Man's Best Friend: 6 Furry Friends To Pittsburgh Athletes
Crazed fans, hangers-on, entourages, managers, agents, trainers. Professional athletes are surrounded by many people. So who can they count on as a true friend? Man's best friend, of course!
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Crazed fans, hangers-on, entourages, managers, agents, trainers. Professional athletes are surrounded by many people. So who can they count on as a true friend? Man's best friend, of course!
Yadier Molina tripled in the go-ahead run in the sixth inning when right fielder Gregory Polanco missed an attempted shoe-top catch and Michael Wacha got his 14th win to tie for the major league high as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 on Wednesday night.
This isn't about the middle game of a series against the Cardinals in the middle of August. This isn't about what's happened to this point in the baseball season, either.
Bob Walk tells "The Fan Morning Show" that having personal catchers makes no sense
Carlos Martinez was strongest at the end of his eight innings and Jason Heyward had two hits and two RBIs, helping the St. Louis Cardinals edge the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Tuesday night in a matchup of the National League's top two teams.
The Cardinals cling to a five game lead in the NL Central ahead of the Pirates, who soon return starting infielders Josh Harrison and Jordy Mercer.
Jung Ho Kang's three-run homer capped a nine-run seventh inning and Andrew McCutchen homered and drove in four runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied for a 13-6 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday night.
Bob Pompeani had the chance to catch up with Pirates infielder Sean Rodriguez on his show Saturday.
Pinch-hitter Pedro Alvarez lined a bases-loaded single over a five-man infield in the bottom of the 10th inning to give the Pittsburgh Pirates a 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night.
Francisco Cervelli has been a great catch for the Pirates ever since he joined the team this season. Behind the plate and crossing the plate, he's given fans plenty to cheer about.
Gregory Polanco and Andrew McCutchen homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat Chicago 7-5 on Wednesday night, ending the Cubs' season-best six-game winning streak.
Josh Harrison and Jordy Mercer should return to the baseball diamond before next week ends, Pirates manager Clint Hurdle announced before his team set out for batting practice Wednesday.
With seven hours till game time at PNC Park, the grounds crew was already bustling with activity. They're preparing the field for the evening's game. But it's about to get a whole lot busier.
Bob Walk gives his thoughts on the idea of the Pirates calling up top prospect Tyler Glasnow for this year's pennant chase.
Jake Arrieta pitched seven strong innings, Anthony Rizzo tied a career high with four hits and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-0 on Tuesday night for their sixth straight win.
The game between the Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates was postponed Monday night after two rain delays totaling almost 3½ hours.
Facing an injury scare to his throwing arm last week, Pirates starter AJ Burnett was able to breathe a small sigh of relief after his doctor informed him Monday that MRI results returned non-career-threatening damage.
Charlie Morton pitched five-hit ball for seven innings, Neil Walker hit a review-aided home run and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-0 Sunday in a testy game in which benches cleared after All-Stars Andrew Mcutchen and Brandon Phillips were hit by pitches.
Eugenio Suarez became the latest Reds hitter to frustrate Gerrit Cole. The shortstop had a sacrifice fly and an RBI double off Pittsburgh's 14-game winner, and Cincinnati extended its home-field success over the Pirates with a 4-3 victory on Saturday night.
Left-hander J.A. Happ joined the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday and threw in the bullpen, getting ready to join a rotation that'll need him for at least a few weeks.
Andrew McCutchen hit another homer at Great American Ball Park, and Pittsburgh's rebuilt bullpen was shaky but delivered on Friday night, holding on for a 5-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
The Pittsburgh Pirates added depth to their starting rotation on Friday, acquiring J.A. Happ from Seattle in exchange for minor-league pitcher Adrian Sampson.
Brandon Phillips hit a pair of three-run homers and drove in a career-high seven runs on Thursday night, powering the Reds to a 15-5 victory that kept the Pittsburgh Pirates winless in Cincinnati this season.
Contending baseball teams oftentimes swap young prospects for veteran leadership around this time of the year when the trade deadline looms on the horizon.
The Pirates have made a trade to bolster their bullpen.
The school district said it's able to replace the turf and track thanks to grant money it received last year from the Tull Foundation.
