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As history has proven so many times, it has a tendancy to repeat itself. It's well documented that the Pirates of recent memory have gotten off to similar fast starts, only to run out of gas faster than Bugatti stuck in rush hour traffic on the Parkway.
One day after the Pirates blew a three-run lead in the eighth inning to the Chicago Cubs, they reversed the trend by overcoming a late inning deficit of their own.
The baseball writer joined Vinnie on 93.7 The Fan's "Bucco Talk" to discuss the start of the 2011 MLB season.
An eighth inning rally by the Chicago Cubs sunk the Pirates 5-3 at Wrigley Field on Saturday afternoon for their first loss of the season.
A local baseball field reopened today after receiving a matching grant from Pirates Charities last year.
Andrew Fillipponi is joined by Pirates centerfielder Andrew McCutchen after the Buccos' opening day win over the Cubs at a chilly Wrigley Field in Chicago.
The Fan's Jim Colony sat down with Pittsburgh Pirates President Frank Coonelly ahead of the team's opener to discuss the upcoming 2011 baseball season.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Pirates beat reporter Colin Dunlap joined The Fan Morning Show from Wrigley Field Friday morning.
Joe Lemire spent some time in Bradenton, Fla., this spring to check out some Bucco baseball. He shared his views on the Pirates Friday morning.
SI.com MLB senior writer Tom Verducci joined Vinnie & Cook for an Opening Day preview on SportsRadio 93-7 The Fan.
Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Neal Huntington joined Sportsradio 93-7 The Fan's Vinnie & Cook to put the wraps on spring training and preview the season ahead.
Opening Day for the Pittsburgh Pirates is Friday and Clint Hurdle joined The Fan Morning Show Wednesday to discuss the what's new before the team heads north to Wrigley Field.
Pittsburgh Pirates Pitching Coach Ray Searage joined The Fan Morning Show to discuss the pitching staff as they get prepared to open the season Friday in Chicago.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are five days from the start of the 2011 season and the beginning of the Clint Hurdle Era.
Pirates outfield Garrett Jones joined the FAN Morning Show from Bradenton, FL to talk about the progress of spring training.
When the Pirates face the Chicago Cubs to open the 2011 season, right-hander Kevin Correia will be the fourth different Opening Day pitcher for the Pirates in the last four years.
FOXSports.com MLB senior writer Ken Rosenthal joined Vinnie & Cook to talk about the latest news around the big leagues.
A day after sending pitcher Fernando Nieve to the minors, the Pittsburgh Pirates have unconditionally released Nieve.
Forbes' annual report finds the average value of Major League Baseball teams has increased seven percent from last year to an all-time high of $523 million.
When Lyle Overbay and Matt Diaz sit at their lockers in the Pirates' locker room they know they stand out and there is a reason for that. The 34-year-old Overbay, a first baseman, and 33-year-old Diaz, an outfielder, are the veterans on a team full of youngsters.
On Monday the Pirates made so more moves by releasing infielder Garrett Atkins and sending pitchers Justin Thomas and Fernando Nieve to the minors.
Missing the first month of spring training with a hamstring injury and struggling in his two outings, Pirates left-hander Scott Olsen could be starting the season on the disabled list.
Morton threw six shutout inning giving up four hits, striking out five and dropping his spring ERA to 1.29 in the Pirates 3-1 win over the Houston Astros split squad.
After eighteen consecutive losing seasons, 299 losses over the past three years, Hurdle says brighter days are ahead. Even if he can't promise when.
Debra Wireman, a Kentucky woman who had been missing for more than two weeks, was found dead in her vehicle in Ohio.
The new movie "Young Washington" opened over the Fourth of July weekend, earning more than $20 million at the box office and becoming the nation's top live-action film.
Michigan is experiencing its largest outbreak of a parasitic infection, called cyclosporiasis, that causes severe diarrhea.
Some residents in Westmoreland County are voicing their frustrations over speculation on data centers.
An arrest in Fayette County is reigniting a debate over the growing number of civilian groups working to catch sexual predators in Pennsylvania.
A company from the Netherlands that specializes in moving heavy things will be moving the 22 million pound bridge a few feet at a time.
The Parkway East will be closed for 25 days starting this coming Friday night for the replacement of the Commercial Street Bridge.
The former Grandview United Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh caught on fire on Tuesday evening.
John Saxberg, 57, is accused of running an illegal kennel operation in Washington County and subjecting animals to deplorable conditions.
Debra Wireman, a Kentucky woman who had been missing for more than two weeks, was found dead in her vehicle in Ohio.
Sen. John Fetterman condemned his colleagues who continued backing Graham Platner amid a string of scandals.
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.
After about three dozen Allegheny County home deeds were fraudulently put into an LLC's name, experts are sharing tips for protecting yourself.
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.
A *dill-lightful* look at one of the vendor's newest pickle merch!
Experience Butler County brings us "Steeples & Stacks Heritage" weekend — a celebration of art, culture, and hometown pride!
The Queen Bees from Mean Girls: The Musical quiz Heather and David on their Mean Girls movie knowledge.
The leading ladies from Mean Girls: The Musical join us to give the scoop on how the "plastics" are taking over the big stage.
Whatcha Think Wednesday: If you have a destination wedding... should guests also be required to give the couple a gift?
Some residents in Westmoreland County are voicing their frustrations over speculation on data centers.
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.
For the eighth year, a mobile dental clinic is back in Pittsburgh, providing free preventive dental care for those living in underserved communities.
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.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that his office is charging former Bucknell coach Mark Kulbis with felony aggravated hazing.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Longue Vue Club's 15th hole is a difficult par 5 during the home stretch of the round.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
Ryan O'Hearn blasted three home runs and set a franchise record with 10 RBIs as the Pirates drilled Atlanta 12-4.
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.
The new movie "Young Washington" opened over the Fourth of July weekend, earning more than $20 million at the box office and becoming the nation's top live-action film.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
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.
The Wexford Garden and Pond Tour will allow members of the public to tour some of their private yards. Barry Pintar explains the fundraising effort behind it.
Elite 18: No. 15 at Sunnehanna Country Club
The new movie "Young Washington" opened over the Fourth of July weekend, earning more than $20 million at the box office and becoming the nation's top live-action film and the number three movie overall behind the new "Minions" movie and "Toy Story 5." KDKA's Chris DeRose reports.
A man from Fayette County has been arrested and is facing over 1,000 charges related to alleged animal cruelty and neglect.
The U.S. military launched a second night of strikes against Iranian targets late Wednesday, saying it was retaliating against Iran for attacking commercial ships earlier this week.
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.
