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
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





















