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Pirates, Hutchison blow 4-run lead, fall to Reds
After trading for Drew Hutchison last month, the Pirates were eager to see what he could do in their starting rotation. Hutchison's debut Saturday in an ...
Pirates pitchers not new to Indy pitching coach
September roster expansion allows young prospects the chance to experience bigger ballparks, bigger moments and the daily goings on of a major league clubhouse. ...
Starting Nine: Is geography tied to Nova's success?
Written by Pirates beat reporter Travis Sawchik, "The Starting Nine" is a weekly feature composed of quick-hit thoughts and analysis on the Pirates and MLB. ...
Marte again remains sidelined with back issue
For the fifth consecutive day, Pirates left fielder Starling Marte is day-to-day. Marte has not played since Monday after experiencing back spasms he suffered while ...
Scouting report: Pirates vs. Reds; Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016
SUNDAY vs. Reds 1:35 p.m. PNC Park TV/radio: Root Sports/93.7 FM, 1450 AM, 1480 AM, Pirates Radio Network PROBABLE PITCHERS Reds LHP BRANDON FINNEGAN ...
Pirates' lack of execution leads to 1-run loss to Reds
Every hesitation, every misstep has increased in its cost for the Pirates in September. And the paradox is the harder the Pirates try to ...
Pirates notebook: Hurdle favors 'efficient' pace of play
Ivan Nova's complete-game win for the Pirates on Thursday was clocked at a crisp 2 hours, 28 minutes, a major departure from the MLB norm ...
Scouting report: Pirates vs. Reds; Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016
Saturday vs. Reds 7:05 p.m. PNC Park TV/radio: Root Sports/ 93.7 FM, 1450 AM, 1480 AM, Pirates Radio Network Probable pitchers Reds RHP ...
Nova tosses complete game to beat Reds, remain unbeaten with Pirates
During a game a few weeks ago, Pirates pitching coach Ray Searage sat down beside Ivan Nova in the dugout. Nova, who was acquired from the ...
Pirates notebook: Kuhl, Taillon to have starts skipped
The Pirates will skip the next scheduled starts of rookie pitchers Chad Kuhl and Jameson Taillon, Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said Thursday. Drew Hutchison, who was ...
Scouting report: Pirates vs. Reds; Friday, Sept. 9, 2016
FRIDAY vs. Reds 7:05 p.m. PNC Park TV/radio: Root Sports/93.7 FM, 1450 AM, 1480 AM, Pirates Radio Network Probable pitchers Reds RHP TIM ADLEMAN(2-3, ...
Kang's solo homer in 8th lifts Pirates to victory, snaps 8-game losing streak
One reason the Pirates have so little margin for error this September? They have had so little power, so little instant offense and a lessened ...
Pirates' Watson not feeling 'extra nerves' in 9th inning
After the worst game of Tony Watson's major league career, Pirates manager Clint Hurdle sought out his closer on the team bus as the Bucs ...
Pirates notebook: Cervelli has thumb drained
With a freshly drilled hole in his left thumb, catcher Francisco Cervelli reported for duty again Wednesday. The tiny incision was necessary to drain blood ...
Scouting report: Pirates vs. Reds; Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016
THURSDAY vs. Reds 7:05 p.m. PNC Park TV/radio: Root Sports/93.7 FM, 1450 AM, 1480 AM, Pirates Radio Network PROBABLE PITCHERS Reds RHP DAN STRAILY (11-7, ...
Cardinals launch 3 homers off Watson in 9th, stun Pirates
As home runs go, the St. Louis Cardinals landed a pair of haymakers to the Pirates' chin early in Tuesday's game. Yadier Molina blasted a grand ...
