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Pirates manager Clint Hurdle had said that veteran Brandon Inge is "close" playing a position in Grapefruit League games and that'd be fine with Inge, who is recovered from shoulder surgery last September – well, almost.
Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Michael McKenry joins Vinnie & Cook on Sportsradio 93-7 The Fan for a spring training update.
Pirates Starter Jeff Locke is fighting for a spot in the Pirates rotation and talked about how the spring is going for him so far.
James McDonald allowed just one hit over 4 shutout innings, but his teammates were shut out for the first 8 innings in a 4-2 loss to Tampa Bay at a sundrenched but chilly and windswept McKechnie Field Thursday afternoon.
Native New Englander Jeff Locke made up for a disappointing outing in a 16-6 loss to the Boston Red Sox last Friday by lasting his scheduled 4 innings, allowing 1 run on 3 hits and 2 walks as the Pirates beat up on the Boston bullpen, 9-3, in Fort Myers.
The Pirates hopes for the future lie heavily on the arms of Gerrit Cole and Jameson Taillon, and Catcher Tony Sanchez has caught both of them and knows what they're capable of.
Together, they're considered the future of the Pittsburgh Pirates: Jameson Taillon, selected second overall in the 2010 MLB Draft, and Gerrit Cole, taken first overall in 2011. By May of next year, they could both be in the Pirates' starting rotation.
It was only against Team Spain (a collection of low-level minor-leaguers – if that), but Gerrit Cole flashed the stuff you'd expect to see from a number one overall draft pick by striking out the first six batters he faced before giving up a couple of seeing-eye singles in his third inning.
Pirates' prized pitching prospect Gerrit Cole had little trouble with Spain's entry into the World Baseball Classic. He struck out first 6 batters he faced.
Veteran Jeff Karstens was shut down early last season with a shoulder injury and, after returning from that, was hampered by late-season soreness in his hip.
The giant Vinnie Richichi head – the brainchild of The Fan Morning Show – made its resounding and highly successful debut this past Sunday at the Petersen Events Center during Pitt's overtime win over Villanova.
Pedro Alvarez is coming off a breakthrough season in which he hit 30 home runs with 85 RBIs.However, he also struck out 180 times – once every 3.3 plate appearances.
Newcomer Mike Zagurski may be a longshot to make the Pirates' 25-man roster, but he's yet to give up a hit in Spring Training.
Newcomer Mark Melancon not only lockers between the more outgoing Jared Hughes and Jason Grilli but could end up pitching between them in late-game situations.
It was tough enough for Pittsburgh fans to watch the Baltimore Ravens win the Super Bowl with Ray Lewis front and center; but with Pittsburgh playing the Tigers in Lakeland, Fla., on Saturday, it was Ray Lewis Day for the Lakeland native at Joker Marchant Stadium.
We have all heard so many times that action speaks louder than words. That seems to be the case with the Pirates players and coaches this spring. There are no slogans or printed t-shirts with "finish" on them in the clubhouse it just seems to be understood that this is a very important year. A year when winning is expected. The last two years have given the fans a taste of what post season baseball could be like but still are dealing with a losing streak of 20 straight years.
Neil Walker of the Pirates understands why people questioned the team's effort after last season, but thinks that it isn't always about stepping up your game.
This was not a good day to be a Pirates pitcher. The staff combined to allow 16 runs on 14 hits and also walked 14 batters all leading to a 16-6 loss to the Boston red Sox today at McKechnie Field.
Clint Hurdle has been hard at work getting the Pirates prepared for the upcoming 2013 season.
Charlie Morton underwent Tommy John surgery in June and has been working hard to regain his form during his recovery process.
Jeff Karstens is excited for the upcoming season and joined The Fan Morning Show Thursday to talk about it.
The Pirates' clear cut and exclusive objective in this 2013 season should be to win more games than they lose. That's it. Finish above .500.
The sun rises on another day at Pirate City in Bradenton, Fla., which means Jay Bell is already hard at work. With the new day's sunshine blaring into his eyes, it didn't take long to realize, this guy lives and breathes hitting.
The Pirates fell to 2-2 on the Grapefruit League season after an 8-2 loss to the Rays Wednesday in Bradenton, Fla.
We have been greeted every morning here in Bradenton with a smiling Ray Searage showing up for work at 5:20 a.m.
A man in Center Township was taken into custody on Wednesday night after he stole an ambulance and led state police on a chase.
Spencer Horwitz homered, Konnor Griffin had four singles, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-0 to snap a four-game losing streak.
Wednesday was a big day for the four peregrine falcon chicks who live in the nest on top of Pitt's Cathedral of Learning.
A man from Indiana County killed during World War II was finally laid to rest, more than 80 years after he was declared missing and presumed dead.
There's a new push to revitalize Pittsburgh's South Side.
A man in Center Township was taken into custody on Wednesday night after he stole an ambulance and led state police on a chase.
