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4.0KSpringtime snow bumps Wrigley opener to tomorrow
in ChicagoPOSTED: 12:20 PM April 9, 2018The Pirates and Cubs will have to wait until Tuesday to open Wrigley Field.
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2.9KPostponed: Pirates vs. Cubs
in ChicagoPOSTED: 2:02 AM April 9, 2018Who: Pirates (7-2) vs. Cubs (5-4). When: 2:20 p.m. Where: Wrigley Field. TV: AT&T SportsNet.
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8.0KKovacevic: Taillon takes ball, takes charge, obliterates Reds with one-hit shutout
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 6:39 PM April 8, 2018Jameson Taillon wasn't even going to dignify Clint Hurdle's question with an answer. "You have any pitches left?"
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4.4K‘Another hard sixth inning’ follows another short start
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 1:02 AM April 8, 2018The pitching, from Kuhl's short start to Kontos' high sinker to Eugenio Suarez, illustrated the problems that have plagued the club through their hot start.
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3.3KPolanco scratched from lineup with foot injury, day to day
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 5:19 PM April 7, 2018Gregory Polanco was scratched from the starting lineup for Saturday night's game against the Reds with right foot discomfort and is considered day to day.
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8.9KPirates off to first 6-1 start since 1976 after routing Reds
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 1:10 AM April 7, 2018It was the club's first time scoring 14 or more runs since May 27, 2007, and it accomplished the feat in a steady rain.
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3.6KFrazier, once the favorite to start in left, embracing bench role
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 6:20 PM April 6, 2018Frazier expressed excitement over the Pirates' 5-1 start to the season and spoke of wanting to do whatever he can to help the club flourish in 2018.
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5.4KMaturing Polanco, Pirates rip into Reds, 5-2
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 12:00 AM April 6, 2018It was another display of the swing that was slowed during his injury-plagued 2017, but it illustrated much more about the man who has been the Pirates' catalyst.
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3.4KSiegrist suspended after refusing a minor-league assignment
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 6:30 PM April 5, 2018Left-handed reliever Kevin Siegrist, who was cut from the Pirates' major-league camp near the end of spring training, refused his assignment to Triple-A Indianapolis and is now a free agent.
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3.8KPirates claim reliever Liranzo off waivers, option him to Double-A
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 2:52 PM April 5, 2018The Pittsburgh Pirates claimed right-hander Jesus Liranzo from the Dodgers and optioned him to Double-A Altoona.
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5.4K‘Weird’ sixth costs Pirates yet another lead, first 5-0 start since 1983
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 12:05 AM April 5, 2018The loss prevented the Pirates from starting a season 5-0 for the first time since 1983 and only the sixth time in franchise history.
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2.7KMercer expects to be back in lineup Thursday
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 3:41 PM April 4, 2018Mercer took swings in the batting cage this afternoon and told reporters the swelling has dissipated over the past 24 hours, allowing him to field and throw grounders.
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10.9KKovacevic: Who would dare claim Cutch’s locker?
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 12:01 AM April 3, 2018This wasn't exactly a fine time for a surprise. The Pirates' charter flight from Detroit had finally landed at 1:30 a.m. Monday.
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3.0KMercer’s finger x-ray negative
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 8:55 PM April 2, 2018The 31-year-old shortstop suffered an injury to his right pinky in the fourth inning when sliding back to first base on a pickoff attempt
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MLB stands by Detroit overturn
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 7:29 PM April 2, 2018It seems the Pirates' wacky season-opening series in Detroit still hasn't stopped being wacky.
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6.3KMoran’s slam catapults Pirates to 4-0
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 12:46 PM April 2, 2018Colin Moran, expected to help address the Pirates' need for power, didn't hit a home run in 58 at-bats this spring.
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3.2KMusgrove placed on 10-day DL; Brault to start Thursday
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 12:00 PM April 2, 2018Joe Musgrove, the right-handed starting pitcher acquired from the Gerrit Cole, has suffered another second shoulder injury that will prevent him from making his scheduled start Thursday against the Reds.