Break up the Pirates? As record 17th straight losing season nears, Pittsburgh still rebuildingPITTSBURGH — This might be the toughest current trivia question in baseball: Quickly, without looking at a box score, name one Pittsburgh Pirates everyday player. Steelers TE Heath Miller, two-time Super Bowl winner, reaches 6-year dealPITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Heath Miller has agreed to a six-year contract that runs through the 2014 season. Pittsburgh slots parlor owners show off new casino; grand opening set for Aug. 9PITTSBURGH — The ballroom won’t be open, neither will the sports bar. But 3,000 slot machines will be ready for gamblers when a new $780 million slots casino opens Aug. 9 in Pittsburgh. Steelers agree to terms with first-round draft pick DL HoodPITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to terms on a five-year contract with first-round draft choice Ziggy Hood. Moss’s homer, Pirates’ fifth of game, supplies 8-7 win over BrewersPITTSBURGH — Brandon Moss hit Pittsburgh’s season-high fifth homer of the game leading off the ninth inning and the Pirates won a series against Milwaukee for the first time in nearly two years, rallying to beat the Brewers 8-7 on Wednesday. Pirates deal slumping first baseman Adam LaRoche to Red Sox for 2 prospectsPITTSBURGH — The Red Sox are hoping this latest trade for Pittsburgh’s leading power hitter turns out as well as last season’s. Braden Looper’s 7 innings, Prince Fielder’s RBI singles lead Brewers past Pirates 2-0PITTSBURGH — Braden Looper allowed four hits over seven innings and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 on Tuesday night. Raul Ibanez hits 25th homer as NL East-leading Phillies win 9th straight, 10-1 over CubsPHILADELPHIA — Down in Florida, Pedro Martinez is tuning up for a return to the major leagues. Young, Jones homer as Pirates end 17-game skid against Milwaukee Brewers with 8-5 winPITTSBURGH — Delwyn Young and Garrett Jones homered to help the Pittsburgh Pirates end a 17-game skid against the Milwaukee Brewers with an 8-5 victory Monday night. Giants, saddened by owner’s death, end slump by beating Pirates 4-3PITTSBURGH — Matt Cain and their only productive inning of the weekend gave the San Francisco Giants exactly what they needed to get through a difficult day on and off the field. Morton’s 7 shutout innings lead Pirates past punchless Giants 2-0PITTSBURGH — Charlie Morton allowed three hits over seven innings, and the San Francisco offense again struggled in rainy Pittsburgh during the Pirates’ 2-0 victory over the Giants on Saturday night. Jones’ 2nd homer of game wins it, Pirates beat Giants 2-1 in 14 inningsPITTSBURGH — Garrett Jones’ homer in the 14th inning, his second of the night and fifth in four games, ended Pittsburgh’s four-game losing streak and the Pirates beat the Giants 2-1 on Friday night. Pirates in danger of becoming 1st major pro team to endure 17 consecutive losing seasonsPITTSBURGH — There’s an ageless expression that’s been used by numerous coaches about players who don’t seem to develop and may need nudging out the door — get ‘em good, or get ‘em gone. Pirates’ Yates has elbow surgery, will miss rest of seasonPITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Tyler Yates has undergone right elbow surgery and will miss the rest of the season. Howard’s homer highlights Phillies’ 5-run 9th; Bako singles in winning run to beat Bucs 8-7PHILADELPHIA — Ryan Howard hit a tying three-run homer in the ninth inning before Paul Bako’s single gave the Philadelphia Phillies an 8-7 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night. Pittsburgh Promise college scholarships give students hope, reverse public school exodusPITTSBURGH — John Tokarski III maintained a 4.4 GPA in Pittsburgh’s Schenley High School, played three sports and took on leadership roles. Yet it appeared his dreams might burst: the $45,000-a-year tuition for the private college he wanted to attend was too steep. Blanton, Werth help Philadelphia Phillies edge Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2PHILADELPHIA — Joe Blanton pitched into the eighth inning, Jayson Werth drove in two runs on the same day he was named to his first All-Star team and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 on Friday night. Pittsburgh Penguins sign veteran defenseman Jay McKee to 1-year contractPITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed defenseman Jay McKee to a one-year contract. Pittsburgh Penguins sign Dallas Stars forward CooperPITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed forward Chris Conner of the Dallas Stars to a one-year contract, team general manager Ray Shero announced Sunday. Shero says Pittsburgh Penguins agree to terms on 1-year deal with winger Ruslan FedotenkoPITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with forward Ruslan Fedotenko, who joined the team a year ago as a free agent. Mets rally from 5 down, withstand LaRoche homer to beat Pirates 9-8 in 10 inningsPITTSBURGH — Ryan Church singled in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning, and the New York Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-8 Thursday after overcoming a five-run deficit and then wasting a ninth-inning lead. Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney sworn in, heading to Ireland as new US ambassadorPITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney is making his first official trip as U.S. Ambassador to Ireland, one day after being sworn in by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Wells’ 7 effective innings, Lee’s HR leads Cubs past Pirates 4-1PITTSBURGH — Derrek Lee and Kosuke Fukudome homered to support Randy Wells’ seven effective innings and the Chicago Cubs won another series from division opponent Pittsburgh, beating the Pirates 4-1 on Wednesday night. Rupp leaves Devils to add physical presence to PenguinsPITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed checking-line forward Mike Rupp to a $1.6 million, two-year contract, adding a physical presence to a team that didn’t have an enforcer on the ice during the playoffs. Sanchez’s hustle play, Ohlendorf’s arm lead Pirates past Cubs 3-0PITTSBURGH — Ross Ohlendorf pitched seven innings and Freddy Sanchez got the depleted Pirates going by scoring from second on a ball that bounded only a few feet from home plate during the fourth inning, helping Pittsburgh beat the Chicago Cubs 3-0 on Tuesday night. Jeff Samardzija up from minors, Jose Ascanio sent down as Cubs shuffle relieversPITTSBURGH — Right-handed reliever Jeff Samardzija has returned to the Chicago Cubs’ bullpen and right-hander Jose Ascanio has been optioned to Triple-A Iowa. Pirates make multiple trades, deal Morgan, Hinske, acquire MilledgePITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates, swapping outfielders at a rapid rate for the second successive season, sent starting left fielder Nyjer Morgan to the Washington Nationals in a four-player deal involving outfielder Lastings Milledge and also shipped backup Eric Hinske to the Yankees on Tuesday. Pirates send speedy OF Njyer Morgan to Nationals in 4-player swap involving Lastings MilledgePITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates, swapping outfielders at a rapid rate for the second successive season, sent starting left fielder Nyjer Morgan to the Washington Nationals in a four-player deal involving outfielder Lastings Milledge and also shipped backup Eric Hinske to the Yankees on Tuesday. Penguins and forward Craig Adams agree to 2-year deal; Guerin gets 1-year contractPITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins re-signed Bill Guerin for one year on Monday. Cubs beat Pirates 3-1 as Rich Harden repeatedly works out of troublePITTSBURGH — Rich Harden repeatedly worked out of trouble to win for the first time in more than six weeks, Ryan Theriot homered and the Chicago Cubs maintained their mastery of the Pittsburgh Pirates by winning 3-1 on Monday night. Bill Guerin signs 1-year contract to remain with Stanley Cup championsPITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins re-signed forward Bill Guerin for one year on Monday. Penguins and forward Craig Adams agree to 2-year dealPITTSBURGH — Craig Adams, a fourth-line forward, has signed a two-year contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Royals win 3-2 behind Greinke, prevent Pirates sweepPITTSBURGH — Zack Greinke didn’t allow a run until making his final pitch before a rain delay in the seventh inning, and the Kansas City Royals kept the Pittsburgh Pirates from sweeping an interleague series for the first time since 2001 by winning 3-2 on Sunday. Young’s homer, Maholm’s strong 7 innings lead Pirates to fourth straight win, 6-2 over RoyalsPITTSBURGH — Delwyn Young homered and drove in a career-high four runs to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to their fourth straight win, 6-2 over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night. Virgil Vasquez earns first major league win as Pirates beat Royals 5-3PITTSBURGH — Virgil Vasquez went six innings for his first major league win and the Pittsburgh Pirates got home runs from three unlikely power sources in a 5-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night. |
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