Rowdy Tellez released by Pirates just four plate appearances from $200,000 bonus
General Manager Ben Cherington said the bonus had "zero factor" in the decision to cut ties with the 29-year-old fan favorite.
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General Manager Ben Cherington said the bonus had "zero factor" in the decision to cut ties with the 29-year-old fan favorite.
The Pirates have lost three of their last four games.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss today's sports topics.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss today's sports topics.
Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James has been suspended one game without pay by the NFL for repeated violations of rules intended to protect players' health and safety.
Watch as Ray Fittipaldo, Mark Kaboly, 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 day's sports topics.
Paul Skenes struck out nine and pitched two-hit ball through five innings, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 2-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday.
Justin Fields threw for a touchdown and ran for another and the Pittsburgh Steelers pulled away late to beat the Los Angeles Chargers 20-10.
A student-athlete at Gettysburg College allegedly carved a racial slur onto another student-athlete's body, officials and the victim's family said.
KDKA-TV's Josh Taylor discusses the day's sports topics.
Drew Allar threw three touchdown passes and ran for a score and No. 10 Penn State beat Kent State 56-0.
Eli Holstein threw for three touchdowns and ran for two more as Pittsburgh blasted Youngstown State 73-17.
Garrett Greene threw a 15-yard touchdown pass to Rodney Gallagher with 26 seconds left to lift West Virginia to a 32-28 victory over Kansas in their Big 12 opener Saturday.
Elly De La Cruz hit a three-run home run and had four RBIs as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-1 on Saturday.
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Reeves Field in Beaver Falls.
Check out High School Football highlights from around the western Pennsylvania region here!
Check out High School Football highlights from around the western Pennsylvania region here!
KDKA-TV's Cassidy Wood has more from the must-see game.
Week 4 of Pennsylvania high school football is here.
The Reds beat Pittsburgh 8-3 to assure the Pirates their sixth straight losing season and 28th in 34 years.
Kickoff is coming up from Yuhas-McGinley Stadium at 7 p.m.!
The historic course is set to host its 10th U.S. Open in June.
The course underwent extensive renovations in preparation for the tournament.
Yasmani Grandal homered, Nick Gonzales drove in the winning run with a single in the eighth inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 to snap a three-game losing streak.
A former missionary with an Ohio-based ministry has pleaded guilty to federal charges of sexually abusing two boys in Haiti.
Chicago's Kyle Teel hit his second homer in two games and singled. Munetaka Murakami struck out four times.
Two people were killed in a utility terrain vehicle crash in Webster County, West Virginia, over the weekend, authorities said.
Under the program, Bordas and Bordas will donate $500 to Ronald McDonald House for every sack the Steelers record during the season.
The first day of school arrived in Monessen on Tuesday, but not every student was back in the classroom.
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Max Iheanachor's home was burglarized last month, authorities said.
Two people were killed in a utility terrain vehicle crash in Webster County, West Virginia, over the weekend, authorities said.
Nearly 80 children reported missing in Ohio were found during a statewide operation, the U.S. Marshals Service said.
A Butler County man is in the hospital after being allegedly attacked by his own roommate with a sword.
A former missionary with an Ohio-based ministry has pleaded guilty to federal charges of sexually abusing two boys in Haiti.
Pennsylvania could hold the key to which party controls the U.S. House of Representatives after November's midterm elections.
Congressman Chris Deluzio says he's thinking about running against Sen. John Fetterman in the 2028 Democratic primary in Pennsylvania.
In less than two weeks, the high-energy laser weapon system has taken down 11 drones, coinciding with a 75% drop in drones probing the border, military officials told CBS News.
The suspect "aggressively shoved his way through the crowd" toward Amy Acton, Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene told CBS News.
A former staffer confirmed that Sen. John Fetterman has routinely dismissed and at times refused to do core aspects of the job.
It seems like each week we get a new story or warning about a scam over the phone or on the internet. Here's how you can avoid them.
With proposed 50% tariffs on the table, the cost of new and used cars could increase by thousands in the near future.
A new report tries to calculate how much Pennsylvanians need to earn to live what's considered a comfortable lifestyle.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
Buffalo Township police are warning about scammers after investigating several cases where residents have fallen victim.
Flatland Cavalry is opening for country artist Kasey Musgraves at PPG Paints Arena on Sept. 8.
Over 100 local and national fine artists will be featured at this year's "A Fair in the Park," taking place from Sept. 11-13, 2026.
David and Heather guess the value of three items chosen from the PTL mailbox.
Daisy Jade travels to the Heinz History Center to see the new lifelike historical figures added to the World War II section.
David and Heather talk about their Labor Day weekends and taste chicken-flavored Oreos!
The Steel City Youth Football League announced disciplinary action following video that captured an on-field brawl.
Misdemeanor and summary charges have been filed against the coaches involved in a youth football brawl in Pittsburgh.
Police departments all around the country say surveillance technologies like cameras, drones, and license plate readers have proved invaluable in tracking and arresting violent criminals.
Video shows youth football coaches from Carlynton and Keystone Oaks fighting on the field during a game over the weekend.
Police public safety services are being questioned in Forward Township.
A Pittsburgh-area mother is sharing her story after she says her daughter was exposed to measles at UPMC Children's Hospital.
Pennsylvania health officials said an out-of-state person tested positive for measles and may have exposed others at a Pennsylvania Turnpike service plaza in Westmoreland County.
Pennsylvania health officials say two people who had measles died in the state, but Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is questioning that.
UPMC is taking another step to help Pittsburgh's first responders better protect our community.
For the first time since 1991, Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles.
Chicago's Kyle Teel hit his second homer in two games and singled. Munetaka Murakami struck out four times.
Under the program, Bordas and Bordas will donate $500 to Ronald McDonald House for every sack the Steelers record during the season.
Jerry Sandusky was scheduled to appear in court remotely for a hearing on a claim that an accuser would recant allegations that Sandusky sexually abused him.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are partnering with Pittsburgh Public Schools to give every student two free tickets to upcoming preseason games.
Paul Skenes pitched 5 1/3 scoreless innings for his first win since July 19 to lead the Pirates over the Angels 1-0.
Many small businesses are still feeling the impact of last week's severe weather.
Pittsburgh leaders and their partners are making a concerted effort to revitalize a North Side business district.
A federally funded Ohio manufacturing program faces potential shutdown after a new audit by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Office of Inspector General.
Gas station giant Buc-ee's has sparked a backlash in Ohio over one of its frequent trademark infringement lawsuits.
The international fashion retailer Zara will open a location in Ross Park Mall in 2028, as the mall continues to thrive.
A show coming to The Palace Theatre in Greensburg looks to pay tribute to Dolly Parton.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Pittsburghers are remembering Dolly Parton as "one of a kind" following her death on Tuesday.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Bret Michaels is taking a break from touring to recover from recent surgeries.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss today's sports topics.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
Ahead of his retirement, Ross Guidotti received a proclamation from Allegheny County Council.
The window of time for Allegheny County property owners to appeal their tax bills just closed. But even if you missed this window, it's never too late to get your paperwork in order. KDKA investigator Meghan Schiller explains the simple math equation every property owner needs to remember.
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.
