Topic: Pittsburgh Pirates

Braves win 19-inning marathon on controversial play

ATLANTA (Reuters) - The longest game of the Major League season ended on a controversial play in the 19th inning as the Atlanta Braves prevailed 4-3 over the Pittsburgh Pirates in a marathon affair that ended on Wednesday morning.Atlanta's Julio Lugo scored ...

Pirates pitch past Braves to stay top in NL Central

ATLANTA (Reuters) - The Pittsburgh Pirates capitalized on some pinpoint pitching to defeat the Atlanta Braves 3-1 Monday and remain tied for the NL Central division lead.Starter James McDonald struck out nine batters in 5 1/3 scoreless innings then watched as four ...

Pirates' treasure Correia scrapes to pitch-perfect 10

But not this season as Kevin Correia improved to 10-6 when the Pirates squeezed past the Toronto Blue Jays 7-6 on Tuesday to become the first Pittsburgh pitcher to record 10 wins before the All-Star break since Bob Walk in 1993.Number 10 ...

Pirates scratch out 3-1 win over Red Sox

PITTSBURGH (Reuters) - The Pittsburgh Pirates used six pitchers to piece together a 3-1 win over the Boston Red Sox at PNC Park Friday.Pirates starter Paul Maholm was unable to pitch around a first-inning lead-off walk to Jacoby Ellsbury, who came in ...

Pirates beat Phillies 2-1 in 12 innings

PITTSBURGH (Reuters) - The Pittsburgh Pirates outlasted the Philadelphia Phillies in a 12-inning pitching duel for a 2-1 win at PNC Park Friday.Xavier Paul hit a two-out single and stole second base to move into scoring position and Jose Tabata delivered the ...

Arrest in robbery of baseball stadium usher after heart attack

PITTSBURGH (Reuters) - A teenager was charged with picking the pockets and stealing the car of a baseball stadium usher who had pulled off the road after work because he was apparently having a heart attack, police said on Wednesday.Michael Schact, 58, ...

Pirates' 1979 World Series manager Chuck Tanner dies

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Retired manager Chuck Tanner, who led the Pittsburgh Pirates to the 1979 World Series championship, has died at age 82, the Pirates said on Friday.Tanner spent 19 years as a Major League manager, compiling a 1352-1381 record with ...
Indians acquire RHP Joe Martinez in trade with Pittsburgh for cash considerationsThe Cleveland Indians have acquired reliever Joe Martinez from the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash considerations.The 27-year-old right-hander split time last season between Triple-A and the majors for both Pittsburgh and San ...
Pirates designate RHP Martinez for assignment, invite 4 more to spring trainingRight-hander Joe Martinez has been designated for assignment, creating room for the Pittsburgh Pirates to add right-hander Kevin Correia to their 40-man roster.Martinez had no record and a 3.12 ERA in ...
Pittsburgh Pirates officially announce the signing of former San Diego RHP Kevin CorreiaThe Pirates on Friday finalized their contract with right-handed pitcher Kevin Correia. He received a two-year contract worth $8 million.Correia, 30, went 10-10 with a 5.40 ERA in 28 games ...