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Pregame: Hurdle discusses Martin's health, lineup decisions
Russell Martin will return to the Pirates lineup tonight. "He is in a better position to play than he might have been the last time we put him in," Clint Hurdle said.
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Keppinger losing grip on starting spot
We're getting into the heart of May, the time of year when players who stumbled of the gate may have already lost their jobs.
Lohse hoping for better fate against Pirates
Though his record wouldn't indicate it, Brewers starter Kyle Lohse has been pretty solid this season.
NL Central clash pits Estrada against Burnett
The Brewers are still looking for their first win on an important 10-game road trip that covers three division rivals.
Facing the New York Mets has seemingly served as a wake-up call for the Pittsburgh Pirates ' feeble offense over the last two days.
Should the Pirates sign Starling Marte to a long-term contract?
Long answer: Tim Williams , Travis Sawchik and a few other people were discussing this earlier today on Twitter.
Friday night they pounced, attacking New York Mets starter Shaun Marcum like rabid dogs, and defeated the Mets, 7-3, at Citi Field to even the series at a game apiece.
Thankfully, Neil Walker Rejoins Pirates This Weekend
Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Neil Walker is able to come off the disabled list Sunday.
Clint Hurdle lets Jason Grilli pitch tie game; Grilli allows winning run
Clint Hurdle was plainly the star of the last few innings of the Pirates' 3-2 loss to the Mets tonight, and in the end, the Pirates lost the game on one of Hurdle's rare good tactical moves.
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RHP Jeanmar Gomez was the emergency spot starter after RHP James McDonald was scratched and pitched five scoreless innings for the victory.
Where have you gone Andy Van Slyke?
James McDonald scratched tonight, headed for disabled list
James McDonald will not be making his scheduled start against the Mariners tonight and will instead be headed to the disabled list with what's being described as shoulder stiffness.
Grilli named Delivery Man Award winner for April
Jason Grilli's first season as a closer could hardly have gotten off to a better start, as the Pirates right-hander was selected on Friday as the winner of the Major League Baseball Delivery Man of the Month Award for April.
Eighth-inning Axford collapse gives Pirates win over Brewers
"Fans are fans," the Milwaukee Brewers reliever said Wednesday afternoon after giving up yet another home run and blowing a two-run lead in the eighth inning of what became a 6-4 loss to Pittsburgh.
McDonald struggles as Pirates lose to Brewers, 12-8
A poor outing from starter James McDonald and a leaky bullpen wasted a good night at the plate as the Pirates lost to Milwaukee, 12-8, Tuesday night at Miller Park.
Stingy left-hander Wandy Rodriguez can stay unbeaten for 2013 on Monday night when the Pittsburgh Pirates visit Miller Park to open a three-game series with the host Milwaukee Brewers.
The rookie will look to gain a measure of revenge against the only team to ever beat him Sunday when the Cardinals and visiting Pittsburgh Pirates complete this three-game set.
Where have you gone Andy Van Slyke?
Game 23: Pirates 5 Cardinals 3
I'm not sure what possessed Mike Matheny to take Jake Westbrook out of the game after six shutout innings and only 91 pitches, but the move certainly went appreciated by the Pirates and their fans.
Snider scratched Saturday vs. Cards
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Pirates take out struggling Andrew McCutchen in double-switch
Andrew McCutchen entered tonight's game against the Cardinals hitting just .235, including .105 in his previous five games, but you don't expect the Pirates' star to be subbed out in a fifth-inning double-switch. But that's exactly what acting manager Jeff Bannister did when he approached home plate umpire Tim Timmons with his lineup card.
Pittsburgh Pirates Lead Baseball In TOOTBLAN Differential
Baserunning has been a thorn in the Pittsburgh Pirates side for the past several years.