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Recap: Pittsburgh vs. Milwaukee - Bradenton Herald

Thu, 05/16/2013 - 01:37

Recap: Pittsburgh vs. Milwaukee
Bradenton Herald
Neil Walker drove in a pair and Wandy Rodriguez spun seven innings of one-run ball in the Pittsburgh Pirates' 3-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers in the third test of a four-game set from PNC Park. Walker had one of just four Pirates hits, but his ...

Pittsburgh Pirates - TeamReport - Chicago Tribune

Thu, 05/16/2013 - 00:37

Pittsburgh Pirates - TeamReport
Chicago Tribune
The Pirates used their last minor-league option on Tabata last summer, which meant they would have to try to clear him through waivers if they ever attempt to send him down again. Some in the organization privately admitted last winter that they wouldn ...

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Brewers-Pirates Preview - CBSSports.com

Thu, 05/16/2013 - 00:27

Brewers-Pirates Preview
CBSSports.com
The Brewers have been one of the best hitting teams against left-handers, though one Pittsburgh Pirates' southpaw has already given them fits in this series. Wandy Rodriguez limited the Brewers (16-22) to one run over seven innings to help Pittsburgh ...

Pig To Pirate: The Improbable Case of Pittsburgh Pirates Closer Jason Grilli - Rum Bunter

Thu, 05/16/2013 - 00:17

Pig To Pirate: The Improbable Case of Pittsburgh Pirates Closer Jason Grilli
Rum Bunter
#SACK. #WIRED. #cheese!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The fist pumps as the bad guy walks back to the dugout with his head down–just another number in the amazing strikeout total of one of the most dominant closers in baseball. The Pittsburgh Pirates have a big ...

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Home » Pittsburgh Pirates » Pig To Pirate: The Improbable Case of Pittsburgh ... - Rum Bunter

Thu, 05/16/2013 - 00:17

Home » Pittsburgh Pirates » Pig To Pirate: The Improbable Case of Pittsburgh ...
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#SACK. #WIRED. #cheese!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The fist pumps as the bad guy walks back to the dugout with his head down–just another number in the amazing strikeout total of one of the most dominant closers in baseball. The Pittsburgh Pirates have a big ...

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Pirates 3, Brewers 1 - CBSSports.com

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 23:39

Pirates 3, Brewers 1
CBSSports.com
Gallardo almost always is when he faces Pittsburgh. He entered the game with a 10-2 lifetime record against the Pirates and was solid enough to make it 11-2 after surrendering three hits over six innings, walking four and striking out four. He just ...

Milwaukee Brewers fall again to Pittsburgh Pirates - Appleton Post Crescent

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 23:00

Milwaukee Brewers fall again to Pittsburgh Pirates
Appleton Post Crescent
PITTSBURGH — Yovani Gallardo and the struggling Milwaukee Brewers can't even count on beating the Pittsburgh Pirates anymore. Gallardo surrendered a tie-breaking two-run single to Neil Walker in the sixth and Milwaukee fell to the Pirates 3-1 on ...

Game blog: Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (blog)

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 19:03

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Game blog: Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (blog)
Pittsburgh LHP Wandy Rodriguez (3-2, 3.62). Game time is 6:05 p.m. at PNC Park. Fans can discuss the game among themselves by logging in to comments section in the Brewers Blog. We are unable to moderate the free flow of comments in the live blog.
Milwaukee Brewers (16-21) at Pittsburgh Pirates (22-17), 7:05 pm (ET)MiamiHerald.com
Brewers Thankful to See Pittsburgh Pirates on Their ScheduleBleacher Report
Andrew McCutchen homers in 12th to lift Pirates past BrewersESPN
The State -Penn Live -GlobalPost
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John McDonald To DL, Jordy Mercer Recalled By Pittsburgh Pirates - Rant Sports

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 16:47

Rant Sports

John McDonald To DL, Jordy Mercer Recalled By Pittsburgh Pirates
Rant Sports
Sorry Pittsburgh Pirates fans, your favorite 38-year-old backup utility infielder that has hit for a .065/.171/.097 slash line is going to the 15-day disabled list. That's right, John McDonald has been placed on the disabled list after his back locked ...
Pirates IF McDonald lands on DLBradenton Herald
Pirates put John McDonald on DL, recall Mercer from IndianapolisPittsburgh Post Gazette
Walking the Plank: Pirates should look to Jordy Mercer, Gerrit Cole soonCity of Champions
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Pirates IF McDonald lands on DL - Bradenton Herald

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 15:33

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Pirates IF McDonald lands on DL
Bradenton Herald
The Pittsburgh Pirates placed infielder John McDonald on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday due to a lower back strain. McDonald, who is batting just .065 (2-for-31) in 16 games this season, sustained the injury during Tuesday's extra-inning victory ...
John McDonald To DL, Jordy Mercer Recalled By Pittsburgh PiratesRant Sports
Pirates put John McDonald on DL, recall Mercer from IndianapolisPittsburgh Post Gazette
Walking the Plank: Pirates should look to Jordy Mercer, Gerrit Cole soonCity of Champions
Rum Bunter -KFFL
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Milwaukee Brewers (16-21) at Pittsburgh Pirates (22-17), 7:05 pm (ET) - MiamiHerald.com

