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April 30, 2023 | 7:40 AM

Maggi gets 1st big league hit for Pittsburgh Pirates after 13 years in minors

The 34-year-old lined a 2-2 splitter from Hobie Harris into center field for an RBI single in the seventh inning

By The Associated Press
April 27, 2023 | 1:07 PM

Former Pirates great Dick Groat, a 2-sport star, dies at 92

By Will Graves/ The Associated Press
April 8, 2023 | 7:32 AM

Back in black; McCutchen mixes nostalgia and hope in return

Thousands of fans descended on PNC Park to welcome McCutchen back in Pittsburgh’s home opener against the Chicago White Sox.

By Will Graves/The Associated Press

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January 17, 2023 | 4:13 AM

Frank Thomas, star with the Pittsburgh Pirates and original 1962 Met, dies at 93

The Pittsburgh native played 16 seasons in the major leagues from 1951-66, the first eight for the Pirates. He batted .266 overall with 286 home runs and 962 RBIs.

By Mike Fitzpatrick/The Associated Press
January 14, 2023 | 7:38 AM

AP source: McCutchen returns to Pirates on $5M, 1-year deal

The 36-year-old McCutchen spent his first nine seasons in the majors with Pittsburgh from 2009-17

By Will Graves/The Associated Press
December 30, 2022 | 9:20 AM

Roberto Clemente remains Latino legend 50 years after death

His graceful flair and powerful arm were unrivaled in his era, but his humanitarian efforts are perhaps his greatest legacy.

By Alanis Thames/ The Associated Press and Bill O'Driscoll/WESA
December 27, 2022 | 9:20 AM

Roberto Clemente remains Latino legend 50 years after death

By Alanis Thames/ The Associated Press
October 4, 2022 | 5:18 AM

Albert Pujols hits 703rd HR to pass Babe Ruth for 2nd in RBI; Cards lose to Pirates

It was Pujols’ 35th career home run at PNC Park, his most at any visiting ballpark.

By John Perrotto/The Associated Press
October 1, 2022 | 7:31 AM

Pujols hits 701st homer, Flaherty pitches Cards past Pirates

Pujols mashed a slider from Johan Oveido 398 feet to left field in the fourth inning

By The Associated Press
September 16, 2022 | 5:05 AM

MLB celebrates former Pirates great Roberto Clemente Day

Clemente died in a plane crash at age 38 attempting to deliver relief supplies to earthquake victims in Nicaragua on New Year’s Eve 1972.

By Mike Fitzpatrick/The Associated Press
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