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Bob Walk Has Faith In Watson, Melancon
PITTSBURGH (KDKA 93-7 The Fan)- Pirates broadcaster Bob Walk joined The Fan Morning Show Friday for his weekly appearance. When asked if he was concerned about the bullpen, Walk said that he has faith...
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PLAY Campaign Teaches Kids Importance Of Living Healthy
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Millions of American kids are too heavy and don’t get the exercise they need. Other teens are falling into the trap of performance enhancing drugs to get bigger and stronger....
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Mark Melancon: Rivera Was A Big Influence
PITTSBURGH (KDKA 93-7 The Fan)- Pirates closer Mark Melancon earned his 21st save of the season Friday night against the Padres, a career high. On The Bob Pompeani Show Saturday, Melancon credited...
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Volquez Leads Pirates Over Reeling Tigers 4-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Edinson Volquez allowed two runs over six innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates jumped on the Detroit Tigers early in a 4-2 victory on Tuesday night. Volquez (10-7) struck out five and...
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Blass On Throwing At Teams Who Throw At McCutchen: “If It Costs You A Game,...
PITTSBURGH (93-7 The FAN) – Another game, and another team throwing at Andrew McCutchen. This is becoming a disturbing trend this year, and Pirates broadcaster Steve Blass joined Starkey and Mueller...
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Russell Martin, Teammates Talk Potential Of Return In 2015
PITTSBURGH (93-7 The FAN) – Looking back at it, the 2-year, $17 million contract the Pirates signed Russell Martin to back in 2013 was an absolute steal. You can expect that this offseason, it will...
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Teen Wolf Interviews Bizarre Pirates Fans At Market Square
PITTSBURGH (93-7 The Fan) – For the second straight year, The Fan Morning Show’s Teen Wolf (a.k.a. show producer Ben Livingston) went down to the Pirates’ playoff rally at Market Square to talk to fans...
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Tim Williams: Liriano Won’t Get A Four-Year Deal
PITTSBURGH (KDKA 93-7 The Fan)- Tim Williams of PiratesProspects.com joined Tab Douglas and Joe Rhoades to discuss the Pirates offseason. There are reports that Francisco Liriano is seeking a...
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Mark Melancon On Calm Demeanor: ‘It’s Just Me’
BRADENTON (93-7 The Fan) – Closer Mark Melancon sat down with “The Fan Morning Show” at Spring Training in Bradenton this week to talk about getting ready for his third season with the Bucs. The...
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Pirates Star Andrew McCutchen’s Secret Revealed, Cuts Hair
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – For Pirates’ fans, the morning started off with superstar centerfielder Andrew McCutchen saying on social media that he had a secret. After much speculation and wondering, Cutch...
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Cubs Ride Castro To 9-8 Comeback Win Over Pirates
Starlin Castro went 3 for 5 with 4 RBIs, including a game-tying two-run single in the ninth, and the Chicago Cubs rallied for a 9-8 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.
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Bob Walk: Give Melancon Some Time
PITTSBURGH (93-7 The Fan) – Pirates broadcaster Bob Walk joined “The Fan Morning Show” in his regular weekly spot Wednesday to share his thoughts on the recent struggles of closer Mark Melancon. Walk...
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Mark Melancon: Pirates Rotation Best Since He Joined The Team
PITTSBURGH (KDKA 93-7 The Fan)- Pirates closer Mark Melancon, who entered Saturday as the saves leader in the National League with 23, joined Bob Pompeani. Pompeani asked Melancon if the current...
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Josh Harrison On Team Confidence In Mark Melancon: ‘He’s Been Doing A Really...
PITTSBURGH (93-7 The FAN) – Taking time out of his Youth Baseball Pro Camp, Pirates third baseman Josh Harrison talked with Joe Starkey about what it’s like working with kids, how he got his start at a...
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4 Pirates Selected For MLB All-Star Game
PITTSBURGH (KDKA/AP) — Four Pittsburgh Pirates have been selected for the MLB All-Star Game. Initially, none of the Pirates were among the National League starters when they were announced earlier in...
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Pirates All-Star Picks Give Team A Boost
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Monday’s announcement of four Pirates selected to play in the MLB All-Star Game carried not only history, but a good sign for the future of the ball club. For the first time in 75...
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McCutchen Hits Home Run As NL Stars Fall To AL Stars, 6-3
Mike Trout flashed the skill that puts him at the front of baseball's new generation, just moments after four of the all-time greats had just walked off the field.
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Player Style Files: Pirates’ Mark Melancon Does More For MLB Than Just Pitch
By David Heim The Pittsburgh Pirates are in the heat of a playoff race, and a key part of that hopeful team is reliever Mark Melancon. But Mark is making bigger contributions to his sport off the...
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Mark Melancon: ‘I’ll Take My Cutter Over The Cubs’
PITTSBURGH (93-7 The Fan) – Pirates closer Mark Melancon joined The Fan Morning Show on Tuesday morning to talk about the Bucs as they prepare to face the Chicago Cubs in a blockbuster doubleheader at...
