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An exclusive excerpt from John Feinstein's book, "Where Nobody Knows Your Name," which chronicles the lives of those trying to reach Major League Baseball.
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An exclusive excerpt from John Feinstein's book, "Where Nobody Knows Your Name," which chronicles the lives of those trying to reach Major League Baseball.
News came out last week that Philadelphia Phillies General Manager Ruben Amaro no longer was interested in trying to sign former Pirates Starter AJ Burnett, but that all changed last night as reports have surfaced that multiple teams are currently negotiating with Burnett, and the Phillies are one of them.
It was the "out" call heard around the National League. The Pirates not only won the game in Chicago, but the Washington Nationals lost to the Saint Louis Cardinals.
Right in the middle of it all from the very start to the end, Bryce Harper delivered the first game-ending homer of his career, a two-run shot in the bottom of the ninth Thursday that lifted Washington to a 9-7 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates and ended the Nationals' losing streak at six.
Pirates left-hander Francisco Liriano did not allow a hit until the sixth inning against a struggling and depleted Nationals lineup, and Pedro Alvarez homered off an otherwise-dominant Stephen Strasburg, leading Pittsburgh past Washington 4-2 Wednesday night.
The future will only get brighter for Bryce Harper, who has a good chance to develop into a perennial All-Star and MVP candidate.
MLB Network Host Brian Kenny joined John Seibel and Josh Miller of Seibel, Starkey and Miller on Sportsradio 93-7 The FAN to talk about the Pirates chances of actually finishing above .500.
Former Penn State and Washington Redskins LB LaVar Arrington is still trying to sort out everything that has happened at Penn State but makes no apoligies that he still feels Tom Bradley should have been the next Head Coach.
(93-7 The FAN) -- Bedard gave up three solo homers and Evan Meek, just called up from the minors, allowed three runs in one inning of relief as the Nationals beat the Pirates, 7-4.
Chris Gates | 93-7 The FAN -- Predictably, much of the post-game chatter was in response to Strasburg and his performance.
Chris Gates | 93-7 The FAN -- let's not give up on Pittsburgh as a baseball town just yet. In my opinion, this series shows fans in this town haven't changed.
(93-7 The FAN) -- Washington starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg lived up to the hype Thursday night, striking out 13 Pirates batters in a 4-2 Nationals win.
(93-7 The FAN) -- The bullpen pitched eight innings Wednesday and the Pirates beat the Nationals, 3-2.
Chris Gates | 93-7 The FAN -- Pirates starting pitcher Erik Bedard was removed from Wednesday night's game against Washington with back spasms.
Chris Gates | 93-7 The FAN -- Call me the eternal optimist, but Tuesday night's walk-off victory for the Pirates is the type of win that can vault a team on a hot streak.
ROOT Sports baseball analyst Bob Walk joined The Fan Morning Show Wednesday.
After the game, Pirates manager Clint Hurdle, closer Joel Hanrahan, starting pitcher A.J. Burnett and Barajas spoke with the media. Here's what each of them had to say.
Rod Barajas smacked a two-run homer of his own to left field with two outs in the ninth inning for a 5-4 Pirates win.
It's not very often that the Pirates will lead the majors in money spent.
An early outburst of offense allowed the Pirates to cruise to a big 10-2 win over the Washington Nationals Sunday afternoon, earning a split in the four-game series.
The Pirates had the rare opportunity to gain a game and a half on the first place St. Louis Cardinals with their doubleheader in Washington D.C. on Saturday. All the pieces were falling into place, beginning with a 5-3 win in the first game, but ended up losing the second 4-3 and splitting the doubleheader.
A walk-off single by Matt Stairs in the bottom of the ninth sealed a 2-1 loss for the Pirates.
Pirates starter Charlie Morton will have to wait another day to pitch because the Pirates/Nationals game for today has been postponed.
The Pirates picked up a win, beating the Washington Nationals, 4-2 on Monday night.
Pirate fans will get their first chance to see newly acquired infielder Brandon Wood. Manager Clint Hurdle will give him a start tonight vs. the Washington Nationals.
The warmer-than-normal temperatures seen on Tuesday can cause problems for people and property.
Neighbors flooded social media and began demanding answers.
In less than three months, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is scheduled to close up shop and go out of business.
In just February alone, there have been four wrong-way crashes on highways around the Pittsburgh region.
Thomas Stanko testified in court on Tuesday, telling a jury of his peers that he did not kill his former girlfriend, Cassandra Gross.
The warmer-than-normal temperatures seen on Tuesday can cause problems for people and property.
Neighbors flooded social media and began demanding answers.
In less than three months, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is scheduled to close up shop and go out of business.
In just February alone, there have been four wrong-way crashes on highways around the Pittsburgh region.
Thomas Stanko testified in court on Tuesday, telling a jury of his peers that he did not kill his former girlfriend, Cassandra Gross.
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer said she would be willing to cooperate with a House panel's probe if President Trump grants her clemency, and would testify that he is "innocent of any wrongdoing."
The official DHS statistics, which had not been previously reported, provide the most detailed look yet into who ICE has arrested during the Trump administration's crackdown.
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.
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.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
We asked you to send in your unique or adorable love stories to the PTL mailbox, and you delivered!
Dr. Pascual Chen is here to help tackle the habits and headspace that can make Valentine's Day more meaningful, no matter how you are celebrating.
Antiques appraiser Dr. Lori is examining more of your family treasures and heirlooms.
We're learning how Anderson’s Candies has been making chocolates and memories for more than 100 years.
What if the classic tale of "Romeo and Juliet" came with a twist, with a side of rock music and zombies? A brand-new musical is blending George Romero's dreams of the undead with Shakespeare!
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.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The advisory, issued on Saturday, affected thousands of customers in Allegheny and Washington counties.
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.
Six former players on the women's basketball team at the University of Pittsburgh have sued coach Tory Verdi and the school over what they call toxic coaching methods.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Neal Shipley made the first hole-in-one in TGL history while making his league debut on Monday evening.
Veteran designated hitter and outfielder Marcell Ozuna is heading to Pittsburgh.
Google and Pepsi were among the best ads of the Big Game, while Coinbase and ai.com got failing grades, according to one ranking.
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.
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
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.
As the Pittsburgh region starts to thaw out, we're now faced with a whole new set of weather-related concerns, and some of them could be dangerous. KDKA-TV's Ross Guidotti reports.
A piece of rope tied as a hanging noose was found on a wooden signpost on Uschark Road in Derry Township, Westmoreland County.
Now, several local efforts to keep the paper operating appear to have stalled.
The Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium broke ground on a state-of-the-art giraffe center.
A bombshell letter from the Crescent Township police chief has ignited fear and confusion, with residents worried their police department is being dismantled. KDKA-TV's Shelley Bortz shares the latest details.
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.
