Pittsburgh Pirates Trade Pitcher Eric O'Flaherty To Braves
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced Sunday morning that they traded left-handed pitcher Eric O'Flaherty to the Atlanta Braves.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates announced Sunday morning that they traded left-handed pitcher Eric O'Flaherty to the Atlanta Braves.
Coming off a career-worst season, outfielder Matt Joyce is trying to be the Pirates fourth outfielder when camp breaks next week.
You see it in all walks of life, where sons follow their fathers into their chosen profession. For 28-year-old Cole Figueroa, the family business is baseball.
For a second straight spring the Pirates brought back Kevin Young to work with the first basemen at camp. The Pirates converted Young from a third baseman to first early in his career and he led the National League in 1993 in fielding percentage.
It's just another chance to put on the Pirates uniform for a little over a month that puts Mike LaValliere right back where he wants to be. The former Pirates catcher returned again this year to be an instructor during Pirates Spring Training.
He can be the smartest and dumbest person in a Pirates uniform, all in the same inning and he doesn't even play. It's third base coach Rick Sofield.
Jonathan Niese went 6 innings, throwing 73 pitches and giving up a pair of homers as the Orioles scored in the 9th to win 6-5 in Sarasota on Thursday.
When he came over in a trade with Milwaukee, it appeared right-hitting Jason Rogers could be the Pirates' first baseman in 2016. But, much has transpired since Dec. 17.
The competition for the final two rotation spots continued in Bradenton Wednesday as the Pirates beat Baltimore 6-5. Jeff Locke went 5 innings, giving up three earned runs on six hits and struck out 3.
Jared Hughes said he felt pain in his left lat during his last outing and he has been diagnosed with a lat strain and is day-to-day. It's a new injury for Hughes who said there was a specific moment where he felt it.
Local Chick-fil-A restaurants are celebrating the start of Pirates season.
Ryan Vogelsong won two rings with the Giants and he thinks the Pirates have what it takes to win one this year.
The Pirates look to have another young pitcher ready to make an impact on their starting rotation.
"Buc Night" is returning to PNC Park this season.
Pirates GM Neal Huntington said Monday morning they have three guys fighting for the last two starting rotation spots. It's the first time this Spring anyone from the club has officially mentioned names with battles in regards to the rotation.
Juan Nicasio was dominant again leading a Pirates split squad team in Ft. Myers to a 2-0 win over Minnesota. Nicasio struck over eight over five scoreless while allowing five hits. So far this Spring, Nicasio has gone 15 innings, allowed no runs and struck out 24.
Monday marks the third game this Spring Pirates centerfielder Andrew McCutchen will hit second in the lineup.
It's been a couple of brutal outings for Pirates relievers as the Bucs lost to the Phillies 15-12 Friday in Clearwater.
A part of the Pirates post-season run in 2014, Bucs reliever John Holdzkom was sent down to Triple A Friday as one of 10 players reassigned.
Signed on Friday to a one-year, three million dollar contract, David Freese made his Pirates debut on Thursday.
The New York Yankees beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-2 in Bradenton on Thursday as Jeff Locke gave up five earned runs over 5 innings. Locke said while he made some mistakes, he felt like he pitched really well.
"The game is still the game, still going to get pitches to hit, just in the lineup earlier and that's it" - Andrew McCutchen
Spring Training numbers don't mean much, but in the case of right-handed pitcher Juan Nicasio, they just might win him a spot in the Pirates' rotation.
It's a spring start, so you have to take that into account, BUT when you strikeout 10 of the 14 batters you face, against likely the Orioles regular lineup, you take notice.
The Pirates are offering fans a new, affordable way to see games.
Jurors delivered their verdict Wednesday in the trial of an anesthesiologist accused of trying to kill his wife during a cliffside hike in Hawaii.
A 17-year-old girl is accused of stabbing her boyfriend to death in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Stephen M. Kamnik has pleaded guilty to creating AI-generated pornography while on duty as a Pennsylvania State Police corporal.
The Glassport Police Department is investigating after a dog brutally attacked a young boy this past weekend.
It's crunch time for the NFL draft, and while preparations are underway on the North Shore, work is expected to start this weekend at Point State Park.
Jurors delivered their verdict Wednesday in the trial of an anesthesiologist accused of trying to kill his wife during a cliffside hike in Hawaii.
A 17-year-old girl is accused of stabbing her boyfriend to death in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Stephen M. Kamnik has pleaded guilty to creating AI-generated pornography while on duty as a Pennsylvania State Police corporal.
The Glassport Police Department is investigating after a dog brutally attacked a young boy this past weekend.
It's crunch time for the NFL draft, and while preparations are underway on the North Shore, work is expected to start this weekend at Point State Park.