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Neal Huntington Mulling Over Critical Offseason Roster Decisions
PITTSBURGH (93-7 The Fan) – Pirates GM Neal Huntington joined “The Fan Morning Show” on Wednesday to address a number of issues that he will have to deal with during this offseason, which will be a...
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Dunlap: Pitchers & Helmets Seems To Be A Simple Fix
Jared Hughes is using his head. Mark Melancon might, too. Major League Baseball should put its head together with their minor league system and get this thing right — take the decision out of players’...
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3 Pirates Pitchers Trying Out New Protective Helmet During Spring Training
BRADENTON (KDKA) — Some pitchers around the majors will have a different look on the mound this season, at least during Spring Training. That list includes three Pirates – Mark Melancon, Juan Nicasio...
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Pirates Anxious To Return To Pittsburgh After Spring Training
BRADENTON (KDKA) — While a Florida day at McKechnie Field might sound good if you’ve been in Pittsburgh the last two months, the Pirates are anxious to come north. “I’m ready, can’t say I ‘m ready for...
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KDKA Morning Show Brings Back The Bucs – March 30
BRADENTON (NewsRadio 1020 KDKA) – Larry and John are continuing their visit to Bradenton to bring back the Bucs home to Pittsburgh. The forecast may be cold for Opening Day on Sunday but second baseman...
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Pirates Fans Brave Cold Temperatures For Opening Day
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The sun was doing it’s part, but the brisk winds kept the traditional early tailgating crowd down on Sunday. But the weather didn’t deter Mary Himler from being first in line long...
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Pirates Defeat Cardinals, 10-5
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Gregory Polanco hit a three-run homer and John Jaso added a two-run drive, leading Gerrit Cole and the Pittsburgh Pirates over the St. Louis Cardinals 10-5 Sunday. Cole (3-3) gave up...
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Rockies Defeat Pirates 5-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Christian Adames’ first career homer capped a four-run ninth inning as the Colorado Rockies rallied to beat closer Mark Melancon and the Pirates 5-1 on Saturday, ending their...
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Home Runs By Polanco, Joyce Power Pirates Over Angels 8-7
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Gregory Polanco and Matt Joyce hit home runs during a five-run seventh inning, Jeff Locke got his career-best fourth straight win and the Pittsburgh Pirates held off the Los Angeles...
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Pirates Pitcher Mark Melancon Selected To All-Star Team
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Mark Melancon will join the National League All-Star Team for the 2016 All-Star Game in San Diego. Major League Baseball made the announcement Tuesday....
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Pirates’ Starling Marte To Replace Injured Mets Player On All-Star Team
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marte may have lost the All-Star Game fan final vote, but he’ll be joining the National League All-Star team anyway. Major League Baseball...
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MVP Hosmer, Perez Lift AL To MLB All-Star Win, Series Home Field
SAN DIEGO (AP) – Eric Hosmer and Salvador Perez made sure the Kansas City Royals will start at home, sweet, home if they get a chance to defend their World Series title. The Royals duo homered off...
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Pirates Invite Young Fans Over To “Play” At PNC Park
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It takes more than natural talent to be a Major League Baseball player, or to simply get in shape, that fact was reinforced under a blazing sun at PNC Park Wednesday. The head...
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Report: Pirates-Nationals Talking Melancon Trade
PITTSBURGH (93-7 The FAN) – Mark Melancon, a three-time All-Star and one of the best closers in the game, is drawing trade interest across the league according to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. Sources:...
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Mark Melancon Traded To Washington Nationals
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Washington Nationals have acquired Mark Melancon, a three-time All-Star and one of the best closers in the game, in a trade, according to a press release sent to KDKA. The news...
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Brewers Defeat Pirates 5-3
MILWAUKEE (AP) – Hernan Perez drove in three runs with a two-run homer and an RBI single, lifting the Milwaukee Brewers over the Pirates 5-3 Saturday night after Pittsburgh dealt closer Mark Melancon...
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Jordy Mercer On Playoff Race: ‘We’re Still Right In It’
PITTSBURGH (93-7 The FAN) – Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Jordy Mercer has been one of the bright spots for the team this year and he says they’re still right in the middle of the playoff hunt. Joining...
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Dunlap: What Was McCutchen Trying To Say?
What was Andrew McCutchen trying to say? I don’t know. I don’t get it. He’s trying to say something, but I just can’t put my finger on the totality or true meaning of it. To me, there has to be a...
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Spring Training 2017: Shark Tank No More
PITTSBURGH (93-7 The Fan) – What do you call something that was named after a guy who’s no longer with a team? The Pirates’ “Shark Tank” bullpen, led by closer Mark Melancon the last two-and-a-half...
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At The Halfway Point Of Fantasy Baseball Seasons, Owners Must Assess Where...
By Sam McPherson From the draft to midseason, fantasy baseball owners are constantly chasing roster balance, trying to establish strength in all statistical categories that make up the game they play....
View ArticleFormer Pittsburgh Pirates Pitchers Gerrit Cole And Tyler Glasnow Set To Start...
HOUSTON (KDKA) — In what seems to be a common trend in the 2019 MLB Postseason, former Pirates pitchers are taking the spotlight on other teams. Thursday night has been deemed the “Huntington Bowl” by...
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