Pirates want to win without committing long-term dollars
Phil Rogers, Special to ESPN.comBecause the Pirates are committed to a long-term rebuilding plan, a 17th straight losing season is almost inevitable.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2008If You're Hardcore: Price, Maybin get the call
Will Harris, Special to ESPN.comWill Harris looks at the final set of September call-ups, including top prospects David Price and Cameron Maybin.
Story | Conversation | September 19, 2008
Oswalt tosses second straight shutout as Astros pound Pirates
Associated PressRoy Oswalt threw his second straight complete-game shutout and set a Houston record for consecutive scoreless innings, helping the Astros gain ground in the playoff chase with a 6-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 11, 2008Slowey's arm, Casilla's hits keep Twins in thick of race
Associated PressKevin Slowey allowed four hits over seven innings and kept the Twins in step with the Chicago White Sox in the AL Central, pitching Minnesota past the Kansas City Royals 7-1 on Wednesday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 10, 2008Berkman's three-run blast leads way as Astros win fourth straight
Associated PressLance Berkman hit a three-run homer and Randy Wolf shut down Pittsburgh after a shaky first inning as the Astros continued their second-half surge with a 9-3 victory over the Pirates on Tuesday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 09, 2008Hardy singles in winning run in 12th as Brewers sweep Pirates
J.J. Hardy singled in the winning run on his bobblehead day at Miller Park, and the Brewers beat Pittsburgh 4-3 in 12 innings on Sunday for their 12th straight home win over the Pirates.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 24, 2008Daily Notes for Wednesday: Keep eye on Pedro, Francis
Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.comSean Allen looks at Wednesday's games for fantasy matchups to exploit and avoid.
Story | Conversation | August 05, 2008Daily Notes for Saturday: Plenty of aces starting
Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.comSean Allen looks at Saturday's fantasy matchups to exploit or avoid.
Story | Conversation | August 01, 2008Rivas' three RBIs powers Pirates past Rockies
Luis Rivas had three hits, three RBIs and finished a home run short of the cycle, as the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied for the second straight game to beat the Colorado Rockies 6-4 Tuesday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | July 29, 2008Muscle strain lands LaRoche on DL; Pirates recall Bixler
Associated PressThe Pirates put first baseman Adam LaRoche on the 15-day disabled list because of a strained muscle in his ribcage and called up infielder Brian Bixler from Triple-A Indianapolis.
Story | Conversation | July 29, 2008Holliday, Baker hit back-to-back homers as Rockies sweep Pirates
Matt Holliday and Jeff Baker homered and had three hits each, Aaron Cook won his team-leading 12th game and the Colorado Rockies completed a four-game sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday, 11-3.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | July 20, 2008Pirates wait out rain, rally past slumping Astros with three-run eighth inning
Nate McLouth's two-run single in the eighth capped a three-run rally and the Pirates sent the Astros to their seventh loss in eight games with a rain-soaked 4-3 win Tuesday night.
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