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Pirates edged by Astros 4-2 in 11 innings

Sun, 19 May 2013 01:24:32 -0400

PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Pirates' bullpen had been automatic with late-inning leads. Until Saturday night.

Alvarez hits RBI single in 8th to lift Pirates

Sun, 12 May 2013 18:30:27 -0400

NEW YORK - Reliever Mark Melancon said his heart sunk. Second baseman Brandon Inge figured, that's it, two runs. Pedro Alvarez watched from third base and tossed his head back, disappointed.

Pirates activate Francisco Liriano for start

Sat, 11 May 2013 13:24:10 -0400

NEW YORK - Francisco Liriano made his long-awaited NL debut Saturday, coming off the disabled list to pitch against the Mets.

Harang improves but Mariners fall to Pirates 4-1

Tue, 07 May 2013 23:25:28 -0400

PITTSBURGH - The start to Aaron Harang's 12th season in the majors didn't exactly go as planned.

Pirates place RHP James McDonald on disabled list

Tue, 07 May 2013 17:30:41 -0400

PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed struggling right-handed pitcher James McDonald on the 15-day disabled list with stiffness in his right shoulder and recalled infielder Josh Harrison from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Pirates falter against Nationals, lose 6-2

Sun, 05 May 2013 19:14:39 -0400

PITTSBURGH - Clint Hurdle was confident he has made the right mode, even though if didn't work out.

Marte's HR keys 4-run 8th as Pirates beat Brewers

Wed, 01 May 2013 18:10:29 -0400

MILWAUKEE - Clint Hurdle insisted the Pittsburgh Pirates weren't thinking about their long losing streak against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Weeks powers Brewers past Pirates again, 12-8

Wed, 01 May 2013 01:08:18 -0400

MILWAUKEE - Rickie Weeks was so fed up with his season-long slump that he called Brewers hitting coach Johnny Narron for some early batting practice Tuesday.

Pirates rally to beat Phillies

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 23:20:25 -0400

PHILADELPHIA - Wandy Rodriguez didn't have his best stuff so the hitters bailed him out.