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Author: Alan Saunders

Gerrit Cole Goes the Distance, McCutchen and Kang Break Out Bats in Pirates Win

PITTSBURGH — In a season full of unrequited hope, Wednesday night was a night of catharsis for the Pirates. Gerrit Cole earned his first...

Pirates Notes: A Look at Rick Sofield’s Decision Process at 3B, and Injury Updates

PITTSBURGH — Rick Sofield has a simple mission as the Pirates’ third base coach: Score as many runs as possible. But that mission comes...

Liriano’s Struggles and a Lack of Timely Hitting Lead to a Pirates Loss

PITTSBURGH — The Pirates got to Felix Hernandez early and often, touching the Seattle Mariners ace for nine hits over six innings, but they...

Pirates Notes: Preparing For Felix Hernandez and Why Josh Bell Isn’t in Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH — The Pirates are hosting the Seattle Mariners for a two-game mid-week series. The Mariners, members of the American League since their inception...

Adam Frazier’s First MLB Home Run Comes at a Key Time in Pirates Win

PITTSBURGH — Sometimes, to win a baseball game, you need the smallest guy on the team to come up big. All 5-foot-10, 175 pound...

Pirates Notes: Update on Tyler Glasnow’s Shoulder Discomfort

PITTSBURGH — The shoulder discomfort that caused an early exit for Tyler Glasnow in his second major-league start on Saturday is significant enough that...

Tyler Glasnow Leaves With Right Shoulder Discomfort in Pirates Win

PITTSBURGH -- Starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow was removed from Pirates' 7-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies Saturday afternoon with discomfort in his right, throwing...

Pirates Notes: Tyler Glasnow and Elias Diaz Return to the Majors

PITTSBURGH — Elias Diaz will make his return to Pittsburgh just a few days after coming off the 60-day disabled list. The Pirates’ catching...

What Has Led to Andrew McCutchen’s Plate Patience Struggles This Year?

PITTSBURGH — Andrew McCutchen drew a walk against the Milwaukee Brewers Thursday night. He has just 35 unintentional walks on the season through 96 games....

Gerrit Cole Has a Great Start, But Pirates Can’t Get the Offense Going in Loss

PITTSBURGH — For the first time in about two months, Gerrit Cole looked like Gerrit Cole. The Pirates’ ace allowed one run in six innings...

Pirates Notes: Clint Hurdle Stresses the Importance of Communication

PITTSBURGH — After the Pirates’ loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, the team held faith night in the ballpark. Several of the team’s...

Francisco Liriano Strikes Out 13 in Pirates Win Over the Brewers

PITTSBURGH — The Brewers said they wanted to make Francisco Liriano throw strikes. That, they were able to accomplish. The Brewers said they wanted...

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