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 ...