2013-06-19 00:03:52
The Pirates claim they are unsure of the Reds' purpose when it comes to pitching inside.
2013-06-19 00:01:10
It was long past time for the Pirates to send a serious message to the Reds, but Charlie Morton did his part quite nicely Tuesday.
2013-06-18 23:55:17
Morton had enough movement on his sinker to keep the Reds off the scoreboard, and his control was good enough to keep them off the bases.
2013-06-18 22:37:06
McGuire was the Gatorade Player of the Year in Washington State.
2013-06-18 00:19:00
The four solo homers, two off starter Francisco Liriano, sent the Pirates to their third loss in their past four games against Cincinnati.
2013-06-18 00:13:22
Shortstop Jordy Mercer's performance leads to more starts for him, fewer for Clint Barmes.
2013-06-17 06:31:42
Rookie Gerrit Cole allowed only three runs in 5 2/3 innings and registered his second win in as many starts.
2013-06-17 00:15:29
Cecond baseman Neil Walker has his reasons for remaining a switch-hitter, even if he has been much better from one side.
2013-06-17 00:04:17
Pirates third baseman Pedro Alvarez might test your patience, but his homers and RBIs make it all worthwhile, Ron Cook writes.
2013-06-16 00:21:46
The Pirates' patchwork starting rotation could prove costly -- or, it could serve as a great opportunity for the team's young pitchers.
2013-06-16 00:13:47
When Pirates manager Clint Hurdle has spoken about aggression on the bases, he has expanded it beyond steals.
2013-06-16 00:11:13
As manager Clint Hurdle sees it, worrying about the future of the Pirates' rotation is not a productive endeavor.
2013-06-15 22:34:49
Vin Mazzaro allowed two runs in the 11th inning.
2013-06-15 13:12:18
The Pirates have 10 days to trade or release Zagurski, who was a non-roster invitee to spring training.
2013-06-15 00:26:01
Jeff Locke, the final remnant of the Pirates' opening-day rotation, has been one of its most impressive members.
2013-06-15 00:02:39
The status of Pirates ace A.J. Burnett is up in the air due to a calf injury that has forced him to the 15-day disabled list for now.
2013-06-14 00:32:15
Giants spoil pitcher Charlie Morton's return to majors with 10-0 victory against the Pirates.
2013-06-14 00:30:32
Just when the Pirates rotation appeared to resemble a five-man unit, it returned Thursday to its general state of confusion.
2013-06-14 00:23:31
Starting pitcher Charlie Morton returned from ligament replacement surgery to give up four runs in the lopsided loss to San Francisco.
2013-06-13 18:23:22
The moves cleared space on the active and 40-man rosters for Charlie Morton, who will start tonight's game.
2013-06-13 01:21:28
Lines move smoothly at Wednesday's Pirates game, but some fans question the wisdom of a new security procedure.
2013-06-13 00:37:36
The San Francisco Giants manager and pitcher have been suspended for intentionally hitting Pirates' Andrew McCutchen Tuesday night.
2013-06-13 00:32:16
Barry Zito barely had left the bullpen after warm-ups before Starling Marte, Jordy Mercer and Andrew McCutchen started the onslaught.
2013-06-12 17:08:57
The statement came a day after new security measures including using metal-detecting wands on every fan wrought "unacceptable" waits.
2013-06-12 13:37:11
Hot topics in this week's chat: Penguins post-mortem, Cole's Pirates debut and Pitt re-ups Pederson.
2013-06-12 00:19:35
Gerrit Cole wowing his audience became a theme of the evening as the rookie pitcher picked up the victory in his first game in the majors.
2013-06-12 00:16:08
Starter Charlie Morton will make his season debut for the Pirates Thursday after Wandy Rodriguez was put on the disabled list.
2013-06-11 22:08:00
A security measure that would have required all fans to be searched by metal-detecting wands was abandoned minutes after the game started.
2013-06-11 16:46:08
The Pirates put Wandy Rodriguez on the 15-day disabled list today because of left forearm tightness.
2013-06-11 00:13:17
New security measures at PNC Park tonight might slow down the lines for fans trying to get to their seats.
2013-06-11 00:07:42
The team takes a different stance than most other franchises when it comes to its history.
2013-06-10 20:51:30
John McDonald, 38, had two hits in 35 plate appearances for the Pirates this season.
2013-06-10 18:12:03
Ballpark personnel will screen every guest entering PNC Park with a metal detecting wand.
2013-06-10 00:10:28
The Pirates' No. 1 prospect makes his major league debut on Tuesday, and his minor league coaches can't wait to see how he fares.
