Pirates Fans Feeling Better After Game 2 Victory
After a big Game 2 win in St. Louis, the National League Division Series is shifting to Pittsburgh, and Pirates' fans are breathing a sigh of relief after the bad loss in Game 1.
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After a big Game 2 win in St. Louis, the National League Division Series is shifting to Pittsburgh, and Pirates' fans are breathing a sigh of relief after the bad loss in Game 1.
The other shoe dropped for A.J. Burnett on Friday afternoon. It was Gerrit Cole's gigantic shoe, vehemently stomping out the possibility that Burnett should touch the baseball again in this best of five, National League Division Series against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Gerrit Cole and the Pittsburgh Pirates played like veterans. Cole gave up two hits in six dominant innings and had an RBI in his postseason debut, Pedro Alvarez homered for the second straight day and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-1 Friday to even their NL division series at a game apiece.
MLB Network Analyst Harold Reynolds joined The Fan Morning Show Friday to preview NLDS Game 2.
It's been a rough day for Pirates fans, both here and in St. Louis, but many remain optimistic despite the Game 1 rout at the hands of the Cardinals.
No one wants to look too far ahead, but Bucs fans will want to hear about this.
Carlos Beltran's three-run homer sparked a seven-run third inning and the St. Louis Cardinals got seven stingy innings from Adam Wainwright, delivering a reality jolt to the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 9-1 rout Thursday in their NL division series opener.
The anticipation of the Bucs moving on to face the St. Louis Cardinals has been as thick as Heinz ketchup.
Hours before Game 1 of the NLDS, Pirates broadcaster John Wehner visits with Vinnie & Cook on Sportsradio 93.7 The Fan.
Many fans described the Wild Card win over the Reds as one of the greatest moments for them. While it will be difficult to top that, fans will be able to unite once again even though the Buccos are on the road.
MLB Network Analyst joins the guys to provide his thoughts on what should be a great series between the Pirates and Cardinals.
The Steelers backed themselves into a corner, but according to Larry Foote, "We got the right guys to climb out of here."
Tickets are still available for Thursday's game at Busch Stadium, and there's sure to be some Pittsburgh fans that make the trip to sit in the stands.
It's been so successful for the Penguins that the Pirates have now officially decided to get a playoff big screen of their own.
The last Pirates starter to get the nod in a playoff game before the Pirates took on the Reds in the wild card play-in game, Doug Drabek joined Starkey, Miller and Mueller to describe what it was like taking the mound again and throwing out the first pitch before the teams historic playoff game.
Jason Grilli donned the trappings of a Dick's employee recently and went undercover for a promotional video for Majestic Sports Wear.
From the very start, last night's crowd for the Wild Card game at PNC Park, wearing their black flags and black clothing, may have impacted the game. Pirates manager Clint Hurdle noticed it early.
Pitt basketball fans will tell you how the Oakland Zoo is the sixth man for their home games. The Steelers have long had a 12th man for games at Three Rivers and now at Heinz Field.
Prior to Tuesday night's NL wild-card game between the Pirates and Reds, Andrew McCutchen's mother Petrina sang the national anthem before a sold out PNC Park.
Pittsburgh Police are expected to release a statement about an incident at PNC Park last night, which may have involved the wife of a Cincinnati Reds pitcher.
Pittsburgh Pirates fans could hardly contain themselves after their team won their first playoff game in 21-years.
The Pittsburgh Pirates took the field last night for a Wild Card matchup against the Cincinnati Reds with a secret weapon - the 40,487 fans in the stands.
Be proud, Pittsburgh. This one was for you. Actually, more accurately, this one might have been because of you --- at least to some degree. And maybe to a pretty deep degree.
The Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds have quite a history that dates back over 100 years.
It's no secret that Pittsburgh is a die-hard sports town. The fans eat, sleep and breathe their Pirates, Penguins and Steelers.
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby will once again represent Team Canada at the Olympics.
The Green Light-Go Program reimburses communities in Pennsylvania for upgrading their traffic signals.
Temperatures will linger in the 20s for the rest of the week, but milder temperatures will come to the area next week.
A fight led to a stabbing, and a suspect is in custody after a stabbing in Shaler Township.
