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Pirates Release Jared Hughes, Hurdle Calls It 'One Of Hardest' Decisions He's Made
Pirates manager Clint Hurdle described the release of reliever Jared Hughes on Wednesday on of the hardest decisions he's ever had to make.
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Pirates manager Clint Hurdle described the release of reliever Jared Hughes on Wednesday on of the hardest decisions he's ever had to make.
Pirates are down to Trevor Williams and Tyler Glasnow for the final rotation spot after Drew Hutchinson was optioned to Triple A Indianapolis on Wednesday. The move comes following giving up nine runs in his final Spring Training start, raising his Spring ERA to 10.02.
Saying this current team has a "We Are Family" atmosphere around it, former Pirate great Rennie Stennett expects an exciting year for the Pirates.
Amidst the sounds of Spring Training baseball, listen closely on the fields in Bradenton, Florida, and you might just hear singing.
The World Baseball Classic changed the complexion of Spring Training this year as it took some of the biggest names in the game out of camp.
The Bucs made four roster moves Tuesday including eliminating one of those battling to be the fifth starter.
Spring Training is wrapping up in Bradenton, Florida, and with the Home Opener now in sight, it's crunch time for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Pirates moved one of their biggest names Monday, yet it was not a surprise as the roster gets closer to 25. Baseball America's top Pirates prospect Austin Meadows was reassigned to the minors after a prolonged stay in Major League Camp.
GM Neal Huntington had no more clarity on Sunday who the Pirates fifth starter would be with five more exhibition games left.
With all of the candidates likely getting one more start in Florida, Drew Hutchison struggled in his bid to be the Pirates fifth starter, giving up six runs on 10 hits in four and two-thirds innings as the Red Sox won 10-7 on Thursday.
The Pirates won their 15th game this Spring, beating the Rays in Port Charlotte 5-4. Jose Osuna hit his fifth homer this Spring and Jordy Mercer his third, as Edgar Santana got the win and Wade LeBlanc this save.
The Pittsburgh Pirates made roster moves with four pitchers today.
"Today especially was kind of an 'ah-ha' moment," Tyler Glasnow said following his best outing of the Spring.
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin and General Manager Kevin Colbert made their annual stop at Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training on Friday.
It appears the opportunity to be the Pirates' fifth starter remains very much out there as another candidate struggled Friday in Bradenton as Baltimore beat the Bucs 6-5.
After signing a 3-year, $26 million contract to remain with the Pirates, starter Ivan Nova is backing it up with a solid spring.
There has been a lot of trailblazing for Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Gift Ngoepe.
The Boston Red Sox came back to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 with two runs in the eighth on Thursday, but for the Pirates it was more about a really solid start from Ivan Nova.
Phil Gosselin is looking to do whatever he can to make this Pirates team.
Chad Kuhl is becoming a near lock as the fourth starter when the Pirates come north in two weeks.
Our Jeff Hathhorn covered today's Pirates spring training victory over the Baltimore Orioles and has all the details.
With not many job battles on the line, here are five of the notable things from the past week at Pirates Spring Training.
When team president Frank Coonelly sat down with "The Fan Morning Show" at LECOM Park on Tuesday, the topic of Kang --- still absent from Spring Training workouts --- was obviously broached.
The Nationals now turn to a young player to man the shortstop position with Danny Espinosa going to the Angels in the offseason.
On the eve of the Pirates' Grapefruit League Opener(s), the team held its first workout at LECOM Field.
Gonzales joined other players and Pirate staff on Saturday for a clinic sponsored by Pirates Charities, allowing people with special needs to show off their skills.
Several people gathered to celebrate Gus Kalaris' legacy at Allegheny Commons Park.
It's a gorgeous, comfortable evening around southwestern Pennsylvania, and temperatures overnight will dip into the lower to mid-60s under partly cloudy skies.
Three people, including two teenagers, have died after a crash in Lawrence County.
Pittsburgh Fire and EMS rescued a dog trapped inside a house fire.
Gonzales joined other players and Pirate staff on Saturday for a clinic sponsored by Pirates Charities, allowing people with special needs to show off their skills.
Several people gathered to celebrate Gus Kalaris' legacy at Allegheny Commons Park.
It's a gorgeous, comfortable evening around southwestern Pennsylvania, and temperatures overnight will dip into the lower to mid-60s under partly cloudy skies.