2013-06-10 00:09:34
Pirates outfielder Travis Snider had the perfect opportunity to get some revenge on Cubs fans Saturday, and he took it.
2013-06-09 22:19:36
Justin Wilson called it a bad pitch. Clint Hurdle called it a "Wrigley Field home run." Either way you term it, it will show up as a loss.
2013-06-09 00:24:11
Plus: the Mr. Wizard of the dugout, and big things to come for Indianapolis.
2013-06-09 00:08:15
Mark Appel got what he wanted when he went first overall in the draft Thursday to Houston. A year ago, he was selected No. 8 by the Pirates.
2013-06-09 00:03:49
Injured Pirates pitcher Jeff Karstens received bad news about his shoulder on Saturday.
2013-06-08 22:44:32
Cole will face two-time Cy Young winner Tim Lincecum and the defending World Series champions.
2013-06-08 22:37:53
A.J. Burnett was two outs away from notching the Pirates' first complete game of the season.
2013-06-08 16:26:44
Former No. 1 overall draft pick Gerrit Cole could get his first shot with the Pirates Tuesday.
2013-06-08 15:06:18
Dr. Neil ElAttrache performed the surgery in Los Angeles after Karstens visited him earlier this week for a second opinion on his shoulder.
2013-06-08 01:28:55
In Francisco Liriano's first career start at Wrigley Field, he eventually learned why it's often called the Friendly Confines.
2013-06-08 00:19:42
The Pirates and starter Wandy Rodriguez hope he can avoid the disabled list and take the ball on Thursday.
2013-06-07 15:25:44
All signs indicate Cole, a 22-year-old hard-throwing righty, will make his major league debut at PNC Park against the Giants.
2013-06-07 01:08:13
Center fielder Austin Meadows was the No. 9 overall pick in Thursday night's Major League Baseball amateur draft.
2013-06-06 00:57:01
Braves starter Julio Teheran took a no-hitter against the Pirates into the eighth inning Wednesday.
2013-06-06 00:20:06
The PED issue in Major League Baseball has taken another turn, but manager Clint Hurdle isn't worried about it affecting the Pirates.
2013-06-06 00:17:08
New draft rules and failure to sign last year's first round pick leaves the Pirates in good position.
2013-06-05 13:40:07
Heavy Penguins discussion in anticipation of tonight's Eastern Conference Final game, plus some Pirates and Steelers.
2013-06-05 13:14:25
Wandy Rodriguez is the team's second pitcher to leave a game early recently. Jeanmar Gomez left his start Sunday after one inning.
2013-06-05 00:13:29
An RBI double by Andrelton Simmons in the bottom of the 10th inning gave Atlanta the come-from-behind victory.
2013-06-05 00:03:02
Russell Martin believes he is capable of playing any position on the field. He might get the chance to prove it.
2013-06-04 00:33:59
The team made several roster moves Monday, most notably promoting a couple of relievers to help an overworked bullpen.
2013-06-04 00:19:19
A.J. Burnett was tagged for a season-high six earned runs in five innings in Atlanta.
2013-06-03 15:01:38
The team also placed starting pitcher Jeanmar Gomez on the 15-day disabled list and optioned outfielder Alex Presley to Indianapolis.
2013-06-03 05:44:59
Travis Snider's walk-off single to right-center field helped the Pirates cap off a comeback.
2013-06-03 00:04:02
Starter James McDonald threw four shutout innings this weekend in his second rehab start, a giant step up from his first outing.
2013-06-02 00:40:27
The team only has scored one run in its past three games, a span of 29 innings.
2013-06-02 00:20:27
Closer Jason Grilli has hitters slip-slidin' away with a second delivery motion and a great command of assorted pitches.
2013-06-02 00:10:14
Shortstop is one of the biggest needs for the Pirates, but history shows that good ones are tough to come by in the draft.
2013-06-02 00:09:05
Hurdle needs other pitchers to help in the role, not because of Melancon's performance but because Hurdle wants to keep Melancon fresh.
2013-06-01 00:20:07
The Pirates' offense recorded only one hit against Johnny Cueto and the Reds in a 6-0 loss in front of 35,730 at PNC Park Friday night.
2013-06-01 00:07:34
The Pirates promoted outfielder Alex Presley to help out against the Reds pitching staff and provide some relief for the usual starters.
2013-05-31 14:24:18
Alex Presley was hitting .281 with a .373 on-base percentage at Class AAA Indianapolis.
