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Dickerson’s shot gives Pirates ‘shot in the arm’
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 7:18 PM April 26, 2018Dickerson, a menace for opposing pitchers since joining the Pirates, helped improve the team's record to 13-11 after Ivan Nova pitched eight shutout innings.
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9.4KKang granted visa, back in U.S., can rejoin Pirates
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 4:00 PM April 26, 2018After more than a year of not being allowed back into the United States because of multiple DUI offenses in his native South Korea, Kang was granted a visa and...
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3.8KSupported by 18 runs, Pirates split doubleheader
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 2:17 AM April 26, 2018The Pirates split a doubleheader against the Tigers, losing the first game 13-10 and winning the second, 8-3, to snap a five-game skid.
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3.3KPirates recall Osuna, undecided on starter for Sunday
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 2:45 PM April 25, 2018The Pirates' fourth postponement in less than a month will force them to have a spot starter take the mound Sunday against the Cardinals.
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4.0KCervelli sings, laughs, talks trash to push Nova
in PhiladelphiaPOSTED: 5:00 AM April 23, 2018Nova and Cervelli's unique relationship began 13 years ago on the back fields of the Yankees' academy in Boca Chica, Dominican Republic, and it's blossomed since they reunited in Pittsburgh.
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4.2K‘Rough week’ for Pirates ends with extra-painful sweep
in PhiladelphiaPOSTED: 7:21 PM April 22, 2018A myriad of mistakes, both on offense and defense, have the Pirates with 12 wins and 10 loss heading back to Pittsburgh with a day off Monday.
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3.7KPirates lose third straight, fall out of first
in PhiladelphiaPOSTED: 10:40 PM April 21, 2018The offense's ineptitude was at the root of the Pirates' third consecutive loss, their fifth in six games, and why they're no longer in first place in the division.
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3.1KRodríguez working off winter ball, Searage’s teachings
in PhiladelphiaPOSTED: 3:15 PM April 21, 2018Rodriguez, a 28-year-old reilef pitcher, was recalled by the Pirates from Triple-A last week and has thrown 3 2/3 innings with eight strikeouts and no walks.
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3.1KNova leads on mound, yet offense can’t ‘pick him up’
in PhiladelphiaPOSTED: 1:02 AM April 21, 2018The start from Nova was the type of performance Clint Hurdle wants his young starters to learn from since he was effective despite not being at his best.
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4.1KAs Taillon struggles in short outing, Arrieta flourishes
in PhiladelphiaPOSTED: 1:00 AM April 20, 2018Taillon, among the league leaders in ERA and WHIP entering the game, had emerged as one of the top young starters in the majors and seemed destined to become the...
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4.1KSlumping Polanco again trying to shorten swing
in PhiladelphiaPOSTED: 5:57 PM April 19, 2018Polanco's average has since dropped to .197, and Hurdle explained to reporters Thursday at Citizens Bank Park that cage work, as well as a change in mindset, can help Polanco...
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4.5KRevamped bench, led by Freese, Rodriguez, ignites offense to avoid sweep
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 6:51 PM April 18, 2018The Pirates’ depth took a hit when Josh Harrison broke a bone in his left hand, forcing them to recall Max Moroff to serve as a backup infielder and thrusting Adam Frazier back into a...
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3.1KYear after suspension, Marte ‘relaxed’, mature at plate
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 12:05 PM April 18, 2018Marte, with the help of Pirates hitting coach Jeff Branson, renewed his focus on the art of hitting, and the early results resemble the player he was in 2016.
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4.3KWilliams adapts to the cold, Pirates’ offense succumbs to it in another loss
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 12:05 AM April 18, 2018Williams found a strategy that helped him pitch six effective innings; however, the weaknesses he exploited also ailed his own offense and the Pirates mustered only five hits in a...
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3.0KControlling opposing runners a collective effort for Pirates
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 6:00 PM April 17, 2018The Pirates are trying to do a better job of controlling the opponent's running game after allowing 95 stolen bases last season.
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3.3KHarrison seeking ways to protect himself from hit-by-pitches
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 5:23 PM April 17, 2018Josh Harrison again made it clear he does not intend to stop stepping toward the plate when a pitcher delivers.
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4.8KWithout Harrison, Pirates lack spark throughout 6-2 loss to Rockies
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 11:33 PM April 16, 2018The Pirates had a pair of triples, but the Rockies trumped that with a pair of home runs.