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Sep 13, 2007 6:32 AM CDT

Pirates Raid MLB Offices for New Prez

Foundering franchise looks to turn the ship around

(Newser) - The Pirates have selected Frank Coonelly as their new president, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. The chief labor counsel for Major League Baseball will replace CEO Kevin McClatchy when he steps down at the end of this season. With the Pirates just one loss away from their 15th straight losing season,...

Pirates Raid Brewers, 9-0

Sep 11, 2007 9:45 AM CDT

Pirates Raid Brewers, 9-0

McLouth homers into the river, Armas sends Milwaukee downstream

(Newser) - Tony Armas pitched a career-maker for Pittsburgh last night, shutting out the Brewers over six innings and helping the Pirates ferment the tight NL Central division race. Nate McLouth started things big for the Pirates, hitting the 1000th home run at PNC Park into the river, the Pittsburgh Tribune Review...

Cubs Drop Out of First Place

Sep 10, 2007 3:43 AM CDT

Cubs Drop Out of First Place

Pittsburgh series' win keeps things interesting in the NL Central

(Newser) - Freddy Sanchez' second-inning bases-loaded triple yesterday propelled a Pirates victory over the Cubs, 10-5. The loss allowed Milwaukee to take sole possession of first place in a congested, bumbling National League Central that Chicago had led since August 17. Call-up outfielder Nyjer Morgan continued to impress with three RBIs and...

Ankiel Legend Grows in 16-4 Win

Sep 7, 2007 3:12 AM CDT

Ankiel Legend Grows in 16-4 Win

Pitcher-come-slugger drives in 7 for key victory

(Newser) - Ex-pitcher-turned-slugger Rick Ankiel continued his story-book season last night, breaking open a tie game against the Pirates in the 2nd with a two-run homer and finishing the game with a career-high 7 RBIs. The Cardinals ended up trouncing the Pirates 16-4. On the seven-game home stand Ankiel's batting .440...

Astros Dump Manager Garner, GM Purpura

Aug 28, 2007 5:13 AM CDT

Astros Dump Manager Garner, GM Purpura

Houston owner says it's 'time for a change' in last-place operation

(Newser) - The Astros released manager Phil Garner and general manager Tim Purpura yesterday, temporarily replacing them with bench coach Cecil Cooper and the president of operations Tal Smith. The Astros, who have sunk to 58-73 under Garner and Purpura, are tied with Pittsburgh for last place in the National League Central,...

Pirates Prevail on Met Miscues

Aug 16, 2007 11:14 PM CDT

Pirates Prevail on Met Miscues

Two errors in the 8th hand New York a 10-7 loss in Pittsburgh

(Newser) - Sloppy defense cost the Mets a loss in Pittsburgh last night. With two outs and the game tied in the eighth, New York's Freddy Sanchez erred on a routine grounder, and catcher Mike DiFelice bumbled a throw at the plate to hand the Pirates the lead. Pittsburgh scored two more...

Rookie Upton Dazzles in AZ Loss

Aug 8, 2007 5:49 AM CDT

Rookie Upton Dazzles in AZ Loss

19-year-old comes single short of cycle against rejuvenated Gorzelanny

(Newser) - In his first home game, soon-to-be-20 Justin Upton tripled, homered, and doubled, before narrowly grounding out in the 9th to miss the cycle. All told, he had three of the four hits against a resurgent Tom Gorzelanny, the young Pirates ace who had stumbled in his last three outings...

Cellar-Dwelling Pirates Trade for Morris

Aug 1, 2007 7:24 AM CDT

Cellar-Dwelling Pirates Trade for Morris

Giants release former 22-game-winner in ongoing fire sale

(Newser) - Despite a record that was 19 games (now 20) below .500 and put them 13.5 behind the division-leading Brewers, the Pirates used the day of the trading deadline to buy rather than sell—the kind of contender's move they haven't made since 1997. Pittsburgh traded outfield prospect Rajai Davis...

Glavine Wins 299th Game

Jul 26, 2007 5:28 AM CDT

Glavine Wins 299th Game

The 41-year-old is 1 win from pitchers' most exclusive club

(Newser) - Tom Glavine recorded his 299th career win last night, as the Mets downed Pittsburgh 6-3. The 41-year-old, on track to become the 23rd 300-winner in MLB history, next takes the mound against Milwaukee on the 31st. "I'm proud of the company I'm getting myself into," said the left-hander,...

A-Rod's #23, 24 Finish Sweep
of Pittsburgh

Jun 11, 2007 4:19 AM CDT

A-Rod's #23, 24 Finish Sweep of Pittsburgh

Yanks keelhaul last year's biggest interleague losers

(Newser) - New York slugger Alex Rodriguez is on track to break Roger Maris's team home run record of 61 after hitting two to help sweep the Pittsburgh Pirates, 13-6. The Yankees abused their former starter Shawn Chacon, who lasted only 3.1 innings and gave up seven runs. Pittsburgh...