Pirates Planning Plenty Of Promotions For 2013 Season
Every team draws a big crowd on Opening Day and many professional sports teams like the Pirates use promotional items to get them to come back.
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Every team draws a big crowd on Opening Day and many professional sports teams like the Pirates use promotional items to get them to come back.
Pittsburgh Pirates General Manager Neal Huntington said they are going to fight every day and believes they have made steps to be better in 2013.
Pittsburgh Pirates Chairman Bob Nutting said that he is committed to bringing a winner to Pittsburgh on The Fan Pirates Preview Monday morning.
Fans began filing into PNC Park for Opening Day around noon, but the celebration started well before that.
Sidney Crosby lost some teeth and suffered a broken jaw after a slap shot by Brooks Orpik deflected up into his face. While I do feel bad for Crosby and any other player this happens to, it's an injury that is easily prevented by wearing full facial protection.
Pirates President, Frank Coonelly joined the Fan Morning Show live in the PNC Park broadcast booth to preview Opening Day.
It is spring and hope springs eternal for Pittsburgh Pirates fans. The Pirates will take on the Cubs on Opening Day at 1:35 p.m. at PNC Park.
Opening Day for the Pittsburgh Pirates is Monday and there are some road closures and detours to be aware of.
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The grounds crew was out at PNC Park today, working to get the field and the stands ready for Monday's home opener.
Spring Training has ended and the Pirates are headed north for Opening Day.
KDKA-AM's Larry and John talk to Pirates GM Neal Huntington about the end of Spring Training and the move to Pittsburgh for opening day.
The Pirates named Jeff Locke their fifth starter Wednesday as they made nine roster moves.
Despite 12 big league seasons on his resume, when Brandon Inge stepped to the plate Monday night in Port Charlotte, Fla., he did not know whether he would have a job today.
Shortly after breaking news about Pirates' roster moves, Michael Sanserino of the Post Gazette joined the Fan Morning Show to discuss who will be with the team when they travel North.
With less than a week before the Pirates break camp in anticipation for their April 1 home opener against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park, the club has one more known starting pitcher (three) than unknown starting pitchers (two).
With a little time, Starling Marte and the Pirates could make waves throughout baseball.
The start of the 2013 season is just more than a week away for the Pittsburgh Pirates and there a few positions not quite set in stone.
A little over a week away from Opening Day and Pedro Alvarez is rocking a .143 batting average this spring. It's the exact same average Alvarez had 15 games into last regular season.
Baseball season is about to get started, and Pittsburgh's PNC Park has been named top ballpark in America.
The Pittsburgh Pirates traded for a veteran infielder Wednesday afternoon.
Pirates first baseman Garrett Jones, who has been out with a strained left oblique, is closer to returning to the line-up after a round of batting practice this morning.
For the second straight game, the Pirates bench came through in the late innings as the Bucs beat the Blue Jays, 5-4 in 10 innings.
With the team going out and signing a new catcher this offseason, the Pirates pitching staff was looking towards spring training as an opportunity to familiarize themselves with Russell Martin.
After stints with the Phillies and, last season, the Diamondbacks, lefthander Mike Zagurski is trying to win a spot in the Pirates bullpen.
The 18th hole at Edgewood CC has a classic Donald Ross design and is a difficult finishing hole.
A number of small factors are expected to bring a significant flash flood risk to the Pittsburgh area.
The closing of the Parkway is just four days away and much of PennDOT's efforts right now are centered on removing construction material from detour routes.
Allegheny County Police said that Aaron Bertoluzzi was driving drunk when he was involved in a deadly crash last July.
Crews were on scene for several hours working to contain the spilled materials.
Crews were on scene for several hours working to contain the spilled materials.
The closing of the Parkway is just four days away and much of PennDOT's efforts right now are centered on removing construction material from detour routes.
The 18th hole at Edgewood CC has a classic Donald Ross design and is a difficult finishing hole.
