Colin Dunlap: Pirates Goal Should Simply Be Above .500
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.
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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.
Spring Training is officially underway and the Pirates are looking to build upon the successes they've had over the past two seasons.
A judge has sentenced a father and daughter to probation for a PNC Park scuffle that cost a security guard his fingertip.
Drive 45 miles east from Tampa, turn right at a small town called Barto, and you'll soon arrive at another small town, Fort Meade, Fla., home to 6,000 residents, one traffic light and Andrew McCutchen.
The Pirates and Orioles were rained out today in Bradenton.
ROOT Sports' Pirates Analyst, Kent Tekulve stopped by the Fan Morning Show's broadcast location in Bradenton, Florida to give the guys his early impressions of the 2013 Pirates.
Pirates' All-Star Center Fielder, Andrew McCutchen joined the Fan Morning Show on Tuesday to talk about Spring Training.
The Fan Morning Show is Live in Bradenton and talked to multiple Pirates players including Gaby Sanchez, Jeff Locke, and
The Pirates Closer for the 2013 season, Jason Grilli joined the Fan Morning Show live in Bradenton to talk about Spring Training.
Pirates Broadcaster, John Wehner, joined the Fan Morning Show on Monday to talk about the early portion of Pirates' Spring Training.
The Fan Morning Show arrived in Bradenton Sunday just in time to catch the Pirates' Spring Training home opener.
In the first exhibition game of the 2013 season, lefty Jeff Locke set the bar pretty high in the battle for the fifth spot in the Pirates rotation in the Bucs' 3-2 win at the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday afternoon at Charlotte Sports Park.
Jeff Locke was just a young, Single-A pitcher with a lot of upside in 2009. That's when he was traded by the Atlanta Braves to the Pittsburgh Pirates in a very unpopular move at the time.
Garret Jones hit 27 home runs last year, but still finds himself in a battle for playing time at first base as spring training picks up this week.
93.7 The FAN Pirates pre and postgame host Dan Zangrilli provides all the latest news coming out of Pirates spring training.
Jason Grilli talked with the Fan's Dan Zangrilli today in Bradenton, Fla. after a story came out that the Pirates closer was critical of team management at last year's trade deadline.
Vic Black, the Pirates supplemental first round pick in the 2009 draft, enjoyed a 13 save season, where he held opponents to a .189 batting average in 2012, while allowing just one run in both June and July combined while pitching for Double-A Altoona.
Clint Hurdle deserves this. He hasn't won a championship. Heck, he hasn't even won more games than he's lost in each of his first two seasons as Pirates manager.
After an injury riddled 2012 season that saw the usually reliable Jeff Karstens in an on-again, off-again role because of health issues, it was expected he would no longer be with the team at season's end.
Pirates catching prospect Tony Sanchez hit the weight room hard this off-season adding 15 pounds of muscle.
Zachary Levine of Baseball Prospectus discussed his recent column about the Pirates and Andrew McCutchen with Bob Pompeani.
Pirates GM Neal Huntington previews spring training and the season ahead with Sportsradio 93-7 The Fan's Vinnie & Cook.
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.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Mary Ours' forecast!
For the eighth year, the Healthy Smiles for Miles mobile dental clinic is back in Pittsburgh, providing free preventative dental care for those living in underserved communities. KDKA's Jessica Riley reports.
Over twelve hours of cleanup work closed the 62nd Street Bridge after a tractor trailer over turned on it. KDKA's Megan Shinn reports.
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!
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.
