How Much Does The First Month Of The MLB Season Matter?
Does first place really matter in May? Does last place? We broke down 20 years of baseball history to find out.
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Does first place really matter in May? Does last place? We broke down 20 years of baseball history to find out.
Let the comparisons begin. Miguel Cabrera hit his 400th home run over the weekend against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Strike now. That's what the Pirates should do.
Catcher and the three infield positions are often the most difficult to find good players on your fantasy teams, because the talent pool is so shallow. If you don't grab a stud at those positions early in your draft, you may get stuck with a revolving door of middling players all season long.
Aaron Harang scattered five hits over eight scoreless innings and Ryan Howard hit his team-leading seventh home run, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 4-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday.
Cole Hamels struck out nine over seven strong innings, Jeff Francoeur threw out the potential tying run at the plate to end the game and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 Wednesday night.
Forget an ending with this 2015 victory lap, how about a second encore in 2016?
One full month of the MLB season is in the books, what are the biggest surprises?
A.J. Burnett pitched seven strong innings in his return to Philadelphia, Andrew McCutchen homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Phillies 7-2 on Tuesday night for their fourth consecutive win.
Saying that the MLB season is too long, is the same as saying the Pro Bowl is stupid. It's a widely held belief and opinion that, in the end, it doesn't mean much and won't change anything.
Gerrit Cole pitched seven effective innings, Starling Marte hit a three-run homer and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3 on Monday night.
Jordy Mercer had a pretty good seat for baseball history, then provided a little drama of his own.
A lot of fantasy baseball owners like to grab a rookie early and wait for him to pan out on the field. That can take all season, though. Sometimes, it's best to grab the non-flashy veterans with the steady statistics instead, because at least they're playing every day—and playing at a level you can rely on to win your league.
Matt Holliday and Kolten Wong hit three-run homers and Michael Wacha remained unbeaten as the St. Louis Cardinals held off the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-5 on Friday night.
The Top 5 Sports Callers of the week is a weekly installment from CBS Local Sports that will bring you the wildest callers from across the nation.
With his strikeout of Cincinnati Reds pitcher Anthony Desclafani Thursday night, Pirates starter AJ Burnett reached a career milestone in strikeouts as he now sits at 2,400.
With 162 games in just 183 days, meaning just 21 days off per season, it should come as no surprise that baseball players have explored the idea of a shortened season.
Following a big win over the Reds, Andrew McCutchen impersonated Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch.
A.J. Burnett limited the Cincinnati Reds for seven effective innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates ended a five-game losing streak with a 7-2 win on Thursday night.
Rated the Pirates sixth best prospect and the best arm in their AAA starting rotation, Nick Kingam left his start Wednesday night for the Indianapolis Indians with discomfort in his left elbow.
Mike Leake worked eight innings for his sixth straight victory over Pittsburgh and Marlon Byrd homered for the second night in a row as the Cincinnati Reds beat the skidding Pirates 3-0 on Wednesday night.
Hitting just .040 in 27 plate appearances, the Pirates have placed outfielder Andrew Lambo on the disabled list due to plantar fasciitis in his left foot.
Today, the Say Hey Kid turns 84 years old. Let's take a look at his best moments.
There's a chance for rain in the forecast that comes after sunset.
Entries are being accepted until 5 p.m. on Friday, January 16.
Officers were called to the area of Tecumseh Street around 10:15 p.m. on Monday.
Pittsburgh hasn't won a playoff game since 2017.
Jamal Brooks was sentenced to 20 to 40 years for assault of a law enforcement officer and 15 to 30 years for attempted homicide.
The Steelers lost to the Texans in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs on Monday night.
There's a chance for rain in the forecast that comes after sunset.
Entries are being accepted until 5 p.m. on Friday, January 16.
Officers were called to the area of Tecumseh Street around 10:15 p.m. on Monday.
The Supreme Court hears arguments today on whether laws in Idaho and West Virginia banning transgender athletes from competing on girls' and women's sports teams violate the Constitution and Title IX.
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
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.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
If you get a ticket in the city of Pittsburgh, there could be a higher chance that instead of getting it on your car windshield, you're getting it in the mail.
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.
We're pulling back the curtain on Camp Cadet summer experience that's been shaping future leaders right here in our community.
Mikey is talking to Arthur Moats, who knows all about staying positive even when conditions aren't perfect.
If reading more was one of your New Year's resolutions, this next segment is for you. And even if it wasn't, the Allegheny County Library Association is here to show us how their resources can help support a variety of goals.
Pittsburgh Restaurant Week is giving us a reason to treat ourselves at some of the city's best places without the full-price guilt.
PTL hosts Heather Abraham and David Highfield discuss Pittsburgh culture, trending news and social media, food, sports, and more. Plus, a preview of what's to come on today's show.
Stray voltage from a nearby streetlight shocked Montana Mitchell and her dog, leaving the dog immobile.
Twin boys have been seen selling lemonade for long hours several times a week on street corners throughout Pittsburgh and the suburbs.
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.
The yearly tradition marks the start of months of training for Pittsburgh Marathon participants.
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.
Pittsburgh hasn't won a playoff game since 2017.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Houston Texans star wide receiver Nico Collins left Monday night's playoff game against the Steelers to be evaluated for a concussion.
The Pittsburgh Steelers lost to the Houston Texans in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs on Monday night.
The McKeesport Area School District will operate on a two-hour delay after the Steelers-Texans playoff game.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
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 Pitt" won big at the Golden Globes on Sunday night.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
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.
Get the latest weather updates from KDKA-TV First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley!
It's only a matter of time before you're asked if you want to set up a passkey.
Pittsburgh Steelers fans were excited headed into Monday's playoff game against the Texans.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
Investigators said the businesses were involved in a large-scale illegal marijuana sales operation.
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.
