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Ramirez homers in Florida's 5-3 win over Pirates (AP)

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:18:44 PDT

Hanley Ramirez wasted little time in starting a new RBI streak. Ramirez homered and Andrew Miller pitched effectively into the seventh inning, leading the Florida Marlins to a 5-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night. "Hanley is the type of player who can put the whole team on his back.

India pitchers debut for Pirates' club (AP)

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:56:54 PDT

Pittsburgh Pirates farmhands Rinku Singh and Dinesh Patel became the first players from India to appear in organized baseball when each pitched an inning for Bradenton of the Gulf Coast League on Saturday. Singh allowed one run on two hits and struck out one, throwing 13 of 20 pitches for strikes during the seventh inning of the Pirates' 4-2 loss to the Yankees.

Pirates Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:25:34 PDT

The Pirates are likely to be represented by only one player at the All-Star Game on July 14 in St. Louis. In fact, only once in the decade have they had multiple players on the National League squad.

So when the rosters are announced Sunday, either left-hander Zach Duke or second baseman Freddy Sanchez figures to be selected from the Pirates. Duke is 8-6 with a 3.13 ERA in 16 starts and Sanchez is hitting .316 with six home runs and 33 RBIs in 74 games.

Sanchez might rate the edge because he can also play shortstop and third baseman. That versatility figures to be attractive to National League manager Charlie Manuel of Philadelphia since the designated hitter will not be used because the game is being played in an NL park.

Sanchez, though, gives his endorsement to...

Moss, Vazquez homer for Pirates in 7-4 win (AP)

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:29:50 PDT

Home runs from two unexpected sources powered the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 7-4 victory over the Florida Marlins on Friday night. Brandon Moss and Ramon Vazquez hit the long balls to support Charlie Morton's six shutout innings. Moss's home run was his second of the season. Vazquez, starting a second consecutive game for injured second baseman Freddy Gonzalez, belted his first homer since July...

Pirates' Doumit plays for 1st time since injury (PA SportsTicker)

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:43:15 PDT

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Ryan Doumit caught five innings of a Gulf Coast League game Friday, the first time he has played since breaking his right wrist April 19.

Power Rankings: Angels are ascending (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:49:00 PDT

The Dodgers and Red Sox continue to occupy the top two spots, but the other L.A. team is making a push.

Mets rally from 5 down, beat Pirates 9-8 in 10 (AP)

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:53:46 PDT

Fernando Tatis' body was laden with ice bags, Francisco Rodriguez's right arm was wrapped with towels. The weary New York Mets went through a lot to gain an improbable victory in an unwanted game. Two days after appearing to be in a freefall, the Mets pulled off the kind of victory that can turn a season around.

Pirates sign 3 Taiwan high school players (AP)

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:13:41 PDT

The Pirates have signed three teenage Taiwan high school players on the first day of the international free agent signing period. Signed on Thursday were a pair of 18-year-olds from Hsi Yuan High School, outfielder Ping-Hung Chi and right-hander Sheng-Cin Hong, and 17-year-old first baseman Chih-Wei Hsu, who also pitched at Kuang Fu High School.

Pirates release OF Craig Monroe (AP)

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:32:11 PDT

The Pittsburgh Pirates have released outfielder Craig Monroe, who was designated for assignment last month after not hustling during a June 16 loss to Minnesota. Monroe, an occasional starter, was hitting .215 with 3 homers and 16 RBIs in 79 at-bats. While they didn't specifically cite the play for their decision to cut Monroe, the Pirates were unhappy when he jogged to first on a third strike...

Cubs beat Pirates 4-1 behind Lee, Wells (AP)

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:14:53 PDT

No doubt the Cubs anticipated needing Randy Wells and Sam Fuld to win games for them as the All-Star break approached in early July. The Iowa Cubs, that is. The Chicago Cubs? Hardly, at least not until injuries repeatedly made them dip into the minors for help. Derrek Lee and Kosuke Fukudome homered to support Wells' seven effective innings and the Cubs won another series from division opponent...

Pirates' Wilson sorry for harsh trade reaction (AP)

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:12:55 PDT

Shortstop Jack Wilson apologized to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday for criticizing the team's latest trades, saying his frustration at losing three more teammates made it seem as if he were angry at his own club. Wilson was clearly upset after the Pirates traded outfielder Nyjer Morgan plus two other players on Tuesday, saying he was "beyond tired of such moves" -- including...

Day after trade, Salazar joins Pirates (AP)

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:42:43 PDT

Jeff Salazar was in uniform for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Then he wasn't. Finally, he was told to get ready to play again. Salazar's contract was acquired by the Pittsburgh Pirates from Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday, and he showed up hours before their game against the Cubs. A procedural problem temporarily held up the transaction, prompting the Pirates to tell Salazar to get out of...

Hinske's versatility will be a plus for Yankees (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:42:18 PDT

New York Yankees general manager said there are a lot of benefits to having Eric Hinske, who was acquired from...

Sanchez's hustle play leads Pirates past Cubs, 3-0 (AP)

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:10:46 PDT

Their bench was thin, their minds admittedly jumbled a few hours after watching three more teammates leave. The Pirates had every reason to expect to lose to the Cubs after management effectively told them they're not ready yet to win. Ross Ohlendorf and Freddy Sanchez made certain it wouldn't happen.

Pirates deal 2 more OFs in multiple trades (AP)

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:24:47 PDT

The Pittsburgh Pirates, swapping outfielders at a rapid rate for the second successive season, sent starting left fielder Nyjer Morgan to the Washington Nationals in a four-player deal involving outfielder Lastings Milledge and also shipped backup Eric Hinske to the Yankees on Tuesday. The Pirates, spurred to trade because their farm system has been unproductive, acquired Milledge and reliever...

Yankees acquire Hinske from Pirates (AP)

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:28:43 PDT

Eric Hinske can start hoping for another swing in the World Series. The last-place Pittsburgh Pirates traded the former AL Rookie of the Year to the New York Yankees on Tuesday for a pair of minor leaguers, putting Hinske in position for a postseason run. "He's a pro. He's been through the trenches in the AL East," Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said.

News & Notes: Pitcher Jeff Suppan posted for sale on eBay (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:57:07 PDT

A few items to peruse while traveling to the rebel side of heaven ... • Jeff Suppan's stats for the...

Cubs beat Pirates 3-1 behind Rich Harden (AP)

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:42:50 PDT

One good week is all that's needed to move near the top of the crowded NL Central. Or, maybe for the Chicago Cubs, one good series in Pittsburgh. Rich Harden repeatedly worked out of trouble to win for the first time in more than six weeks, Ryan Theriot homered and the Cubs maintained their mastery of the Pirates by winning 3-1 on Monday night.

AccuScore: Playoff shifts after week 12 (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:04:00 PDT

AccuScore uses past player performance statistics to describe how players perform under different environmental,...

Nats offer Milledge to Pirates for Morgan (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:16:45 PDT

The Washington Nationals offered Lastings Milledge to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Nyjer Morgan is a straight-up...

Royals avoid sweep, Greinke beats Pirates 3-2 (AP)

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:44:55 PDT

Beating Zack Greinke and the weatherman in one day proved too difficult for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Greinke didn't allow any scoring until making his final pitch before a rain delay in the seventh inning, and the Kansas City Royals prevented the Pirates from sweeping an interleague series for the first time since 2001 by winning 3-2 on Sunday.