The crash happened around 10 a.m. Wednesday in Mercer County.
Sean Walker scored with 28.3 seconds left in overtime as the Carolina Hurricanes beat Pittsburgh 6-5 on Wednesday night, spoiling Sidney Crosby's return to the Penguins' lineup.
Police in Altoona said they're looking for a "sick individual" suspected of throwing items into yards, poisoning pets and killing at least one.
Weeks after three of Colin Dorgan's family members were killed in a shooting at a Rhode Island hockey arena, he helped his team win the state championship.
The school district said it's able to replace the turf and track thanks to grant money it received last year from the Tull Foundation.
The crash happened around 10 a.m. Wednesday in Mercer County.
Sean Walker scored with 28.3 seconds left in overtime as the Carolina Hurricanes beat Pittsburgh 6-5 on Wednesday night, spoiling Sidney Crosby's return to the Penguins' lineup.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
Police in Altoona said they're looking for a "sick individual" suspected of throwing items into yards, poisoning pets and killing at least one.
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
U.S. intelligence has circulated to President Trump's inner circle that Iran's late supreme leader had misgivings about his son replacing him, viewing Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as not very bright.
TSA officers faced their first full missed paycheck Friday.
"The president is constantly critical on mail-in voting, and that's ridiculous," Democratic Sen. John Fetterman said Wednesday.
"I think, overall, what's accomplished is remarkable," Sen. John Fetterman told CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett in an interview Wednesday.
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.
Looking to get free shipping when you make an online purchase, but your order doesn't qualify? Here's how you can change that!
Pennsylvania farmers say economic factors like diesel fuel and fertilizer costs are pushing them to the edge.
The gas price spikes are real and apparent. Here's how Pittsburgh drivers can save money.
Looking to escape present day for a night? You're in luck, the Good Ol' Days House in Belle Vernon is a nostalgic guesthouse!
If you're looking to escape the cold and rain of Pittsburgh, look no further than the Northern Outer Banks!
Irene Molloy has done it all in show business: TV, movies, Broadway, and now the Pittsburgh native is sharing her stories in a unique new show: Show Pony! Heather and David learn more about it and find out when you can see it right here at home!
It's healthy food fast - that's what The Common Good offers, and they've given Team PTL's Daisy Jade an exclusive look!
It's Whatcha Think Wednesday on Pittsburgh Today Live, and one of the big topics: being someone who gets paid to eat ranch dressing around Europe! Heather Abraham and David Highfield discuss that, and doorless hotels?
An inspection sheds light on why dust is blanketing a neighborhood in Westmoreland County.
The O'Connor administration will begin taking a scalpel to Pittsburgh's finances as it tries to close a $30 million to $40 million budget hole.
Residents in the area of Rochester, Beaver County, say a persistent chemical smell has taken over the air.
More homeowners than ever in Allegheny County are filing appeals to try to lower their property taxes.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
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.
Fish fries can be a quandary for people with heart and other medical issues.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The school district said it's able to replace the turf and track thanks to grant money it received last year from the Tull Foundation.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Sean Walker scored with 28.3 seconds left in overtime as the Carolina Hurricanes beat Pittsburgh 6-5 on Wednesday night, spoiling Sidney Crosby's return to the Penguins' lineup.
A new baseball season means new foods to try at PNC Park.
Head coach Dan Muse confirmed Sydney Crosby will be back in the lineup as the Penguins finish their 5-game road trip on Wednesday.
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.
A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
The budget airline Breeze is launching a new nonstop route from Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach this summer.
Pittsburgh CLO and Pittsburgh Public Theater are forming a new organization.
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.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
The countdown is on, as the NFL Draft comes to Pittsburgh and America turns 250 years old.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
The North Fayette Police Department said it is investigating after two non-district students entered West Allegheny High School earlier this week.
A man was found shot to death in Pittsburgh's Marshall-Shadeland neighborhood on Wednesday afternoon, Pittsburgh Public Safety said.
A man was found shot to death in Pittsburgh's Marshall-Shadeland neighborhood on Wednesday afternoon, Pittsburgh Public Safety said.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
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.
