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Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Jose Tabata getting the job done

If you based things off last season, Jose Tabata should not be wearing a Pittsburgh Pirates uniform. He appeared overmatched and afraid of any close pitches and failed to run many hits out, which meant…Read More

New York Mets walk it off against the Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates wasted another quality start by their starting pitchers, this time Jeff Locke in a walkoff 3-2 loss to the New York Mets. Locke would go six innings allowing one run on three…Read More

History needs to repeat itself with Jonathan Sanchez

Jonathan Sanchez again looked ready to cry uncle and that was before he pitched to St. Louis Cardinals lead off hitter Matt Carpenter. Predictably, he hit a home run and so did the next hitter Carlos…Read More

Pittsburgh Pirates lose series opener to St. Louis Cardinals

In a case of what comes first the chicken or the egg, both Pittsburgh Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle and his starter Jonathan Sanchez were ejected from the game prior to the conclusion of the first inning. Both…Read More

Pittsburgh Pirates defeat Philadelphia Phillies in comeback fashion

Down 3-1 due to a solid pitching performance from Philadelphia Phillies starter Roy Halladay, the Pittsburgh Pirates battled against Antonio Bastardo and Mike Adams before breaking through to win 5-3. …Read More

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Philadelphia Phillies outlast Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates were unable to capitalize on Philadelphia Phillies starter Jonathan Pettibone’s…Read More

Pittsburgh Pirates win series against Cincinnati Reds

The Pittsburgh Pirates took advantage of Johnny Cueto leaving the game early and defeated the Cincinnati…Read More

Pittsburgh Pirates finally hit homer but lose to Los Angeles Dodgers

The Pittsburgh Pirates offense again had their troubles and the team lost 6-2 to the Los Angeles Dodgers…Read More

Matt Curry continues to pursue big league call-up

The following is an interview with Pittsburgh Pirates prospect first baseman Matt Curry. I will be…Read More

McCutchen wins MLB 13 The Show cover vote

Fans voted for five days, and it was Andrew McCutchen who will be on the cover of MLB 13 The Show. …Read More

Pirates Acquire LHP Wandy Rodriguez From Astros

The Pittsburgh Pirates have made their first leap in the trade deadline waters acquiring LHP Wandy Rodriguez…Read More

Pittsburgh Pirates Broadcasters Always Entertain

It was a burgeoning trend last year, and now it’s a Twitter phenomenon among Pittsburghers. I’m…Read More

Rays continue to show Pirates the way

by Matt Gajtka Watching the insanity taking place on Major League Baseball fields along the Eastern seaboard…Read More

Alvarez, Pirates find oasis in September desert

by Matt Gajtka After getting embarrassed in losing three straight games in Los Angeles and dropping the…Read More

Pirates need to shop Joel Hanrahan

by Matt Gajtka Pirates closer Joel Hanrahan recorded his 37th save of the season Monday night, as the…Read More

Pirates fans should appreciate this summer

by Matt Gajtka Yes, I realize the Pirates just finished an 8-22 August, dropping them from the heat of…Read More

Draft deadline remains most important day for Pirates

by Matt Gajtka As fun as the 2011 Pittsburgh Pirates’ season has been so far, even in the wake…Read More

Talking Buccos, Hurdle with David Todd of Pirates radio network

Host of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ pre- and post-game shows on FM NewsTalk 104.7, David Todd joined…Read More

Pending Pirates “winter” may be unavoidable

by Matt Gajtka Christmas in July was last week, but that’s not why the hashtag #WinterIsComing…Read More

August means fresh start for sagging Pirates

by Matt Gajtka The steamy days of August are normally an unlikely place to find refreshment, but the…Read More