Rowdy Tellez released by Pirates just four plate appearances from $200,000 bonus
General Manager Ben Cherington said the bonus had "zero factor" in the decision to cut ties with the 29-year-old fan favorite.
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General Manager Ben Cherington said the bonus had "zero factor" in the decision to cut ties with the 29-year-old fan favorite.
The Pirates have lost three of their last four games.
Paul Skenes struck out nine and pitched two-hit ball through five innings, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 2-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday.
Elly De La Cruz hit a three-run home run and had four RBIs as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-1 on Saturday.
The Reds beat Pittsburgh 8-3 to assure the Pirates their sixth straight losing season and 28th in 34 years.
Yasmani Grandal homered, Nick Gonzales drove in the winning run with a single in the eighth inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 to snap a three-game losing streak.
David Bednar gave up three runs in 1/3 inning of relief.
Pittsburgh lost for the fourth time in five games.
Sheetz and QuikTrip will donate a combined $40,000 to charity after the Pirates-Royals series over the weekend.
Andre Pallante outdueled rookie Paul Skenes, striking out a career-high nine over seven innings to lead the St. Louis Cardinals over the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0.
Isiah Kiner-Falefa had three hits, including a go-ahead single in the fifth inning, as the Pittsburgh Pirates avoided a three-game sweep with a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday.
Bobby Witt Jr. drove in his 100th run of the season with a solo homer in the first inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1.
Salvador Perez and Kyle Isbel hit home runs and drove in two runs each, while Alec Marsh struck out 11 in 5 1/3 innings.
Sheetz and QuickTrip have staked $20,000 on the Friday night Pirates-Royals game.
Whether it was cleaning up a local park, helping veterans, or others in need, the Pirates honored their greatest player through service.
Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander Bailey Falter had a no-hit bid broken up with one out in the seventh inning against the Miami Marlins.
Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton is likely to remain with the club in 2025.
Pittsburgh Pirates star Andrew McCutchen keeps climbing the ranks on the franchise's all-time lists.
Andrew McCutchen hit a three-run blast to reach the 20-homer plateau for the 10th time in his career and the Pirates beat the Marlins.
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes was up early on Tuesday to give back to local first responders.
The previous record was set in 1900.
Paul Skenes struck out nine over six solid innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Miami Marlins 3-2.
Jared Jones cruised through seven innings, striking out nine, as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Washington Nationals 7-3 for a split of the four-game series.
Washington was able to rally in the ninth from 6-4 down to beat the Pirates 8-6.
DJ Herz pitched five hitless innings and fellow rookie Dylan Crews homered, helping the Washington Nationals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-3 in the opener of a split doubleheader.
Beginning in March, travelers will be able to get non-stop, year-round flights to Los Angeles from Pittsburgh International Airport.
People, things, and places are named for many different reasons, but how did the Arctic and the Antarctic get their names?
Some areas woke up to snow on Saturday morning, but for most places, it will taper off throughout the day.
A group of students at Duquesne University has grown frustrated with the lack of heat in their apartment.
Police said a Harmar Township man shot at several homes overnight before setting his own house on fire.
Beginning in March, travelers will be able to get non-stop, year-round flights to Los Angeles from Pittsburgh International Airport.
People, things, and places are named for many different reasons, but how did the Arctic and the Antarctic get their names?
Some areas woke up to snow on Saturday morning, but for most places, it will taper off throughout the day.
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Pennsylvania's two sitting senators, Republican Dave McCormick and Democrat John Fetterman, told CBS News they do not support a U.S. military takeover of Greenland.
The lawmakers posted a video in November that told military service members that they "must refuse illegal orders."
Five congressional Democrats say they have received inquiries from the DOJ after they appeared in a video urging members of the military not to follow "illegal orders" — a move the lawmakers allege is political intimidation.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday took on two cases challenging states that bar transgender athletes from participating on sports teams that align with their gender identities. One of them involves a student from West Virginia. Lauren Linder reports.
The Supreme Court heard two cases involving laws from Idaho and West Virginia that ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports.
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.
Western Pennsylvania is grappling with a December that has been significantly colder than in years past.
Taking a look back at the best moments of the week on Pittsburgh Today Live!
Team PTL shares simple ways to find happiness with one go-to move!
Tony Ciotoli, from City Grows, shows us which plants can help purify spaces during the cold, stuffy winter months!
Fitness Trainer, Daniel Hill of House Call Personal Training, shows us some simple exercises to get your body moving!
Local content creator, Jimmy Big Muscles, channeled his “Nonna’s” Chicken Cotoletta for today’s recipe!
Some drivers in Pittsburgh are ignoring road closure signs in the South Side Flats, leaving residents exasperated.
A Westmoreland County taxidermist is under investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police.
Stray voltage from a nearby streetlight shocked Montana Mitchell and her dog, leaving the dog immobile.
Twin boys have been seen selling lemonade for long hours several times a week on street corners throughout Pittsburgh and the suburbs.
A woman says she and her dog were shocked while running in Pittsburgh's Strip District.
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.
Mike Tomlin's assistant coaches aren't expected to be retained by the team unless they are rehired by the new coach.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Sidney Crosby scored one of Pittsburgh's three power-play goals and the Penguins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3.
Former Robert Morris University basketball player Markeese Hastings is accused of taking bribes to throw games.
The Steelers have reportedly requested to interview three different defensive coordinators for their open head coaching position.
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 Macy's location at the Pittsburgh Mills Mall will be among the several closures.
With the Steelers hosting their first playoff game with fans in the building since 2018, a lot of revenue is expected to be made in the city.
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.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Beginning in March, United Airlines will offer non-stop, year-round flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to LAX.
KDKA-TV's Cassidy Wood and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Brian Batko discuss the sports topics of the day.
Places, people, and things have a variety of reasons for why they are named the way they are, but have you ever thought about why the Arctic and Antarctic have their names? Ray Petelin has and he explains it in a new Hey Ray!
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Mary Ours’s forecast!
A group of students at Duquesne University has grown frustrated with the lack of heat in their apartment.
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.
