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Locke, Alvarez pace Pittsburgh Pirates to series win over Houston Astros

The Pittsburgh Pirates are used to winning against the Houston Astros, however each game in the concluded three-game series was tightly contested, including Sunday’s 1-0 Bucs win at PNC Park.Last…Read More

Late rally gives Pirates 5-4 win over struggling Astros

With a late-game rally, the Pittsburgh Pirates overtook the Houston Astros for a 5-4 win on Friday, taking Game 1 of a three-game set at PNC Park. The victory gave the Bucs (25-17) their first four-game…Read More

Pittsburgh Pirates outlast New York Mets, take 3 of 4 at Citi Field

Pedro Alvarez drove in the go-ahead run in the eighth and the Pittsburgh Pirates’ bullpen hung on to another late lead, downing the New York Mets 3-2 on Sunday afternoon at Citi Field in Queens.…Read More

Pittsburgh Pirates avoid sweep with late rally in Milwaukee

The Pittsburgh Pirates looked to avoid being swept again in Milwaukee to the Brewers, and with a late inning rally came away with a 6-4 victory Wednesday afternoon. Jeanmar Gomez got the start for the…Read More

Long ball dooms Pittsburgh Pirates in loss to Braves

The ball was flying out of PNC Park Thursday night, but unfortunately for the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Bucs pitching staff allowed a couple more long balls than their offense could muster. Evan Gattis broke…Read More

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Pedro Alvarez: It’s time for Pirates fans to back off El Toro

One thing I always find comical is that fans always find whipping boys when their team struggles. The…Read More

Pittsburgh Pirates Season Preview and Projections

It’s perhaps the best day of the calendar year. I’m talking about the first sight of green…Read More

Pittsburgh Pirates Season Preview: A look at the third basemen

I continue my look at the 2013 Pittsburgh Pirates today with a stop at the hot corner. Pedro Alvarez…Read More

Pittsburgh Pirates: Predicting the Bucs’ Opening Day roster

Spring training has just begun for the Pittsburgh Pirates, but it is never too early to look forward…Read More

Pirates make easy decision, decline Barajas option

The Pittsburgh Pirates had until 11:59 p.m. Wednesday night to decide whether to exercise their options…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 bats come out in 10-6 win over Mets

For the first time in a long time the Pirates offense struck early and often in a 10-6 win over the…Read More

Pirates waste big offensive output in stunning loss to Cubs

In the span of about 30 minutes, the Pittsburgh Pirates went from thoughts of a series win in Chicago…Read More

Pittsburgh Pirates can’t solve Jeff Samardzija, Lose 4-3 to Cubs

The good news is that a day after making seven errors, the Pittsburgh Pirates were flawless with the…Read More

Pirates continue to have problems with the Brewers

It seems that every time Pirates starter A.J. Burnett takes the mound this season it has been a must-win…Read More

Pirates blank Cardinals, take 2 of 3 in crucial series

For the second straight night the Pittsburgh Pirates got great pitching and timely offense to shut out…Read More

Pedro Alvarez: Breaking out just in time?

Since what seems like the Dawn of Time, or just since 2008, Pedro Alvarez has been dubbed a savior of…Read More

Alvarez puts on show to back McDonald in Pirates’ blowout win

It was just one game, but the Pittsburgh Pirates hope it has long-lasting effects. Behind two mammoth…Read More

Pittsburgh Pirates win 19-inning marathon vs. St. Louis Cardinals

It doesn’t have much impact on how this season will finish out for the Pittsburgh Pirates, nor…Read More

Pirates take first game of important series in St. Louis

Friday night the Pittsburgh Pirates opened up the biggest series of the season against the St. Louis…Read More