MLB.com's Richard Justice: Pirates Are Real And Spectacular
MLB.com executive correspondent Richard Justice doesn't think the Pirates are a joke. He tells Sportsradio 93.7 The Fan's Vinnie & Cook why he has bought in to the Buccos.
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MLB.com executive correspondent Richard Justice doesn't think the Pirates are a joke. He tells Sportsradio 93.7 The Fan's Vinnie & Cook why he has bought in to the Buccos.
For the first time in nearly 35 years, the Pittsburgh Pirates are 18 games over .500 at this point in the season.
Jordy Mercer hit a go-ahead single with two outs in the ninth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Seattle Mariners 4-2 on Wednesday.
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jeff Locke joined Vinnie & Cook on Sportsradio 93.7 The Fan live from the clubhouse in Seattle on Wednesday afternoon.
MLB Network Host, Brian Kenny talked to the Fan Morning Show about the success of the Pirates as they are about to begin a two-game series with the Mariners.
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Pittsburgh Democratic mayoral candidate Bill Peduto joined Colin Dunlap Sunday morning to talk about the local sports teams.
When Angels 1B/OF Brad Hawpe joined Starkey, Miller, and Mueller on Friday, he painted a picture that should be extremely exciting Pirates fans.
Bob Pompeani looked at the Pirates top prospects with Tim Williams of PiratesProspects.com.
Gerrit Cole wasn't nervous about making his first major league road start in his backyard until he heard "Calling All Angels," the syrupy Train ballad played before every game at Angel Stadium.
Vinnie and Cook checked in Friday with John Wehner for their weekly visit.
Pedro Alvarez drove in all of Pittsburgh's runs with a solo homer, bases-loaded double and a single Thursday, leading the Pirates to a 5-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds and a split of their high-profile NL Central series.
Jay Bruce ended Jason Grilli's saves streak with a solo homer in the ninth, and Brandon Philips singled with the bases loaded in the 13th inning on Wednesday night, rallying the Cincinnati Reds to a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Charlie Morton took it upon himself on Tuesday to stand up for his teammates and bean Reds leadoff hitter Shin-Soo Choo in the bottom of the first inning, but to hear it, Morton claims it was not on purpose.
Pass the collection plate. Let's raise the funds for a Charlie Morton statue.
Colin is angry after the Reds once again beaned Andrew McCutchen in Game 1 of their series with the Bucs.
Juan Uribe singled home Andre Ethier in the top of the 11th inning to rally the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 5-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday.
Jeff Locke allowed just two hits over seven innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-0 on Friday night.
A.J. Burnett is wearing a walking boot over his torn right calf and isn't sure when he'll be ready to return.
Matt Cain allowed two hits over 6 2-3 innings and the San Francisco Giants pounded the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-0 on Thursday night.
The Pittsburgh Pirates placed ace A.J. Burnett on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right calf and filled his roster spot by activating right-hander Charlie Morton, who returns to the majors almost a year to the day after having Tommy John surgery.
Pirates top prospect Jameson Taillon got to watch Gerrit Cole make his debut this week, and joined Starkey, Miller and Mueller on The FAN to tell us what he saw and how that motivates him even more to make it to the big leagues.
Starling Marte had a career-high four hits and scored four times and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the San Francisco Giants 12-8 on Wednesday night.
It was a magical night at the PNC Park Tuesday as the number one draft pick from 2011 made his big league debut with the Pirates.
Sales were brisk at PNC Park, ticking down to the first pitch of the Gerrit Cole era. Among the crowd was a California fan, working on a different sort of milestone.
Rain will blanket the entire region, but some areas will see severe thunderstorms roll through on Thursday evening.
The 2026 NFL Draft is heading to Pittsburgh on April 23 and the impacts will be region-wide. Here is all the latest information.
See the full Pittsburgh Pirates schedule for the 2026 MLB season.
Two teenage boys have been given probation after using artificial intelligence to create hundreds of fake nude photos of their classmates.
Days after kids got into a major brawl in Downtown Pittsburgh, some school leaders are reacting, trying to get ahead of more potential activity this weekend.
Rain will blanket the entire region, but some areas will see severe thunderstorms roll through on Thursday evening.
See the full Pittsburgh Pirates schedule for the 2026 MLB season.
Two teenage boys have been given probation after using artificial intelligence to create hundreds of fake nude photos of their classmates.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
Days after kids got into a major brawl in Downtown Pittsburgh, some school leaders are reacting, trying to get ahead of more potential activity this weekend.
Two Republican state senators have introduced a proposal to hold people accountable for evading tolls on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
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.
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.
This week’s waiting child, Zachary, has a big personality. He knows how to take his shot and make it count! Mikey Hood figured there was no better fit than mini golf at Puttery in the Strip District.
Digital clutter is the new junk drawer, and chances are, yours is overflowing. Here to help us clear the chaos and take back control is content creator Camilla “Cami” Nwokedi.
Spring cleaning isn’t just for your home. Your car needs a reset, too! We’re detailing the do’s and don’ts of getting your car fresh and clean, thanks to Eddie Cerminara, owner of EJ’s Car Wash & Automotive Detailing.
Shari Zatman of Perfectly Planned by Shari is teaching Heather and David how to make baseball-themed placemats!
Since the Pirates open their season on the road, chances are you’ll be catching that first pitch from your couch. Why not make it an experience? Shari Zatman, of Perfectly Planned by Shari, is showing us how to turn our home into a baseball diamond!
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.
The 2026 NFL Draft is heading to Pittsburgh on April 23 and the impacts will be region-wide. Here is all the latest information.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
See the full Pittsburgh Pirates schedule for the 2026 MLB season.
The only perfect bracket left after the opening weekend of the men's and women's NCAA tournaments belongs to a teen from Pittsburgh.
For the third consecutive season, Skenes will donate $100 for every strikeout he records.
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.
Newborns at a Pittsburgh-area hospital dressed up to celebrate the 20th anniversary of "Hannah Montana."
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.
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Ron Smiley’s forecast!
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss today's sports topics.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Wednesday afternoon that talks between Washington and Tehran are still ongoing. She warned that President Trump will "unleash hell" if a peace deal is not made.
A woman was taken into custody after law enforcement officers surrounded a Downtown Pittsburgh parking garage with guns drawn on Wednesday afternoon.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
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.
