Brewers salvage split of four-game series vs. Cubs
Associated PressJody Gerut hit a grand slam, Mike Rivera delivered a key bases-loaded double and the Brewers beat the Cubs 7-4 for a four-game split between teams finishing disappointing seasons.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 17, 2009Lost Pirates recharting their course
Howard Bryant, ESPN.comGuaranteed a losing season for the 17th straight year, the Pittsburgh Pirates are asking a perennially weather-beaten fan base to believe in the future.
Story | Conversation | September 07, 2009Cameron starts Brewers' rally after wasting seven-run lead to Nationals
Associated PressMike Cameron homered and drove in three runs, Casey McGehee singled home the tie-breaking run in the sixth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers recovered from blowing a seven-run lead in an 11-9 victory against the Washington Nationals on Saturday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 22, 2009History forgets some of the 'winners'
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comThe Home Run Derby crowns a champion every year, but often a different player steals the show and is remembered instead.
Story | Conversation | July 12, 2009Wilson wants Pirates to compete
ESPN.com news servicesNow that it appears Jack Wilson will play the 2009 season for the Pirates, he says he wants to win -- and that the team needs more players to do that.
Story | Conversation | December 19, 2008Kiss Him Goodbye
Gene WojciechowskiYear after year, Chicago showed Sammy Sosa the love. Then it showed him the door
Story | Conversation | December 17, 2008Sweet Spot
Tim KeownYou want to know why Derrek Lee is having a honey of a season? Focus on the little things
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2008Pirates made the blueprint for consistency, history
DJ Gallo, Page 2The Pirates have etched their name in baseball history. Page 2 details the blueprint they used.
Story | Conversation | September 10, 2008Pirates endure short-term groans to achieve long-term gains
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThe Pirates' deadline deals received a tepid response, but jaded Bucs fans are warming up to the team's devotion to long-term goals.
Story | Conversation | August 08, 2008Hit Parade: Reviewing the June Top 340 update
Brendan Roberts, ESPN.comBrendan Roberts looks at the June Top 340 rankings to see what changed among hitters he likes and doesn't like.
Story | Conversation | June 04, 2008The silky side of thoroughbred racing
Paul Lukas, Page 2Paul Lukas saddles up the world of horse racing, a place where there are no uniforms -- only silks.
Story | Conversation | May 14, 2008Keeping up with AL heavyweights impractical for most
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comWhen the heavyweights in the American League raise the bar, do some teams feel the need to try to pole-vault over it? We asked three GMs.
Story | Conversation | December 19, 2007We will remember you ...
Page 2Many sports figures called it a career in 2007. But they won't soon be forgotten.
Story | Conversation | December 17, 2007Finding new GM will be Coonelly's first task
ESPN.com news servicesFrank Coonelly, a top labor lawyer in the commissioner's office, has been selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates to become their next team president, according to the only other known finalist for the job.
Story | Conversation | September 11, 2007GM Littlefield out after another lost Pirates season
Associated PressGeneral manager Dave Littlefield was fired Friday by the Pittsburgh Pirates after six-plus seasons in which the team showed little progress on the field or in its farm system.
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