Huntington: 'We Believe We Have The Talent To Be In A Good Spot In September'
Pirates GM tells the Cook and Poni Show that he thinks this is a better Opening Day roster than last year.
Watch CBS News
Pirates GM tells the Cook and Poni Show that he thinks this is a better Opening Day roster than last year.
The wait is over. Opening Day is here and expectations are high for the Pittsburgh Pirates after making the playoffs last season.
Pirates broadcaster Bob Walk joined The Fan Morning Show on Monday as the guys broadcasted live from inside the stadium in anticipation of Opening Day.
When the Pittsburgh Pirates take the field for Monday's opener against the rebuilding Chicago Cubs, they'll do it without the burden of two decades of losing. They'll do it with the momentum that comes after the best season in a generation, and something just as valuable as they try to prove their breakout 2013 was no fluke: legitimate optimism.
The Pirates will take on the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park, but there's plenty that went into making the field ready for today's game.
The Pirates are known for their giveaways and promotions at PNC Park and this year will be no different.
Pirates president Frank Coonelly joined The Fan Morning Show at PNC Park on Monday, as the guys broadcasted live from inside the stadium in anticipation of Opening Day.
The Pirates have been planning and developing new food and merchandise options for fans.
Beaver County Times Journalist and Member of the Baseball Writers of America, John Perrotto, joined Dan Kingerski Monday morning to discuss the current state of the Pirates' roster.
Bob Pompeani previewed the 2014 season with Pirates Broadcaster Greg Brown.
Bob Pompeani caught up with former Pirates shortstop Jack Wilson, who will be at PNC Park for Opening Day.
With the season about to begin, the Pittsburgh Pirates today set their 25-man roster for Opening Day on Monday at PNC Park.
Tab Douglas previewed the start of the Pirates season on Bucco Talk with Bill Brink of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Tab Douglas previewed the start of the season for the Pirates with Kevin Creagh of SteelCityBuzz.com.
Several new menu items were unveiled Friday at PNC Park, and one of them includes a grilled cheese sandwich that Jason Grilli would be proud of.
The Pirates did the right thing. Barry Bonds did the right thing. Now, Monday, the city will experience a great thing.
The Pirates have a number of awards to present on Opening Day after the season they had last year, and have chosen some interesting former Pirates to do the presenting.
20-long years the Pirates were usually found at the bottom of the standings but a playoff appearance last season ignited many dormant baseball fans in Pittsburgh who were longing for a winner.
As they took to McKechnie Field for a final workout Thursday morning, it was against a backdrop of published pundits not giving them much of a shot to return to the playoffs.
The Pittsburgh Pirates continue to trim their roster ahead of Opening Day on Monday.
Today was a big day for Francisco Liriano as the slated Opening Day starter tested out his injured groin to see if he'd be able to go on Monday when the Chicago Cubs come to town.
Andrew McCutchen is the current reigning National League MVP and he says he is excited to start another season and get married. He joined KDKA Radio's Larry Richert and John Shumway to talk about it.
It appears the Pittsburgh Pirates and outfielder Starling Marte have reached an agreement on a contract extension.
With the news today that the Pirates sent First Base candidate Andrew Lambo to AAA, Starkey and Mueller caught up with General Manager Neal Huntington to find out exactly why that decision was made.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired right-hander Vance Worley from the Minnesota Twins for cash.
The crash happened around 7 p.m. on Sunday in Pittsburgh's Brookline neighborhood.
The hottest daytime temperatures of the week are expected on Wednesday and Thursday.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating what they are calling an "officer-involved shooting" in Indiana County.
The South Park Game Preserve has welcomed its third baby bison of 2026.
Ryan O'Hearn homered twice and drove in four runs to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 9-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
The crash happened around 7 p.m. on Sunday in Pittsburgh's Brookline neighborhood.
Allegheny County officials have issued a code red heat advisory in anticipation of extremely high temperatures this week.
Two juveniles are faceing multiple charges in connection with a massive fire that destroyed several properties in Allentown Wednesday night, officials say.
The AR/VR studio will allow anchors, meteorologists, and reporters to interact with immersive virtual reality technology and graphics in real time.
Here are the Pittsburgh Penguins' pick results from each round of the 2026 NHL draft.
