The Pirates are "pushing hard" to trade All-Star second baseman Freddy Sanchez, according to a National League executive this morning. (Today)
The questions came fast and furious today on the rumors of a pending Freddy Sanchez trade ... (Today)
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Astros pitcher Wandy Rodriguez threw a complete-game shutout against the Pirates.
HOUSTON -- A much different Charlie Morton surfaced yesterday. (Today)
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The Pirates optioned first baseman/outfielder Steve Pearce to Class AAA Indianapolis yesterday.
HOUSTON -- Steve Pearce said he could not get accustomed to being a bench player. "It's tough, very tough," he explained as he pulled on his clothes in the Pirates' postgame clubhouse. (Today)
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The Mets activated former Pirates pitcher Oliver Perez from the disabled list yesterday.
Oliver Perez was activated from the disabled list Wednesday by the struggling New York Mets to start against the Los Angeles Dodgers. (Today)