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Pirates eye third straight postseason

With roughly five weeks left in the regular season, the Pittsburgh Pirates look poised for a third straight appearance in the postseason. Whether the Bucs will be playing in a third straight wild card game or hosting a divisional round series, thanks to a National League Central crown, remains ...

Pirates in unique situation with wild card race

If the season ended right now -- and, of course, it doesn’t -- the Pittsburgh Pirates would have the second-best record in the National League and the third-best record in the major leagues.The Pirates carried a 75-49 mark into its game against the Marlins at Miami on Wednesday night.The only ...

Pirates destined for another one-game playoff

If the season ended right now — and, of course, it doesn’t — the Pittsburgh Pirates would have the second-best record in the National League and the third-best record in the major leagues.The Pirates carried a 75-49 mark into its game against the Marlins at Miami on Wednesday night.The ...

Harrison confident injured thumb is healed

Josh Harrison had just one hit in 19 at bats on his rehab assignment at Class AAA Indianapolis.However, his .053 batting average was of no concern to the infielder/outfielder. He was confident his injured left thumb had healed.Thus, the Pirate activated Harrison from the 15-day disabled list ...

Blanton having plenty of fun now

PITTSBURGH — Joe Blanton was asked if he missed baseball after deciding to walk away from the sport early last season.The Pittsburgh Pirates reliever answered without hesitation.“No,” he said. “There was nothing to miss.”Indeed, BlantonĢƵ career seemed to bottom out after making two ...

Pirates should turn attention to wild card

Three thoughts on the Pirates:<strong>1. Call of the wild card</strong>The Pirates would be wise to turn their attention toward the National League wild card race.Any real chance the Pirates had of winning the NL Central ended this past week when they lost two out of ...