Pittsburgh Pirates promote Paul Skenes to Double-A Altoona
The top pick in this year's amateur draft is scheduled to start Saturday against Akron.
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The top pick in this year's amateur draft is scheduled to start Saturday against Akron.
The Pirates and Cardinals met as the bottom two teams in the division for the first time since 1995.
The Pirates have lost eight of 12 and were being no-hit into the middle innings for the second straight day.
Mitch Keller struck out 12 in six innings, and the Pittsburgh Pirates eventually got to Minnesota's Sonny Gray in a 7-4 victory over the Twins.
Pittsburgh went 1 for 14 with runners in scoring position and left 10 runners on base.
Bryan Reynolds hit a two-run homer for the Pirates, while Alika Williams had a run-scoring single.
David Bednar tossed a scoreless ninth for his 25th save in 28 chances.
Francisco Lindor became the first Met to reach 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases since 2008 as New York beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-2 to win consecutive games for the first time in two weeks.
Stuart Fairchild drove in the tying run in the eighth inning and the go-ahead run in the 10th, helping the the Cincinnati Reds to overcome a two-run deficit and gain a doubleheader split against the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 6-5 victory.
Brian Reynolds finished with two hits as Pittsburgh lost for the third time in four games.
Ke'Bryan Hayes drove in three runs for the third straight game and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied past the Atlanta Braves 7-5.
Ronald Acuña Jr. had three hits and Michael Harris II tagged on a popup to right field and scored on a close call in the eighth inning, lifting the Atlanta Braves to a 6-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
David Bednar came on to start the ninth with a 6-5 lead but took his third blown save in 26 opportunities.
Rookie infielder Liover Peguero had two hits in a six-run third inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates chased Spencer Strider early before holding off the Atlanta Braves for a rain-delayed 7-6 victory.
Endy Rodriguez and Connor Joe homered to spoil the return of Milwaukee starter Brandon Woodruff after four months, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-1 victory over the NL Central-leading Brewers.
Blake Perkins singled with the bases loaded through the right side with two outs in the 10th inning to give the Milwaukee Brewers a 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Alfonso Rivas had a three-run homer and a triple among his three hits, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to an 8-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.
The Brewers had their largest run total and most-lopsided victory of the season.
Zack Short tied a career-high with three RBIs, powering the Detroit Tigers to a split of a two-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 6-3 victory.
Johan Oviedo has won back-to-back starts after losing eight consecutive decisions.
The defense-first catcher is headed to Texas in exchange for bonus pool money.
The Pirates received left-handed pitcher Jackson Wolf, outfielder Estuaro Suero and first baseman Alfonso Rivas.
Josh Palacios hit a two-run home run in the 10th inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied twice from two runs down to beat the Phillies 6-4 on Sunday and take the three-game series.
Endy Rodriguez hit a go-ahead, bases-loaded triple and drove in four runs, fellow rookie Liover Peguero had a home run among his three hits and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-6.
The Pirates have alternated wins and losses in their last eight games.
A man in Fayette County is facing several charges after an investigation into sexual abuse of children.
As we continue to monitor this weekend's storm, Pittsburgh could see between 10 and 15 inches of snow.
This weekend's winter storm could bring the most snow western Pennsylvania has seen in a long time.
The winter storm barreling toward Pittsburgh is forecasted to drop at least 8 inches on most areas over 36 hours.
A 12-year-old from the South Hills is using her sewing skills to help comfort young people.
A winter storm is heading for Pittsburgh, and while it's currently expected to dump a widespread 6 to 12 inches, those totals are likely to increase.
Along with expecting several inches of snow, Pittsburgh will also have cold temperatures.
The National Weather Service said that parts of the Pittsburgh area could see as much 14 inches of snow accumulation.
A man in Fayette County is facing several charges after an investigation into sexual abuse of children.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said President Trump called him after the April 2025 arson attack at his home in Harrisburg. He recalled the "strange conversation" he had with Mr. Trump to CBS News senior correspondent Norah O'Donnell for "CBS Sunday Morning."
The conversation surrounding rising utility costs and data centers continued in Harrisburg this week.
Andrew Johnson is the latest in a series of pardoned Jan. 6 riot defendants to face new criminal charges.
Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
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.
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.
Daisy Jade is back and she's getting an even deeper look at the World of Wheels!
A local travel vlogger, Elizabeth Palumbi, shows us how to score roundtrip tickets to Europe for under $500!
Shari Zatman is back and this time, she's testing Heather and David's party planning chops!
Party planner, Shari Zatman, is showing us how to be both boujee and budget-friendly!
Team PTL's Daisy Jade is live and channeling her inner Daisy Duke at the 65th annual World of Wheels!
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.
Controversy has been swirling in the Woodland Hills School District since November.
A Pennsylvania couple says Kia wrongly denied a warranty claim after their car's engine failed at 80,000 miles.
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.
PiratesFest will end an hour earlier than scheduled, and several players will not be in attendance.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Anthony Mantha scored twice, Sidney Crosby made it three in an early 37-second span and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-2 on Thursday night.
Andy Weidl has been the assistant general manager of the Pittsburgh Steelers since 2022.
The Baltimore Ravens have hired defensive-minded Jesse Minter as their new head coach, the team announced on Thursday.
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 country music superstar will headline an invite-only concert at the Rivers Casino the night before the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
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.
KDKA-TV Sports' Richie Walsh and the Post-Gazette's Jason Mackey discuss the sports topics of the day.
Mary Ours's morning forecast is tracking the latest on the impending snowstorm in Pittsburgh.
One of the programs Mayor Corey O'Connor said would be getting reactivated is the Snow Angels program.
The winter storm barreling toward Pittsburgh is forecasted to drop at least 8 inches on most areas over 36 hours.
A 12-year-old from the South Hills is using her sewing skills to help comfort young people.
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.
