Pittsburgh Pirates The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions. The Pirates are also sometimes referred to as the Bucs or Buccos (derived from buccaneer). Pre-1900: Professional baseball has been played in the Pittsburgh area since 1876. The teams of the era were "independents", barnstorming throughout the region and not affiliated with any organized league, though they did have salaries and were run as a business organization[1]. In 1882 the strongest team in the area joined the American Association as a founding member. Their various home fields in the 19th century were in a then-separate city called Allegheny City, across the Allegheny River from Pittsburgh. The team was listed as "Allegheny" in the standings, and was sometimes called the "Alleghenys" in the same generic way that teams from Boston, New York, and Chicago were sometimes called the "Bostons".
Nate McLouth trade angers some Pittsburgh Pirates players (ESPN) Pittsburgh Pirates players are not happy that management traded away starting center fielder Nate McLouth to the Atlanta Braves for three prospects.
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Pittsburgh Post GazetteOrioles end losing streak, 3-2 over PiratesBaltimore SunThe Orioles scored three times in the first inning Wednesday night and defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates, 3-2, at McKechnie Field to end their six-game ...Scott helps Orioles beat Pirates 3-2The Associated PressPirates pay tribute to Manatee High footballBradenton HeraldOrioles beat Pirates 3-2 before 3885Sarasota Herald-Tribune (blog)MiamiHerald.com -Baltimore Sun -Sarasota Herald-Tribune (blog)all 140 news articles »
Pittsburgh Post GazetteOrioles end losing streak, 3-2 over PiratesBaltimore SunThe Orioles scored three times in the first inning Wednesday night and defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates, 3-2, at McKechnie Field to end their six-game ...Scott helps Orioles beat Pirates 3-2The Associated PressPirates pay tribute to Manatee High footballBradenton HeraldOrioles beat Pirates 3-2 before 3885Sarasota Herald-Tribune (blog)MiamiHerald.com -Baltimore Sun -Sarasota Herald-Tribune (blog)all 140 news articles » NH's Locke traded to Pittsburgh Pirates (Boston Globe) A Kennett High School alum has been traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Jeff Locke of Conway, N.H., was part of a trade package sent Wednesday to the Pirates organization in exchange for All-Star outfielder Nate McClouth.
Scott Helps Orioles Beat Pirates 3-2 BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) -- Luke Scott hit a two-run single off Zach Duke in the first inning and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 on Wednesday night.
NH's Locke traded to Pittsburgh Pirates (WCAX-TV Vermont) Associated Press - June 4, 2009 9:05 AM ET CONWAY, N.H. (AP) - A Kennett High School alum has been traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Jeff Locke of Conway, N.H., was part of a trade...
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Yahoo! SportsGarza sharp in Rays' win over PiratesThe Associated Press... and Fernando Perez hit a two-out RBI single in the 10th to give the Tampa Bay Rays a 4-3 victory over a Pittsburgh Pirates split-squad on Monday. ...Recap: Tampa Bay vs. PittsburghMiamiHerald.comPerez drives home Beckham in 10th as Rays win fifth straightTampa TribuneRays 4, Pirates 3, 10 inningsGaea Times (blog)Sarasota Herald-Tribune -Bradenton Herald -ESPNall 137 news articles »
Yahoo! SportsGarza sharp in Rays' win over PiratesThe Associated Press... and Fernando Perez hit a two-out RBI single in the 10th to give the Tampa Bay Rays a 4-3 victory over a Pittsburgh Pirates split-squad on Monday. ...Recap: Tampa Bay vs. PittsburghMiamiHerald.comPerez drives home Beckham in 10th as Rays win fifth straightTampa TribuneRays 4, Pirates 3, 10 inningsGaea Times (blog)Sarasota Herald-Tribune -Bradenton Herald -ESPNall 137 news articles » Zach Duke leads Pittsburgh Pirates past Johan Santana, New York Mets 3-1 (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune) PITTSBURGH - Zach Duke pitched seven effective innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat Johan Santana and the New York Mets 3-1 on Tuesday night. Jason Jaramillo hit his first major league homer for the Pirates, who have won three of four. Freddy Sanchez and Nate McLouth each had two hits.
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Pittsburgh Pirates Team Report (USA Today) Andrew McCutchen didn't look like someone trying to live up to the pressure of replacing an All-Star as he made quite the major league debut Thursday.
