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Morton, Pirates beat Padres
September 18, 2009 by
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There is little doubt Charlie Morton has the stuff to succeed with the Pirates. His fastball can dance in ways that will frustrate any hitter and that helps make his offspeed pitches deadly.
Scouting the Padres
September 18, 2009 by
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The Pirates will host the San Diego Padres for a four-game series beginning today at 7:05 p.m.
Donnie Veal faced difficult role with Pirates
September 18, 2009 by
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A Rule 5 position player usually occupies the seat at the end of the bench. A Rule 5 pitcher rarely takes the mound unless the game is a blowout.
Judge won't move Roethlisberger case
September 16, 2009 by
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A Nevada judge denied a motion Wednesday to move the civil sexual assault case against Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and Lake Tahoe casino employees from Reno to Douglas County, where a woman said the attack occurred.
Day of Giving set for Friday at PNC Park
September 16, 2009 by
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irates Charities and other local non-profit groups will participate Friday in Roberto Clemente Day of Giving at PNC Park.
Pirates nearing 100-loss mark
September 16, 2009 by
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The Pirates must win eight of their final 18 games this season to avoid reaching 100 losses for the first time since 2001, the year PNC Park opened.
Dodgers sweep Pirates
September 16, 2009 by
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For the third day in a row, the Los Angeles Dodgers clubbed a decisive two-run homer to upend the Pirates.
LA drops Pirates in 13 innings
September 16, 2009 by
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Andre Ethier's two-run, walkoff homer in the 13th inning Tuesday lifted the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 5-4 victory against the Pirates.
Lincoln gets win in World Cup play
September 15, 2009 by
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Right-hander Brad Lincoln earned the win Tuesday, as Team USA beat Japan, 4-2, in the second round of the World Cup.
Pirates open 2010 at home against Dodgers
September 15, 2009 by
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The Pirates will begin the 2010 season with a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at PNC Park. It will be the first time since 2005 that the Pirates open the year at home.
Mientkiewicz: No hard feelings
September 15, 2009 by
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Doug Mientkiewicz was relaxing in a condo in Bradenton, Fla., one day last winter when the phone rang. Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre was on the line.
Garland, Dodgers able to knock off Pirates
September 15, 2009 by
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The Pirates managed to rally against the L.A. Dodgers a couple of times, but weren't able to keep up as the game moved on.
Bucs' infielder Young sits with bad back
September 14, 2009 by
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Second baseman Delwyn Young was not in the lineup Monday against the Los Angeles Dodgers due to lower back spasms and tightness.
Thoughts on celebrations differ in clubhouse
September 14, 2009 by
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Pirates manager John Russell doesn't appreciate choreographed, comical celebrations at the plate after walkoff home runs.
Maholm, Pirates brave tense ninth in victory
September 13, 2009 by
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The Houston Astros had the winning run on base in the bottom of the ninth inning before falling short with a game-ending double play.
Pirates beat Astros to snap five-game losing streak
September 13, 2009 by
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Paul Maholm tossed eight scoreless innings today as the Pirates beat the Houston Astros, 2-1, and snapped a five-game losing streak.
The last time the Bucs beat .500
September 12, 2009 by
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A weekly look at the 1992 season, before it all went downhill for the Pirates.
Yankees' Jeter sets sights on 3,000 hits
September 12, 2009 by
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Derek Jeter broke the Yankees' 72-year-old hits record held by Lou Gehrig earlier this week in a game against the Orioles.
Pirates to shut down starter Ohlendorf
September 12, 2009 by
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Right-handed pitcher Ross Ohlendorf's season will end things a couple of weeks before the Pirates wrap the season up.
Astros' homers spell doom for Pirates
September 12, 2009 by
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Two big mistakes a pair of two-run homers hurt starting pitcher Ross Ohlendorf and sent the Pirates to a 4-2 loss.
Bucs' futility had occasional good move
September 12, 2009 by
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It's worth pointing out that Pirates management teams did make a few astute moves over the past 17 seasons.
Astros deal Ohlendorf, Bucs another loss
September 12, 2009 by
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A pair of two-run shots by Houston set back the Pirates in a loss on the road.
Pirates' Blass accomplishes rare feat
September 11, 2009 by
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Pirates broadcaster and former pitcher Steve Blass has two more game balls to add to his collection.
Astros flatten Pirates, 9-1
September 11, 2009 by
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The Pirates are an awful road team. They're also pretty lousy in the first inning, regardless of whether it's at home or away.
Scouting the Astros
September 10, 2009 by
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The Houston Astros will host the Pirates for a three-game series, beginning tonight at 8:05.
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