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Cutch’s homer not enough for NL

CINCINNATI — Andrew McCutchen caused fireworks to go off and the center field smokestacks at Great American Ball Park to shoot flames.However, the Pittsburgh Pirates superstarÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ home run wasn’t enough to keep the National League from losing 6-3 to the American League on Tuesday night in ...

CINCINNATI — Francisco Cervelli has done a very capable job of replacing Russell Martin as the Pirates’ starting catcher this season.No one is happier about that than Martin, now with the Toronto Blue Jays after leaving as a free agent after last season.“I’m happy for Francisco because ...

CINCINNATI — Andrew McCutchen would seemingly be past being star struck at the All-Star Game.The Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder will be competing in his fifth straight Midsummer Classic on Tuesday night at Great American Ball Park. However, he said Monday during media day that the thrill ...

Melancon most low-key closer in the game

CINCINNATI — Mark Melancon has 45 saves since last yearÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ All-Star break, more than any other reliever in the major leagues.That the Pittsburgh Pirates’ closer has that many saves would likely come as a surprise to many baseball fans around the country.It does to Milwaukee Brewers closer ...

PITTSBURGH — The always-smiling Josh Harrison admits that missing nearly two months of the season is going to be difficult.However, the fact that Harrison underwent surgery Wednesday to repair the torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left thumb has not knocked the smile off his face.“I ...

PITTSBURGH — Pedro Alvarez has been a man of mystery ever since the Pirates selected him with the second overall pick in the 2008 amateur draft.The slugging first baseman never opens up during media interviews, which have led some to label him as aloof, even arrogant.However, those close to ...