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Capps finds finishing zip in 5-4 victory

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Freddy Sanchez scores ahead of a tag by Giants catcher Steve Holm in the third inning yesterday at PNC Park.

Matt Capps got quite the alarming phone call from his father late Wednesday night. "He asked me if my arm was hurt," the Pirates' closer recalled early yesterday morning at PNC Park. ... (05/09/2008)

Pirates Notebook: Michaels acquired, Morgan out

The Pirates yesterday added experience to their bench by acquiring Jason Michaels, a 32-year-old outfielder with a career .277 average and quality character, from the Cleveland Indians in a trade ... (05/09/2008)

Pirates

Dumatrait's long climb capped with first victory (05/08/2008)
Pirates Notebook: Wilson's return pushed back (05/08/2008)
Around the majors (05/08/2008)
Dumatrait, Nady carry Pirates past Giants, 3-1 (05/07/2008)
Pirates' Wilson to miss two more weeks (05/07/2008)
Jerry Micco sports chat transcript (05/07/2008)
McLouth sparks lopsided victory (05/07/2008)
Pirates Notebook: Zito returns to rotation for Giants (05/07/2008)
Duke, LaRoche finally break out (05/07/2008)
Around the Majors (05/07/2008)
MLB Notebook: Griffey might be trade bait if Reds continue to struggle (05/07/2008)
Pirates beat Giants, 12-6 (05/06/2008)
Worth the wait: Inside the McLouth breakout (05/06/2008)
Josh Gibson Field in Hill District to be renovated (05/06/2008)
Around the Majors (05/06/2008)
Pirates chat transcript (05/05/2008)
Snell, Pirates left in cold after 5-2 loss (05/05/2008)
Pirates Notebook: Pirates, Rays discuss Meek trade (05/05/2008)
MLB Notebook: Tigers' Willis recalled, but his role is still in question (05/05/2008)
Pirates designate Meek for assignment (05/04/2008)
LaRoche, Pirates come up short, 9-8 (05/04/2008)
Burnett finally rejoining Pirates today (05/04/2008)
On the Pirates: A million-pixel salute (05/04/2008)
Pirates Notebook: Gorzelanny to skip a turn (05/04/2008)
ESPN poll has Pittsburgh pegged (05/04/2008)

MLB Notebook: Doctors say Arizona pitcher Davis is free of cancer

Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Doug Davis said he has been pronounced cancer free after a sophisticated test showed no spread of the disease. Davis said he got the news from surgeon Dr. ... (05/09/2008)

Around the majors

National League Diamondbacks 8, Phillies 3: Brandon Webb became the first pitcher to win his first eight starts in three years, tossing his 13th career complete game to help Arizona beat ... (05/09/2008)

LaRoche's RBI single caps Pirates' 5-4 victory

Adam LaRoche's RBI single capped a three-run rally in the seventh inning and pushed the Pirates past San Francisco for a 5-4 victory this afternoon before 16,186 at PNC Park, as well as a three-game sweep of the Giants. (05/08/2008)

Pirates acquire Michaels, demote Morgan

The Pirates today acquired outfielder Jason Michaels and cash from the Cleveland Indians for a player to be named. (05/08/2008)

ACTIVE POLLS

ends on 5/13/2008

On average, Americans are expected to spend $138 each on mom this Mother�s Day. What do you think about the commercial aspects of Mother's Day?

ends on 5/11/2008

PG sports colunmist Bob Smizik says the Penguins are "in the process of surpassing the Steelers as Pittsburgh's favorite sports team." [ Read column ]. What do you think?

ends on 5/9/2008

With Flyers defenseman Kimmo Timonen expected to miss the Eastern Conference final, how much does the edge tilt toward the Penguins?

ends on 5/10/2008

More videotapes are surfacing that reportedly show the New England Patriots taped other team's signals, and gave special attention to the Steelers in the 2002 AFC title game. [ read article ] What should happen now?