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Posted by ESPN.com's James Walker Now I'm torn. There were so many messages in our AFC North inbox about the topic of fan loyalty and the Pittsburgh Steelers that I want to make sure everyone in our community has their say. The other part of ...

The Pittsburgh Pirates agreed to terms on 2013 contracts with second baseman Neil Walker and right-handed pitcher James McDonald on Thursday, avoiding arbitration.

First basemen Garrett Jones and Gaby Sanchez have agreed to one-year contracts with the Pittsburgh Pirate, while second baseman Neil Walker and right-hander James McDonald swapped proposed salaries with the team in arbitration.

Garrett Jones and Neil Walker hit back-to-back homers off the right-field foul pole to ignite Pittsburgh's offense and the Pirates beat the Houston Astros 11-2 on Monday night.

Neil Walker ended a long home run drought, James McDonald put together another strong start and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-2 on Saturday night.

Though he didn't win the MVP, 2011 was still a springboard year for Matt Kemp.

James McDonald pitched into the seventh inning and Neil Walker doubled home a pair of runs, leading the Pirates to a 5-3 victory and a two-game sweep of the Reds.

Authorities opened a homicide investigation after Colorado Rockies outfielder Larry Walker found a dead man on his property.