Pirates Have High Expectations For 2014
The wait is over. Opening Day is here and expectations are high for the Pittsburgh Pirates after making the playoffs last season.
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The wait is over. Opening Day is here and expectations are high for the Pittsburgh Pirates after making the playoffs last season.
When the Pittsburgh Pirates take the field for Monday's opener against the rebuilding Chicago Cubs, they'll do it without the burden of two decades of losing. They'll do it with the momentum that comes after the best season in a generation, and something just as valuable as they try to prove their breakout 2013 was no fluke: legitimate optimism.
The Pirates will take on the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park, but there's plenty that went into making the field ready for today's game.
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The Pirates are known for their giveaways and promotions at PNC Park and this year will be no different.
The Pirates have been planning and developing new food and merchandise options for fans.
Beaver County Times Journalist and Member of the Baseball Writers of America, John Perrotto, joined Dan Kingerski Monday morning to discuss the current state of the Pirates' roster.
Pirates' Broadcaster John Wehner joined Tab Douglas on the eve of Opening Day to preview the Pirates' lineup. Wehner took Tab position by position and talked about the team's strengths and weaknesses.
Bob Pompeani previewed the 2014 season with Pirates Broadcaster Greg Brown.
Bob Pompeani caught up with former Pirates shortstop Jack Wilson, who will be at PNC Park for Opening Day.
With the season about to begin, the Pittsburgh Pirates today set their 25-man roster for Opening Day on Monday at PNC Park.
Tab Douglas previewed the start of the Pirates season on Bucco Talk with Bill Brink of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Tab Douglas previewed the start of the season for the Pirates with Kevin Creagh of SteelCityBuzz.com.
Gayo is proud of the young player he found and signed as a young teenager.
Several new menu items were unveiled Friday at PNC Park, and one of them includes a grilled cheese sandwich that Jason Grilli would be proud of.
The Pirates did the right thing. Barry Bonds did the right thing. Now, Monday, the city will experience a great thing.
The Pirates have a number of awards to present on Opening Day after the season they had last year, and have chosen some interesting former Pirates to do the presenting.
20-long years the Pirates were usually found at the bottom of the standings but a playoff appearance last season ignited many dormant baseball fans in Pittsburgh who were longing for a winner.
Opening Day is just around the corner.
As they took to McKechnie Field for a final workout Thursday morning, it was against a backdrop of published pundits not giving them much of a shot to return to the playoffs.
The Pittsburgh Pirates continue to trim their roster ahead of Opening Day on Monday.
Baseball from February to October leaves little time for family, so the off-season is filled with making up for lost time for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Today was a big day for Francisco Liriano as the slated Opening Day starter tested out his injured groin to see if he'd be able to go on Monday when the Chicago Cubs come to town.
Andrew McCutchen is the current reigning National League MVP and he says he is excited to start another season and get married. He joined KDKA Radio's Larry Richert and John Shumway to talk about it.
It appears the Pittsburgh Pirates and outfielder Starling Marte have reached an agreement on a contract extension.
The death of a 2-year-old in Allegheny County was ruled a homicide by the medical examiner.
A woman was killed, and two others were rushed to the hospital after a shooting in Braddock.
The Moon is spherical like Earth, so why do we only see one side of it? Meteorologist Ray Petelin has the answer.
Puck drop in Game 1 of the series is set for 8 p.m. at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.
A line of strong storms is moving across western Pennsylvania on Saturday afternoon.
The death of a 2-year-old in Allegheny County was ruled a homicide by the medical examiner.
A woman was killed, and two others were rushed to the hospital after a shooting in Braddock.
The Moon is spherical like Earth, so why do we only see one side of it? Meteorologist Ray Petelin has the answer.
Puck drop in Game 1 of the series is set for 8 p.m. at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.
A line of strong storms is moving across western Pennsylvania on Saturday afternoon.
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
Putting warning labels on social media platforms is the goal of a bill currently moving through Congress.
Wednesday is Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor's 100th day in office, and by all accounts, he's hit the ground running.
The Trump administration is ratcheting up attacks on environmental protections that Make America Healthy Again followers hold dear.
Pope Leo has been critical of the war in Iran and other priorities of the Trump administration, but says his comments are "not meant as attacks on anyone."
The rising price of tomatoes is impacting some restaurants around Pittsburgh.
Music lovers tired of paying hundreds of dollars to see big-name acts may be getting some relief.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning sports fans to watch for scams as they buy tickets and merchandise tied to the NBA and NHL playoffs.
A new consumer safety warning is raising concerns about carbon monoxide detectors sold online.
Six new cities are being added to the Michelin Guide in 2027, and among those cities is right here in Pittsburgh.
How do you plan a big family getaway that keeps the peace and the fun?
Here's why Pittsburgh's biggest surprises next week may not be happening on a screen or on the field.
Caliente talks about the special pizza it created for the NFL draft.
Daisy Jade is learning about the Women Who Rock Experience at the NFL draft.
PTL hosts Heather Abraham and David Highfield discuss Pittsburgh culture, trending news and social media, food, sports, and more. Plus, today’s Taste It Tuesday treat was made for us by Ron Smiley!
After suffering roof damage from this year's brutal winter, a Pittsburgh family says their insurance company has left them with even bigger problems.
The Downtown Neighbors Alliance's board voted Thursday to dissolve the organization.
The federal government will begin the long-awaited cleanup of a nuclear waste dump outside Apollo in Armstrong County.
Short-term rental owners in Washington County could soon face new scrutiny.
Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Edward Borkowski refused to drop an attempted homicide charge against Jasper Hilliard.
Shaler Township has installed new AEDs in 10 of its parks.
Health care workers are preparing to care for anyone who will need treatment.
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.
Puck drop in Game 1 of the series is set for 8 p.m. at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
For the first time since 2022, the Penguins are in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Here's what you need to know.
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat Tampa Bay 5-1 on Friday to snap the Rays' six-game win streak.
It's going to be a busy sports weekend in Pittsburgh and the NFL draft is right around the corner.
Music lovers tired of paying hundreds of dollars to see big-name acts may be getting some relief.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
West Virginia resident Rebecca Michalski struggles with soaring electricity bills that exceed her income.
Dave Chappelle has helped secure the future of a small-town radio station by funding the renovation of a historic building in Yellow Springs.
Hundreds gathered Wednesday morning at the Live! Casino in Hempfield Township to open Mangia, a new market and eatery featuring authentic Italian cuisine from local favorite DeLallo.
Music lovers tired of paying hundreds of dollars to see big-name acts may be getting some relief.
The trailer is out for the Pittsburgh-filmed "Hershey" biopic.
The Pitt star Noah Wyle is the newest name on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the Pittsburgh-based show is a big reason why.
Dave Chappelle has helped secure the future of a small-town radio station by funding the renovation of a historic building in Yellow Springs.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
A 2-year-old died at the hospital last week, and according to the medical examiner, it was a homicide caused by ligature compression of the neck.
A woman was killed, and two others were rushed to the hospital in critical condition after a shooting just after 2 a.m. in Braddock.
The Moon is spherical like Earth, so why do we only see one side of it? Meteorologist Ray Petelin has the answer.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Mary Ours’s forecast!
Pittsburgh’s tourism chief is looking to ease crowd size concerns ahead of the NFL draft. Reports about how big the crowd size could be at the draft have led some people to decide to stay home entirely. KDKA’s Ricky Sayer shares what’s being said to try to change their minds.
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.
