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Starkey: Pirates should commemorate streak
September 08, 2009 by
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The Pirates, who exist to win baseball games, still have time to properly honor their remarkable achievement of 17 consecutive losing seasons.
Pirates recall five, including Veal, Karstens
September 08, 2009 by
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The Pirates recalled right-handed pitcher Eric Hacker, infielder Brian Bixler and catcher Robinzon Diaz from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.
Cubs maul Duke, Bucs in first inning
September 08, 2009 by
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The Pirates didn't make history on Tuesday the way they did the day before, but they came awfully close.
Pirates recall three from minors, pitcher Veal returns
September 08, 2009 by
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The Pittsburgh Pirates have promoted right-hander Eric Hacker, shortstop Brian Bixler and catcher Robinzon Diaz from Triple-A Indianapolis.
Pirates to recall players from Indianapolis today
September 07, 2009 by
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Infielder Brian Bixler, catcher Robinzon Diaz and pitchers Jeff Karstens and Donnie Veal will be recalled today.
Walker's first Pirates hit ' a dream come true'
September 07, 2009 by
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Almost everyone in Neil Walker's family was at PNC Park on Sunday to witness his first hit in the major leagues.
Dubious distinction: Pirates set futility record with loss to Cubs
September 07, 2009 by
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On a gray, rainy afternoon at PNC Park, the Pirates picked up their 82nd loss. That guarantees them a losing record for the 17th consecutive season.
Scouting the Cubs
September 06, 2009 by
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The Pirates play host to the Chicago Cubs for a three-game series at PNC Park.
Injury pushes start back for Pirates' Morton
September 06, 2009 by
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The delay also will give Pirates pitcher Charlie Morton a chance to put in more side work with pitching coach Joe Kerrigan.
Pirates trump Cardinals with rally in ninth
September 06, 2009 by
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It was the Pirates' 54th victory of the season the 12th in their final at-bat and snapped a nine-game losing skid.
Infield coach yet to return Pirates' interest
September 06, 2009 by
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Perry Hill's disappointment with trades that stripped the infield of three veteran players has put his status as the Pirates' first base coach in limbo.
Pirates hold off history with dramatic 6-5 win over Cardinals
September 06, 2009 by
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With a two-run rally in the bottom of the ninth inning Sunday, the Pirates upended the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4, staved off their 82nd loss and avoided, for now, a 17th straight losing season.
Pirates unconcerned with record 17th consecutive losing season
September 05, 2009 by
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Heading into today's game against the St. Louis Cardinals, the Pirates were just two losses shy of assuring a record 17th consecutive sub-.500 season.
Pujols' pinch homer propels Cardinals past Pirates 2-1
September 05, 2009 by
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The 2-1 loss in front of 27,071 was the Bucs' ninth in a row, a season high, and put them one loss away from No. 82 on the season.
Pirates minor leaguers on World Cup teams
September 04, 2009 by
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Six Pirates minor leaguers are on rosters for the World Cup, which begins Wednesday.
Road woes hinder Pirates
September 04, 2009 by
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Coming off an 0-7 road trip, the Pirates got a day off to catch their breath and settle back into PNC Park.
Baseball fan who was injured trying to catch foul ball returns as Pirates' guest
September 04, 2009 by
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Tim Tepas tried to catch a ball for his son during the Pirates game Aug. 7 when he lost his balance, tumbled over the railing and landed on his face.
Cardinals peck Pirates' pitchers, 14-7
September 04, 2009 by
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It took one at-bat for the St. Louis Cardinals to unmask Pirates reliever Denny Bautista.
Scouting the Cardinals
September 03, 2009 by
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The Pirates will host the St. Louis Cardinals for a three-game series, beginning tonight at 7:05.
Pirates thinking fresh with starters
September 03, 2009 by
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The Pirates have switched to a six-man rotation, which sort of reminds Kevin Hart of the season he pitched for the University of Maryland.
Reds complete four-game sweep of Pirates
September 02, 2009 by
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The Pirates have lost seven in a row and are a season-worst 26 games below .500.
Garrett Jones hits 10,000th Pittsburgh Pirates homer
September 02, 2009 by
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The Pirates first baseman led off the second inning by hitting Homer Bailey's 1-0 pitch into the right field seats at Great American Ball Park.
Pirates' Vasquez to work out of bullpen
September 01, 2009 by
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Right-hander Virgil Vasquez, who was called up Tuesday, will work out of the bullpen and might make a spot start or two.
Pirates summon Walker from minors
September 01, 2009 by
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Neil Walker was the Pirates' first-round draft pick in 2004, more than three years before the current front office team took over.
Reds hand Pirates 6th straight loss
September 01, 2009 by
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There are many reasons the Pirates this week are spiraling toward their 17th consecutive losing season.
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