Marte hits 3-run HR in eighth, Pirates top Nationals 4-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — After having little success in his first three times up, Starling Marte came up in the eighth inning with two men on…
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Nationals continue onslaught with 4 HRs, pound Pirates 13-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Nationals are on a hot streak at the plate that defies explanation. “If anyone knew the answer to that, they could…
Quintana, Rizzo lead Cubs past Pirates 7-1 at LLWS
WILLIAMSPORT (AP) — José Quintana, Anthony Rizzo and the Chicago Cubs put on quite a show. The grinning Little Leaguers soaked in every moment. Quintana…
Steelers honor Drake, keep Chiefs in check in 17-7 victory
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The shirts read “shut out the noise.” Shutting out the pain of suddenly losing the man behind the mantra will take far…
Newman hits RBI single in 9th, lifts Pirates past Cubs 3-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kevin Newman felt the entire crowd on his side when he stepped to the plate in the ninth inning of a tie…
Steelers mourning Darryl Drake’s death as training camp ends
LATROBE (AP) — The unofficial credo as part of the Pittsburgh Steelers coaching staff for Darryl Drake this season was, “Shut out the noise,” quarterback…
Pirates’ Taillon has elbow surgery, will miss 2020 season
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Fresh off his first full season in the majors, Jameson Taillon seemed to be on the brink of big things for the…
Bell’s HR, 3 RBIs help Pirates take down Angels 10-7
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates slugger Josh Bell has pulled himself out of a recent slump with some extra film study and a return…
Keller wins as Pirates snap 8-game skid, beat Angels 10-2
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Mitch Keller was barely a teenager when a hotshot outfielder from downstate New Jersey joined his hometown Cedar Rapids Kernels. Keller…
Thomas’ slam leads Cardinals to comeback win over Pirates
ST. LOUIS (AP) — In the big leagues primarily as a defensive replacement, Cardinals rookie outfielder Lane Thomas pounced with a chance to flex his…
Wainwright overcomes 1st-pitch HR, leads Cards over Pirates
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Adam Wainwright got off to a rocky start when his first pitch sailed over the right field wall. The rest of…
Dobbs, Rudolph lead Steelers to 30-28 win against Bucs
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The battle is on for the backup quarterback spot in Pittsburgh. Josh Dobbs and Mason Rudolph led the offense on four scoring…
Hiura hits 2 HRs, Brewers beat Pirates 8-3
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Keston Hiura found that less thinking resulted in more hitting and an end to his struggles at the plate. Hiura hit two…
Brewers rest Yelich, beat Pirates 4-3 to win 2nd straight
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Yasmani Grandal stepped into the spotlight for the Milwaukee Brewers on a day of rest for Christian Yelich. Grandal had two doubles…
Yelich homers twice, Brewers beat Pirates 9-7
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Christian Yelich keeps pushing to new heights. Yelich hit two home runs and took over the major league lead with 39, powering…
Mets’ Canó strains hamstring in 13-2 rout of Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Just when Robinson Canó is starting to hit, the New York Mets star appears headed back to the injured list. Canó limped…
Ramos bails out Stroman, Mets rally by Pirates 7-5
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Marcus Stroman already feels like he’s been a member of the New York Mets “forever.” Maybe, but the All-Star pitcher is still…
Buccos power past Mets
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Starling Marte’s three-run homer in the seventh inning broke open a tight game and the Pittsburgh Pirates snapped the New York Mets’…
MLB delivers final punch
NEW YORK (AP) – Pittsburgh pitcher Keone Kela has been suspended for 10 games, wild-swinging Cincinnati reliever Amir Garrett for eight and Yasiel Puig for…
Pirates deal Dickerson to cross-state rival Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – The Philadelphia Phillies acquired outfielder Corey Dickerson from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday for a player to be named and $250,000 in…