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After experiencing the electric atmosphere of the World Baseball Classic, Paul Skenes is determined to recreate that excitement at PNC Park. The Pirates' ace pitched brilliantly in Team USA's 2-1 semifinal win, inspiring hope for what's ahead in Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Yohan Ramírez caught an opposing team's home run ball in a traffic cone during a game, delighting fans with the team's creative celebration tradition. The Pirates have turned humble orange cones into their season-long symbol of success.
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes followed through on a hilarious promise, ordering a real bounce house for the clubhouse after teammate Konnor Griffin hit his first MLB home run on his 20th birthday. The playful gesture is the latest sign of joy spreading through the Pirates clubhouse this season.
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes spotted lights on at a local Little League field and decided to stop by. What started as a quick visit turned into two hours of autographs, photos, and playing catch with starstruck kids.
Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin became the youngest position player to reach the majors since 2018, delivering an electric debut with an RBI double and stellar defense. The 19-year-old's arrival signals hope for a franchise that hasn't seen the postseason in over a decade.
Pittsburgh's young pitching ace Paul Skenes came within eight outs of a perfect game, retiring the first 20 batters in a 6-0 Pirates victory. The 23-year-old phenom continues an historic start to his career that has him on pace to be one of baseball's all-time greats.
Konnor Griffin just became the youngest MLB player to sign a nine-year contract, impressing teammates not with youthful energy but with wisdom beyond his years. The Pittsburgh Pirates rookie is proving age is just a number when you have the right mindset.
The Pittsburgh Pirates just pulled off something they haven't done in 51 years. Every single player in their starting lineup drove in a run during their 17-7 victory over the Reds.
Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin celebrated turning 20 with his first major league home run and the best game of his young career. He joined just two other players in MLB history to homer on their 20th birthday or younger.
The Pittsburgh Pirates traded fireworks for flying technology, launching a stunning patriotic drone show that turned America's 250th birthday into a high-tech celebration. Hundreds of synchronized drones created a bald eagle with flame-shooting wings above PNC Park.
Konnor Griffin is heading to the major leagues this Friday, becoming the youngest position player to debut since Juan Soto in 2018. The Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop has been compared to superstars like Bobby Witt Jr. and Ronald Acuña Jr.
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is pitching for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic to honor the servicemen and women he trained alongside at the Air Force Academy. The reigning Cy Young Award winner says representing his country gives the tournament deeper meaning than just baseball.
Three Pittsburgh Pirates players showed up unannounced at a Pennsylvania gas station to hand-deliver food, give away gas cards and game tickets, and thank fans who support them. The random act of appreciation turned an ordinary lunch stop into an unforgettable experience for families who raced to meet their baseball heroes.
Bryan Reynolds and the Pittsburgh Pirates gave cancer survivor Penelope Byler the surprise of a lifetime at PNC Park. The 10-year-old who battled through 42 weeks of chemotherapy got to throw the first pitch to her baseball hero.
Penelope Byler spent nearly two years battling cancer starting at age 2, and now she's celebrating at the ballpark with her hero. The Pittsburgh Pirates and star player Bryan Reynolds turned a game night into an unforgettable experience for the young fighter who's been cancer-free since 2019.
A Pittsburgh sports broadcast turned Sunday's baseball game into a golf-themed celebration, delighting fans with creativity and attention to detail. The artistic tribute shows how sports can unite communities through joy and clever homage.
At just 19 years old, Konnor Griffin could become the first teenage position player to start Opening Day since Ken Griffey Jr. in 1989. The Pirates' top prospect dominated three minor league levels last year and is now competing for a major league roster spot.
Konnor Griffin becomes Pittsburgh's youngest leadoff batter since 1952, proving that sometimes youth and speed are exactly what a team needs. The rookie shortstop's lightning-fast baserunning puts him in rare company among baseball's elite.
A savvy kid caught Pirates prospect Esmerlyn Valdez's first career home run and drove a tough bargain to return it. After some serious negotiations, the fan agreed to trade the milestone ball for an autographed bat and hat.
KDKA and UPMC have launched Community Heroes, a monthly series spotlighting Pittsburgh residents who are quietly transforming their neighborhoods through kindness and dedication. From therapy dogs for first responders to free stores for families in need, these stories prove compassion is alive and well in Western Pennsylvania.
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