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5/18/2013 |
Hurdle ejected after close play at the plate
Pirates manager Clint Hurdle was ejected from Saturday night's 4-2 loss against the Astros after Houston took a 3-2 lead in the top of the 11th inning.
5/18/2013 |
Pirates fall in 11th after bullpen has rare misstep
Jason Castro scored from third base on Matt Dominguez's grounder with one out in the 11th inning, a controversial run that snapped a 2-2 tie and sent the Astros to a 4-2 victory over the Bucs.
5/18/2013 |
Pirates hold ceremony for Honorary Bat Girl
The Pirates held a pregame ceremony on Saturday for Maria Heddleston, their winner of MLB's Honorary Bat Girl Contest.
5/18/2013 |
Opposite-field hit may be good sign for McCutchen
Center fielder Andrew McCutchen singled to the opposite field in Friday's ninth inning. It was just his fifth hit to the right half of the outfield at PNC Park this season.
5/18/2013 |
Persistent Pirates benefit from unexpected mishap
Given a chance to reflect on Friday night's victory on a walk-off popup, Pirates manager Clint Hurdle was pretty sure of two things: (a) It was the type of game his 2011 and '12 Bucs would not have found a way to win and (b) tape of the finish makes a pretty good instructional video for players and staff in the team's Minor League system.
5/18/2013 |
Hughes returns to Pirates with improved delivery
Reliever Jared Hughes and his improved delivery were at the ready in the Bucs' bullpen Saturday night.
5/18/2013 |
Locke aims to continue Pirates' strong run
In the rubber match at PNC Park on Sunday, it will be the Astros' Lucas Harrell taking the mound to face Pittsburgh's Jeff Locke.
5/18/2013 |
Today's MLB starting lineups: May 18
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
5/17/2013 |
Astros start former Buc Bedard in Pittsburgh
Erik Bedard started 24 games for the Pirates last season, going 7-14 with a 5.01 ERA. After being released in August, the 34-year-old left-hander signed with the Astros in January. On Saturday, he'll take on his former team for the first time.
5/17/2013 |
Hughes recalled from Triple-A to replace Contreras
Righty Jose Contreras suffered a death in his family and left PNC Park before the game against the Houston Astros. The move returns righty Jared Hughes to the bullpen in which he was such a big part during his rookie season in 2012.
5/17/2013 |
Pirates' pitchers racking up strikeouts
Three years after they ranked last in the National League in strikeouts, the Pirates (330 entering Friday) are on the verge of overtaking the Reds (334) for the league lead. In the first quarter of this season, the staff has already had nearly as many games with strikeouts in double-figures (15) as it had in all of 2010 (16).
5/17/2013 |
Pirates welcome former division rival to town
Clint Hurdle, like any manager would, said that his Pirates will take the same approach against the Astros as they would against anyone else. But he admitted the familiarity with Houston makes things a little easier.
5/17/2013 |
Gomez making most of his opportunity to start
The Pirates made righty Jeanmar Gomez a long reliever to begin 2013, and he surrendered only four runs in 13 2/3 innings during five appearances. But Gomez has gotten the opportunity to start three games in the last few months, and cashed in on that chance.
5/17/2013 |
Today's MLB starting lineups: May 17
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
5/16/2013 |
Snider's three-hit night backs Liriano's strong start
Travis Snider hit a two-run, fifth-inning rocket over the right-center-field wall to back starter Francisco Liriano, and it was all the offense that the Pirates would need in a 7-1 win over the Brewers Thursday night at PNC Park.
5/16/2013 |
Bucs' bullpen living up to 'Shark Tank' nickname
Opponents have something to fear in the Pirates' bullpen, and its nickname seems to fit the bill. Setup man Mark Melancon dubbed the team's group of relievers the "Shark Tank" on Twitter earlier this season, and it has been as deadly as its moniker.
5/16/2013 |
Hurdle hails Martin's tremendous defensive play
A relatively mundane, inconsequential and totally overlooked play by Russell Martin in the Pirates' Wednesday night victory was hailed by multiple team veterans as one of the best they had ever witnessed.
5/16/2013 |
Hurdle gratified with Bucs' attitude, effort, direction
Prior to the start of Thursday's game against Milwaukee, manager Clint Hurdle talked glowingly of the team's 40-game performance.
5/16/2013 |
Today's MLB starting lineups: May 16
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
5/15/2013 |
Pirates look to clinch series behind Liriano
Francisco Liriano returned to the Pirates from a lengthy absence throwing a fastball as hard as he has since 2010. He hopes to continue doing so in Thursday's series finale against the Brewers, who will put Hiram Burgos on the hill.
5/15/2013 |
Wandy outlasts Gallardo as Bucs top Brewers
Wandy Rodriguez stuck to Yovani Gallardo long enough for the Bucs to get enough of an upper hand for a 3-1 victory over Milwaukee at PNC Park.
5/15/2013 |
McCutchen's slump-busting strategy: Just keep hitting
It is only the middle of May, but Andrew McCutchen has already weathered two long slumps this young season. In late April, he went through a career-long 1-for-28 drought, and he dealt more recently with a 2-for-19 drag.
5/15/2013 |
Mercer's quick return comes vs. Gallardo
On Wednesday, Pirates manager Clint Hurdle sat Pedro Alvarez and Clint Barmes, who took a seat in favor of Jordy Mercer.
5/15/2013 |
For now, Hurdle OK with lefty-heavy rotation
Francisco Liriano will start Thursday's finale of the four-game series against the Brewers, marking the second straight time the Bucs will have the three lefties -- including Jeff Locke and Wandy Rodriguez -- follow one another to the mound.
5/15/2013 |
Bucs place McDonald on DL; Mercer recalled
The Pirates placed infielder John McDonald on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday due to a low back strain and recalled infielder Jordy Mercer from Triple-A Indianapolis to take his spot. More Results > |
