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Author: James Santelli

Hey, Bud Selig: Time to Let MLB Players in the Olympics

Every sports commissioner wants to grow his game beyond the United States, and Major League Baseball's Bud Selig is no different. "That's my great goal...

VIDEO: Pirates Roundtable Live — Episode 3

It's live, it's mediocre and anything can happen. Two weeks ago we broadcasted Pirates Roundtable Live from PNC Park, and legendary play-by-play announcer Greg Brown...

Cole’s Rough 1st Inning, Missed Hitting Opportunities Sink Sweep Chance

All you need to take away from the Pirates' 4-2 loss to the New York Mets in their final game before the All-Star Break...

Gregory Polanco: Futures Game Continues Outfielder’s Breakthrough

The future for top Pirates hitting prospect Gregory Polanco has grown brighter and brighter for the last three years. The center fielder comes to...

Mark Melancon Named to All-Star Game

Pirates reliever Mark Melancon was named to the 2013 MLB All-Star Game as an injury replacement, chosen by National League manager Bruce Bochy. "I'm very...

All-Star Andrew McCutchen Supplies Power for 4-2 Pirates Victory

For all of Pedro Alvarez's 500-foot home runs, Jason Grilli's thrilling 1-2-3 saves, A.J. Burnett's shutdown starts, Starling Marte's stand-up doubles and rocket throws... Let...

Jeff Locke Will Not Pitch in All-Star Game, Gerrit Cole Starts Sunday

Pirates left-handed pitcher Jeff Locke suffered lower back tightness and will not pitch in Tuesday's All-Star Game or make his scheduled start Sunday. Locke...

Jordy Mercer Breaks Slide with Walkoff Single in 3-2 Win Over Mets

Jordy Mercer was struggling at the plate through July when he came up in the 11th inning with two runners on. The Pirates' now-second...

Pirates Notebook: David Wright Talks about Adding Alvarez to Derby

There was much dismay, consternation, anger, irritation, even exasperation that National League captain David Wright did not initially select Pedro Alvarez to the 2013...

Pedro Alvarez Selected to Home Run Derby as Injury Replacement

Pirates slugger Pedro Alvarez will participate in Monday's Home Run Derby, chosen by National League captain David Wright in place of the injured Carlos...

Liriano Cruises, Pirates Bats Spark 5-0 Win

The Pirates collected 12 hits, including five with runners in scoring position, to break free of an offensive slump. Meanwhile Francisco Liriano pitched seven...

Pirates Notebook: All Quiet with Trade Deadline Three Weeks Away

Major League Baseball's trade deadline is three weeks away, approaching quickly but not so fast that teams need to act hastily when making moves. The...

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