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Seven Pirates prospects representing five continents, left to right: Pitcher Mitch Fienemann of Australia, pitcher Rinku Singh of India, shortstop Benji Gonzalez of Puerto Rico, second baseman Gift Ngoepe of South Africa, infielder Elevys Gonzalez of Venezuela, pitcher Dinesh Patel of India and first baseman Gerlis Rodriguez of the Dominican Republic.
Teens and barely-twentysomethings make up the Pirates' Bradenton affiliate in the rookie-level Gulf Coast League, the first of five steps up the minor league ladder to Pittsburgh. And it is safe to say there never has been a team like this in the history of professional baseball. (Today)
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According to one National League executive, the Pirates are pushing to trade all-star second baseman Freddy Sanchez.
The Pirates are "pushing hard" to trade All-Star second baseman Freddy Sanchez, according to a National League executive yesterday, but no deal with any team looked imminent as of last night, according to multiple other sources. (Today)
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Could former Blues defenseman Jay McKee replace Rob Scuderi or Hal Gill?
The Penguins might be close to signing a defenseman, one of the final missing pieces for their roster. (Today)
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Pitt guard Jermaine Dixon suffered a foot injury while playing in a summer league.
Pitt senior guard Jermaine Dixon, the only returning starter from last season, injured his right foot in summer basketball league play and could be out until mid-September. (Today)
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Na Yeon Choi follows her tee shot on the fourth hole during the first round of the U.S. Women's Open yesterday at Saucon Valley Country Club in Bethlehem, Pa. She leads the tournament at 3-under 68.
In a tournament where Michele Wie and calendar-girl Natalie Gulbis are noticeably absent, amid a contentious environment pitting many of the top players against the LPGA Tour commissioner, the 64th U.S. Women's Open got exactly what it desperately needed in the first round: The tour's top players on the leader board. (Today)