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Garza 'outstanding' in return but Cubs lose

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:09:21 -0400

PITTSBURGH - Matt Garza couldn't have asked for a better return to a major league mound after a 10-month layoff.

Pirates beat Cubs 5-4 behind Snider's grand slam

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:50:21 -0400

PITTSBURGH - Travis Snider took a pregame pep talk from his manager to heart. Relaxed and with a clear head, he delivered a crucial sixth-inning home run for the second time in five games.

Harrell strong but Astros lose 1-0 to Pirates

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:06:39 -0400

PITTSBURGH - Lucas Harrell threw 98 pitches Sunday, and most were very good.

Locke, Pirates shut down Astros 1-0

Sun, 19 May 2013 17:42:09 -0400

PITTSBURGH - Jeff Locke didn't have his best stuff Sunday. He didn't need it to shut down the majors' worst team.

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.

Dropped fly ball gives Pirates 5-4 win over Astros

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:44:23 -0400

PITTSBURGH - Things are going so well for the Pittsburgh Pirates these days that opposing teams can't even make routine catches.

Snider powers Pirates past Brewers 7-1

Thu, 16 May 2013 23:35:24 -0400

PITTSBURGH - The ball left Travis Snider's bat and he took off with his head down. The Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder had imagined driving the ball into the Allegheny River since he joined the team last summer.

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.

Hernandez tops Burnett, Mariners trip Pirates 2-1

Wed, 08 May 2013 18:07:11 -0400

PITTSBURGH - Pirates manager Clint Hurdle predicted that it wouldn't matter how well the Pirates swung the bat if Mariners ace Felix Hernandez did his thing.

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.

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.