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...
View ArticleVolquez 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...
View ArticleBlass 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...
View ArticleRussell 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...
View ArticleTeen 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...
View ArticleTim 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...
View ArticleMark 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...
View ArticlePirates 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...
View ArticleCubs 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.
View ArticleBob 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...
View ArticleMark 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...
View ArticleJosh 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...
View Article4 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...
View ArticlePirates 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...
View ArticleMcCutchen 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.
View ArticlePlayer 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...
View ArticleMark 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...
View ArticleNeal 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...
View ArticleDunlap: 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’...
View Article3 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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