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 11:02

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Milwaukee Brewers (16-21) at Pittsburgh Pirates (22-17), 7:05 pm (ET)
MiamiHerald.com
Lefty Wandy Rodriguez makes his 25th career start against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night when the Pittsburgh Pirates host them in game three of a four-game series at PNC Park. A former standout with the Houston Astros, Rodriguez is 8-10 in ...
Milwaukee Brewers fall again to Pittsburgh PiratesAppleton Post Crescent
Brewers Thankful to See Pittsburgh Pirates on Their ScheduleBleacher Report
Andrew McCutchen homers in 12th to lift Pirates past BrewersESPN
Sports Chat Place -The State -Penn Live
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Pittsburgh Pirates - TeamReport - Chicago Tribune

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 05:37

Pittsburgh Pirates - TeamReport
Chicago Tribune
MLB Team Report - Pittsburgh Pirates - INSIDE PITCH Manager Clint Hurdle likes to call catcher Russell Martin a "game changer." The Pirates found out what they had been missing when Martin returned to the lineup Tuesday night and helped spark a 4-3 ...

Struggling Brewers fall to Pirates again, 3-1 - MiamiHerald.com

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 01:49

Struggling Brewers fall to Pirates again, 3-1
MiamiHerald.com
PITTSBURGH -- Yovani Gallardo and the struggling Milwaukee Brewers can't even count on beating the Pittsburgh Pirates anymore. Gallardo surrendered a tie-breaking two-run single to Neil Walker in the sixth and Milwaukee fell to the Pirates 3-1 on ...

Andrew McCutchen homers in 12th to lift Pirates past Brewers - ESPN

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 01:27

Andrew McCutchen homers in 12th to lift Pirates past Brewers
ESPN
After flying out to the warning track twice earlier in the game, McCutchen homered leading off the bottom of the 12th inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night. McCutchen hit a 2-2 pitch from ...

Pittsburgh Pirates Vs. Milwaukee Brewers: 5/15/13 Mitch's Free MLB Baseball Pick - Sports Chat Place

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 00:11

Pittsburgh Pirates Vs. Milwaukee Brewers: 5/15/13 Mitch's Free MLB Baseball Pick
Sports Chat Place
It took the Pittsburgh Pirates 12 innings to get it done but they got the win in dramatic fashion on Tuesday. Andrew McCutchen hit the game winning home run, Jose Tabata had three hits, and Neil Walker and Russell Martin each had two hits as the ...

Pirates Pitchers Drawing Interest Says Peter Gammons - Rum Bunter

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 00:03

Rant Sports

Pirates Pitchers Drawing Interest Says Peter Gammons
Rum Bunter
The thought of the Pittsburgh Pirates having talent that is good enough to draw more than ten Major League teams to check them out, it's pretty exciting. That's the scoop Peter Gammons dropped on MLB Network this afternoon. Ten scouts dropped by ...
Are Teams Interested In A Pair Of Pittsburgh Pirates Pitching Prospects?Rant Sports

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Pirates' McCutchen hits walk-off homer in 12th inning - CBSSports.com

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 00:01

Pirates' McCutchen hits walk-off homer in 12th inning
CBSSports.com
Pittsburgh's Jose Tabata had three hits, Russell Martin hit two doubles and Neil Walker had two hits. Vin Mazzaro (2-0) pitched two scoreless innings to help the Pirates beat the Brewers for the just the second time in their last 12 meetings. Milwaukee ...

Following the Steelers’ draft haul last month, there was considerable talk about how the team deviated from their tried and true ways, stepping boldly into the new era of the NFL by embracing change and living—and drafting—for the now.
Editor's DeskFeature OnePress Room
You can’t divide the Major League Baseball season into four whole parts—162 divided by four comes out to 40.5—but after last night’s game against Milwaukee, the Pittsburgh Pirates officially rounded the quarter turn of their 2013 season. The report out of PNC Park: so far, so good—but there’s a long way to go.
Bucs By The NumbersFeature TwoNorth Shore Notes
Mario Lemieux and Evgeni Malkin both won it. Other great Penguins like Tom Barrasso and Bryan Trottier also hoisted it. No, it’s not the Stanley Cup; it’s the Calder Trophy for the NHL’s most outstanding first year player.
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The Pitt baseball team entered May in the midst of one of the best seasons in program history, chasing a Big East title and a berth in the College World Series. It's hard to imagine a better way for the Panthers to enter the ACC.
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Just one year after being on the receiving end of what was considered a steal in offensive guard David DeCastro, the Steelers had another coveted player fall their way in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft.
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The Steelers flipped the script on day two of the 2013 NFL Draft, focusing on the offense and filling two major needs on that side of the ball. Pittsburgh grabbed a big running back in Le’Veon Bell in the second round, and speedster receiver Markus Wheaton in the third.
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As the Penguins attempt to push through playoffs, PSR takes a closer look at some of the numbers that made the 2012-13 regular season as successful as it was.
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After closing out their first-round series against the eighth-seeded Islanders, the top-seeded Penguins are taking some admittedly well-deserved heat.
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