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Tigers erupt against Pirates closer Bednar to rally for 5-3 victory
Read full article: Tigers erupt against Pirates closer Bednar to rally for 5-3 victoryGio Urshela, Kerry Carpenter and Jake Rogers all delivered RBI singles in the ninth inning as the Detroit Tigers rallied past the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-3.
Carroll drives in winning run in the 10th in the Diamondbacks' 3-2 victory over the Pirates
Read full article: Carroll drives in winning run in the 10th in the Diamondbacks' 3-2 victory over the PiratesCorbin Carroll singled with the bases loaded in the 10th inning and the NL West-leading Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2.
Minor league host families, once a pillar of pro baseball, phased out by new CBA
Read full article: Minor league host families, once a pillar of pro baseball, phased out by new CBAAfter decades of supporting poor, young baseball players as they began their professional careers, minor league host families have officially been phased out.
Pujols hits 696th HR, ties A-Rod for 4th; Cards beat Pirates
Read full article: Pujols hits 696th HR, ties A-Rod for 4th; Cards beat PiratesAlbert Pujols hit his 696th home run, tying Alex Rodriguez for fourth place on the career list, and the St. Louis Cardinals rallied past the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-5.
Ohtani a 2-way All-Star again; 6 Yankees, 5 Braves, Astros
Read full article: Ohtani a 2-way All-Star again; 6 Yankees, 5 Braves, AstrosLos Angeles Angels sensation Shohei Ohtani repeated as a two-way All-Star when he was picked for the AL pitching staff, two days after he was elected to start at designated hitter.
Pirates spoil Taillon's return to Pittsburgh, top Yanks 5-2
Read full article: Pirates spoil Taillon's return to Pittsburgh, top Yanks 5-2Rookie outfielder Jack Suwinski hit his 14th home run and the Pittsburgh Pirates spoiled Jameson Taillon’s return to PNC Park with a 5-2 win over the New York Yankees.
Suwinski hits 3rd HR in bottom 9th, lifts Bucs over Giants
Read full article: Suwinski hits 3rd HR in bottom 9th, lifts Bucs over GiantsJack Suwinski hit his third homer of the game in the ninth inning, giving the Pittsburgh Pirates a 4-3, walk-off victory over the San Francisco Giants to avoid a three-game sweep.
Padres bring Musgrove home in 3-team trade with Bucs, Mets
Read full article: Padres bring Musgrove home in 3-team trade with Bucs, MetsThe San Diego Padres are adding yet another pitcher to their rotation, agreeing to bring right-hander Musgrove to his hometown in a trade with the Pirates, according to a person familiar with the deal. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, file)SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Padres brought right-hander Joe Musgrove to his hometown team Tuesday, adding yet another starting pitcher in a seven-player trade involving the Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Mets. As part of the agreement, the Padres will send left-hander Joey Lucchesi to New York, and the Pirates will receive catcher Endy RodrÃguez from the Mets. Musgrove won a World Series ring with Houston in 2017 before being sent to the Pirates in the trade that sent Gerrit Cole to the Astros in January 2018. Musgrove was the winning pitcher in Game 5 of the World Series against the Dodgers.