Spencer Horwitz homered, Konnor Griffin had four singles, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-0 to snap a four-game losing streak.
Wednesday was a big day for the four peregrine falcon chicks who live in the nest on top of Pitt's Cathedral of Learning.
A man from Indiana County killed during World War II was finally laid to rest, more than 80 years after he was declared missing and presumed dead.
There's a new push to revitalize Pittsburgh's South Side.
There's a new push to revitalize Pittsburgh's South Side.
Former Cuban leader Raúl Castro was indicted by a U.S. grand jury in connection with the Cuban military's fatal downing of two planes in 1996 — an escalation in the U.S. pressure campaign against the Cuban government.
The Supreme Court's term is set to end around the end of June, with decisions on birthright citizenship, transgender athlete bans and gun rights still to come.
Tony Guy defeated Jesse James Vodvarka in the Republican primary for Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District, CBS News projects.
Rep. Summer Lee has won the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania's 12th Congressional District, CBS News projects.
The Allegheny County Health Department has issued a consumer alert for Prantl's Bakery in Shadyside, saying an inspection found pest droppings.
A Bethel Park homeowner says he's out thousands of dollars after hiring a contractor to replace his front porch.
A popular Washington County farm won't be offering pick-your-own peaches this year.
Gas across the country continues to climb.
Two food items sold at Giant Eagle have been voluntarily recalled due to separate contamination risks.
We're back in Indiana, the hometown of Jimmy Stewart, and Daisy Jade is getting a tour of the Jimmy Stewart Museum!
If you've ever wondered if you should lift more weights or do more reps to build muscle, there are a lot of conflicting reports. Well, owner of Rebel Fitness, Dr. Natalie Gentile joins us to give you the knowledge you need to know!
Tonight is the finale of Survivor 50, and our friend Heidi Lagares-Greenblatt from season 44 is here to give us her predictions for the explosive finale!
Team PTL's Daisy Jade is speaking with KJ Apa, who is portraying Jimmy Stewart in the upcoming movie!
There are few things more powerful than finding a swimsuit that fits and makes you feel good during your beach trip. So, we called in style expert Joanna Heyman to give us the guidance we need!
A Bethel Park homeowner says he's out thousands of dollars after hiring a contractor to replace his front porch.
It's been nearly eight years since Rachael DelTondo was shot and killed in the driveway of her parents' home in Aliquippa.
An artist in Pittsburgh said the Steel City clothing company used his artwork without his permission.
Alcosan's multi-billion-dollar construction project to clean up the rivers in southwestern Pennsylvania is already over budget.
Pennsylvania prisons now give suboxone to thousands of inmates, with thousands more on the waiting list.
Pittsburgh, with its natural beauty and parks, can be a great place for people to put the phones down and enjoy life.
Doctors say it looks like it will be a bad season for tick-borne diseases.
Temperatures could reach into the 90s this week in Pittsburgh, and that impacts everything, including your sleep.
Frontline healthcare workers at Butler Memorial Hospital overwhelmingly approved their first union contract on Friday.
A western Pennsylvania dad went from wondering what a spot on his leg was to learning he has an extremely rare skin cancer.
Spencer Horwitz homered, Konnor Griffin had four singles, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-0 to snap a four-game losing streak.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Aaron Rodgers says his 22nd season in the NFL will be his last.
Iván Herrera hit a three-run, walk-off home run in the bottom of the 10th inning — one of four homers by St. Louis — as the Cardinals rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.
Aaron Rodgers didn't waste time getting back to work with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
A popular Washington County farm won't be offering pick-your-own peaches this year.
If you're about to throw out all of those old documents while spring cleaning, there are some you should hold onto.
The hole left behind by Spirit will hit businesses and rental companies within Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The bar served its final pints Sunday night after 43 years in Oakland, near the heart of Pitt's campus.
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport officials are confident they'll be able to replace Spirit Airlines after the airline shut down early Saturday morning.
May 20 is Jimmy Stewart Day across the commonwealth — a day honoring the late actor and Indiana, Pennsylvania, native.
The tour, celebrating the 30th anniversary of their biggest album, will stop in Pittsburgh on October 6.
The country music superstar will be performing at 1846 Farms in September.
The exhibit transforms historic industrial and historical paintings into a multi-projection animated experience.
Country music star Lainey Wilson and former Steelers quarterback Devlin "Duck" Hodges tied the knot in a lavish Tennessee wedding.
A man turned from patient to suspect in Beaver County on Wednesday night when he led police on a chase after he stole an ambulance. KDKA's Jessica Riley has the story.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
Pittsburgh City Council members and community stakeholders held a meeting on Wednesday to address flash crowd disturbances Downtown. But teenagers were missing from the conversation. KDKA's Jennifer Borrasso reports.
Aaron Rodgers says this will be his last season in the NFL. Now Steelers fans are reacting. KDKA's Ricky Sayer has more.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
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.