A number of small factors are expected to bring a significant flash flood risk to the Pittsburgh area.
Allegheny County Police said that Aaron Bertoluzzi was driving drunk when he was involved in a deadly crash last July.
Rep. Eric Davanzo later said he "will never apologize for putting patriotism before politics."
Some lawmakers say the Pennsylvania State Senate is stalling on a bill to increase the state's minimum wage.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
The Supreme Court upheld state laws from West Virginia and Idaho that restricted participation by transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
Imagine finding out the home you own is no longer yours, even though you weren't behind on your mortgage or selling it.
Schewbel's is closing after 120 years, meaning Giant Eagle will have to find a new bakery to make its branded bread.
Schwebel's, which sells bread at grocery stores across western Pennsylvania, is closing after 120 years.
Daisy Jade took a trip to Izzazu Salon, Spa & Blowout Bar to learn some looks that will keep you feeling fresh in the summer heat.
In this month's Money Monday conversation, Stephanie Reif from Clearview Federal Credit Union shared some financial hot takes. Is it really better to buy than to rent? And should you pay off debt before putting money into a savings account?
On June 30, the Best of the Batch Foundation, led by former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch and his wife, Latasha Wilson-Batch, faced an unexpected emergency: a fire at camp. Heather and David got to chat with them about what happened, what's next, and how Pittsburgh can help.
David is back from vacation! Plus, Heather's dual celebration for her son Rocco's birthday and the Fourth of July, and what we know about what went on behind the scenes at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding at Madison Square Garden.
Are we dreaming? Or are these beds *actually* flying? That's right...Daisy takes us to the 5th Annual Zelienople Bed Derby, where the beds are less for sleeping, and more for speed.
There are several data centers on the drawing boards in southwestern Pennsylvania, raising concerns about noise and pollution.
Allegheny County is facing a major financial crisis that leaders are unsure how to address.
Rising Tide Partners began acquiring depressed properties five years ago with the promise of transforming struggling neighborhoods.
A Westmoreland County woman is demanding answers after she said a broken pipe flooded her apartment in Rostraver Township.
The school board in McKeesport has called a special meeting on Wednesday to decide the future of its football coaching staff.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
Representatives from UPMC and Allegheny County Public Safety held a demonstration to encourage firework safety in Pittsburgh.
When you hear you're diagnosed with cancer, it can be overwhelming. It can leave questions, anger and a feeling of seclusion.
Allegheny County health officials said babies who have died from sudden unexpected infant death have more than doubled since 2000.
Lone star ticks have been found in Franklin and Erie counties in Pennsylvania.
The 18th hole at Edgewood CC has a classic Donald Ross design and is a difficult finishing hole.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
Former college basketball player Kerr Kriisa has been accused of fraudulently obtaining nearly $2.2 million from two victims.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
The Kroger Company announced the acquisition of Giant Eagle on Wednesday morning.
Schewbel's is closing after 120 years, meaning Giant Eagle will have to find a new bakery to make its branded bread.
A federal judge has extended his block on enforcement of an Ohio law that would require children under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps while a legal challenge proceeds.
It's shaping up to be a busy holiday weekend across western Pennsylvania, which includes the Westmoreland Arts and Heritage Festival.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
When are the fireworks tonight in Pittsburgh? Here's what to know about the city's Fourth of July celebration.
Anthrocon 2026, dubbed "Critters, Cryptids and Curses," will return to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
Road closures will be in place ahead of the America250PA concert at Point State Park on Saturday, June 27.
The 25-day closure of the Parkway East is just four days away and much of PennDOT's efforts right now are centered on removing construction material and in other cases, on coordinating traffic signals.
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA-TV First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley!
The policy, which is the same as what is in place for Kennywood, will require kids 15 and under to be accompanied by an adult this summer.
The truck rolled onto its side late Monday night along the 62nd Street Bridge, which connects several Pittsburgh neighborhoods with Sharpsburg and Etna boroughs near Route 28.
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.
