5 Up, 5 Down: Fantasy Baseball Advice For July 2nd
Jim Thorne, Wilson Betemit, and Mike Fiers are just a few players featured on our "5 Up" list. See who else is trending upwards and which players you should steer clear of.
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Jim Thorne, Wilson Betemit, and Mike Fiers are just a few players featured on our "5 Up" list. See who else is trending upwards and which players you should steer clear of.
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Allen Craig homered for the second time in three days and All-Star Yadier Molina also connected as the Cardinals beat the Pirates 5-4 on Sunday.
Rosters for the Major League Baseball All-Star Game were announced Sunday afternoon.
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Pedro Alvarez hit a grand slam in the first inning off suddenly scuffling 10-game winner Lance Lynn and Andrew McCutchen had two hits before leaving with a sore left wrist, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-3 Saturday for their fourth victory in a row.
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Clint Barmes, pinch-hitter Alex Presley and Garrett Jones each homered in a four-run sixth inning that snapped a tie, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 14-5 in a game that began in 101-degree heat Friday night.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- A.J. Burnett threw 6 2-3 sharp innings to win his eighth straight start, Casey McGehee hit a three-run homer and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 Thursday.
The push is on to secure a spot for Andrew McCutchen in the upcoming MLB All-Star Game.
Root Sports Pirates analyst Kent Tekulve joins the Vinnie & Cook show on Sportsradio 93-7 The Fan.
Each week we'll be providing you with insight into the best (and worst) baseball players to play in your fantasy baseball league.
Philadelphia Phillies play-by-play announcer for Comcast Sports Network, Tom McCarthy, joined the The Fan Morning Show on Monday to preview the upcoming four-game set with the Pirates.
The Pittsburgh Pirates rallied to tie the game in the seventh inning, but Detroit regained the lead in the eighth and held on for a 3-2 win Sunday afternoon at PNC Park.
Brad Lincoln allowed two hits and a run in six innings, Andrew McCutchen hit a three-run homer and the Pittsburgh Pirates won for the sixth time in seven games with a 4-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday.
Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Neal Huntington joins the Vinnie & Cook show on Sportsradio 93-7 The Fan. Neal says he is pleased to see the Pirates pitching so well and says A.J. Burnett has surpassed his expectations.
MLB Network analyst John Hart joins the Vinnie & Cook show on Sportsradio 93-7 The Fan to talk about the Pirates and Andrew McCutchen.
The Pittsburgh Pirates begin a three-game Interleague set with the Minnesota Twins tonight. The Fan Morning Show talked to Pirates pitcher, and World Series Champion, Bert Blyleven, who is now the color analyst for the Twins' television broadcasts.
Players are dropping like flies this week. One of my teams lost Alex Avila, Drew Stubbs, Brandon Beachy and Brandon Morrow to injury. I'm going to stash all four of those players, but some won't have the luxury to do so – here are some players worth an add if you need to fill in for an injury.
CLEVELAND (AP) -- Pedro Alvarez drove in a career-high six runs with his second two-homer game in two days, powering the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Cleveland Indians 9-5 Sunday.
A.J. Burnett became the first Pittsburgh pitcher since 1990 to win six straight starts and Pedro Alvarez homered twice as the Pirates beat the Cleveland Indians 9-2 Saturday.
After a weekend sweep of the Kansas City Royals, the Pittsburgh Pirates are now tied for first place in the NL Central with the Cincinnati Reds. Fans are fired up and the results are showing at the box office.
The free agent wires get barer and barer as the season progresses. That makes every move at this point of the season more and more important. Make sure you're the one grabbing the right guy off the scrap heap, not putting the big get back onto the waiver wire.
With the Pirates currently tied for first place in the NL Central, the Fan Morning Show got a national perspective on the Bucs from CBS Sports baseball columnist, Danny Knobler.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking to keep their winning ways going when they host the Kansas City Royals tonight at PNC Park. Fans have started to catch Pirates Fever as PNC Park will be sold out for the fourth time this season.
Pirates fever is starting to grow in Pittsburgh as the team is only two games out of first place.
Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Clint Barmes joins Vinnie & Cook on Sportsradio 93-7 The Fan. He reports that he's feeling much better at the plate, and tells us how he took advantage of his days away from the lineup.
Dan Zangrilli and Kevin Orie chatted with Pirates General Manager Neal Huntington today during the Pirates Preview.
High temperatures will be in the 40s for the Pittsburgh area by tomorrow.
Crosby served as captain for Team Canada in 2014 when NHL players last participated in the Olympics.
Rodgers spent last year with the Pittsburgh Steelers for his 21st NFL season.
The shooting happened along Jane Street early Sunday morning.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
High temperatures will be in the 40s for the Pittsburgh area by tomorrow.
A list of school closings and delays for the Pittsburgh area on Monday, Feb. 9.
Crosby served as captain for Team Canada in 2014 when NHL players last participated in the Olympics.
Rodgers spent last year with the Pittsburgh Steelers for his 21st NFL season.
The shooting happened along Jane Street early Sunday morning.
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
The bipartisan "Bell-to-Bell" bill bars students from using their phones any time they're in school, not just during instructional periods.
It was only a few months ago that Pennsylvania passed the 2025 budget several months late, and now the process begins for this year.
Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro delivered his fourth budget address at the State Capitol in Harrisburg, three months after last year's budget was passed by state lawmakers.
A federal judge on Monday blocked the Trump administration from revoking Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, granting a last-minute reprieve to 350,000 immigrants who were set to lose protections on Tuesday.
Pennsylvania American Water said that a first round of testing came back negative and an update can be expected late Monday morning.
A woman and her husband are fighting for a $400 refund after they bought furniture from a Value City Furniture store.
It's the end of an era for a grocery store in Carrick.
A Pennsylvania couple says Kia wrongly denied a warranty claim after their car's engine failed at 80,000 miles.
Scams targeting utility customers are on the rise in Pennsylvania, the attorney general says.
Daisy takes us live to learn more about 100.7 Star's Best Pizza in Pittsburgh competition.
We’re hearing from some of you! How did you meet? What is your love story?
Daisy shows us how to see our closet in a different way.
Some local pups will be in the game this year, and we’re meeting one from Animal Friends!
The band has a Pittsburgh connection, and we’re getting a performance live in the studio!
Residents of Millvale are trying to get back to normal after last weekend's major snowstorm.
Tracing the past of Shane Hennen and how his troubled life in Pittsburgh pointed to his future downfall.
People in Avella, Washington County, say they have no phone coverage.
Residents and leaders in Charleroi are concerned about the integrity of roads after a trench collapse last year and ongoing construction.
Patrick Vereb is accused of taking money from pet owners who believed their animals would receive dignified cremations.
Pennsylvania American Water said that a first round of testing came back negative and an update can be expected late Monday morning.
Doctors said the drugs can help people lose unwanted pounds while retaining muscle.
Southwestern Pennsylvania's cold and snowy winter is taking its toll on more than just our roadways and walkways.
The Liberty-Clairton area is under a code orange air quality action day, according to the Pa. Dept. of Environmental Protection.
The cold weather and lingering snow affect more than just the roads and our cars, it affects our brains.
Crosby served as captain for Team Canada in 2014 when NHL players last participated in the Olympics.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Rodgers spent last year with the Pittsburgh Steelers for his 21st NFL season.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots Sunday to win the 2026 Super Bowl.
More than 140 employees at Nemacolin were informed they were being let go.
It's been about six years since the pandemic, and a lot of people working from home, but now companies are slowly calling them back to the office.
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 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Filming for the final season of "Mayor of Kingstown" is expected to take place between March and June.
Many Super Bowl 60 ads are already online, along with teasers for commercials that will be unveiled during the NFL championship on Feb. 8.
Customers in Washington and Allegheny counties remain under a boil water advisory stemming from a massive water main break in Elrama on Friday night.
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA-TV First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley!
"Today" show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie and her family face a deadline Monday that was made in a ransom letter in connection to the disappearance of their mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Watch as Jason Mackey, Mike DeCourcy, and Andrew Fillipponi join KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani for another round of sound on this edition of the #1 Cochran Sports Showdown!
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani discusses the sports topics of the day.
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.