Three people, including two teenagers, have died after a crash in Lawrence County.
Pittsburgh Fire and EMS rescued a dog trapped inside a house fire.
KDKA-TV's Barry Pintar talked to Pittsburghers on Friday about the news.
Biden campaign manager Jen O'Malley Dillon denied reports the president is considering leaving 2024 presidential race against Trump.
The House Oversight Committee refused to push back the date of U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle's testimony.
Experts say not enough is yet known about the parents of gunman Thomas Matthew Crooks, who have been cooperating with investigators.
"I am not supposed to be here tonight," former President Donald Trump said. "I stand before you in this arena only by the grace of almighty God."
A restaurant in Downtown Pittsburgh was ordered to close for the second time this year.
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A Pittsburgh doctor explains the dangers of expired car seats.
The health department issued a consumer alert for Coraopolis Cash Market,
Fans looking for tickets to the game will need to buy season tickets, a mini-plan, or group tickets.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
Katie was at the I'Dill Pickle tent at Picklesburgh checking out the world-famous "Meat Monster," which is a hot dog inside a pickle, wrapped in bacon.
Boaz was at the Pittsburgh Pickle Company today and he showed us one of the big reasons our city is known to some as the town of fermentation.
A couple of brave folks were bobbing for pickles on PTL this morning at Picklesburgh 2024!
Rachel Rennebeck and John Chamberlin, the hosts of the Ya Jagoff Podcast, helped us organize a pickle juice drinking contest on PTL!
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed legislation aimed at saving pharmacies from going out of business.
The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police is initiating new patrols Downtown focused on smoke shops and the street activity around them.
Columbia Gas wants to abandon service to the Burhan-Crouse Funeral Home.
Leaders in Pittsburgh have taken the first step toward preventing the random Downtown attacks the city has seen on innocent people.
Pittsburgh's public safety director said the system fails to address the underlying problems of homelessness, addiction and mental illness.
Health challenges like cancer and heart attacks have knocked down Ronald Davis, but he continues to not just get back up, but keep moving.
Nearly 7,000 pounds of hot dogs were produced and distributed without being inspected, federal government says.
In the aftermath of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, medics, doctors, and nurses jumped into action to treat the wounded.
A Baldwin resident has been hospitalized with Allegheny County's first human case of West Nile virus this year.
Rite Aid, which has already closed hundreds of stores, is shutting more locations in Michigan and Ohio.
Gonzales hit the winning RBI single in the ninth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied from a three-run deficit for an 8-7 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Aaron Rodgers knows all eyes are on him.
Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby is one of the best pro athletes of the 21st century, according to ESPN.
The tee shot is critical on the 10th hole with bunkers strategically placed on both sides of the fairway.
The Pirates will start the season on the road but will face the Yankees in their first homestand in 2025.
NASA is canceling a water-seeking moon rover because of cost overruns and launch delays.
A lifelong Pittsburgher has been named the new general manager of Kennywood.
The multi-year partnership begins this season.
KDKA-TV talked exclusively with Takahiro Mori, vice chairman of Nippon Steel and the head of its global operations, about the proposed deal.
The popular Pittsburgh spot was praised for its pepperoni size and its unique crust.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
"Dance Moms" star Christi Lukasiak is facing DUI charges after a crash in Westmoreland County last month.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Kristin Emery's forecast!
Gus Kalaris of Gus and Yayia's Ice Ball Cart died earlier this month at the age of 92.
Pirates second baseman Nick Gonzales joined other players and Pirate staff on Saturday for a clinic sponsored by Pirates Charities, allowing people with special needs to show off their skills. KDKA-TV's Chilekasi Adele reports.
Three people, including two teenagers, have died after a crash in Lawrence County.
Gov. Josh Shapiro made a stop at Picklesburgh on Saturday and spent a few minutes with KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer.
KDKA-TV had a busy day on Friday at Picklesburgh in Downtown Pittsburgh.
Cranberry Township police asked all residents to shelter in place and lock their doors while they searched for a "suspicious person."
People in the Pittsburgh area are cleaning up after storms rolled through on Wednesday.
To celebrate a company-wide Community Day, KDKA held a food donation drive for the people who need the most help in our area. The Talk Pittsburgh team loaded the donations up and took them over to Jubilee Kitchen. Here's a look!
Residents in Western Pennsylvania are cleaning up after storms rolled through the region on Monday.