional moments watching, as eventually Wichita State pulled away and advanced to play Arizona on Thursday.
The Pirates are offering fans a new, affordable way to see games.
New Pirates infielder David Freese joined Dan Zangrilli on Bucco Talk.
Being the Opening Day starter is usually an honor bestowed upon a teams best pitcher, and for the Pirates many think that is Gerrit Cole, but Clint Hurdle has other plans for who will take the mound when the Pirates host the Cardinals on April 3rd.
The Marlins look to get even more production out of the young first baseman.
The Mets have World Series aspirations and are hoping the young OF can put them over the top.
Michael Morse adds a winning presence to what is already a winning team here in Pittsburgh.
The Cuban import looks to make an impact on a rebuilding Braves roster.
The Nationals are hoping for big things out of their top prospect to try and replace Jordan Zimmerman.
Former Pittsburgh Pirate Pedro Alvarez has reportedly signed with the Baltimore Orioles.
After struggling with a new over-the-head windup in his first start this spring, Jeff Locke kept runners off base in his second start and was much sharper and happier.
Not that long ago, if the Pirates dabbled in something called the Execution Game, it might have meant something very different.
Maikel Franco looks to be one of the few bright spots on a rebuilding Phillies team.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have secured their first non-losing season in eight years with a 2-1 win over St. Louis.
A man was arrested after police said he broke into a family's home and stabbed the parents while they slept, killing a doctor and injuring his wife in Edgewood.
The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh voted unanimously to approve the appointment of Ivory Mathews as the agency's new executive director.
This weekend is the Richard S. Caliguiri Great Race, named for the late former Pittsburgh mayor.
When the Penn-Trafford School Board meets in less than two weeks, members will begin talking about the cost of operating the district's eight schools.
Dr. Idris Evans was killed in a stabbing and homicide charges have been filed in connection with his death.
Jim Copenhaver was one of two people wounded during the assassination attempt in Butler in 2024.
A man was arrested after police said he broke into a family's home and stabbed the parents while they slept, killing a doctor and injuring his wife in Edgewood.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have secured their first non-losing season in eight years with a 2-1 win over St. Louis.
The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh voted unanimously to approve the appointment of Ivory Mathews as the agency's new executive director.
The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh voted unanimously to approve the appointment of Ivory Mathews as the agency's new executive director.
The Pittsburgh Housing Authority board is set to name a woman who is under investigation by an ethics committee in Oregon as the new executive director.
Data centers have sparked national controversy, but Pennsylvania has been a particular focal point.
New research is showing that certain standards could reduce energy, while helping to save money and the environment.
City Controller Rachael Heisler spoke to the Pittsburgh Economic Club Thursday at the Fairmont Hotel Downtown.
Duquesne Light Company union workers have voted to authorize a strike that could begin in just days if an agreement is not reached.
The settlement followed allegations that generic drug manufacturers conspired to increase prices.
Wars in Iran, Ukraine, and Russia have raised the costs of just about everything, and with fall and winter coming, home heating will take a hit.
Chick-fil-A currently has 20 locations in western Pennsylvania.
The program will provide relief for customers who pay their bills on time for two years.
Table Magazine's Arts & Culture Editor, Sean Collier, shares his top picks for weekend activities.
PNC Bank has long been a partner of the KDKA Turkey Fund, but this year, they're really putting their money on the line.
ZooBoo, the Jack O'Lantern Extravaganza, spooky animals that aren't so spooky, and more.. All at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium this season.
Burghers Brewing, which has 4 locations across the Pittsburgh area, is offering mini burger flights so you don't have to pick just one!
Daisy Jade heads to Uniontown to check out what's new in spooky season decor at Neubauer's Flowers & Market House!
The Pittsburgh Housing Authority board is set to name a woman who is under investigation by an ethics committee in Oregon as the new executive director.
Treatment for PANDAS isn't covered by insurance, so now a South Hills family is pushing for change.
A warrant unsealed on Monday alleges widespread awards of no-bid contracts to reward supporters of Ed Gainey while he was the mayor of Pittsburgh.
A Hempfield family's home has become known as the "crash house" because drivers leave the highway and come crashing into it.
The wait for medical imaging keeps getting longer, leaving some people fraught with anxiety.
Fall allergens are unavoidable, but after a particularly rainy summer in Pittsburgh, they're expected to be even worse this year.
Treatment for PANDAS isn't covered by insurance, so now a South Hills family is pushing for change.
With costs rising just about everywhere and in everything, Highmark Wholecare's free farmers' markets are providing relief.
The goal was to simulate an emergency situation that would push the limits of the hospital and health care network.
The push for paid parental leave continues in Allegheny County, but with some major changes.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have secured their first non-losing season in eight years with a 2-1 win over St. Louis.
The Penguins expressed their condolences after the death of Andrei Kuzmenko's father.
Jordan Lucas was charged with DUI after police said he had a blood alcohol level of 0.236%, nearly three times the legal limit.
Matthew Liberatore ended an 11-start winless stretch and Alec Burleson got his major league-best 112th RBI as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1.
Jared Jones allowed one hit in seven innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates inched closer to their first winning season in eight years with a 2-0 victory over St. Louis.
Rural King is a family-owned retailer and a one-stop shop for everything from farm supplies, clothing, tools, lawn and garden equipment, pet supplies and more.
The top minds in AI and business are in Pittsburgh this week to discuss how cities can implement the technology.
Many small businesses are still feeling the impact of last week's severe weather.
Pittsburgh leaders and their partners are making a concerted effort to revitalize a North Side business district.
A federally funded Ohio manufacturing program faces potential shutdown after a new audit by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Office of Inspector General.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
The show was called off last week due to muddy field conditions at 1846 Farms near Latrobe.
Duff's first tour in nearly two decades has been expanded, and she will stop at PPG Paints Arena on Oct. 16, 2027.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
A casting call is out for paid background actors when the medical drama "The Pitt" comes back to Pittsburgh to film its third season.
Pittsburgh sports fans are known for holding onto treasured memorabilia, from jerseys and trading cards to championship keepsakes. But one collection on the North Side takes fandom and history to a whole new level. We take you inside the world's largest bicycle museum, where thousands of bikes tell the story of cycling through the decades.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
One of the men who was wounded in the attempted assassination of President Trump at a 2024 campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, has died. In a social media post, Mr. Trump called him "a true American Patriot." KDKA's Jessica Guay reports.
A man was arrested after police said he broke into a family's home and stabbed the parents while they slept, killing a doctor and injuring his wife in Edgewood. The alleged attack comes just a week before he was supposed to appear back in court for a burglary in Pittsburgh earlier this year. KDKA's Ricky Sayer reports.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
Saturday's game was delayed for more than one hour because of severe storms in the area.
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.
