Watch CBS News
As you approach the end of the first month of the fantasy baseball season, like all smart fantasy owners you must look every day for better players. Sure, you may like a guy on your bench who plays for the local nine, but fantasy baseball is won with the head—not the heart.
Gerrit Cole pitched into the eighth inning for his third win this season, and Josh Harrison and Neil Walker each drove in two runs to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-1 Friday night.
Just a few weeks ago, the Pirates resigned third baseman Josh Harrison to a long-term deal.
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.
Gregory Polanco got three hits, including a go-ahead single in the seventh inning off Cubs reliever Phil Coke to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-4 win over Chicago on Thursday.
Gregory Polanco hit his first home run of the season and Vance Worley got through 5 2-3 shaky innings for his second straight win as the Pittsburgh Pirates held off the Chicago Cubs 4-3 on Wednesday night.
Barry Bonds' obstruction of justice conviction was thrown out Wednesday by a federal court of appeals, which ruled 10-1 that his meandering answer before a grand jury in 2003 was not material to the government's investigation into illegal steroids distribution.
Starlin Castro went 3 for 5 with 4 RBIs, including a game-tying two-run single in the ninth, and the Chicago Cubs rallied for a 9-8 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.
In case you haven't heard, Chicago Cubs uber-prospect Kris Bryant was called up and made his debut on Friday.
A woman has been released from the hospital after being struck in the head by a foul ball during Monday night's Pirates game at PNC Park.
Kris Bryant turned his tiebreaking two-run double into a Little League homer with some heads-up baserunning, and the star rookie had three hits and three RBIs Monday night to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 5-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
A fan watching the Pirates game Monday night in the stands of PNC Park was injured when she was struck in the head by a foul ball.
The Milwaukee Brewers came into PNC Park for a three-game set with the Pirates in which they got beat up on the field, and apparently, it didn't stop there.
Pirates manager Clint Hurdle decided to give Starling Marte a day off earlier this week, trying to stop the left fielder's struggles at the plate. The move has paid off
Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli joined Bob Pompeani Saturday.
It's still early in the season, and you don't want to give up on key players too soon — even if they're slumping through the first two weeks of the season. But smart fantasy baseball owners also want to make sure they grab rising stars while they can — and before it's too late.
Vance Worley worked six effective innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates snapped out of a lengthy slump to top the Milwaukee Brewers 6-3 on Friday night.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced two roster moves - both involving catchers.
A 2011 first-round Draft pick out of St. John's University, Joe Panik had a meteoric rise to Major League glory last season -- not only putting up impressive numbers as the Giants' new second baseman in 73 regular season games, but also helping San Francisco earn its third World Series championship in the past five years.
Heading into the 2014 season, Eddie Butler was hailed as the top arm in the Rockies' system and one of the best pitching prospects in baseball. Heading into this year, things were quite different.
Alfredo Simon gave up two hits over eight dominant innings, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 1-0 on Wednesday night.
Expectations for the Pittsburgh Pirates are very high this season with several well-respected baseball people picking them to go all the way to the World Series.
Baseball season officially opened last week and already we've had a plethora of ridiculous defensive plays. Recency bias will always mean that we think these plays will be the best of the year, but we'll more than likely forget them in a couple months.
Lamar Blackwell tendered his resignation on Thursday morning, citing the distractions from the ongoing legal matter.
An 83-year-old woman from California died in a crash in South Huntingdon Township on Wednesday night.
PTL is giving five lucky winners tickets to see "Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie" at the AMC Waterfront.
With the Commercial Street Bridge project stealing the headlines, another massive project on Pittsburgh's highways is moving right along.
For the next couple of days, the mornings will be cool, the daytime will be warm, and nights will be comfortable in Pittsburgh.
More than a week after two dogs killed a family's pet emu in McKeesport, the owner of the dogs was cited.
Lamar Blackwell tendered his resignation on Thursday morning, citing the distractions from the ongoing legal matter.
An 83-year-old woman from California died in a crash in South Huntingdon Township on Wednesday night.