Pittsburgh-area lawmakers are responding to President Trump's warning that "a whole civilization will die" if Iran doesn't make a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by his 8 p.m. Eastern deadline. KDKA's Chris Hoffman reports.
Those who gathered on Tuesday said the push for drop boxes will continue.
President Trump posted on social media that "a whole civilization will die tonight," adding "but I don't want that to happen, but it probably will."
President Trump and top national security officials shed new light on the daring rescues of two American airmen who were shot down over Iran last week.
A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces.
Sheetz is expanding further into the Midwest, with plans to open 100 stores in Indiana over the next decade.
The Pirates' home schedule starts on Friday, so how can fans save money on tickets, food, and other deals at PNC Park?
Fat Head's Saloon on Pittsburgh's South Side is closing next month after more than 30 years in business.
Studies show nearly 25% of Pennsylvanians can't pay their power bills at least once a year.
After a rat raised questions about health and safety at The Urban Tap, the owner says the South Side business is ready to gain back the public's trust.
Our friend, Dr. Natalie Gentile, is back in the PTL studios and she's here to tell you what your walk says about your health!
Growing up, The Dirt Cup was Zac Coughlin's favorite after-school snack, and now he's taken that passion to create a sweet treat here in Pittsburgh that is giving him national attention!
Inside the National Aviary, the magic and music of a bygone era will fill the space, blurring the line between concert and experience. The Peanut Butter and Jam Sessions from Chatham Baroque will take place later this month, and two of the artists joined us on PTL!
Team PTL's Daisy Jade paid a visit to the Children's Home of Pittsburgh, who are celebrating their 25th anniversary of their beloved gala, which will have a very Pittsburgh spin on it this year!
The first nonstop flight from Pittsburgh International Airport to LAX is in the books, and Pittsburgh Today Live hosts Heather Abraham and David Highfield talk about that and more in today's PTL Chat!
Just weeks before the NFL draft, the Downtown Neighbors Alliance has cut ties with its executive director and may be folding up its tent.
Data obtained by KDKA Investigates shows the dramatic increase in arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the Pittsburgh area.
A new homeless encampment has popped up on Pittsburgh's North Side.
A Sewickley Hills man said he's left without a usable driveway because PennDOT cannot get it right.
Steven Eason, 15, was shot and killed while trying to break up a fight at the Haunted Hills Hayride in North Versailles in 2021. No arrest has been made.
UPMC and AHN say they've been collaborating about getting ready for an event of this magnitude.
When doctors found out Ainsley Flynn had viral myocarditis, they leaped into action to save her. Now, Flynn is giving back.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exploring everything radiation treatment can treat, and the success has been life-changing for people.
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
Nick Castellanos hit a two-run double, Jake Cronenworth added a two-run homer and the San Diego Padres beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-2.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The 9th overall pick signed an extension that runs through the 2034 season.
The Pitt Panthers currently hold a 21-9 record this season, and with a high-flying offense, they're looking to make their move.
Reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes put together his second straight solid start, keeping San Diego hitless until the sixth inning of the Pittsburgh Pirates' 7-1 win over the Padres.
Sheetz is expanding further into the Midwest, with plans to open 100 stores in Indiana over the next decade.
The event kicks off on April 22 with the reopening of the renovated Market Square.
Fat Head's Saloon on Pittsburgh's South Side is closing next month after more than 30 years in business.
Pittsburgh's newest music venue released a lineup of its first concerts on Monday, giving a taste of what's to come at Citizens Live at the Wylie.
Forbes' latest ranking of the world's richest people has been released, and the list features billionaires with ties to Pittsburgh.
The Steelers will offer fans multiple ways to engage with the team during the NFL draft.
The event kicks off on April 22 with the reopening of the renovated Market Square.
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
Fred Rogers Productions and Little Dot Studios teamed up to bring the beloved children's show to YouTube.
The first stop on Boone's new tour will be at PPG Paints Arena on July 7.
Near the University of Pittsburgh's campus on Wednesday, anti-war demonstrators rallied at Schenley Plaza to protest US military actions in Iran.
An anesthesiologist accused of trying to kill his wife during a cliffside hike last year in Hawaii was found guilty of the lesser charge of attempted manslaughter based on extreme mental or emotional disturbance by a jury in Honolulu on Wednesday. Gerhardt Konig, 47, was convicted after a three-week trial in which both he and his wife testified. Konig sat down slowly and put a hand over his face after the verdict was read.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
Iran is accusing Israel of violating the conditional ceasefire announced by President Trump by continuing its war with Hezbollah in Lebanon. Iran also accused the U.S. of violating multiple clauses of the deal framework.
An anesthesiologist accused of trying to kill his wife during a cliffside hike last year in Hawaii was found guilty of attempted manslaughter based upon extreme mental or emotional disturbance by a jury in Honolulu on Wednesday. Gerhardt Konig, 47, was convicted after a three-week trial.
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.
