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McCutchen Shines as Bucs Sweep Mets
Nate McLouth is gone. Long live Nate McLouth. Andrew McCutchen is up and off to a great start. He had two hits, an RBI, three runs scored and a stolen… Read more
Duke Outduels Santana
That headline is a shocker. Dewey defeats Truman. Man bites dog. Things you don’t expect to see in print. But it happened. Zach Duke allowed 8 singles and one run… Read more
Littlefield, Sauveur Sightings Highlight Minor League Games
My job takes me on the road to large cities throughout the Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana region. For the first time since I’ve had this gig, I’ve been able to… Read more
Bucs Offense Busts Out Late
The Pirates scored five times in the 8th to overcome another shaky start from Ian Snell. The Pirates cobbled together five runs on a double, four singles, a walk and… Read more
Hampton Continues Pirates Offensive Woes
Mike Hampton gave up three hits and one run over seven dominant innings to give the Astros the series. The Pirates lone run came in the form of a Nate… Read more
Karstens Sharp as Bucs Win
Jeff Karstens looked good over seven innings, allowing just two runs and seven hits. He surrendered three singles, three doubles and a walk in needing just 87 pitches to get… Read more
Moehler's Arm, Maysonet's Bat Squelch Pirates
What’s worse: Getting beaten down by a pitcher who hadn’t gone the distance in nine years or Giving up four hits to a player who had only three career knocks?… Read more
Z's Fireworks, Johnson's Tater Push Cubs Past Bucs
I love Carlos Zambrano. I enjoy watching people who are passionate about their work. Unfortunately, that passion went a bit overboard in the 7th. With Nyjer Morgan on courtesy of… Read more
Cubs Win Rain Shortened Contest
Sean Marshall allowed just one run on four hits over six innings as the game was called after a rain delay that lasted a little over an hour. The Cubs… Read more
Sanchez' 6 Hits Paces Offensive Outburst
Freddy Sanchez had six hits in six trips to the plate, knocked in three and scored four times to pace a season high 18 hit attack. Andy LaRoche and Jason… Read more