Not explaining Jason GrilliPittsburgh's Jason Grilli has gone from journeyman to one of baseball's greatest closers in the blink of an eye, and it's still not clear exactly how it happened....
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Pirates notebook: McCutchen’s strikeout rate plungingMILWAUKEE — Pirates star Andrew McCutchen has not had an electric stretch this year like he enjoyed at times last season, but he might be...
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McCutchen again hurts Cubs in 4-2 rain-delayed loss to Pirates - Chicago Sun-TimesPITTSBURGH – Andrew McCutchen continued his one-man beating of the Cubs on Wednesday afternoon, delivering run-scoring hits in each of the first two innings as the Pittsburgh Pirates completed a three-game sweep of the Cubs with a 4-2, rain-int...
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Pirates notebook: Melancon relishes rare save opportunityMark Melancon loves pitching in the ninth inning. “It’s so much fun to be out there, closing out the game,” Melancon said. “It’s my favorite...
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Starter Liriano impressive again as Pirates blank CubsThe last time Francisco Liriano pitched this well, Cubs starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija was a 1,000-yard wide receiver for Notre Dame. Fished out of baseball’s...
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Pirates outfielder Snider certainly proving to be (big) hitThe first time he walked into PNC Park, Pirates outfielder Travis Snider did the usual new-arrival tour. He checked out the clubhouse, video room and...
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Liriano impressive again as Pirates blank CubsThe last time Francisco Liriano pitched this well, Cubs starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija was a 1,000-yard wide receiver for Notre Dame. Fished out of baseball’s...
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Andrew McCutchen interviews Anthony Bourdain, talks ballpark grub and guilty food pleasuresFrom the blog Big League Stew: Andrew McCutchen is more than a star outfielder and face of the Pittsburgh Pirates. He also, apparently, is a budding TV host. McCutchen is starring in a new series called "All Stars With Andrew McCutchen" &md...
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Baseball Video Highlights & Clips | Michael McKenry visits local school - VideoMichael McKenry talks about visiting a local school to talk baseball as part of the Pirates' Take the Fort to School program...
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Phillies need to reevaluate their own evaluationsThe Phillies' history of misjudgment calls into question some of the moves they are making now....
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Baseball is smart to not rush expanded instant replay | SI.comNEW YORK -- Last week, a committee led by two future Hall of Fame managers, Joe Torre and Tony La Russa, and legendary Braves executive John Schuerholz made a presentation of ideas at the owners' meeting about MLB's consideration of expanded......
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Pirates notebook: McCutchen scratched for soreness in right kneePirates star Andrew McCutchen was scratched from Sunday’s lineup due to soreness in his right knee. There was no immediate update on his condition. The...
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Francisco LirianoFrancisco Liriano#47 SPThrows: L, Bats: LPittsburgh PiratesBirth DateOctober 26, 1983 (Age: 29)BirthplaceSan Cristobal, Dominican RepublicExperience7 yearsCollegeNoneHt/Wt6-2, 215 lbs.2013 SeasonERAW-LSOWHIP2.161-0141.56Career4.3954-548551.35...
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Small adjustment key to Pirates pitcher Liriano’s return to formFrancisco Liriano spent more time watching the game than participating in it for a time last September. It might have been the best thing to...
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Red Sox could use Melancon right nowWhen it was announced over the weekend that Joel Hanrahan would need surgery and miss the rest of the 2013 season, it was another misstep in the Red Sox's efforts to replace the departed Jonathan Papelbon. Boston has both spent money and traded......
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Brewers snap skid, drop sloppy Pirates 5-1PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The way the Milwaukee Brewers figure it, they were due. Then again, they always seem due when they play the Pittsburgh Pirates....
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PNC Park: A local’s guide to enjoying a road trip to the home of the Pittsburgh PiratesFrom the blog Big League Stew: Have a baseball road trip coming up? Well, in a bid to help you with your upcoming journeys, Big League Stew has solicited the help of the locals. Over the next month or so, we'll be hitting up our usual … Contin...
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Liriano shines in debut as Pirates clobber MetsNEW YORK — Don’t call Francisco Liriano a reclamation project around Pirates manager Clint Hurdle. “I don’t use the word reclamation,” Hurdle said. “We use...
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Pirates' Francisco Liriano to come off DL, start Saturday vs. Mets | SI.comNEW YORK (AP) Left-hander Francisco Liriano has been activated from the disabled list and is slated to start Saturday against the Mets in New York....
