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Losing 7-1 in the home opener is demoralizing, sure, but what really bothered me was that the Pirates didn't lose a hard fought game like they did in St. Louis, and they couldn't blame the loss on a meltdown by a normally reliable back of the bullpen guy like they could in Chicago.
Is this the season the Pirates finally turn things around? There is certainly a lot of promise as the Pirates started the season on the road with a 4-2 record.
The Steelers are the defending AFC champions, the Penguins are heading back to the playoffs, and now it's time for the Pirates to shine.
Play ball! It's an exciting day for baseball fans in Pittsburgh. In a sure sign of spring, fans have packed PNC Park over on the North Shore for the 2011 Home Opener.
It's Opening Day at PNC Park! Steve Blass joined the The FAN Morning show to talk baseball.
In a sure sign of spring, the Pirates will take the field over at PNC Park this afternoon for their 2011 home opener. The Pirates host the Colorado Rockies at 1:35 p.m.
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.
Joe Manganiello says even when he spent 25 years living in Los Angeles, he always considered Pittsburgh home.
A woman was assaulted and robbed by a man she found sitting in the front seat of her car after she left work at the Ross Towne Center on Tuesday night, police said.
While parking on sidewalks in Pittsburgh has long been prohibited, a loophole made enforcement difficult.
Ronald Stanford, 18, has been charged with the alleged killing of Tristan Taylor.
The East Busway is shut down in both directions due to a "police investigation," according to PRT.
A woman was assaulted and robbed by a man she found sitting in the front seat of her car after she left work at the Ross Towne Center on Tuesday night, police said.
Joe Manganiello says even when he spent 25 years living in Los Angeles, he always considered Pittsburgh home.
While parking on sidewalks in Pittsburgh has long been prohibited, a loophole made enforcement difficult.
Fifteen people are facing charges after prosecutors said they ran a drug ring that distributed more than 100 pounds of meth in Pennsylvania and Ohio.
Ronald Stanford, 18, has been charged with the alleged killing of Tristan Taylor.
On Saturday, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with Mr. Trump and cautioned him against conducting a fresh round of strikes on Iran, CBS News learned.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine told CBS News the Trump administration's plan to ramp up deportations of Haitian migrants is a "mistake," arguing the move could bruise Ohio's economy.
The plans include arresting migrants in Ohio and quickly putting them on deportation flights to crisis-stricken Haiti, the internal documents indicate.
With one day left, there are still no constitutional sentencing guidelines for the Pennsylvania judicial system when it comes to felony murder.
The store will be located at the North Hills Village shopping center along McKnight Road.
The number of people who are food insecure is rising, and experts have said that it is only going to get worse.
Just when it looked like relief was heading our way at the gas pump, prices could spike once again in Pittsburgh.
A Westmoreland County family said having a secret room is not as cool as it sounds, after finding a large void under their garage built by Ryan Homes
Last year, Americans received nearly 30 billion scam robocalls and text messages.
A lot has happened since 1991...so we are putting David's memory to the test...with a game we're calling "I Was Here!"
Did you win tickets to Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie? Find out here...plus a Paw Patrol look-alike contest!
How do you fit 35 years of David Highfield... Into just a few minutes? Apparently... You write a song! And the best part? It was written by one member of our PTL family... And performed... By another.
Filipino-inspired culinary pop-up and catering project Kapwa Cuisine is paying Daisy a special visit.
Catch the Exclusive scoop on their latest adventures in Cape Town...Joe's new role in the Dungeons and Dragons community...and more!
A community in Butler County said repeated boil water advisories have them uneasy about their water quality.
An investigation into alleged theft at the North Versailles tax collector's office is underway.
Nearly five months into a major road construction project in Beaver County, several small business owners say they are struggling to keep customers coming through the door.
Opposition to a data center at the back end of an industrial park is growing among residents of Hanover Township, Washington County.
A small community in Fayette County is pushing for answers after finding what appears to be raw sewage spilling into the woods.
Doctors are finding they are faced with questions about health advice from social media, but they caution that you can't always trust what you find.
August 1 is PA Donor Day, a day to bring awareness to organ donation and the countless lives it can save.
Chris Deluzio and Ro Khanna met with nurses at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital in Pittsburgh as the healthcare workers push for a new deal.
Allegheny County has nearly three dozen cases of cyclosporiasis resulting in two hospitalizations.
People who buy their healthcare coverage in Pennsylvania through the Affordable Care Act are expected to see their premiums skyrocket.
Jackson Chourio and Andrew Vaughn homered, Logan Henderson allowed two runs in six innings to win his sixth consecutive decision, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 on Tuesday night.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Pirates extended their dominance over the Brewers this season, beating Milwaukee 4-3 in the opener of a four-game series.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
George Hill, a former University of Pittsburgh football player whose football career ended due to a heart condition, has died.
Amtrak is adding a second trip from Pittsburgh to New York later this year, officials said during a public board meeting.
Attention is brewing around a proposed variance for Bethel Bakery to expand its parking.
The organizers of a plan aimed at making Pittsburgh's South Side safer are standing by their efforts.
Data center projects are on municipal drawing boards across the Pittsburgh region, and public opposition is growing.
Businesses in Latrobe and Unity Township are getting ready for the annual influx of players, coaches and fans for Steelers training camp.
Joe Manganiello says even when he spent 25 years living in Los Angeles, he always considered Pittsburgh home.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Dave Matthews stopped by a Pittsburgh restaurant before his show at Star Lake on Friday night.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Ray Petelin’s forecast!
A new piece of legislation out of the Pittsburgh City Council will remove a loophole that would allow more enforcement of drivers parking on city sidewalks. KDKA's Jessica Riley spoke with some residents of South Side Slopes about how this could affect their neighborhood.
One person is dead after a crash involving an Amtrak train near PRT's East Busway on Wednesday morning.
A lot has happened since 1991...so we are putting David's memory to the test...with a game we're calling "I Was Here!"
Did you win tickets to Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie? Find out here...plus a Paw Patrol look-alike contest!
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.
