30 Players: Red Sox Hope Rusney Castillo's Talent Translates To Bigs
Aside from elite prospects, it's not often that a player with only 10 games of MLB experience comes into Spring Training with an almost guaranteed spot in the starting lineup.
Watch CBS News
Aside from elite prospects, it's not often that a player with only 10 games of MLB experience comes into Spring Training with an almost guaranteed spot in the starting lineup.
In a relaxed intrasquad game at McKechnie Field under sunny skies and 81-degree temperatures, Team Black edged out Team Gold, 2-1 in the 5 ½ inning contest.
Pirates General Manager Neal Huntington joined Dan Zangrilli on Bucco Talk in Bradenton. Huntington talked about Jung Ho Kang working hard to fit in with the club.
Pirates assistant general manager Kyle Stark joined Dan Zangrilli on Bucco Talk Saturday in Bradenton.
KDKA's Rich Walsh catches up Pirates second baseman Neil Walker.
With talk swirling around Pirates spring training about whether or not the Pirates should be looking into locking center fielder Andrew McCutchen up to a long-term extension, Pirates President Frank Coonelly joined Starkey and Mueller to talk about the teams view on McCutchen and his future.
He's a ground ball machine that is an absolute monster getting the Pirates out of jams.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh spent a few days in Bradenton, Florida at Spring Training with the Pirates. Here's his top five most-improved Pittsburgh Pirates heading into the 2015 season.
Pittsburgh sports fans – get ready for another tightening of security going into games.
Josh Harrison is glad he had a position to call his own coming into this year.
Pirates Chairman of the Board Bob Nutting addressed his team and then the media under overcast skies at Pirate City late Wednesday morning.
It wasn't your typical off-season for Pittsburgh Pirates' MVP Andrew McCutchen.
Jung Ho Kang has become a big attraction in Bradenton, Florida.
Walk says if Pedro Alvarez can regain his power swing teh Pirates may have the best offense in the league.
Injuries have beset Francisco Cervelli in a big way, for a long time. He hasn't caught more than 49 games since the 2010 season, when he caught a career-high 93.
The Pittsburgh Pirates will hold their first official Spring Training workout today, but one player is missing.
The Pirates kick their first official practice off Tuesday with a team meeting at 9 a.m.
With the Pittsburgh Pirates at Spring Training in Brandenton, Florida, here in Pittsburgh, PNC Park is gearing up for the new season.
When the Pirates traded outfielder Travis Snider to the Baltimore Orioles, they received 21-year-old pitcher Stephen Tarpley and a player to be named later.
We are experiencing a cold spell here in Bradenton but I really shouldn't complain about the weather. Plus, I'm sure nobody in Pittsburgh will feel bad for me!
Gregory Polanco is beefing up.
It's day one of spring training for pitchers and catchers and Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle took some time to talk about expectations for his team with Starkey and Mueller.
Having hit just .231 with 18 home runs and 56 RBI in a season he had to switch positions because he struggled making throws from third to first, Pirates first baseman Pedro Alvarez filed for a 2015 salary of $5.75 million while the team filed for $5.25 million.
Francisco Liriano cites that the big reason he came back to the Pirates wasn't exactly because of money – though the Pirates did what turned out to be a bidding war – he re-signed with the Bucs because, as he put it, "It's like family here and we have a chance to win not only this year but for the next few years."
Pitchers and catchers report today for 13 of the MLB teams, with 5 teams reporting yesterday to their various spring training locations.
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 on Tuesday night for their 11th straight win.
A tractor-trailer driver was charged with homicide by vehicle after police said he ran a red light and killed a school van driver in Westmoreland County last year.
An 11-year-old boy in Perry County, Pennsylvania, has been charged with homicide in a fatal shooting on Tuesday.
Pittsburgh City Council is looking to address concerns about short-term rentals.
A former Highlands School District teacher accused of sexually abusing two students is facing new charges after detectives identified more victims, Allegheny County police announced on Tuesday.
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has informed the team that he is stepping down from his position.
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 on Tuesday night for their 11th straight win.
A tractor-trailer driver was charged with homicide by vehicle after police said he ran a red light and killed a school van driver in Westmoreland County last year.
Looking for something you saw on KDKA-TV News? Find links and information about the topics and news stories from our newscasts.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday took on two cases challenging states that bar transgender athletes from participating on sports teams that align with their gender identities. One of them involves a student from West Virginia. Lauren Linder reports.
The Supreme Court heard two cases involving laws from Idaho and West Virginia that ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports.
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.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
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.
Boaz is checking out Leona's Ice Cream.
Did you know it's National Mocktail Week? Daisy Jade introduces us to Madame Mocktail.
Pittsburgh Restaurant Week is in full swing. We're getting a taste of what's on the menu at Hofbräuhaus.
It's time to play What's It Worth with Dr. Lori.
We're learning more about sound baths.
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.
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 on Tuesday night for their 11th straight win.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Mike Tomlin thanked Steelers fans and reflected on his time as coach of the team after stepping down from his job on Tuesday.
The Phillies acquired Chase Shugart in a trade with the Pirates, days after Pittsburgh designated the pitcher for assignment.
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has informed the team that he is stepping down from his position.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
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.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
"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."
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
A new business combines a play space for kids with a cafe for parents. Barry Pintar has more.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
Pittsburgh City Council is looking to address concerns about short-term rentals.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday took on two cases challenging states that bar transgender athletes from participating on sports teams that align with their gender identities. One of them involves a student from West Virginia. Lauren Linder reports.
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.