A Hempfield Township man has been arrested, accused of killing another man who was with his wife inside their home.
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby will once again represent Team Canada at the Olympics.
The Green Light-Go Program reimburses communities in Pennsylvania for upgrading their traffic signals.
Temperatures will linger in the 20s for the rest of the week, but milder temperatures will come to the area next week.
A fight led to a stabbing, and a suspect is in custody after a stabbing in Shaler Township.
A Hempfield Township man has been arrested, accused of killing another man who was with his wife inside their home.
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan stated last week that, as President Trump seeks a new chair of the Federal Reserve, maintaining the banking system's independence is paramount.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
President Trump said TV broadcast licenses should be revoked if newscasts and late-night shows are almost entirely negative about him and the GOP.
Gov. Mike DeWine has signed legislation eliminating Ohio's four-day grace period for late-arriving mail-in ballots.
Western Pennsylvania is grappling with a December that has been significantly colder than in years past.
Pennsylvania will receive nearly $7 million as part of a nationwide settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA.
People in Armstrong County communities like Worthington and Kittanning say they're not getting packages they ordered weeks ago from Amazon.
As more data centers are approved in southwestern Pennsylvania, state lawmakers are taking steps to make sure the centers pay their fair share and are good neighbors in their communities.
If you haven't sent gifts in the mail yet, you don't have much time left.
The group will be performing to light up the city with the sounds, sights, and soul of Brazil.
The two businesses share a kitchen in Mars and are now looking for a new space to go to.
Imagine being at a fancy dinner awaiting three fabulous courses and you find yourself at the center of a culinary mystery.
Every city celebrates New Year's Eve, but Pittsburgh knows how to show off, making it a shared experience that gives everyone something special to enjoy!
Gardening guru Doug Oster is here to prove you can still dig into gardening even in the coldest months.
Here's a look at the reasons behind the drop in violent crime and the hope that the trend continues into the new year.
Health care workers say a powerful new street drug is clogging Pittsburgh-area emergency rooms with people suffering from violent withdrawal symptoms.
Seven employees of the Allegheny County-run Kane Community Living Centers in Scott Township have been under investigation.
Veterans are outraged after learning about damage done to gravesites at a cemetery in Fayette County.
Artificial intelligence is watching where people park in Pittsburgh.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, respiratory illnesses are on the rise nationwide.
"The Pitt" has received high marks from health care workers, saying the show provides a realistic view of life in a hospital.
Thousands of Pennsylvanians are dropping their health insurance as premiums are set to double on Jan. 1, 2026.
Health care workers say a powerful new street drug is clogging Pittsburgh-area emergency rooms with people suffering from violent withdrawal symptoms.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby will once again represent Team Canada at the Olympics.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Kris Letang scored 58 seconds into overtime in his 1,200th NHL game and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-3.
"A hundred percent," the star quarterback said. "I'm going to be out there."
Aaron Rodgers isn't talking like someone ready to retire.
There won't be a Westmoreland County Airshow next year because of construction at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The Pittsburgh International Airport is getting nonstop flights to Dublin next year.
Members of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh voted last week to end their three-year-long walkout.
Norfolk Southern railroad worked with the state of Ohio and Youngstown State University to revive plans for a $20 million first responder training center near the site of the worst derailment in a decade in East Palestine, Ohio.
A report on the future of water in central Ohio warns that industrial demands for water will skyrocket at the same time experts expect farmers will need to regularly irrigate their fields.
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Here's everything to know about First Night in Pittsburgh on New Year's Eve.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Drivers should prepare for overnight closures between the Edgewood/Swissvale and Churchill interchanges for the next two years. KDKA's Lauren Linder has the details.
The Green Light-Go Program reimburses communities for upgrading their traffic detection systems, and western Pennsylvania will get nearly $30 million in grants. KDKA's Jessica Riley has the details.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Mary Ours’ forecast!
38-year-old Shannon Jennings is facing multiple charges after she allegedly stabbed another woman in a parking lot.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
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.
West Virginia scored a late touchdown to tie the game and then beat Pitt in overtime to win the 108th Backyard Brawl.