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Get live play-by-play, scores and stats as the Pittsburgh Pirates take on the New York Mets.Pirates-Mets Gameflash for game played on May 11, 2013...
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GIF: Francisco Liriano, unenthusiastic hitter and runnerDuring his recently completed minor-league rehab assignment, Pirates lefty Francisco Liriano flashed no fewer than two tools on one play....
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The Chatting CageGet face time with your favorite MLB players...
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Never a closer before, 36-year-old Grilli gets a chance -- and succeedsFive years ago, Jason Grilli told Clint Hurdle he wanted to be a closer. Finally this year, Hurdle gave him the job. Now he has 13 saves....
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Pirates' Marte is a Star(ling), but is he as good as McCutchen?Starling Marte's .667 on-base percentage leading off the first inning is amazing, but Marte is quickly convincing people he's amazing, too....
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Preview: Seattle Mariners (15-18) at Pittsburgh Pirates (17-14)Aaron Harang looks like a Pirate. He looks like both a Pirate and a pirate. He looks like one who robs at sea or plunders the land from the sea without commission from a sovereign nation. It's not......
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Starling Marte puts glove on throwing hand in desperate attempt to corral redirected baseballFrom the blog Big League Stew: Your browser does not support iframes. Switch-hitters are common is baseball. We've even seen a switch-pitcher reach the professional ranks after the New York Yankees drafted Pat Venditte in 2008. Now we have Starling.....
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Get live play-by-play, scores and stats as the Washington Nationals take on the Pittsburgh Pirates.Nationals-Pirates Gameflash for game played on May 3, 2013...
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Notebook: Michael Mauti 'absolutely' expects to be ready for camp - Minnesota Vikings newsMichael Mauti intently watched every drill on Friday, putting himself through the mental paces as his new Vikings teammates opened rookie minicamp. The rookie linebacker expects his latest reconstructed knee will be ready for training camp, though....
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ESPN, Senior Baseball Writer
Pedro Alvarez with another homer... that's 10 in his last 29 games.
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Pedro Alvarez with his ninth homer in his last 29 games; Pirates up 3-0. And Alvarez's alma mater up 6-0 in the top of the second inning.
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McCutchen's last three ABs against Fiers have been homers. #BUCN
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This is what #ELTOROPOWER looks like. Watch Pedro Alvarez crush his 2nd HR of the game: t.co/FtoG4o6OtJ #Pirates
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#LockedandLoaded Jeff Locke enters today ranked 4th in the NL w/a 1.80 ERA on the road & has a 4 game win streak. t.co/nkUyM85MrW
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Inge PHs for Locke in the 7th. Locke's line: 6.0ip 3H 3BB 7 #Whiff ...He threw 100 pitches/60 for strikes
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Andrew McCutchen has swung at two Mike Fiers pitches this season. Hit both over the fence.
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John McDonald will begin a rehab assignment in Indianapolis Monday. He's scheduled to play four games and #Pirates will then see where he is
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RECAP: El Toro’s 2 homers back Locke’s strong effort in #Pirates’ 5-2 win over Brewers: t.co/OJ6wjAXMBa
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Goodness. Outside of batting practice, don't see many hit where Pedro Alvarez just deposited that pitch.
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Here’s Pedro Alvarez extending the #Pirates’ lead with a 2-run shot in the 2nd: t.co/VCmjEkYdgo
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Pedro Alvarez's homer just landed in South Bend. I think I have my geography right...
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Tony Watson in to throw the bot of the 9th with the Bucs up 5-1.
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If you were starting a baseball team from scratch, would you rather have Ryan Braun or Andrew McCutchen?
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Jeff Locke laughing in the face of FIP and now Miller Park: 6IP, 3H, 0R, 2BB, 7K ... 4-0 #Pirates
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Locke gets out of a jam in the 2nd and ends the inning with #Whiff x2. Marte will lead off the 3rd. #LetsGoBucs
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Justin Wilson takes the hill in the 7th. #SharkTank
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McCutchen's last three ABs against Feirs have been homers. #BUCN
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Pittsburgh Tribune, Sportswriter
Locke is done (6IP/0R). Excellent outing considering the venue and the Brewers' right-handed dominant lineup.
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Future Hall of Famers Jeff Locke, Justin Wilson, Mark Melancon, and Tony Watson completely shut down your Brewers today. Good grief...
