Pirates Lose To Twins 5-2
Jorge Polanco got two hits, scored twice and drove in two runs and Miguel Sano hit a two-run homer, leading the Minnesota Twins to a 5-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.
Watch CBS News
Jorge Polanco got two hits, scored twice and drove in two runs and Miguel Sano hit a two-run homer, leading the Minnesota Twins to a 5-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.
The biggest challenge for Seattle left-hander James Paxton at Minnesota's home opener came even before he started pitching on the 38-degree afternoon.
Brian Dozier homered for the third straight game, Miguel Sano drove in a pair of runs and the Minnesota Twins handed the Pittsburgh Pirates their first loss of the season with a 7-3 victory at frigid PNC Park on Wednesday night.
The Pittsburgh Pirates held on for a 5-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins in their home opener on Monday.
In the highest-scoring wild-card round ever, New York and Arizona survived.
The Pirates won their 15th game this Spring, beating the Rays in Port Charlotte 5-4. Jose Osuna hit his fifth homer this Spring and Jordy Mercer his third, as Edgar Santana got the win and Wade LeBlanc this save.
The Twins look to rebound from a rough season with some help from a youngster at the shortstop spot.
The Pittsburgh Pirates gave their bullpen another arm heading to spring training, acquiring reliever Pat Light from Minnesota on Thursday for a player to be named or cash.
With September roster expansion in Major League Baseball, it's hard to keep track of which player is in the lineup on a day-to-day basis. Even if a team is in the hunt for a playoff spot, resting starters can hurt your fantasy baseball team. Every fantasy owner has to make sure the lineup is being maximized during these final weeks of the season.
The Twins 3B seems to be ready for a big season after dominating in his debut last year.
Your travel guide to visiting any of the MLB teams in the Florida Grapefruit League for this year's spring training
Pirates' pitchers and catchers are scheduled to have their first official workout on Friday, Feb. 19.
Travel guide for visitors who only have 48 hours to visit Minnesota's Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul
The Pittsburgh Pirates were in the running for yet another superstar from the Korean Baseball Organization.
The acquisition of Aramis Ramirez has done more for the Pirates than exclusively providing them with the opportunity to throw a tenured veteran into the third base position.
Andrew McCutchen hit a home run and turned an RBI single into race around the bases while Minnesota made two errors in a five-run sixth inning, helping Francisco Liriano and the Pittaburgh Pirates beat the Twins 10-4 Wednesday for a two-game sweep.
Jung Ho Kang hit a tiebreaking home run off the facing off the second deck in left center-field in the ninth inning, lifting the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Minnesota Twins 8-7 Tuesday night.
Joe Mauer hit his first home run of the season, a solo shot off Antonio Bastardo in the 13th inning to help the Minnesota Twins to a 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night.
Brian Dozier got Minnesota started with a home run in the first inning and Trevor Plouffe hit a two-run shot in a six-run second as the Twins built an early 7-0 lead then held on for an 8-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.
Gregory Polanco and Tony Sanchez hit solo home runs to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to rain-shortened 4-2 win over the Minnesota Twins on Friday.
Vance Worley and Gerrit Cole became the first Pirates pitchers to complete 5 innings as the Bucs beat the Phillies, 6-5, in Bradenton and the Twins, 4-2 in Fort Myers. But the news of the day was the revelation that catcher Tony Sanchez "is on the club," according to manager Clint Hurdle.
Francisco Cervelli homered twice off Kyle Gibson on Friday, leading a Pittsburgh Pirates split squad to a 4-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
The Twins have two of the top prospects in baseball in their farm system in Byron Buxton and Miguel Sano, but they'll probably start the season in the Minors. Until they reach MLB, the club can still be excited by the arrival of Vargas, who right at the start of 2015 should bring a pure power presence the Twins were really lacking for much of last season.
Casey Sadler's strong start to spring training ended when the Minnesota Twins got to him for four runs and five hits in 2 1-3 innings Friday in an 8-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Pirates All-Star Andrew McCutchen was in the Pirates lineup for their spring training game against the Minnesota Twins but was removed around an hour before the game due to "lower body soreness."
A former Highlands School District teacher is facing charges after police said he sexually abused two boys, paying one of them over $6,000 to keep him quiet.
