The Pittsburgh Pirates season-opening game was postponed until today in Detroit. First pitch is 1:10pm. Hear the game on WISR 680am beginning at 12:45pm. Pitchers are Ivan Nova for the Bucs. Jordan Zimmerman for the Tigers.Former Pirates closer Mark Melancon will begin his season on the 10-day disabled lis with an elbow issue. Andrew McCutchen made his debut with the Giants, and went 1-for-4 in their season opener Thursday.
Mt. Lebanon native Ian Happ of the Chicago Cubs hit a home run on the first pitch of the Major League Baseball season Thursday. The Cubs beat the Marlins 8-4.