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New York Daily NewsJohnson homers twice, Sabathia rocked by PiratesThe Associated Press... working on his swing, CC Sabathia gave up five runs trying to refine his motion and the New York Yankees lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-7 on Tuesday. ...Yankees' Sabathia roughed up but knows the reasonUSA TodayRecap: NY Yankees vs. PittsburghMiamiHerald.comPirates 12, Yankees 7ESPNall 151 news articles »
New York Daily NewsJohnson homers twice, Sabathia rocked by PiratesThe Associated Press... working on his swing, CC Sabathia gave up five runs trying to refine his motion and the New York Yankees lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-7 on Tuesday. ...Yankees' Sabathia roughed up but knows the reasonUSA TodayRecap: NY Yankees vs. PittsburghMiamiHerald.comPirates 12, Yankees 7ESPNall 151 news articles » Pittsburgh Pirates score five in the eighth to beat New York Mets 8-5 (Slam! Sports) PITTSBURGH - Andy LaRoche had three RBIs and the Pittsburgh Pirates scored five runs in eighth inning to beat the New York Mets 8-5 on Monday night.
BASEBALL: Church Completes Deal With Pirates Outfielder Ryan Church and the Pittsburgh Pirates completed a one-year, $1.5 million contract. Church, 31, was bothered by a sore back while hitting .273 with 4 home runs and 40 runs batted in in 111 games with the Mets and the Braves last season. He has also sustained multiple concussions. Riccardo Fraccari, the new president of the International Baseball Federation -- the sport's world governing body -- wants its World Cup to serve as a qualifying tournament for the World Baseball Classic, wh...
Pittsburgh Pirates score 5 in eighth, beat New York Mets 8-5 (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune) PITTSBURGH - Andy LaRoche had three RBIs and the Pittsburgh Pirates scored five runs in eighth inning to beat the New York Mets 8-5 on Monday night. Adam LaRoche and Jack Wilson had three hits apiece for Pittsburgh, which came back from a 5-0 deficit to win for only the second time in six games.
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Pittsburgh Pirates: Five Things to Watch in 2010Bleacher ReportPirates fans haven't been treated to much quality baseball or many star players since former Pirate Sid Bream raced home to win the NLCS for the Atlanta ...and more »
Pittsburgh Pirates score five in the eighth to beat New York Mets 8-5 (Kitchener - Waterloo Record) PITTSBURGH - Andy LaRoche and the Pittsburgh Pirates took advantage of a rare off night for the New York Mets' refurbished bullpen.
BASEBALL ROUNDUP; Pirates Drop Karstens The Pittsburgh Pirates designated the right-hander Jeff Karstens for assignment and claimed the right-hander Chris Jakubauskas off waivers from Seattle. Karstens, acquired in 2008 from the Yankees, was 4-6 with a 5.42 earned run average. Jakubauskas was 6-7 with a 5.32 E.R.A. in 35 games after unexpectedly making the majors at 30. The Pirates have 10 days to trade or release Karstens or send him to the minors.
Pittsburgh Pirates recall RHP Steven Jackson to replace injured Donnie (Kitchener - Waterloo Record) PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled right-handed reliever Steven Jackson from triple-A Indianapolis on Monday.
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New York PostYankees beat Pirates 6-0 in split-squad gameThe Associated PressAceves tossed four perfect innings Monday in a 6-0 victory against the Pittsburgh Pirates in a split squad game for both teams. In two outings this spring, ...Yankees' pitcher tosses four perfect innings against PiratesSarasota Herald-Tribune (blog)Recap: Pittsburgh vs. NY YankeesMiamiHerald.com"Al" Emerges From ARod's ShadowBleacher ReportPittsburgh Pirates Newsall 128 news articles »
New York PostYankees beat Pirates 6-0 in split-squad gameThe Associated PressAceves tossed four perfect innings Monday in a 6-0 victory against the Pittsburgh Pirates in a split squad game for both teams. In two outings this spring, ...Yankees' pitcher tosses four perfect innings against PiratesSarasota Herald-Tribune (blog)Recap: Pittsburgh vs. NY YankeesMiamiHerald.com"Al" Emerges From ARod's ShadowBleacher ReportPittsburgh Pirates Newsall 128 news articles » McCutchen debuts in Pirates win over Mets (USA Today) Jason Jaramillo drove in a career-high four runs, prized prospect Andrew McCutchen had a productive major league debut and the Pittsburgh Pirates completed a rain-shortened, three-game sweep of the New York Mets 11-6 on Thursday.