A bald eagle was rescued in Slippery Rock after he got his foot tangled in a fence.
A former Westmoreland County police chief and a man accused of dealing him prescription pills are facing charges, the DA's office announced.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
The Panthers and Badgers' 2026 game has been canceled, but the schools will meet in Dublin in 2027.
A former Highlands School District teacher is facing charges after police said he sexually abused two boys, paying one of them over $6,000 to keep him quiet.
A bald eagle was rescued in Slippery Rock after he got his foot tangled in a fence.
A former Westmoreland County police chief and a man accused of dealing him prescription pills are facing charges, the DA's office announced.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
The Panthers and Badgers' 2026 game has been canceled, but the schools will meet in Dublin in 2027.
A Pittsburgh attorney has filed a petition on behalf of the family of a Colombian man killed in a U.S. military strike on a boat in the Caribbean.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
President Trump, facing criticism that he's focused more on international issues than kitchen-table concerns, will rev up his domestic messaging, two GOP sources said.
Authorities say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
The Trump administration says it will withhold funds for administering SNAP food aid in most Democratic-controlled states starting next week unless they provide data about those receiving the assistance.
Federal funding will finally be available to thousands of families in Pennsylvania to help pay their heating bills.
Electric prices in Pennsylvania are going up next month.
Saturday's grand opening included live music, food, and a meet-and-greet with Lego Master Krist Kay.
Thursday will be the first time many people cook and host Thanksgiving dinner - here's how you can avoid illness and danger.
To much fanfare, the 51st Aldi opened in the Pittsburgh area on Thursday morning.
Heather and David are taking a look back at the week.
The 5th annual PTL Toy Drive is tomorrow!
Downtown Pittsburgh is coming alive with a holiday flair.
For the first time in nearly a quarter century, the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre is unveiling a brand-new version of "The Nutcracker."
The stars are in town for Steel City Con. Chris DeRose has more about what to expect.
Veterans are outraged after learning about damage done to gravesites at a cemetery in Fayette County.
Artificial intelligence is watching where people park in Pittsburgh.
Drivers who were convicted of infractions years ago are being told to surrender their licenses or file costly appeals because Allegheny County never processed the paperwork.
For most students, the most dangerous part of their day is going to and from school.
Shopping malls are under threat from online shopping and disappearing customers, and many are facing the wrecking ball.
Western Pennsylvania counties are seeing vaccination rates fall among school-aged children.
The discussion happens every year: shoveling snow can lead to heart attacks, and one AHN cardiologist explains why it's a risk.
A little boy from Delaware County is getting his once-in-a-lifetime wish, just in time for the holidays.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
With costs expected to go up for the Affordable Care Act, people are examining potentially more affordable options.
The Panthers and Badgers' 2026 game has been canceled, but the schools will meet in Dublin in 2027.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Skenes and Dunne joined a two-day USO Tour and visited sailors abord the USS Gerald R. Ford and the USS Mahan.
It all starts Friday night at the Petersen Events Center in Oakland.
Evgeni Malkin scored his second goal of the game with 2:43 left and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 on Thursday night for their fourth victory in five games.
Members of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh voted last week to end their three-year-long walkout.
Norfolk Southern railroad worked with the state of Ohio and Youngstown State University to revive plans for a $20 million first responder training center near the site of the worst derailment in a decade in East Palestine, Ohio.
A report on the future of water in central Ohio warns that industrial demands for water will skyrocket at the same time experts expect farmers will need to regularly irrigate their fields.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
A new Barnes & Noble is coming to Pittsburgh.
Vanessa Hudgens and former Pittsburgh Pirates player Cole Tucker welcomed their second child.
Christina Aguilera and Liev Schreiber were spotted at Wednesday's Pittsburgh Penguins game at PPG Paints Arena.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
Fans of Jeff Goldblum are seeing double.
Heather and David are taking a look back at the week.
The 5th annual PTL Toy Drive is tomorrow!
Downtown Pittsburgh is coming alive with a holiday flair.
For the first time in nearly a quarter century, the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre is unveiling a brand-new version of "The Nutcracker."
The stars are in town for Steel City Con. Chris DeRose has more about what to expect.
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.
West Virginia scored a late touchdown to tie the game and then beat Pitt in overtime to win the 108th Backyard Brawl.
