Pirates, 10th Man Set To Battle Cardinals In Game 4
The Pittsburgh Pirates will take the field this afternoon looking to punch their ticket to the National League Championship Series.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates will take the field this afternoon looking to punch their ticket to the National League Championship Series.
A ticket for the Sunday game between St. Louis and Pittsburgh was about the hottest ticket in town.
The Pirates arrived home Friday night after taking Game 2 of their playoff series in St. Louis.
After a big Game 2 win in St. Louis, the National League Division Series is shifting to Pittsburgh, and Pirates' fans are breathing a sigh of relief after the bad loss in Game 1.
The other shoe dropped for A.J. Burnett on Friday afternoon. It was Gerrit Cole's gigantic shoe, vehemently stomping out the possibility that Burnett should touch the baseball again in this best of five, National League Division Series against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Gerrit Cole and the Pittsburgh Pirates played like veterans. Cole gave up two hits in six dominant innings and had an RBI in his postseason debut, Pedro Alvarez homered for the second straight day and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-1 Friday to even their NL division series at a game apiece.
No one wants to look too far ahead, but Bucs fans will want to hear about this.
Carlos Beltran's three-run homer sparked a seven-run third inning and the St. Louis Cardinals got seven stingy innings from Adam Wainwright, delivering a reality jolt to the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 9-1 rout Thursday in their NL division series opener.
Hours before Game 1 of the NLDS, Pirates broadcaster John Wehner visits with Vinnie & Cook on Sportsradio 93.7 The Fan.
Tickets are still available for Thursday's game at Busch Stadium, and there's sure to be some Pittsburgh fans that make the trip to sit in the stands.
PITTSBURGH (93-7 THE FAN) -- On Tuesday the rest of Major League Baseball watched as the Pirates, at the expense of the Cincinnati Reds in the National League Wild Card Game, enjoyed one of the watershed moments in franchise history. So what's next?
Pitt basketball fans will tell you how the Oakland Zoo is the sixth man for their home games. The Steelers have long had a 12th man for games at Three Rivers and now at Heinz Field.
Pittsburgh Police are expected to release a statement about an incident at PNC Park last night, which may have involved the wife of a Cincinnati Reds pitcher.
Pittsburgh Pirates fans could hardly contain themselves after their team won their first playoff game in 21-years.
The Pittsburgh Pirates took the field last night for a Wild Card matchup against the Cincinnati Reds with a secret weapon - the 40,487 fans in the stands.
Be proud, Pittsburgh. This one was for you. Actually, more accurately, this one might have been because of you --- at least to some degree. And maybe to a pretty deep degree.
The Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds have quite a history that dates back over 100 years.
It's no secret that Pittsburgh is a die-hard sports town. The fans eat, sleep and breathe their Pirates, Penguins and Steelers.
The saying is "clothes make the man," but in Pittsburgh with sports and the playoffs, clothes make the fan.
Playoff baseball returns to the 'Burgh tonight for the first time since 1992.
The Pittsburgh Pirates and their fans have been waiting for the return of postseason baseball for a long time. Tonight, the wait comes to an end.
Pirates great Andy Van Slyke reflects on the last time the Bucs regularly made the playoffs and what this game means for him and the city.
Pirate fans did something today they haven't done for years: held a Pirate playoff pep rally in Market Square.
Pirates pitcher Gerrit Cole is the September National League Rookie of the Month.
The preliminaries are done. On to Pittsburgh and the playoffs.
The organizers of a plan aimed at making Pittsburgh's South Side safer are standing by their efforts.
Sal Stewart hit a two-run homer, had four RBIs, and scored the winning run as the Cincinnati Reds rallied to beat the Pirates 8-7.
After sitting empty for more than a decade, the Rock Springs Roller Rink is getting a new chapter.
August 1 is PA Donor Day, a day to bring awareness to organ donation and the countless lives it can save.
Investigators said the amount of child sexual abuse material found on Luke Poteete's phone was maybe the largest that they've seen.
The organizers of a plan aimed at making Pittsburgh's South Side safer are standing by their efforts.
Sal Stewart hit a two-run homer, had four RBIs, and scored the winning run as the Cincinnati Reds rallied to beat the Pirates 8-7.
After sitting empty for more than a decade, the Rock Springs Roller Rink is getting a new chapter.
Kentuck Campground in Ohiopyle State Park is among the best places to camp, according to The Dyrt.
August 1 is PA Donor Day, a day to bring awareness to organ donation and the countless lives it can save.
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.
The number of people who are food insecure is rising, and experts have said that it is only going to get worse.
Just when it looked like relief was heading our way at the gas pump, prices could spike once again in Pittsburgh.
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.
Our summer interns are being put to the ultimate test with trivia from the year they were born...2005!
B.I.T.E. Pittsburgh is leading a new 'Summer of Local" campaign that helps businesses connect with more sustainable resources...and rewards the consumer for visiting participating organizations.
Chef Bill Fuller from Big Burrito Restaurant Group is here to show us how to make two of the most popular salads served at his restaurants.
Who is going to make an appearance in the studio...Chris Rock? Will Smith? Comedian and impressionist Jay Pharoah is bringing out all the voices!
We're uncovering the story of comedian and impressionist Jay Pharoah!
An investigation into alleged theft at the North Versailles tax collector's office is underway.
Nearly five months into a major road construction project in Beaver County, several small business owners say they are struggling to keep customers coming through the door.
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.
August 1 is PA Donor Day, a day to bring awareness to organ donation and the countless lives it can save.
Chris Deluzio and Ro Khanna met with nurses at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital in Pittsburgh as the healthcare workers push for a new deal.
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.
Sal Stewart hit a two-run homer, had four RBIs, and scored the winning run as the Cincinnati Reds rallied to beat the Pirates 8-7.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Romo was arrested in Wisconsin last week, accused of operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
The Penguins announced a three-year contract extension for forward Tommy Novak.
The organizers of a plan aimed at making Pittsburgh's South Side safer are standing by their efforts.
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.
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 Ray Petelin's forecast!
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and Robby Incmikoski discuss the sports topics of the day.
The organizers of a plan aimed at making Pittsburgh's South Side safer are standing by their efforts despite recent criticism. KDKA-TV's Jessica Riley reports.
It was once the heart of the community, but after years of sitting empty and falling into disrepair, the Rock Springs Roller Rink near Delmont in Westmoreland County is getting a second chance. Chris DeRose shares the latest installment of KDKA-TV's On A Positive Note series.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Ray Petelin'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.
