Pirates
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4.6KPirates make Gong first pitcher signed from Chinese Development Academy
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 6:09 PM May 16, 2017The Pirates have gone overseas to add an intriguing prospect ahead of the MLB First-Year Player Draft next month, signing Chinese 18-year-old right-handed pitcher Hai-Cheng Gong.
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Below Deck: Eppler honing his slider, but consistency remains elusive
in Columbus, OhioPOSTED: 12:03 AM May 16, 2017The pitch that made Tyler Eppler unhittable at times through his first six starts with Triple-A Indianapolis can become his worst enemy.
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6.0KBelow Deck: ‘Outside pressures’ affecting Meadows at plate
in Columbus, OhioPOSTED: 12:00 AM May 10, 2017In the moments sitting in the clubhouse or during the long bus rides home, Austin Meadows often checks the score of the Pirates' games.
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3.0KMoroff, Bostick recalled; Frazier begins rehab assignment in Indianapolis
at Highmark StadiumPOSTED: 5:36 PM May 8, 2017The Pirates have made a significant roster move ahead of a west coast road trip.
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3.9KNova far from sharp, but Cervelli points finger at offense following 4-2 loss
in CincinnatiPOSTED: 6:31 PM May 4, 2017Francisco Cervelli acknowledged Ivan Nova was far from top form Thursday afternoon, but he wanted to exonerate the pitcher of full responsibility for the Pirates' 4-2 loss to the Reds.
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2.4KCervelli to return to lineup; Hurdle ‘not a fan’ of carrying three catchers
in CincinnatiPOSTED: 11:53 AM May 4, 2017Francisco Cervelli is back in the lineup for the Pirates' series finale against the Reds today at 12:35 p.m., batting sixth and catching, but Clint Hurdle may have to proceed...
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2.8KTaillon stays up, Reds make him pay up in 7-2 loss
in CincinnatiPOSTED: 12:13 AM May 4, 2017It was a game that left most of the Pirates searching for answers.
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2.4KNova rides confidence to National League Pitcher of the Month honors
in CincinnatiPOSTED: 3:35 PM May 3, 2017Ivan Nova received little help from his offense during his first five starts, but his remarkable first month caught the attention of Major League Baseball.
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5.1KWith Searage’s guidance, Glasnow rebounds to bury Reds for first ‘W’
in CincinnatiPOSTED: 12:16 AM May 3, 2017Still basking in the joy of a first big-league win, Tyler Glasnow pointed across the visitor's clubhouse to the locker of the man who guided him through his latest lesson.
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3.6KHurdle ‘not ready to pull the plug’ on Hudson as late-inning reliever
in CincinnatiPOSTED: 5:37 PM May 2, 2017This is not the first time in Daniel Hudson's career that he's experienced a difficult stretch, but knowing better days are ahead does not make the experience any easier.
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3.7KCole shows ace form, but more errors bring 4-3, 10-inning loss to Reds
in CincinnatiPOSTED: 12:46 AM May 2, 2017Another chapter in the evolution of Gerrit Cole from top prospect to the ace of the Pirates' pitching staff was spoiled by poor defense and an inept offense.
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2.7KCervelli feeling ‘better’ after sitting Sunday, but Diaz recalled from Indianapolis
in CincinnatiPOSTED: 5:05 PM May 1, 2017Francisco Cervelli has no plans to head to the disabled list, but the Pirates have added insurance just in case his knee injury worsens.
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Huntington exploring trade with Marte out, but ‘confident’ in current roster
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 2:53 PM April 23, 2017The Pirates' lack of an experienced third outfielder is unlikely to change anytime soon as they move forward without Starling Marte.
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8.6KKovacevic: Lousy glovework undoing April positives
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 11:21 PM April 22, 2017Jameson Taillon served up a three-run home run, and the Pirates blew a big lead. Felipe Rivero served up a three-run home run, and the Pirates blew the game.
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The 549-foot impact of losing Marte, Kang … in video games
at Highmark StadiumPOSTED: 12:36 AM April 20, 2017By now, everyone has caught up on the news of Pirates' star Starling Marte's 80-game suspension after testing positive for PEDs.
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17.4KKovacevic: This Marte blunder beyond belief … well, not really
in Columbus, OhioPOSTED: 4:25 PM April 18, 2017Everyone who's encountered Starling Marte has ribbed him for being a bit of a numbskull. You've probably done it, too.
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2.8KScenes from Section 6: Enjoying the game at PNC Park
at Highmark StadiumPOSTED: 12:00 AM April 13, 2017There are not many views better in the world than PNC Park.