Pittsburgh Pirates use big innings to even series against New York Mets
In the Charles Dickens classic A Tale of Two Cities, he writes that “it was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” New York Mets starter Shaun Marcum felt that as his team lost 7-3…Read More
Pirates fall behind early, lose 10-4 to slugging Brewers
The first-place Pittsburgh Pirates (yes it’s only April but it’s still great to say) traveled to Milwaukee to take on the Brewers. For whatever reason MIller Park has been a house of horrors…Read More
Pittsburgh Pirates rally again, take three of four in Philadelphia
For the second straight game, the Pittsburgh Pirates trailed 3-1 entering the seventh inning, and for the second straight game they came back to win. Garrett Jones’ two-run, pinch-hit double in the…Read More
Pittsburgh Pirates off to another sluggish start with the bats
Stop me if you have heard this one before. The Pittsburgh Pirates have started the season ice cold with the bats. In similar fashion to the way they started the season last year, the Pirates’ bats were…Read More
Pittsburgh Pirates season preview: A look at the first basemen
As the Pittsburgh Pirates prepare to head north to kick off the 2013 season, one of the positions that could turn out to be a strength for the is first base. Garrett Jones if coming off a career year and…Read More
Pittsburgh Pirates avoid arbitration with Sanchez, Jones
The Pittsburgh Pirates avoided arbitration with two of their four eligible players, when they came to…Read More
Pirates reported to be shopping Garrett Jones at winter meetings
With the 2012 Winter Meetings underway, many eyes have turned to the Pittsburgh Pirates in their efforts…Read More
Report Card for Each Pittsburgh Pirates’ Hitter
It’s time to continue the year in review and look at how each Pittsburgh Pirates fared during the…Read More
Pirates make it 20: Rare blown 9th-inning lead clinches losing season
On the verge of avoiding their 20th straight losing season for another day, the Pittsburgh Pirates did…Read More
Garrett Jones earning a spot on 2013 Pittsburgh Pirates
For the past couple of seasons, I have been very critical of Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman/outfielder…Read More
Garrett Jones reaching new heights despite Pirates slump
The Pittsburgh Pirates are 8-13 in the month of August, dropping them behind St. Louis for the second…Read More
Jones, Pirates batter Dodgers in fiery afternoon at PNC Park
With their playoff position in danger of slipping away, the Pittsburgh Pirates turned to ace starter…Read More
Pirates fall to Dodgers despite Jones’ huge night
A critical week for the Pittsburgh Pirates began with a playoff-like game, but the Los Angeles Dodgers…Read More
James McDonald fades in fifth inning as Pirates lose
Both the Pirates and San Diego Padres provided a lot of offense, but it was the Padres who…Read More
Pittsburgh Pirates Use Huge 8th Inning to Take Series vs. Cubs
Now that the trade deadline is over, the Pittsburgh Pirates had the opportunity to get back to focussing…Read More
James McDonald struggles to find strike zone as Astros end franchise record losing streak
Apparently all the Astros needed today was the loss of Pirates killer Chris Johnson and James…Read More
Pittsburgh Pirates End Homestand on Good Note With 3-2 Win over Cubs
After watching their bats being silenced in the first two games of the series against the Chicago Cubs…Read More
Garrett Jones, Pedro Alvarez, Rod Barajas, Casey McGehee play homerun derby in Pirates win
The Pirates made it look like the Coors Field of old, picking up starter James McDonald with a 9-6 victory…Read More
Pittsburgh Pirates Get a Case of the Whiffs, Drop Opening Series After Break
Things haven’t gone exactly as planned for the Pittsburgh Pirates after the All-Star Break. Despite…Read More
Pittsburgh Pirates Designate Nate McLouth for Assignment, Re-Call Matt Hague
The Pittsburgh Pirates made a roster move today in an attempt to spark the worst offense in the major…Read More





















