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Team reaches deal with two pitchers
January 18, 2012 PITTSBURGH — Right-hander Jeff Karstens and the Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to a $3.1 million, one-year contract, a raise from his $1.15 million earnings last yea. more »»
Former Pirate signs with Cubs
January 11, 2012 CHICAGO — Paul Maholm sees no reason the Chicago Cubs can’t win, even though they haven’t done much of that lately. The Cubs agreed to a one-year contract that guarantees the left-hander $4. more »»
Hartsock: Pirates have been aggressive in offseason deals
December 26, 2011 The Pittsburgh Pirates haven’t sat motionless at the bargaining table this offseason, pinpointing several key needs and addressing most, if not all, of them. more »»
Pirates star McCutchen faces pivotal season in 2012
December 25, 2011 In less than three full seasons, speedy center fielder Andrew McCutchen has become the face of the Pittsburgh Pirates. more »»
Happy Pirate fans fill up Caravan
December 16, 2011 Judging by turnouts for the local Pirates Caravan stops, the excitement the team generated this past season has carried over to the winter. more »»
Pirates bring back little of the old and new
December 8, 2011 PITTSBURGH — Nate McLouth is back to finish what he started. more »»
Pirates sign Evans to deal
December 1, 2011 The Pittsburgh Pirates announced Wednesday the signing of minor league free agent first baseman/outfielder Nick Evans, which includes an invitation to spring trainin. more »»
Pirates, Barmes agree to deal
November 22, 2011 PITTSBURGH — Clint Barmes wanted to play shortstop, not second base. He wanted a two-year deal and he wanted to play for Clint Hurdle. more »»
Pirates make moves
November 1, 2011 PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have declined options on pitcher Paul Maholm, catchers Ryan Doumit and Chris Snyder and shortstop Ronny Cedeno. The move allows each player to become a free agen. more »»
La Russa announces retirement
October 31, 2011 ST. LOUIS — Tony La Russa retired as manager of the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday, three days after winning a dramatic, seven-game World Series against the Texas Rangers. more »»
Hurdle savors growing enthusiasm at PNC Park
October 26, 2011 Clint Hurdle’s first season as manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates energized the club in the 2011 season. more »»
Pirates manager Hurdle coming to Altoona on Oct. 25
October 12, 2011 Pirates manager Clint Hurdle and team president Frank Coonelly will visit Altoona on Oct. 25 to speak at the Curve Booster Club's members-only dinner at the UVA Club. more »»
Morton has hip surgery
October 12, 2011 PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Charlie Morton will be out about six months after having hip surgery. more »»
Hartsock: Bucs must play well entire year
October 2, 2011 After spending 18 seasons in baseball purgatory, the Pittsburgh Pirates were the talk of the Major League Baseball world through the first half of this past summer. more »»
2011 Pirates highlights, lowlights
October 2, 2011 Highs and lows of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 2011 season: Final record: 72-90. Final National League Central Division finish: Fourth place, 24 games behind the first-place Milwaukee Brewers. more »»
Pirates finish up at 72-90
September 29, 2011 MILWAUKEE — Zack Grienke capped a perfect season at home to help the Milwaukee Brewers clinch home-field advantage in the first round of playoffs with a 7-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on... more »»
Fielder slams three homers
September 28, 2011 MILWAUKEE — Prince Fielder hit three home runs in a game for the first time in his career, including a two-run shot in the seventh inning that lifted the Milwaukee Brewers to a 6-4 victory over th... more »»
Pirates hold on to sink Brew Crew
September 27, 2011 MILWAUKEE — Alex Presley homered to lead off the game and drove in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning, lifting the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 9-8 victory over the Brewers on Monday night to snap a... more »»
Hurdle thinking small ball in 2012
September 27, 2011 MILWAUKEE – In the absence of established power hitters in the middle of the batting order, Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle planned to revisit the smallball plan that he had promoted last... more »»
Pirates struggle in home finale
September 26, 2011 PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates closed their home schedule with a loss against the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday afternoon, 5-4, but one crucial question remained for the front office in the days... more »»
Pirates notebook
September 26, 2011 PITTSBURGH – Defense was a major point of emphasis for the Pittsburgh Pirates even before training camp began last sprin. more »» |
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