Offseason Notebook: Braves' new 'pen

Tristan H. Cockcroft mines recent offseason baseball activities for the fantasy implications of each move.

Ryan Doumit holds on to the ball for a spectacular out at the plate against the Diamondbacks

New-Bourn: Astros center fielder on the rise

It was as if Michael Bourn had been staring at the same math equation for months, knowing that the answer was right there in front of him. His batting...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 14, 2009

Doumit's four hits, four RBIs finish off Cubs

Ryan Doumit had four hits and four RBIs as the Pirates completed a doubleheader sweep of the Cubs on Wednesday.

Pirates-Cubs Preview

Pirates-Cubs Preview

Plenty of division battles on tap

Adam Madison previews Monday's MLB action, including a bunch of division battles to start the final week of the regular season.

Dodgers miss chance to clinch October spot as early runs back 5 Pirate arms

Brandon Moss' two-run single gave Pittsburgh an early lead and the Pirates, stuck in their worst slump since 1984, used five pitchers to beat Los Angeles 3-1 on Friday night, stalling the Dodgers' drive to the playoffs.

Any drama left for season's final week?

Tristan H. Cockcroft previews the final week of the baseball season and says there's a lot of uncertainty with many top teams close to clinching playoff berths.

Reasons to watch the noncontenders

Baseball's playoff races may be anticlimactic, but there are still many reasons to watch the noncontenders.

Rolen, Votto lead Reds' attack as Pirates lose 21st in last 24 games

Scott Rolen had three hits and three RBIs, Joey Votto had three doubles and scored three runs and the Cincinnati Reds beat Pittsburgh 10-4 on Tuesday night, clinching the Pirates' third straight last-place finish in the NL Central.

Kiss 'Em Goodbye: Pittsburgh Pirates

Insider and Baseball Prospectus collaborate to dissect the traditional demise of the Pittsburgh Pirates, who have a really nice ballpark.

Story | Conversation | September 21, 2009

Padres' Correia improves to 2-0 with a 1.67 ERA in four September starts

Kevin Correia didn't expect to become the ace of his hometown team's pitching staff when he signed with the San Diego Padres as a free agent last winter.

Blanco's sacrifice fly in ninth sends Padres past Pirates

Henry Blanco hit a sacrifice fly in the ninth inning and the San Diego Padres beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 on Saturday.

Pirates down Padres for third win in last 20 games

Charlie Morton allowed one run in seven innings, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates win for only the third time in their past 20 games, 5-1 over the San Diego Padres Friday night.

Ethier's league-leading sixth walk-off lifts Dodgers

Andre Ethier hit a walk-off homer in the 13th to rally the Dodgers past the Pirates on Tuesday.