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Josh Harrison, entrenched as the Pirates’ starting second baseman, isn’t asked to pinch-hit very often by manager Clint Hurdle.That is probably a good thing, in many respects. Harrison entered the weekend with a .156 batting average as a pinch-hitter during his six-year career.However, ...

Even the most casual of Pittsburgh Pirates fans have heard about them.Simultaneously billed as both the future of the club and saviors of its present, names such as Tyler Glasnow, Jameson Taillon and Josh Bell can be heard brandied about as solutions rather than the question marks they actually ...

Pirates’ offense surprisingly potent

PITTSBURGH — It would be hard to fathom a little more than three months ago that the Pirates would have one of the most potent offenses in the major leagues.The Pirates entered spring training looking like a team that would struggle to score runs. The lineup had appeared to be weakened ...

Pirates unloaded on Braves

PITTSBURGH — The Pirates did more than just ruin the debut of Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker on Tuesday night.The Pirates had four players with at least three hits and one RBI in the 12-9 win at PNC Park. That is something they hadn’t done in nearly 10 years.John Jaso, Andrew ...

Three thoughts on the Pirates

Three thoughts on the Pirates:<strong>1. Fourth time the charm</strong>ItÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ a neat moment anytime a player makes his major league debut.However, Pirates right-handed reliever Wilfredo BoscanÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ debut on Thursday night was a really cool moment as he pitched two ...

Hanson happy to get the call

PITTSBURGH — Alen Hanson may not be in the major leagues for long, but he was certainly happy to get called up by the Pittsburgh Pirates.Hanson was recalled from Class AAA Indianapolis as left fielder Starling Marte was placed on the paternity list prior to Monday nightÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ game against the ...