Pirates Game Day Notes: May 8, 2011
The Pittsburgh Pirates will close out a three-game series with the Houston Astros Sunday afternoon at PNC Park.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates will close out a three-game series with the Houston Astros Sunday afternoon at PNC Park.
Charlie Morton took a shutout into the eighth inning Saturday, and unlike last night with Paul Maholm, the Pirates bats gave their pitcher enough support for a win at PNC Park. Lyle Overbay added his first home run at home this season and Andrew McCutchen had a two-run double in the 6-1 victory over the Houston Astros.
Pittsburgh Pirates broadcaster Bob Walk joined Vinnie & Cook on Sportsradio 93-7 The Fan, and he is encouraged after a month of watching the Pirates.
As Pirates third baseman Pedro Alvarez continues to struggle at the plate, I'm sure the temptation would be to either bench him or send him back down to the minors for some fine-tuning. I say neither option is the right one.
Chris Gates | 93-7 The Fan — The Pirates continued their road luck Wednesday night with a 7-4 win at San Diego.
The Padres erased a 5-3 deficit in the seventh inning and scored the game-winning run in the eighth to knock off the Pirates 6-5 Tuesday night.
The Pittsburgh Pirates (14-15) scored four runs in the first inning and held on for a 4-3 win over the San Diego Padres (11-18) Monday night.
What a difference one year makes for the Pirates who last season had just 17 wins on the road for the entire season. With their 8-4 win over the Colorado Rockies Sunday afternoon, they Pirates already have nine wins on the road and it was their fourth road series win of this young season.
The Pirates continued their three-game series against the Rockies Saturday night in Colorado. Andrew McCutchen hit another home run, but it wasn't enough to help the Bucs as they fell 4-1.
Pirates relief pitcher Evan Meek hasn't looked right all season. The reason for that is he might not be healthy and is heading to the disabled list.
Chris Gates | 93-7 The Fan -- The Pittsburgh Pirates claimed outfielder Xavier Paul off waivers today from the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Mike Morse had a three-run homer among his three-hits, Adam LaRoche also homered and the Washington Nationals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3 on Sunday.
The Pittsburgh Pirates jumped out to an early lead over the Washington Nationals and never looked back Saturday night at PNC Park.
Baseball America's Jim Callis was a guest on "Bucco Talk" today with Vinnie Richichi.
Rob Neyer Baseball Author and Editor of SB Nation joins Vinnie Richichi today on "Bucco Talk" to discuss a very strange start to the MLB season.
MLB.com Pirates Beat Reporter Jenifer Langosch joined Vinnie today on "Bucco Talk".
The Bucs (8-10) were unable to get any offense going on Ricky Nolasco who gave up just four hits and threw eight strikeouts in seven innings.
The FAN's Vinnie Richichi and Ron Cook are joined by Pirates pitching coach Ray Searage to talk some Buccos baseball.
Pittsburgh Post Gazette writer, Dejan Kovacevic, joined Seibel, Starkey and Miller Tuesday afternoon.
"Where the #%!@ is everyone!" I had to utter that line a dozen times.
Andrew McCutchen opened the game with a homer against slow-starting Edinson Volquez, then singled home the tiebreaking run in the eighth inning Sunday, rallying the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 7-6 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
The Pirates will look to get back to .500 with a second straight win over the 1st place Cincinnati Reds. Here's Clint Hurdle's lineup for this afternoon's game.
The Pittsburgh Pirates haven't been good at many things over the last 18 seasons, but, one thing they do well is kill momentum and good will that they gather.
Shaun Marcum pitched seven shutout innings, Prince Fielder homered for the third time in four games and the Milwaukee Brewers won their sixth in seven games, 6-0 over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night.
One of the police officers involved in the arrest of an alleged unruly fan at PNC Park over the weekend is talking about the incident in an exclusive interview with KDKA Investigator Marty Griffin.
Crosby served as captain for Team Canada in 2014 when NHL players last participated in the Olympics.
Rodgers spent last year with the Pittsburgh Steelers for his 21st NFL season.
The shooting happened along Jane Street early Sunday morning.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Stowe Township police arrested a man accused of trying to steal a car while two children were inside it.
Crosby served as captain for Team Canada in 2014 when NHL players last participated in the Olympics.
A list of school closings and delays for the Pittsburgh area on Monday, Feb. 9.
Rodgers spent last year with the Pittsburgh Steelers for his 21st NFL season.
The shooting happened along Jane Street early Sunday morning.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
The bipartisan "Bell-to-Bell" bill bars students from using their phones any time they're in school, not just during instructional periods.
It was only a few months ago that Pennsylvania passed the 2025 budget several months late, and now the process begins for this year.
Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro delivered his fourth budget address at the State Capitol in Harrisburg, three months after last year's budget was passed by state lawmakers.
A federal judge on Monday blocked the Trump administration from revoking Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, granting a last-minute reprieve to 350,000 immigrants who were set to lose protections on Tuesday.
Pennsylvania American Water said that a first round of testing came back negative and an update can be expected late Monday morning.
A woman and her husband are fighting for a $400 refund after they bought furniture from a Value City Furniture store.
It's the end of an era for a grocery store in Carrick.
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.
Daisy takes us live to learn more about 100.7 Star's Best Pizza in Pittsburgh competition.
We’re hearing from some of you! How did you meet? What is your love story?
Daisy shows us how to see our closet in a different way.
Some local pups will be in the game this year, and we’re meeting one from Animal Friends!
The band has a Pittsburgh connection, and we’re getting a performance live in the studio!
Residents of Millvale are trying to get back to normal after last weekend's major snowstorm.
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.
Pennsylvania American Water said that a first round of testing came back negative and an update can be expected late Monday morning.
Doctors said the drugs can help people lose unwanted pounds while retaining muscle.
Southwestern Pennsylvania's cold and snowy winter is taking its toll on more than just our roadways and walkways.
The Liberty-Clairton area is under a code orange air quality action day, according to the Pa. Dept. of Environmental Protection.
The cold weather and lingering snow affect more than just the roads and our cars, it affects our brains.
Crosby served as captain for Team Canada in 2014 when NHL players last participated in the Olympics.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Rodgers spent last year with the Pittsburgh Steelers for his 21st NFL season.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots Sunday to win the 2026 Super Bowl.
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.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Filming for the final season of "Mayor of Kingstown" is expected to take place between March and June.
Many Super Bowl 60 ads are already online, along with teasers for commercials that will be unveiled during the NFL championship on Feb. 8.
Watch as Jason Mackey, Mike DeCourcy, and Andrew Fillipponi join KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani for another round of sound on this edition of the #1 Cochran Sports Showdown!
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani discusses the sports topics of the day.
Stowe Township police arrested a man accused of trying to steal a car while two children were inside it. KDKA-TV's Jessica Riley shares more.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Rob Wilson's forecast!
Flames could be seen shooting out of multiple homes in North Belle Vernon on Sunday.
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.
