1. Pirates Activate Second Baseman Neil Walker from DL

    After being sidelined since April 26 with a lacerated hand, Pirates second baseman Neil Walker is back in the fold. On Monday, Pittsburgh activated Walker from the 15-day disabled list...

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  2. Pirates Beat Mets, 3-2, for Third Win in a Row

    NEW YORK -- Mark Melancon and Brandon Inge had done their jobs. All they could do was wait. The baseball was suspended 20 feet above Inge and the infield, deflected there by the first-base bag on a ground ball...

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  3. Walker Batting 5th Today in Return from DL

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  4. Pirates Activate Walker, Option Mercer to Indianapolis

    The Pirates activated second baseman Neil Walker from the disabled list and optioned infielder Jordy Mercer to Class AAA Indianapolis, the team announced this afternoon...

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  5. Pirates Activate Walker off DL

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  6. Pittsburgh Pirates: Observations from This Weekend's Pirates-Mets Series

    As a native New Yorker, I don't get to see the Pittsburgh Pirates live very often so when the Bucs do come to town, I make an effort to catch as many games as I can...

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  7. Extension Candidate: Starling Marte: MLB Rumors

    Starling Marte has arguably been the biggest key to the Pirates ' 21-16 start, and at 24, the outfielder looks like an emerging star...

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  8. Jeanmar Gomez Leaves with Calf Contusion

    Gomez sustained a contusion to the calf in the 1st inning and it tightened to the point where he had to be removed...

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  9. Pittsburgh Pirates: 10 Pirate Prospects with the Highest Ceilings

    The Pittsburgh Pirates are starting to see results from their long rebuilding plan, and the growth of the farm system is a big reason for these results...

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  10. Pirates Game Delayed by Rain in Bottom Ninth

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  11. Francisco Liriano Returns to the Mound

    The Pirates have activated lefty starter Francisco Liriano from the diabled list, the team has announced. The 29-year-old veteran has been sidelined since December, when he broke his non-throwing arm -- the result of a bathroom fall...

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  12. Liriano Takes Mound Today

    NEW YORK -- Four and a half months after an injury that nearly derailed pitcher Francisco Liriano's Pirates tenure before it began, he finally will take the mound...

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  13. Pirates Bring out the Bats to Defeat Mets, 7-3

    NEW YORK -- Thursday night, when presented with the opportunity to blast the game open, the Pirates could not. They're apparently quick learners...

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  14. A.J. Burnett Continues to Shine as Ace

    Before serving as A.J. Burnett's manager, Clint Hurdle paid close attention to Burnett for one season. That was 2010, when as the Texas Rangers hitting coach Hurdle studied Burnett for ways to beat him...

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  15. Snider: Pirates Wear Starters Down, Stay Strong Against Bullpen

    PITTSBURGH (93-7 The Fan) — Pirates OF Travis Snider joined The Fan Morning Show on Wednesday following a 4-1 Bucs win over the Mariners at PNC Park on Tuesday night.....

    Kevin Conti Written by Kevin Conti about 14 days ago 16 reads 0 comments

  16. Former Pirates Owner Kevin McClatchy Opens Up About Being Gay

    PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Despite rumors to the contrary, former Pittsburgh Pirates owner Kevin McClatchy has never left the Pittsburgh Area. In fact he lives in a secluded part of Ligonier...

    Kevin Conti Written by Kevin Conti about 14 days ago 14 reads 0 comments

  17. Duquesne Establishes Scholarship in Clemente's Honor

    Duquesne University Tuesday announced creation of a $1 million Roberto Clemente Endowed Scholarship in what it called the first college scholarship named for the late Pittsburgh Pirate great...

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  18. Hernandez Outduels Burnett to Lead Mariners to Win

    Mariners to win 1 / 2 Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review Pirates pitcher A.J. Burnett delivers to the plate against the Mariners on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at PNC Park...

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  19. Hernandez Dominant as Mariners Trip Pirates

    PITTSBURGH -- Felix Hernandez scattered six hits and Jesus Montero broke a tie with a solo home run in the seventh inning off A.J. Burnett to help the Seattle Mariners beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 Wednesday...

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  20. Pirates Release Jonathan Sanchez

    Jonathan Sanchez has cleared waivers and been released by the Pirates , according to Michael Sanserino of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (on Twitter). The Pirates had designated Sanchez for assignment on April 30...

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  21. Pirates Recall Duke Welker from Triple-A, Option Josh Harrison

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  22. Pirates Place Pitcher McDonald on DL

    The Pirates placed James McDonald on the 15-day disabled list this afternoon after the pitcher complained of discomfort in his right shoulder. Jeanmar Gomez will make a spot start in McDonald's place tonight against the Seattle Mariners ...

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  23. Pirates Send McDonald to DL, Martin Late Scratch

    Buccos scratched Russell Martin (neck strain) & RHP James McDonald (shoulder) from lineup tonight. McDonald to DL, Martin day to day...

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  24. Pirates Place James McDonald on 15-Day DL

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  25. Pittsburgh Pirates' Young Relief Pitchers Show Their Potential

    The Pittsburgh Pirates ' bullpen has been stellar this year, leading the Bucs to a strong start despite a very challenging April...

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