Bolton agreed to pay a $2.25 million fine, pleading guilty to one count of retaining classified national security information.
The debate over caring for those who serve our country has reached a peak in Washington, D.C., with leaders from our area playing a major role.
President Trump took the stage at the Mack Trucks plant in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, rallying in front of hundreds of supporters in a wide-ranging campaign-style speech.
A Pittsburgh councilman is tossing around the idea of taxing "skill games."
A Democratic push is underway in Harrisburg to redefine how immigration enforcement operates in Pennsylvania, though it is facing significant opposition.
Imagine finding out the home you own is no longer yours, even though you weren't behind on your mortgage or selling it.
Schewbel's is closing after 120 years, meaning Giant Eagle will have to find a new bakery to make its branded bread.
Schwebel's, which sells bread at grocery stores across western Pennsylvania, is closing after 120 years.
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is proposing giving taxpayers $250 to celebrate America's birthday.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
Take a look at where Pittsburgh cyclist Jeff Koontz is on his 12-day journey from Oceanside, California, to Atlantic City, New Jersey, all in support of the KDKA Turkey Fund.
This week’s waiting child is fusing creativity with a passion for welding, so we took her somewhere she can really turn up the heat and shape some steel.
Jon Bindley from Pittsburgh Honky Tonk brings us music, spirit, and fun for everyone in anticipation of his upcoming event.
Chef Vince from Burgatory brings us some of their new signature menu items, including milkshakes, cocktails, and, of course, burgers.
Daisy Jade takes us through part of the Pittsburgh Film Trails Tour with the Pittsburgh Film Office, showing off some of the most iconic Pittsburgh film locations.
A Westmoreland County woman is demanding answers after she said a broken pipe flooded her apartment in Rostraver Township.
The school board in McKeesport has called a special meeting on Wednesday to decide the future of its football coaching staff.
Delta-8 is unregulated and untested, and more and more users are paying the price.
A family in Whitehall says nearly 30 years after a freak accident changed their lives forever, they are looking for help.
Many families with children attending schools in the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh said they are trying to figure out the logic behind their upcoming tuition bills.
Representatives from UPMC and Allegheny County Public Safety held a demonstration to encourage firework safety in Pittsburgh.
When you hear you're diagnosed with cancer, it can be overwhelming. It can leave questions, anger and a feeling of seclusion.
Allegheny County health officials said babies who have died from sudden unexpected infant death have more than doubled since 2000.
Lone star ticks have been found in Franklin and Erie counties in Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh, with its natural beauty and parks, can be a great place for people to put the phones down and enjoy life.
Ryan O'Hearn homered twice and drove in four runs to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 9-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Eugenio Suárez hit a three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning that rallied the Cincinnati Reds to a 9-7 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Pinch-hitter Noelvi Marte hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning after Cincinnati scored four runs off Paul Skenes in the second, and the Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-4.
The Toronto Maple Leafs selected Penn State forward Gavin McKenna with the No. 1 NHL draft pick.
Schewbel's is closing after 120 years, meaning Giant Eagle will have to find a new bakery to make its branded bread.
A federal judge has extended his block on enforcement of an Ohio law that would require children under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps while a legal challenge proceeds.
Schwebel's, which sells bread at grocery stores across western Pennsylvania, is closing after 120 years.
Pittsburgh City Council has approved new legislation that would put new restrictions on vape shops.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
Anthrocon 2026, dubbed "Critters, Cryptids and Curses," will return to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
Road closures will be in place ahead of the America250PA concert at Point State Park on Saturday, June 27.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Pittsburgh's South Side Street Fest is officially underway, aiming to create a safer and welcoming South Side.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani discusses the sports topics of the day.
Watch as Jeff Hathhorn, Chris Adamski, and Andrew Fillipponi join KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani for another round of sound on this edition of the #1 Cochran Sports Showdown!
The next phase of the upcoming Parkway East closure will go into effect on June 29. Commercial Street, along with parts of Forward Avenue and Nine Mile Run Trail, will close as PennDOT continues its sliding replacement project of the Commercial Street Bridge. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer has more on this next phase.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast!
Watch as teams from Central Catholic, Riverview, and West Shamokin high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
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.