2013-05-31 00:28:44
Russell Martin's walk-off hit and another outstanding pitching performance helped the Pirates to the win, their third of four vs. Detroit.
2013-05-31 00:04:37
Struggling Pirates right-hander James McDonald continues his rehabilitation stint Saturday with Class AA Altoona.
2013-05-31 00:02:40
Pirates pitcher Jason Grilli's success isn't extraordinary just because he's a first-time closer. He's 36, and took a long and winding road.
2013-05-30 00:24:42
The bats came alive late in the game in the come-from-behind victory before a crowd of 19,980 at PNC Park.
2013-05-30 00:11:14
Pittsburgh-Detroit isn't exactly much of a rivalry in any sense, but Tigers vs. Pirates has been an absolute baseball treat.
2013-05-30 00:03:06
A brand new shark tank takes center stage in the Pirates clubhouse.
2013-05-29 13:55:16
This week in the chat: the Penguins in the Eastern Conference Finals, the Steelers in OTAs and the Pirates on a roll.
2013-05-29 02:11:09
Neil Walker hit the first pitch he saw from Detroit reliever Jose Ortega, a slider on the inside of the plate, over the right field wall.
2013-05-29 01:15:29
Pirates outfield prospect Josh Bell is hitting well and with power after a torn knee ligament all but wiped out his 2012 season.
2013-05-29 00:10:06
An unchaperoned trip to Three Rivers Stadium was more memorable than the youngsters anticipated.
2013-05-28 18:07:59
Jose Contreras walked four batters in one-third of an inning and allowed two runs on one hit during Monday's game.
2013-05-28 00:33:36
The Pirates fought back, but they did not do quite enough to win.
2013-05-28 00:10:15
Necessity motivated one of the Pirates' roster moves Monday before a game against the Detroit Tigers. The other added flexibility.
2013-05-27 23:38:27
A late rally was not enough for the Pirates to battle back against the Tigers, as Detroit's Justin Verlander struck out 13 batters.
2013-05-27 11:32:22
To make room for Zagurski on the 40-man roster, the Pirates moved Jeff Karstens from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day DL.
2013-05-27 09:22:23
The Pirates' latest win marked their 13th in the past 16 games.
2013-05-26 22:48:36
Pirates manager Clint Hurdle downplayed the team's strong start, which is mainly a product of home runs and stellar pitching.
2013-05-26 00:13:22
How Snider gets power by not looking for it. Also: comeback wins on rise; pitcher Mark Melancon next in line; Detroit Tigers = new rivals.
2013-05-26 00:08:12
When Jeff Locke threw his 100th and final pitch Saturday afternoon, he bookended a period of a year and a half of improvement.
2013-05-26 00:04:34
Both players who represent the Pirates' shortstop depth will be on rehabilitation assignments -- John McDonald and Chase d'Arnaud.
2013-05-25 19:13:38
The outing marked the eighth time the Pirates have won in the past 10 games.
2013-05-25 00:23:13
The Pirates' loss to the Milwaukee Brewers Friday night ended their four-game winning streak.
2013-05-25 00:16:03
Pirates notebook: Bullpen leads majors in ERA, is second in innings pitched.
2013-05-24 00:06:10
After a sluggish start, Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen's game has blossomed this month.
2013-05-24 00:02:32
The shift from pitcher to hitter has improved Stetson Allie's mental approach to baseball and rescued his pro career with the Pirates.
2013-05-23 23:45:50
Andrew McCutchen drove in two runs and scored another Thursday at PNC Park to move to a 29-18 record this season.
2013-05-23 00:33:59
Pitcher Francisco Liriano continued his dominance since returning from the disabled list earlier this month, striking out nine batters.
2013-05-23 00:04:51
Francisco Liriano said he worked hard this offseason to perfect a tweak in his delivery.
2013-05-22 13:47:32
A heavy helping of Pirates and Penguins discussion in this week's online forum.
2013-05-22 00:33:16
The grand slam put the exclamation mark on an 11-batter, five-run sixth inning, before which the Pirates had just one hit on the night.
2013-05-22 00:24:41
The Chicago Cubs no longer buck the trend, and, like the Pirates, are signing top young players to long-term contracts earlier than before.
2013-05-21 16:40:52
Jose Contreras went on the bereavement list Friday after a death in his family.
2013-05-21 00:12:50
Travis Snider knows all too well the meaning of loss. And his most painful ones have nothing to do with any game he has played on a field.
2013-05-20 01:13:25
Pedro Alvarez hit an opposite-field home run for the game's only run, and Jeff Locke pitched another strong game to raise his record to 4-1.
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