Jim Colony: Houston Still Has A Problem Against Pittsburgh
The Pirates snapped a six-game Grapefruit League losing streak with an 8-6 win over their former divisional rivals, the Houston Astros at frosty McKechnie Field.
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The Pirates snapped a six-game Grapefruit League losing streak with an 8-6 win over their former divisional rivals, the Houston Astros at frosty McKechnie Field.
Newcomer Mike Zagurski may be a longshot to make the Pirates' 25-man roster, but he's yet to give up a hit in Spring Training.
Newcomer Mark Melancon not only lockers between the more outgoing Jared Hughes and Jason Grilli but could end up pitching between them in late-game situations.
It was tough enough for Pittsburgh fans to watch the Baltimore Ravens win the Super Bowl with Ray Lewis front and center; but with Pittsburgh playing the Tigers in Lakeland, Fla., on Saturday, it was Ray Lewis Day for the Lakeland native at Joker Marchant Stadium.
The Fan's Jim Colony stopped by McKechnie Field before heading to Lakeland for the Grapefruit League game against the Tigers to check out the new and improved McKechnie Field.
Michael McKenry says he's spent the off-season trying to become more versatile.
We have all heard so many times that action speaks louder than words. That seems to be the case with the Pirates players and coaches this spring. There are no slogans or printed t-shirts with "finish" on them in the clubhouse it just seems to be understood that this is a very important year. A year when winning is expected. The last two years have given the fans a taste of what post season baseball could be like but still are dealing with a losing streak of 20 straight years.
Neil Walker of the Pirates understands why people questioned the team's effort after last season, but thinks that it isn't always about stepping up your game.
Pirates pitching coach Jay Bell hopes to encourage the team as they get ready for another season and remind players that it's not always just about scoring a home run.
This was not a good day to be a Pirates pitcher. The staff combined to allow 16 runs on 14 hits and also walked 14 batters all leading to a 16-6 loss to the Boston red Sox today at McKechnie Field.
Clint Hurdle has been hard at work getting the Pirates prepared for the upcoming 2013 season.
When you talk to any of the players or coaches in Bradenton, you really get the feel that they know this is an important season and then you hear them talk about how the catchers mitt pops when Gerrit Cole unleashes his right arm, which is not ordinary.
Jeff Karstens is excited for the upcoming season and joined The Fan Morning Show Thursday to talk about it.
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.
Garrett Jones and the Pirates will be looking to erase the memory of another last season slide this year.
We have been greeted every morning here in Bradenton with a smiling Ray Searage showing up for work at 5:20 a.m.
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.
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.
Trees are being removed from the North Shore to make way for the Draft Theater and Main Stage for the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
River Rescue crews spent hours diving 20 feet down into the Monongahela River after Jacinta Stevens' car flew off of the Parkway East and into the icy water below in late January.
What started as a routine Amazon delivery to a rural home in Ligonier Township on Monday night quickly escalated, with a man saying he drew a gun and chased the driver down.
Damarco Minor followed his own miss to score with 0.7 seconds left and give 15th-seeded Pittsburgh a 64-63 win over 10-seed Stanford in the opening game of the ACC Tournament on Tuesday.
Jackson Blake converted on the decisive shootout goal and the Carolina Hurricanes recovered after relinquishing a two-goal lead late in regulation to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 on Tuesday night.
Trees are being removed from the North Shore to make way for the Draft Theater and Main Stage for the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
River Rescue crews spent hours diving 20 feet down into the Monongahela River after Jacinta Stevens' car flew off of the Parkway East and into the icy water below in late January.
What started as a routine Amazon delivery to a rural home in Ligonier Township on Monday night quickly escalated, with a man saying he drew a gun and chased the driver down.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
Damarco Minor followed his own miss to score with 0.7 seconds left and give 15th-seeded Pittsburgh a 64-63 win over 10-seed Stanford in the opening game of the ACC Tournament on Tuesday.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
President Trump told CBS News the U.S. war with Iran is "very complete," and said the U.S. "could do a lot" about the Strait of Hormuz.
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has reached a deal with the Department of Justice as part of a high-stakes antitrust trial.
The preliminary U.S. intelligence assessment suggests that the U.S. is "likely" responsible for the bombing of the girls' school in Iran on Feb. 28.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said "what you're seeing is emotional reactions and fear that this is a long-term war." He stressed that "this is not a long-term war."
The Pennsylvania Treasury will hold a public auction for unclaimed goods on Wednesday, March 25.
Pittsburgh gas prices have spiked in the last week, but how high exactly will they rise in the coming weeks?
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
An investigation into fraudulent vehicle inspections has led to dozens of charges against a Pittsburgh-area auto shop owner and his mechanic, police said.
There are always deals to be had at places like Sam's Club and TJ Maxx, but there are ways to get even bigger discounts.
It's time for our annual March Madness bracket, and this year it's the battle of who has the best wings in western Pennsylvania.
Padma Lakshmi is backin the arena with a fresh twist on the culinary showdown.
Daisy is visiting Neubauer's Flowers with a sneak peek at its spring open house.
Dr. Lori is back to play What's It Worth?
Backpacks can be surprisingly chaotic. Here are some simple tips to make it less frustrating.
More homeowners than ever in Allegheny County are filing appeals to try to lower their property taxes.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
There is cautious optimism on the North Shore that the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette may continue to publish under new ownership.
From freshly washed cars to air conditioning units to entire porches, dust is blanketing one Westmoreland County neighborhood.
Former patients of Dr. Carl Medgaus are running out of time to try to recover money for unfinished dental work.
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
Fish fries can be a quandary for people with heart and other medical issues.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
Damarco Minor followed his own miss to score with 0.7 seconds left and give 15th-seeded Pittsburgh a 64-63 win over 10-seed Stanford in the opening game of the ACC Tournament on Tuesday.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Jackson Blake converted on the decisive shootout goal and the Carolina Hurricanes recovered after relinquishing a two-goal lead late in regulation to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 on Tuesday night.
The Baltimore Ravens have backed out of the trade that would have brought in star pass rusher Maxx Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders.
With just over six weeks until the NFL Draft gets underway in Pittsburgh, only around 32% of properties made available have been rented out.
Forbes' latest ranking of the world's richest people has been released, and the list features billionaires with ties to Pittsburgh.
A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
The budget airline Breeze is launching a new nonstop route from Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach this summer.
The lawsuit accuses Nippon of prioritizing revenue over worker safety.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
The countdown is on, as the NFL Draft comes to Pittsburgh and America turns 250 years old.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
The medical drama "The Pitt" has certainly put a lot of eyes on Pittsburgh, and while the stories are fiction, the show highlights some very real things about the city.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss today's sports topics.
After the borough council voted unanimously on Monday to remove the South Connellsville Volunteer Fire Company from responding to emergencies in the borough, Mayor Chris Wiltrout vetoed the decision during a meeting on Tuesday.
Approximately 140 U.S. service members have been wounded in the first 10 days of the war with Iran, the Pentagon said on Tuesday.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor honored Pittsburgh EMS members for their efforts during a rescue on the Mon River in January.
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.
