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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

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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