Father Saves Son's Face From Flying Baseball Bat At Pirates Spring Training Game
A father stepped up Saturday to save his son from a painful disaster in the stands.
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A father stepped up Saturday to save his son from a painful disaster in the stands.
As the 2016 Pittsburgh Pirates attempt to reach the postseason for the fourth consecutive season --- and that still sounds crazy to say out loud --- they have been busting their humps at McKechnie Field and Pirate City.
Despite some bumps in the road, the wait might finally be over for prospect Alen Hanson.
Gerrit Cole ignores a question about the idea of staying in Pittsburgh long-term.
Pirates manager Clint Hurdle wasn't completely disappointed with how the 2015 campaign went, even if it ended with a quick playoff exit.
Josh Harrison is thrilled to be able to settle in at second base, because while he was perfectly willing to play a wide variety of positions before, he prefers this one.
Pirates shortstop Jordy Mercer knows that Pirates fans would like to see the team pony up for a big-time free agent to help put them over the top, but he's a fan of the way the Pirates do business now.
Frank Coonelly has heard it time and time again, and he doesn't expect it to stop. Why don't the Pirates spend more?
SPORTSRADIO 93-7 The Fan and the Pittsburgh Pirates announced today the parties have agreed to a multi-year broadcast contract extension.
Now healthy and ready to roll for Spring Training in '16, the 24-year-old Stroman appears poised to become one of baseball's next true aces.
Andrew McCutchen said he isn't too worked up about all the hype surrounding the Cubs and Cardinals entering this season.
It seems the Pittsburgh Pirates love the underdog role. Man, do they love the underdog role.
Every year, Pirates pitching coach Ray Searage has his work cut out for him.
New Pittsburgh Pirates John Jaso looks like he's in line to be the Pirates go to first baseman this year and he joined The Starkey and Mueller Show to talk about his expectations for the season.
Jose Reyes is watching his former New York Mets reach the heights he was destined for as he's embroiled in a domestic violence case.
Fresh off a trip to Disney World with his family, Josh Harrison is now at Spring Training, and once again, he has a new home.
Over the last few seasons, Major League Baseball has adopted a variety of new rule changes, or implemented new policies that directly impact play on the field.
Colin Dunlap says MLB's decision to make the "Neighborhood Play" reviewable is a very bad idea.
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As he does every year, Pirates Chairman of the Board Bob nutting addressed his team and then shortly afterwards, the media.
The first official workout of Spring Training got underway on Tuesday morning at Pirate City in Bradenton, Florida.
The Pittsburgh Pirates confirmed Saturday that they have signed outfielder Matt Joyce to a minor-league contract with an invitation to Major League camp.
Jung Ho Kang is ready to get back in the game with the Pirates, after rehabbing an injury.
Jon Niese is excited to come to Pittsburgh, but not only because he has a chance to start every fifth day.
Bryce Harper, Nationals right fielder and 2015 NL MVP, will get a giant new deal. Just how much money could it be?
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.
