McCutchen Shines In Pirates 9-1 Win Over Cubs
Andrew McCutchen homered and drove in five runs, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 9-1 on Sunday to enter the All-Star break with their best record in 19 years.
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Andrew McCutchen homered and drove in five runs, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 9-1 on Sunday to enter the All-Star break with their best record in 19 years.
The latest sellout crowd at PNC Park got to see another pretty entertaining affair, including a Skyblast night and the announcement of outfielder Andrew McCutchen being named to the National League All-Star Team, but in the end the Pirates just couldn't beat the Chicago Cubs. Starter Kevin Correia was looking for his 12th win of the season but just didn't have it Saturday at the Cubs defeated the Bucs 6-3.
Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen has been selected to the National League All-Star team after Milwaukee Brewers star Ryan Braun pulled out because of a lingering strain in his left calf.
The Trib's Dejan Kovacevic measures Mike McKenry's three-run blast Friday night against some of the more memorable moments in PNC Park history.
The Pirate third baseman joined The Fan to talk about his role in one of the more exciting wins in PNC Park history.
Mike McKenry's first major league home run, a three-run shot in the eighth inning, lifted Pittsburgh to a 7-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Friday night and assured the Pirates of a winning record at the All-Star break for the first time in 19 years.
For the first half of the season, the Pirates pitching coach believes Jeff Karstens is the pitching MVP.
Pittsburgh Pirates General Manager Neal Huntington called in to Vinnie & Cook on Sportsradio 93-7 The Fan Tuesday morning.
Clint Hurdle Manager of the Year? Bob Nightengale, national baseball writer for the USA Today, believes if the vote was tomorrow, Hurdle would win.
New Pirate outfielder Alex Presley joined Sportsradio 93-7 The Fan's Troy Clardy after helping lead Pittsburgh to a season-opening win over Houston.
It was a busy holiday weekend for the Pirates who went 3-2 in four days. They are now three games above .500, and we now know that their All-Star candidate will be Joel Hanrahan.
An early outburst of offense allowed the Pirates to cruise to a big 10-2 win over the Washington Nationals Sunday afternoon, earning a split in the four-game series.
Closer Joel Hanrahan was selected as the Pirates' only representative for the MLB All-Star Game Sunday afternoon.
The Pirates had the rare opportunity to gain a game and a half on the first place St. Louis Cardinals with their doubleheader in Washington D.C. on Saturday. All the pieces were falling into place, beginning with a 5-3 win in the first game, but ended up losing the second 4-3 and splitting the doubleheader.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have come to terms with a teenage Colombian outfielder.
Jeff Karstens capped a brilliant June with another strong start, Brandon Wood hit a two-run homer and the Pittsburgh Pirates won their first interleague road series since 2003, beating the Toronto Blue Jays 6-2 on Thursday night.
After taking two of three from the Boston Red Sox, the Pittsburgh Pirates held on for a 7-6 win over the Toronto Blue Jays Tuesday night.
The Pittsburgh Pirates took two of three games over the weekend against the Boston Red Sox, so ROOT Sports Analyst, and former Pirate All-Star, Kent Tekulve joined the Fan Morning Show to offer his thoughts.
The ingredients were all in place for the Pirates to sweep the Boston Red Sox on Sunday, they got another solid start and another record crowd at PNC Park. However, at the end of their first at-bat, the vibe changed, the defense gave out and the hopes of a sweep slipped away as Boston snapped a four-game losing streak with a 4-2 win.
Lyle Overbay hit a 3-run homer and the Pittsburgh Pirates spoiled Tim Wakefield's homecoming with a 6-4 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday.
The Pirate prospect appeared on The Fan Saturday afternoon to discuss his first big-league game and hit in Friday night's win over the Red Sox.
Terry Francona, the manager of the Boston Red Sox, chatted with Vinnie & Cook on SportsRadio 93-7 The Fan.
PNC Park is one of the best venues in Pittsburgh to watch a professional sporting event or concert. With the majestic backdrop of downtown Pittsburgh and the stadium's design that makes you feel as if you're sitting on the field, it's truly a place everyone should visit at least once.
Former Pirate third baseman Richie Hebner called in to Vinnie & Cook on Sportsradio 93-7 The Fan to share his memories on the 1971 World Series.
The Pirates were looking on Sunday to salvage something from their weekend trip to Cleveland. After dropping a pair of 5-1 losses the last two nights, Jeff Karstens got the start for the Bucs hoping to avoid the three-game sweep.
A dog named Hennessy is back with her owner's family after she survived the fiery crash that killed him in West Virginia.
A high-wire rescue unfolded Monday evening on the Wild Mouse roller coaster at Idlewild Park in Ligonier Township.
Some lawmakers say the Pennsylvania State Senate is stalling on a bill to increase the state's minimum wage.
The lawsuit was filed under seal and only recently made public.
A Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officer already on unpaid leave is accused of driving under the influence for the third time.
A heat wave is bearing down on western Pennsylvania with high temperatures and "feels like" temperatures expected to be near 100 degrees.
Neighbors in Pittsburgh's Mount Washington neighborhood say a dump truck got stuck on its side after falling into a hole.
The hottest temperatures of 2026 are expected this week with heat indexes forecasted to be near 100 degrees.
A dog named Hennessy is back with her owner's family after she survived the fiery crash that killed him in West Virginia.
The heat is on in the Pittsburgh area this week. Here's how high the temperatures will get.
Some lawmakers say the Pennsylvania State Senate is stalling on a bill to increase the state's minimum wage.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
The Supreme Court upheld state laws from West Virginia and Idaho that restricted participation by transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
A unanimous federal jury found that a preponderance of evidence supported Carroll's claim that Mr. Trump sexually abused her.
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.
Continuing on his historic tour through western Pennsylvania, Boaz takes us to the Century Inn, just in time for America’s birthday.
Pittsburgh native Hannah Rosenberg unveils her writing journey and the messages behind her book.
Dr. Lori turns back time with these items from the 1800s!
The America250 celebrations are all over the city. Daisy Jade is taking us to the Fort Pitt Museum to explore how they are gearing up for this Saturday’s birthday bash!
On this Taste It Tuesday, Ron and Heather get their hands on the Sheetz Big Glizzy hot dog!
Rising Tide Partners began acquiring depressed properties five years ago with the promise of transforming struggling neighborhoods.
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.
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.
Esmerlyn Valdez and Jared Triolo both hit home runs to help the Pirates escape an early five-run deficit, and Endy Rodriguez closed the deal with a three-run homer in the ninth for an 11-7 win over the Phillies on Monday night.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Ryan O'Hearn homered twice and drove in four runs to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 9-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
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.
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.
Pittsburgh is home to many firsts, including the first commercially licensed radio broadcast in the world back in 1920.
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld laws that ban transgender athletes from participating on sports teams that align with their gender identities. One of the cases involved a student from West Virginia. KDKA's Lauren Linder reports.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
Some lawmakers say the Pennsylvania State Senate is stalling on a bill to increase the state's minimum wage. KDKA-TV's Ross Guidotti has more.
A high-wire rescue unfolded Monday evening on the Wild Mouse roller coaster at Idlewild Park in Ligonier Township.
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.
