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MLB Notebook: Yankees' Rodriguez won't be punished
September 12, 2009 by
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Major League Baseball will not punish Alex Rodriguez after completing its investigation into whether he lied about his use of performance-enhancing drugs, the New York Times reported yesterday.
In 1959, pitcher for Pirates put a new Face on bullpen role
September 12, 2009 by
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As a pioneer in the art of relief pitching, with his signature forkball baffling the best hitters in the National League, ElRoy Face was rewarded early for a good beginning to the 1959 season.
On the Pirates: Will the losing ever end?
September 12, 2009 by
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17 reasons to believe -- or not -- that franchise's fortunes will change
Pirates Notebook: GM shows faith in Jones
September 12, 2009 by
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HOUSTON -- It would be easy to get the impression the Pirates are not taking too seriously these 19 home runs Garrett Jones has hit as a 28-year-old rookie.
Ohlendorf allows two home runs in Pirates' 4-2 loss to Houston
September 12, 2009 by
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Morton gains middle ground in Pirates' 9-1 loss
September 11, 2009 by
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Good Charlie or bad Charlie? Well, one could call this the somewhere-in-between version, which, really, represented a healthy step forward for Charlie Morton, despite the Pirates' 9-1 hammering by the Houston Astros last night at Minute Maid Park
Pirates Notebook: Veteran coordinator lauds system
September 11, 2009 by
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Jeff Banister, the Pirates' minor league field coordinator, is in his seventh season at that post, 24th overall in the organization, making him one of the few high-ranking types in baseball operations held over from previous management.
Morton so-so in Pirates' 9-1 loss to Houston
September 11, 2009 by
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HOUSTON -- Good Charlie or bad Charlie?
Former Pirates ace Blass blasts two holes-in-one
September 11, 2009 by
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Steve Blass said he felt the same way after his amazing feat at Greensburg Country Club on Thursday as he did after winning the World Series in 1971 -- too thrilled to even celebrate.
Former Pirates ace Blass blasts two holes-in-one
September 11, 2009 by
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Steve Blass said he felt the same way after his amazing feat at Greensburg Country Club on Thursday as he did after winning the World Series in 1971 -- too thrilled to even celebrate.
2009 minor leagues in review
September 10, 2009 by
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Top 10 prospects, Three who made a move and Three who stepped back
Alvarez, Lincoln finish at head of Pirates' class
September 10, 2009 by
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Except for circumstances almost entirely out of the Pirates' control, Pedro Alvarez and Brad Lincoln might be playing in Pittsburgh right now.
The century mark
September 10, 2009 by
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The Pirates have had seven 100-loss seasons in their 123 years:
Pirates Notebook: Cubs' Lee praises Hill's work
September 09, 2009 by
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When Derrek Lee, the Chicago Cubs' All-Star first baseman, won the first of three Gold Gloves in 2003, he did as several others have: He credited infield instructor Perry Hill.
Around the majors: 9/10/09
September 09, 2009 by
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Cardinals 5, Brewers 1: Albert Pujols hit two home runs for a majors-leading 47 and Adam Wainwright picked up his 18th win with seven scoreless innings in St.
MLB Notebook: Jeter matches Gehrig on Yankees' hit list
September 09, 2009 by
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Derek Jeter tied the New York Yankees record for hits held by Lou Gehrig.
Another milestone on deck for Pirates: 100 losses
September 09, 2009 by
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The Pirates' free fall toward becoming the eighth 100-loss team in franchise history took another agonizing step yesterday with an 8-5 clubbing by the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park before 10,899 mostly silent witnesses. It was the 12th loss in 13 games, the 31st in 42 games since the...
Pirates Notebook: Cubs' Lee praises Hill's work
September 09, 2009 by
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When Derrek Lee, the Chicago Cubs' All-Star first baseman, won the first of three Gold Gloves in 2003, he did as several others have: He credited infield instructor Perry Hill.
Hart clubbed again in Pirates' 8-5 loss to Cubs
September 09, 2009 by
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Kevin Hart, the Pirates' main acquisition in the John Grabow/Tom Gorzelanny trade, lost a fourth consecutive start in the 8-5 clubbing by the Chicago Cubs, Hart's former team, this afternoon before 10,899 at PNC Park.
Drip by drip, dismal inning dunks Pirates' Duke
September 08, 2009 by
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Zach Duke watched squibber after squibber squeak through the Pirates' infield for single after single in Chicago's first inning, with nary an out in sight.
Pirates Notebook: Hart seeks turnaround vs. old team
September 08, 2009 by
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Perhaps the key today for Kevin Hart would be to switch uniforms.
Love of Palmer par for the course
September 08, 2009 by
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Not even presidents are afforded this indulgence: On his attempt at the ceremonial first pitch last night, Arnold Palmer took a mulligan. Such do-overs are fit for The King, after all.
Eight Chicago hits in row tie record, sink Pirates, 9-4
September 08, 2009 by
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The Cubs strung eight consecutive hits off Zach Duke to open the game, tying a Major League Baseball record, and scored seven times in that inning on the way to a 9-4 rout of the Pirates tonight at PNC Park, a thorough embarrassment for the home team that included some biting reactions...
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