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The Pirates' Zach Duke hangs his head just before being pulled Wednesday at PNC Park.
With these 2010 Pirates, upon the slightest sign of something positive, there inevitably follows the crash and burn. (Today)
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The Pirates' Ross Ohlendorf and teammates deliver sporting goods to students at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementray School Wednesday on the North Side Wednesday. It was part of Major League Baseball's Roberto Clemente Day events, which celebrate the life and community service legacy of the Pirates' legendary Hall of Famer.
On the day the Pirates acquired catcher Chris Snyder, it was clear Ryan Doumit took it hard. (Today)
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Pirates starter Zach Duke delivers pitch in the second inning against the Braves during tonight's game at PNC Park.
With these 2010 Pirates, upon the slightest sign of something positive, there inevitably follows the crash and burn. (Yesterday)
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The Pirates' James McDonald pitched seven scoreless innings, allowing five hits, Tuesday at PNC Park.
It takes a performance approaching perfection for a team like the Pirates to put down a contender, but that is precisely what they found in thoroughly outplaying the Atlanta Braves, 5-0, Tuesday night at PNC Park. (Yesterday)
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Pirates outfielder Brandon Moss: "I've got to hit home runs. I'm never going to be that perfect hitter, but I can hit home runs."
Brandon Moss had a lousy 2009 with the Pirates, a lousier spring training, then continued to be lousy upon being demoted to Class AAA Indianapolis. (Yesterday)