With the Commercial Street Bridge project stealing the headlines, another massive project on Pittsburgh's highways is moving right along.
For the next couple of days, the mornings will be cool, the daytime will be warm, and nights will be comfortable in Pittsburgh.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine told CBS News the Trump administration's plan to ramp up deportations of Haitian migrants is a "mistake," arguing the move could bruise Ohio's economy.
The plans include arresting migrants in Ohio and quickly putting them on deportation flights to crisis-stricken Haiti, the internal documents indicate.
With one day left, there are still no constitutional sentencing guidelines for the Pennsylvania judicial system when it comes to felony murder.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
A Westmoreland County family said having a secret room is not as cool as it sounds, after finding a large void under their garage built by Ryan Homes
Last year, Americans received nearly 30 billion scam robocalls and text messages.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission approved a 3.5% toll increase that goes into effect on January 3, 2027.
After about three dozen Allegheny County home deeds were fraudulently put into an LLC's name, experts are sharing tips for protecting yourself.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
Summertime activities can be physically demanding... luckily, fitness and health contributor Dr. Natalie has some simple stretches and tips to share to keep us on the move, pain-free!
Now it's time for Heather and David to reveal some of the stories they've never shared.
'Stories From A Stranger' is more than just a podcast...it's a collection of some of the most honest, heartfelt, and raw answers to simple questions. But today, PTL is listening to HIS story.
It's that season! The team has started arriving at Saint Vincent College...and so have we! Rich Walsh is live from the action.
Previewing Steeler's Training Camp! Plus...Whatcha Think Wednesday: Do you struggle with saying 'no' ?
Opposition to a data center at the back end of an industrial park is growing among residents of Hanover Township, Washington County.
A small community in Fayette County is pushing for answers after finding what appears to be raw sewage spilling into the woods.
Developers want to fill the former Vincentian Marion Manor facility in Banksville with new townhomes.
A Westmoreland County family said having a secret room is not as cool as it sounds, after finding a large void under their garage built by Ryan Homes
Allegheny County is facing a major financial crisis.
Allegheny County has nearly three dozen cases of cyclosporiasis resulting in two hospitalizations.
People who buy their healthcare coverage in Pennsylvania through the Affordable Care Act are expected to see their premiums skyrocket.
An investigation is underway in Uniontown, Fayette County, after police said a man was found dead in his car with a can of Galaxy Gas on the floor.
A public hearing was held on Friday for input on the pending Independence Health and West Virginia University Health System merger.
Pennsylvania is one of four more states now part of a cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
Eduardo Rodríguez pitched eight shutout innings, Gabriel Moreno hit a two-run homer and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0 on Wednesday, clinching the three-game series.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Wednesday morning marked the beginning of the Steelers training camp for fans.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says there's "zero debate" that this season will be his last.
Data center projects are on municipal drawing boards across the Pittsburgh region, and public opposition is growing.
Businesses in Latrobe and Unity Township are getting ready for the annual influx of players, coaches and fans for Steelers training camp.
A petition is now circulating to put an end to Pittsburgh's South Side Street Fest.
A world-renowned Pittsburgh technical school and a major airline have signed an agreement to work hand in hand.
The former glass plant in Charleroi has been listed for sale.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Dave Matthews stopped by a Pittsburgh restaurant before his show at Star Lake on Friday night.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The new movie "Young Washington" opened over the Fourth of July weekend, earning more than $20 million at the box office and becoming the nation's top live-action film.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Trey Fulbright’s forecast!
Amid allegations of choking a woman, Lamar Blackwell resigned his position as Pittsburgh Public Schools' chief of staff.
While the Commercial Street Bridge project was the focus of the summer, PennDOT has quietly been working toward the completion of another massive project: the Wexford I-79 interchange. John Shumway learned more about the new "flyover."
While the Commercial Street Bridge project was the focus of the summer, PennDOT has quietly been working toward the completion of another massive project: the Wexford I-79 interchange. John Shumway learned more about the new "flyover."
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Trey Fulbright’s forecast!
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.