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Pedro Alvarez just hit one to Lambeau Field. A loooong HR to RF - his 2nd HR of the day. #Pirates
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Jeff Locke using both sides of the plate well with his fastball. 7Ks ... all via the fastball. 5IP, 3H, 0, 2BB ... 4-0 #Pirates
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Starling Marte on 3rd because of a pair of Brewers errors. Oh boy...here we go.
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Pedro Alvarez lines his 9th home run of the season just inside the RF line. Two-run shot. 3-0 #Pirates in the 2nd
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Neil Walker lines a single into right. He's looking more comfortable. Said he's still working on recapturing his "rhythm"
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Locke works around a two-out Braun double. Big test for Locke today against heavy right-handed Brewers lineup in Miller Park. 1-0 #pirates
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Andrew McCutchen lines a shot to left for his seventh HR of the season. 1-0 #Pirates in 1st
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No update on Jeff Karstens from Clint Hurdle. Karstens (shoulder) is traveling to Pittsburgh today to be evaluated
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#Pirates lineup: Marte 7, Snider 9, McCutchen 8, Jones 3, Martin 2, Walker 4, Alvarez 5, Barmes 6, Locke 1 vs. Brewers RHP Mike Fiers
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Probables for #Tigers-Pirates: MON (1, DET) JV-Liriano; TUE (7, DET) Porcello-Gomez; WED (7, PIT) Sanchez-Burnett; THU (7, PIT) Fister-Locke
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Offical Twitter Account RECAP: El Toro’s 2 homers back Locke’s strong effort in #Pirates’ 5-2 win over Brewers: t.co/OJ6wjAXMBa |
620WTMJ.com, Sportscaster Future Hall of Famers Jeff Locke, Justin Wilson, Mark Melancon, and Tony Watson completely shut down your Brewers today. Good grief... |
ESPN, Senior Baseball Writer Pedro Alvarez with another homer... that's 10 in his last 29 games. |
Offical Twitter Account This is what #ELTOROPOWER looks like. Watch Pedro Alvarez crush his 2nd HR of the game: t.co/FtoG4o6OtJ #Pirates |
Offical Twitter Account Tony Watson in to throw the bot of the 9th with the Bucs up 5-1. |
MLB.com, Brewers Beat Writer Pedro Alvarez's homer just landed in South Bend. I think I have my geography right... |
MLB Network, Studio Host Pedro Alvarez just hit one to Lambeau Field. A loooong HR to RF - his 2nd HR of the day. #Pirates |
MLB.com, Brewers Beat Writer Goodness. Outside of batting practice, don't see many hit where Pedro Alvarez just deposited that pitch. |
News and Updates If you were starting a baseball team from scratch, would you rather have Ryan Braun or Andrew McCutchen? |
Offical Twitter Account Justin Wilson takes the hill in the 7th. #SharkTank |
Offical Twitter Account Inge PHs for Locke in the 7th. Locke's line: 6.0ip 3H 3BB 7 #Whiff ...He threw 100 pitches/60 for strikes |
Pittsburgh Tribune, Sportswriter Locke is done (6IP/0R). Excellent outing considering the venue and the Brewers' right-handed dominant lineup. |
Pittsburgh Tribune, Sportswriter Jeff Locke laughing in the face of FIP and now Miller Park: 6IP, 3H, 0R, 2BB, 7K ... 4-0 #Pirates |
Pittsburgh Tribune, Sportswriter Jeff Locke using both sides of the plate well with his fastball. 7Ks ... all via the fastball. 5IP, 3H, 0, 2BB ... 4-0 #Pirates |
ESPN, Senior Baseball Writer Pedro Alvarez with his ninth homer in his last 29 games; Pirates up 3-0. And Alvarez's alma mater up 6-0 in the top of the second inning. |
620WTMJ.com, Sportscaster Starling Marte on 3rd because of a pair of Brewers errors. Oh boy...here we go. |
Offical Twitter Account Locke gets out of a jam in the 2nd and ends the inning with #Whiff x2. Marte will lead off the 3rd. #LetsGoBucs |
Offical Twitter Account Here’s Pedro Alvarez extending the #Pirates’ lead with a 2-run shot in the 2nd: t.co/VCmjEkYdgo |
Pittsburgh Tribune, Sportswriter Pedro Alvarez lines his 9th home run of the season just inside the RF line. Two-run shot. 3-0 #Pirates in the 2nd |
Pittsburgh Tribune, Sportswriter Neil Walker lines a single into right. He's looking more comfortable. Said he's still working on recapturing his "rhythm" |