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Mariners split series with Pirates as Hernandez outduels Burnett

Wednesday afternoon’s matchup between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Seattle Mariners projected to be a low-scoring, pitching-dominated ballgame, and it didn’t disappoint. Seattle ace Felix Hernandez…Read More

Pirates pick up 4-1 win over Seattle behind Gomez’ strong start

The Pittsburgh Pirates got a solid start from pitcher Jeanmar Gomez to go along with Andrew McCutchen’s 4-for-4 performance to down the Seattle Mariners 4-1 on Tuesday night at PNC Park. Gomez threw…Read More

Pittsburgh Pirates: Is time running out for James McDonald?

When the Pittsburgh Pirates take the field Tuesday night against the Seattle Mariners, there will be the familiar site of James McDonald on the mound. But will this be one of the last times that Pirates…Read More

Pirates lose early lead, fall to Washington at home

Home runs by Taylor Moore and Danny Espinosa helped the Washington Nationals overcome a rough start by lefthander Gi0 Gonzalez, taking down the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-2 at PNC Park on Sunday afternoon. The…Read More

Pirates Lose to Nationals 5-4

Walks, hit batter’s and several defensive miscues were too much for the Pirates to overcome today against the National in Game 2 of their three game series at PNC Park. Despite home runs from Clint…Read More

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Pittsburgh Pirates beat Washington 3-1 behind trio of strong pitchers

A.J. Burnett started the game against the Washington Nationals on Friday night like he had something…Read More

Jose Contreras called up by Pirates, Jared Hughes demoted

The comeback journey for Jose Contreras is now complete. It’s awfully difficult for a 41-year old…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…Read More

Milwaukee Brewers outslug Pittsburgh Pirates in home run derby

Miller Park has been the place where the Pittsburgh Pirates have been left for dead, and the Milwaukee…Read More

Pirates designate Jonathan Sanchez for assignment, recall Bryan Morris

Following another substandard appearance in Monday night’s 10-4 loss in Milwaukee, it appears that…Read More

Pittsburgh Pirates: Does Jeff Locke belong in the Bucs rotation the rest of the year?

Reinforcements are on their way for the Pittsburgh Pirates starting rotation as both Francisco Liriano…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…Read More

Pittsburgh Pirates: Upcoming Series in Miller Park proves to be the real test

There isn’t much not to like about the 2013 Pittsburgh Pirates, well except for Jonathan Sanchez…Read More

Pittsburgh Pirates Report: Walking the plank for the first time

This will be my first in a weekly series of ruminations about the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the week in…Read More

Pittsburgh Pirates Power Through To First Place

Entering the game on Sunday the Pittsburgh Pirates were only a half game back of the first place St.…Read More

Pittsburgh Pirates Even Series With Cardinals

After an embarrassing 9-1 loss that saw their starting pitcher, manager and hitting coach getting ejected…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…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…Read More

Pittsburgh Pirates have chemistry, but is there enough talent?

When you talk about baseball and specifically the 2013 Pittsburgh Pirates, the word chemistry comes up…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…Read More