The Pittsburgh Pirates announced today that a limited number of tickets for possible National League Wild Card and Division Series games at PNC Park will go on sale to the general public on Thursday, September 18, at 10 a.m. At that time, fans will have the opportunity to purchase a maximum of four tickets per person for the one possible Wild Card game and three possible Division Series games. Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets online at Pirates.com. Fans can also purchase tickets by ... Read More

Follow @TBerardi_OVA The Pittsburgh Pirates (94 - 68) are back in the postseason for the first time since 1992 as they will take on the Cincinnati Reds (90 - 72). Francisco Liriano (16 - 8, 3.02 ERA) will take on Pirate killer, Johnny Cueto (5 - 2, 2.82 ERA). This will be the first time PNC Park has seen postseason action and the first time Pittsburgh has seen a postseason game since October 11, 1992. Hurdle's Quotes On emotions for tonight's game last night-- "I had a very trying evening. ... Read More

Follow @TBerardi_OVA 'Twas the night before Buctober, when all through the tahn, Not a fan was asleep, not even Greg Brown. They lay awake anxious for the day ahead, when their Buccos would be battling those dreaded Reds. Thoughts of Willie and Clemente get's everyone giddy, while Cutch and Pedro prepare to rock the city, Maz's homer replays on computers all around, and "You Gotta Believe" plays in loud sound. In the homes of the Pirates, they go to their beds, it is Christmas ... Read More

Follow @TBerardi_OVA For the first time since October 11, 1992, the Pittsburgh Pirates will be hosting a playoff game on the shores of the Allegheny. This will be the first playoff game ever played at PNC Park and the single-game attendance record could be broken on Tuesday night. Sunday night the Pirates requested a favor to BUCN.   How sick would it be if all the fans wore black on Tuesday. Black it out!!! @wudeydo34 @TheCUTCH22 @NeilWalker18 #PNCBLACKOUT — Michael McKenry ... Read More