1. Why the Pittsburgh Pirates Can Break Their Record Streak of Losing Seasons

    Seriously, do not laugh: This could be the year that the Pittsburgh Pirates break their 20-year losing record streak. They came tantalizingly close last year before collapsing late in the season...

    Joshua Axelrod Written by Joshua Axelrod about 15 days ago 2,219 reads 7 comments

  2. Pirates Fall Flat Against Nationals

    For a while Sunday, the Pirates were poised to rout the Washington Nationals . The Nationals' best hitter was ejected before the game was five minutes old, and their starting pitcher was on the ropes in the first inning...

    Mike Denevi Written by Mike Denevi about 15 days ago 25 reads 0 comments

  3. GIF: Pirates' Starling Marte Tries to Field a Ball with Glove on Wrong Hand

    Pirates outfielder Starling Marte is off to a torrid .328/.394/.513 start to the season, but forget about his performance at the plate...

    Zach Moretti Written by Zach Moretti about 16 days ago 32 reads 0 comments

  4. Pirates Fall to Nationals, 5-4

    Errors, walks and hit batsmen doomed the Pirates Saturday afternoon. The deciding run of the Pirates' 5-4 loss to the Washington Nationals at PNC Park reached base when Ryan Zimmerman ...

    Jeff Carillo Written by Jeff Carillo about 16 days ago 7 reads 0 comments

  5. Pirates Notebook: Morton Back in Town for Exam on Shoulder

    Charlie Morton returned to Pittsburgh Saturday so team doctors could examine his right shoulder, which tightened on him during his rehabilitation start Friday night...

    Jeff Carillo Written by Jeff Carillo about 16 days ago 4 reads 0 comments

  6. On the Pirates: Marte Digging in at No. 1

    Starling Marte is standing firm as the Pirates ' leadoff hitter. And that has as much to do with his footwork at the plate as it does his success in that position...

    Jeff Carillo Written by Jeff Carillo about 16 days ago 9 reads 0 comments

  7. Mercer's 2-Run Homer Gives Burnett, Pirates Victory

    Friday was such a blur for Jordy Mercer that he wasn't sure when he arrived at PNC Park after being recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis. But he remembers exactly how his at-bat in the fifth inning unfolded against the Washington Nationals ...

    Andrew Joynt Written by Andrew Joynt about 17 days ago 2,951 reads 0 comments

  8. Mercer Hits Homer in 3-1 Win over Nats

    Jordy Mercer officially found himself on the Pirates ' roster about two hours before Friday's game when the team put Neil Walker on the disabled list. Shortly thereafter, manager Clint Hurdle inserted him in the No...

    Andrew Joynt Written by Andrew Joynt about 17 days ago 1,589 reads 0 comments

  9. Liriano, Morton Nearing Return

    MILWAUKEE -- The Pirates are set to activate two injured pitchers in the next two weeks, and their additions will create a quandary for management.....

    Kevin Conti Written by Kevin Conti about 17 days ago 2 reads 0 comments

  10. Pirates Not Concerned with McCutchen Slump

    MILWAUKEE -- There was no panic in the Pirates ' clubhouse when star center fielder Andrew McCutchen started the season in slow motion.....

    Kevin Conti Written by Kevin Conti about 17 days ago 5 reads 0 comments

  11. Jordy Mercer to Be Called Up for Pittsburgh Pirates

    It appears that Jordy Mercer will be brought up from AAA to officially join the Pirates . I can't help but take some credit for this, after only 3 days of “officially starting the #FreeJordy Campaign”...

    Kevin Conti Written by Kevin Conti about 17 days ago 5 reads 0 comments

  12. Pirates Place Neil Walker on DL with Lacerated Hand

    Neil Walker hasn't played since being spiked on the right hand by Cardinals shortstop Pete Kozma and needing six stitches on April 27, and the Pirates have finally placed him on the disabled list...

