Pirates Fall To Cubs, Blunting NL Central Hopes
The Pittsburgh Pirates' hopes of catching up in the NL Central took a big hit Wednesday when Darnell McDonald launched a three-run homer, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 4-2 win.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates' hopes of catching up in the NL Central took a big hit Wednesday when Darnell McDonald launched a three-run homer, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 4-2 win.
Pirates Bench Coach Jeff Banister has been with the Pirates orgaization since 1986. He has experienced all of the highs and lows. He shares what he felt Monday night when the Pirates clinched with the guys on The Fan Morning Show.
The lengths people will go to. Seriously, the miserableness of some in this town never, ever, ceases to amaze me.
Just one day after his team clinched their first playoff berth since 1992, Pirates General Manager Neal Huntington joined Starkey, Miller and Mueller to talk about putting this team together and what it was like celebrating last night's playoff clinching victory over the Cubs.
Pirates Broadcaster Greg Brown has been around the Pirates since 1994 and has seen plenty of the losing up close, but last night he was able to watch it all come full circle.
The Pirates clinched a trip to the post-season Monday night with a slam bang play at the plate. Did it stir up memories of a similar play, 20 years ago?
From the jaws of even more heartache, the Pirates pulled out a gem at Wrigley Field's historic home plate. Then, a short time later, the celebration was on as the Washington Nationals lost and the Pirates were assured post-season action.
For the first time since 1992, the Pittsburgh Pirates are playoff-bound, and team president Frank Coonelly reacts with Vinnie & Cook on Sportsradio 93-7 The Fan.
It was the "out" call heard around the National League. The Pirates not only won the game in Chicago, but the Washington Nationals lost to the Saint Louis Cardinals.
To celebrate the Pirates clinching a berth in the 2013 MLB Playoffs- their first postseason appearance since 1992- The Fan Morning Show put together an audio montage paying tribute to this special team.
It's been a long time since Pirates fans have been able to read and believe the following few words – the Pittsburgh Pirates are heading to the playoffs.
A.J. Burnett scattered four hits over seven strong innings to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Cincinnati Reds 4-2 on Saturday night.
It's a wild weekend on the North Shore.
Thousands of sports fans will pack the North Shore Sunday for the Pirates final home game of the regular season and Steelers game against the Chicago Bears.
Joey Votto homered off Kyle Farnsworth in the 10th inning and the Cincinnati Reds edged Pittsburgh 6-5 Friday night to pull even with the Pirates for the top wild-card spot in the National League.
Would the offense be anemic when the Reds come into town? Or could this be the moment when they turn it all around?
Sunday will be a Pittsburgh sports-a-holic kind of day.
The Pirates snapped their three-game losing streak Thursday with a win against the Padres. But have those losses caused fans to get a little more nervous about this year's winning team?
Jolly Rogers waving at PNC Park come in all shapes, colors and sizes. And so does the dashing garb of the devoted Pirates' fan.
We called him "The Great One," and for good reason. The most beloved Pittsburgh Pirate was an All-Star on the field and off.
San Diego's Logan Forsythe and Rene Rivera delivered consecutive RBI singles in the ninth inning off Pittsburgh closer Mark Melancon and the Padres rallied for a 3-2 victory on Wednesday night.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are asking for the public's help to avoid a parking mess on the North Shore Sunday.
It has been a long time coming. Pirates fans have been waiting for decades for the shot to buy playoff tickets.
Mike McCarthy was introduced Tuesday as the new head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The band will be playing at the Pavilion at Star Lake on Friday, July 24.
Christine Bowen got stuck on railroad tracks in her new Jeep as she was headed to work and a plow driver became her guardian angel before a train barreled through the area.
Three eateries in Pittsburgh were included on OpenTable's list of the most romantic restaurants in the country for 2026.
If you take a drive around just about anywhere in the Pittsburgh region, you'll see mailboxes covered in snow and even plowed in.
Mike McCarthy was introduced Tuesday as the new head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
For the third day in a row, schools across the Pittsburgh area are issuing closings and delays because of the weather.
The band will be playing at the Pavilion at Star Lake on Friday, July 24.
Christine Bowen got stuck on railroad tracks in her new Jeep as she was headed to work and a plow driver became her guardian angel before a train barreled through the area.
Three eateries in Pittsburgh were included on OpenTable's list of the most romantic restaurants in the country for 2026.
Dozens of people came together on Tuesday in Downtown Pittsburgh to rally outside the federal building.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said Tuesday that the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minnesota "must be terminated" following the deadly shooting of a Minneapolis man by federal agents.
Gov. Tim Walz says that he and President Trump shared a "productive" phone call Monday morning, during which he says the president agreed to consider a reduction of federal immigration enforcement forces in Minnesota.
In his memoir, "Where We Keep the Light," Pennsylvania's governor writes about how his childhood helped shape his lifetime of public service. He talks about the challenges he faced while growing up; the rise in political violence in America; and his future in the Democratic Party.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said President Trump called him after the April 2025 arson attack at his home in Harrisburg. He recalled the "strange conversation" he had with Mr. Trump to CBS News senior correspondent Norah O'Donnell for "CBS Sunday Morning."
A Pennsylvania couple says Kia wrongly denied a warranty claim after their car's engine failed at 80,000 miles.
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.
Meet the winners of the Pittsburgh Gingerbread Competition's People's Choice Award.
It's time for another round of What's It Worth with Dr. Lori.
Daisy visits the Precision Metrics Lab.
Justin Wirick from Uniontown joins us on his 16th anniversary of being in the musical "Wicked."
PTL hosts Heather Abraham and David Highfield discuss Pittsburgh culture, trending news and social media, food, sports, and more. Plus, a preview of what's to come on today's show.
Tracing the past of Shane Hennen and how his troubled life in Pittsburgh pointed to his future downfall.
People in Avella, Washington County, say they have no phone coverage.
Residents and leaders in Charleroi are concerned about the integrity of roads after a trench collapse last year and ongoing construction.
Patrick Vereb is accused of taking money from pet owners who believed their animals would receive dignified cremations.
Controversy has been swirling in the Woodland Hills School District since November.
After the historic snowfall, dangerously low temperatures crept into the Pittsburgh region, bringing a hidden danger that can turn painful in seconds.
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.
Mike McCarthy was introduced Tuesday as the new head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bryan Rust has been suspended for three games for an illegal check to the head against Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser.
McCarthy looks to reshape the team after Mike Tomlin's resignation earlier this month.
Three of the 232 athletes selected to represent the United States are from western Pennsylvania.
More than 140 employees at Nemacolin were informed they were being let go.
It's been about six years since the pandemic, and a lot of people working from home, but now companies are slowly calling them back to the office.
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.
Old-school gamers and ex-pinball players have a new place to play some classic arcade games.
The country music superstar will headline an invite-only concert at the Rivers Casino the night before the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
Christine Bowen said her Jeep got stuck on railroad tracks and was pulled free by a plow driver right before a train barreled past her.
Mike McCarthy was introduced Tuesday as the new head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
A man in Pittsburgh's Garfield neighborhood is snowed in at his home days after the massive snowstorm.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
We're talking power moves to advance your career.
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.
