Burnett Agrees To 1-Year Deal With Phillies
Former Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher A.J. Burnett has reportedly agreed to a one-year contact with the Philadelphia Phillies.
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Former Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher A.J. Burnett has reportedly agreed to a one-year contact with the Philadelphia Phillies.
News came out last week that Philadelphia Phillies General Manager Ruben Amaro no longer was interested in trying to sign former Pirates Starter AJ Burnett, but that all changed last night as reports have surfaced that multiple teams are currently negotiating with Burnett, and the Phillies are one of them.
The Pirates' offseason has been relatively quiet with the hope being that at some point, they would make a move to improve their situation at first base.
Tab Douglas and Stacy Kauffman previewed Pirates spring training with John Perrotto of USA Today.
It was a night to remember at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. The 78th annual Dapper Dan Dinner and Sports Auction was held Thursday night.
There are Steelers bars all across the country and the world, but what are the odds of a Pittsburgh themed bar in Russia?
The baseball Hall of Fame says slugger Ralph Kiner has died. He was 91.
Baseball season might seem like a long way away right now, but hope is on the horizon.
It has been noted time and time again around here that the Pirates haven't been very active on the free agent market while also losing key players from their playoff run last year. Now Sports Illustrated is weighing in with a not-so-favorable opinion saying that the Pirates have failed to hold up their end of the bargain.
Bob Pompeani caught up with Pirates pitching prospect Jameson Taillon before the start of spring training.
Bob Pompeani previewed the season with first baseman/outfielder Andrew Lambo.
Dan Zangrilli caught up with Pirates hitting coach Jeff Branson to talk about his approach with Pirates hitters.
Pittsburgh Pirates closer Jason Grilli joined The Cook and Poni Show on Thursday morning.
With the New York Yankees signing 25-year-old Japanese star Masahiro Tanaka to a 7-year $155 million deal, Pirates President Frank Coonelly joined Starkey and Mueller to discuss what deals like this say to the small market teams that couldn't dream of signing a player like this.
Tab Douglas talked about the Pirates avoiding salary arbitration with several players with Bill Brink of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
The Pirates have avoided arbitration with Third Baseman Pedro Alvarez, Reliever Mark Melancon, Outfielder Travis Snider and First Baseman Gaby Sanchez after coming to agreements today.
According to the Indianapolis Indians website, Baseball America's yearly ranking of all the minor league systems in Major League Baseball will have the Pirates at the top of the list for the first time in their 33-year history.
Despite taking his career to a whole new level in 2013, MVP Andrew McCutchen is taking part in the workouts and took some time out to talk with John Lembo of The Bradenton Herald about the year he had.
Mercer says the Pirates are looking to start 2014 right where the left off last season.
As the Pirates wait to hear back from starter AJ Burnett about whether or not he intends on playing again in 2014 or retiring to spend time with his family, the Baltimore Orioles find themselves in the same situation as they have identified Burnett as their top target remaining on the market.
The Pirates announced today that they have agreed to a minor league contract with Infielder Robert Andino which includes an invite to Major League spring training as a non-roster player.
The Pirates today announced the signing of 31-year-old outfielder Chris Dickerson to a minor league deal which also includes an invitation to Major League spring training as a non-roster player.
New Year's Day has ushered in 2014, but there's still time for a final ode to the year that was. Here's a look back at the year of the duck, and a lot more!
This time of year, plenty of letters are addressed to the North Pole and Mr. Santa Claus. Well, it pays to have people in the right places. Lucky enough for me, I was able to intercept a few Christmas lists (as the big day is just a week away) that were addressed to Santa that emanated from right here in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Pirates President Frank Coonelly joined by Bop Pompeani at PirateFest to talk about the Pirates offseason.
The bill for the new structure won't be as much as initially believed.
Three Allegheny County Council members are spearheading legislation that calls for property reassessments every three years starting.
The trauma first responders deal with can go beyond psychological or mental health.
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.
A blitz to tow away abandoned vehicles on Pittsburgh streets is underway.
The bill for the new structure won't be as much as initially believed.
Three Allegheny County Council members are spearheading legislation that calls for property reassessments every three years starting.
The trauma first responders deal with can go beyond psychological or mental health.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
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.
In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
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.
On Monday, we revealed the PTL side of the "Ate the Whole Plate 8,” and on Talk Pittsburgh, they revealed their side of the top-8. Now, it’s time to put them all together.
The space under the sink has been handled, but what about everything else? The brooms, the mops, the paper towels, all the bulky cleaning must-haves that just don’t fit?
Boaz is taking spring cleaning underground, with a field trip to a home getting serviced by Groundworks.
The unique, on-the-move experience has a new show that is “10 out of 12.” Daisy Jade explains more.
It’s a puzzle most of us give up on, until now. We’re learning how to finally crack the code on under-sink storage with Amber Hollenbach from Happy Lark Home Organizing!
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.
People in the Pittsburgh area formed "Families for Justice," a support group for parents who lost children to gun violence.
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.
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.
Fish fries can be a quandary for people with heart and other medical issues.
Andrew McCutchen will be on the opening day roster for the Texas Rangers.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Pitt has hired College of Charleston coach Robin Harmony to take over its struggling women's basketball program.
The contract will begin in the 2026-27 season and run through the 2028-29 season.
Seth Jarvis scored on a power play and assisted on two other man-advantage goals as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Penguins 5-1.
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.
11 shows will be coming to Pittsburgh, including six winners of the Best Musical at the Tony Awards.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
A fast-casual restaurant and a massive plaza will be open on April 2 on Pittsburgh's North Shore.
Pittsburgh CLO and Pittsburgh Public Theater are forming a new organization.
Hempfield Township taxpayers got a surprise regarding the cost of a proposed new high school. The bill for the new structure won't be as much as initially believed. KDKA-TV's Ross Guidotti reports.
Three Allegheny County Council members are spearheading legislation that calls for property reassessments every three years starting in 2028.
Steven Eason, 15, was shot and killed while trying to break up a fight at the Haunted Hills Hayride in North Versailles, Pennsylvania, in 2021. No arrest has been made.
The crash that killed four teenagers in Westmoreland County over the weekend has left the community heartbroken, but for the first responders, it can be traumatic to get a call like this. KDKA-TV's Chris Hoffman reports.
A second teacher at Laurel Highlands High School is facing charges for inappropriate behavior with a student, coming just days after another teacher's arrest for similar allegations. KDKA-TV's Shelley Bortz reports.
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.