    David Scipione Written by David Scipione about 17 days ago 1,561 reads 0 comments

  13. Comeback Complete: Jose Contreras Called Up by Pirates

    David Scipione Written by David Scipione about 17 days ago 314 reads 0 comments

  14. Jose Tabata Injured

    Pittsburgh Pirates OF Jose Tabata (hamstring) left the game early with a left hamstring injury Wednesday, May 1, and he will have an MRI exam Thursday, May 2.....

    Kevin Conti Written by Kevin Conti about 19 days ago 112 reads 0 comments

  15. Stetson Allie Slugging Homers

    Stetson Allie is approaching 100 at-bats. The numbers are amazing. Allie has been converted from a hitter to a pitcher and back again...

    Kevin Conti Written by Kevin Conti about 19 days ago 38 reads 0 comments

  16. Pirates Designate Jonathan Sanchez for Assignment

    The Pirates announced that they have designated pitcher Jonathan Sanchez for assignment. The move will open up a roster spot for right-hander Bryan Morris...

    Kevin Driscoll Written by Kevin Driscoll about 20 days ago 33 reads 0 comments

  17. Brewers Hit Five Homers to Beat Pirates

    MILWAUKEE -- Maybe they should call it the House of Homers instead. The Brewers blasted five home runs to beat the Pirates , 10-4, Monday night at Miller Park, a stadium that has long haunted the Pirates...

    Jeff Carillo Written by Jeff Carillo about 21 days ago 33 reads 0 comments

  18. Pittsburgh's Year? A Look Back at 20 Losing Pirates Seasons

    Approximately one month into the 2013 baseball season, the Pittsburgh Pirates are doing fairly well. The team is currently at 15-10, putting Pittsburgh atop the NL Central...

    S D Written by S D about 21 days ago 2,203 reads 3 comments

  19. Burnett Accidentally Catches Martin Throw Attempting to Get Runner

    Back on Saturday, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher A.J. Burnett was going about his business against the St. Louis Cardinals and thought that catcher Russell Martin was just throwing him the ball back...

    David Scipione Written by David Scipione about 22 days ago 40 reads 0 comments

  20. Pittsburgh Pirates: Prospect Jameson Taillon Still Developing

    The Pittsburgh Pirates may finish 2013 with their 21st consecutive losing season—a feat unrivaled in Major League Baseball history. However, the future appears bright...

    Pete Dymeck Written by Pete Dymeck about 23 days ago 3,298 reads 1 comments

  21. New T206 Honus Wagner Card on Auction Block

    Another example of the baseball card collector's "holy grail" is on the auction block. Just a few weeks after a T206 Honus Wagner tobacco card brought $2.1 million , another one of the 1909 rarities is up for bid...

    Rich Mueller Written by Rich Mueller about 24 days ago 1,935 reads 0 comments

  22. Sanchez Won't Change His Style on Mound

    PHILADELPHIA -- Strikeouts by nature require a starter to throw more pitches. Jonathan Sanchez knows this.....

    Kevin Conti Written by Kevin Conti about 24 days ago 6 reads 0 comments

  23. Pittsburgh Pirates Are Thriving Despite Challenging Schedule

    Following their 6-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies Thursday, the Pittsburgh Pirates have fully put their poor first week of the season in the rear view...

    Andrew Kaufman Written by Andrew Kaufman about 25 days ago 1,324 reads 3 comments

  24. Francisco Liriano Expected to Make Pirates Debut May 10

    Via Karen Price of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Francisco Liriano is scheduled to pitch five innings (80 pitches) on Thursday for Triple-A Indianapolis, six innings (90 pitches) ...

    Zach Moretti Written by Zach Moretti about 26 days ago 581 reads 0 comments

  25. 5 Pittsburgh Pirates Prospects Who Have Started 2013 on a Good Note

    After a difficult first week of the 2013 season, the Pittsburgh Pirates have put themselves in the exact position they want to be in heading into the end of April...

    Andrew Kaufman Written by Andrew Kaufman about 26 days ago 2,048 reads 0 comments