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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.
5/15/2013 |
Today's MLB starting lineups: May 15
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
5/14/2013 |
Umpire Culbreth hit by foul ball, forced to exit game
Umpire Fieldin Culbreth, working home plate in Tuesday night's game between the Pirates and the Brewers, was forced to leave in the 11th inning with an apparent injury to his left collarbone.
5/14/2013 |
Gallardo faces Pirates trying to break Brewers' funk
Yovani Gallardo of the Brewers and Pirates left-hander Wandy Rodriguez meet in a rematch from April 29, as Milwaukee and Pittsburgh play the third of a four-game set at PNC Park on Wednesday.
5/14/2013 |
McCutchen hits walk-off homer as Bucs win in extras
Andrew McCutchen was a blur running around the bases after driving Mike Fiers' 2-2 pitch into PNC Park's right-field bleachers leading off the 12th inning on Tuesday to give the Pirates a 4-3 walk-off over the dreaded Milwaukee Brewers.
5/14/2013 |
Martin thwarts Brewers' run game in return
Russell Martin started Tuesday night after dealing with soreness in his neck during the last week, and said before the game that he doesn't have any concerns in regards to the injury. He added that he feels confident getting back into the lineup, both offensively and defensively.
5/14/2013 |
Tabata finding own identity away from Clemente
During Spring Training, Jose Tabata mentioned that his plan for re-launching his career included breaking away from his well-known dotage of Roberto Clemente. His adoration of the Pirates immortal remains but, "I have to be my own person. I wanted to get my own identity," he said.
5/14/2013 |
Today's MLB starting lineups: May 14
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
5/13/2013 |
Bucs now have their 'Immaculate Deflection'
It may quickly fade from memory if this season derails into another link in the Pirates' losing chain. However, if 2013 has a brighter destination, the Bucs will have their own divine play to add to Pittsburgh's rich sports history -- Sunday's Immaculate Deflection. More Results > |
