Hard to believe now but there was a time in April when a certain segment of fans and media were calling for the Pirates to change closers.That was back on April 21 when Mark Melancon blew a save against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park. It marked the second in eight days he had allowed three runs ...
If the Pirates are going to achieve their goal of winning 鈥� on even reaching 鈥� the World Series for the first time since 1979, they are going to have to win some postseason games on the road.The American League champion will have home-field advantage in the World Series by virtue of the AL ...
Three thoughts on the Pirates:<strong>1. Hurdle蘑菇视频 overreaction</strong>Baseball is not meant to be a violent game.However, there are times when collisions happen and injuries occur. Sometimes, serious injuries.Such was the case Thursday when Pirates infielder Jung ...
PITTSBURGH 鈥� The Pirates have a big series beginning today when they host the Chicago Cubs for four games at PNC Park.The Pirates hold a four-game lead over the Cubs for the first National League wild card after beating the Milwaukee Brewers 6-5 in 11 innings on Sunday at PNC Park, a win that ...
The Pirates are always quick to point out that player development comes before winning in the minor leagues.However, winning is a nice byproduct and the Pirates farm teams did a lot of that in the regular season as the seven combined for a 417-346 record 鈥� a winning percentage of .547.Three ...
A.J. Burnett vowed he would return this season. And he will.The 38-year-old right-hander is scheduled to start for the Pirates against the Milwaukee Brewers at 7:05 tonight at PNC Park in the opener of a four-game series and eight-game homestand that includes four games with the Chicago Cubs ...