Angry Words Top Off Pirates' Win Whether he was stealing signs or not, Miguel Tejada certainly riled Pirates closer Matt Capps. The two players had a brief verbal exchange Sunday after Capps thought Tejada and Houston's first-base coach, Jose Cruz, were trying to steal pitch signs in the ninth inning of Pittsburgh's 2-1 victory over the Astros.
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Bradenton HeraldPirates' Crosby hopes for good healthBradenton HeraldThe Pittsburgh Pirates infielder has been there seven times during his seven year major league career and fears it gives ...
Bradenton HeraldPirates' Crosby hopes for good healthBradenton HeraldThe Pittsburgh Pirates infielder has been there seven times during his seven year major league career and fears it gives ... As Losses Mount, Pirates See a Brighter Future 
When the Pirates lose their 82nd game, they will set a record for consecutive losing seasons, surpassing the 1933-48 Philadelphia Phillies.
When the Pirates lose their 82nd game, they will set a record for consecutive losing seasons, surpassing the 1933-48 Philadelphia Phillies. The Pittsburgh Pirates Possess a Surprisingly Sturdy Rotation - Sportsrageous The Pittsburgh Pirates Possess a Surprisingly Sturdy RotationSportsrageousWhen you think Pittsburgh Pirates you probably don't think of a sturdy, young, and reliable rotation. What probably comes to mind is 16 straight years of ...
A Knuckleballer?s Winding Path 
Tim Wakefield, once a floundering first baseman who batted .189 in the minors, turned an aimless, dancing toss into a signature pitch.
Tim Wakefield, once a floundering first baseman who batted .189 in the minors, turned an aimless, dancing toss into a signature pitch. Morneau homers for Twins in 15-5 loss to Pirates - The Associated Press ![](http://="http://nt3.ggpht.com/news/tbn/44iGjpaTxR02CM/6.jpg")
KAREMorneau homers for Twins in 15-5 loss to PiratesThe Associated PressJustin Morneau hit a two-run homer off Ross Ohlendorf in the first inning before the Pittsburgh Pirates routed a Minnesota Twins split squad 15-5 Sunday. ...Bobby Crosby lauds Mark McGwireESPNPirates' bats come to life in 15-5 victory over TwinsExaminer.comBucs have no trouble putting away TwinsPittsburgh Pirates Newsall 137 news articles »
KAREMorneau homers for Twins in 15-5 loss to PiratesThe Associated PressJustin Morneau hit a two-run homer off Ross Ohlendorf in the first inning before the Pittsburgh Pirates routed a Minnesota Twins split squad 15-5 Sunday. ...Bobby Crosby lauds Mark McGwireESPNPirates' bats come to life in 15-5 victory over TwinsExaminer.comBucs have no trouble putting away TwinsPittsburgh Pirates Newsall 137 news articles » Mets Win Marathon in Pittsburgh The Mets overcame two rain delays, a miserable performance by their starter, a five-run deficit, and a ninth-inning meltdown by their closer before defeating the Pirates in 10 innings.
Five Pittsburgh Pirates Players to Watch in 2010 - Bleacher Report Five Pittsburgh Pirates Players to Watch in 2010Bleacher ReportFor anyone who enjoys watching young players develop and stars bloom in the majors, Pittsburgh is the place to be the next few years. ...and more »
Game Is Lost; Reyes and Putz Could Be Next 
Mike Pelfrey allowed a career-high nine runs, the most by a Mets starter in nearly two years, in three and two-thirds innings.
Mike Pelfrey allowed a career-high nine runs, the most by a Mets starter in nearly two years, in three and two-thirds innings. Rodriguez Says He Is at Ease Amid Scrutiny - New York Times ![](http://="http://nt1.ggpht.com/news/tbn/CQDc3Kx3fo0HpM/6.jpg")
Globe and MailRodriguez Says He Is at Ease Amid ScrutinyNew York Times... Rodriguez told a group of reporters at the Yankees' spring training complex in Tampa, Fla., before the Yankees lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates, 12-7. ...APNewsBreak: Canadian doctor says HGH was for himThe Associated PressA-Rod: Lawyers Are Setting up Interview With FedsABC NewsA-Rod: Lawyers are setting up interview with fedsBeaver County Timesall 957 news articles »
Globe and MailRodriguez Says He Is at Ease Amid ScrutinyNew York Times... Rodriguez told a group of reporters at the Yankees' spring training complex in Tampa, Fla., before the Yankees lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates, 12-7. ...APNewsBreak: Canadian doctor says HGH was for himThe Associated PressA-Rod: Lawyers Are Setting up Interview With FedsABC NewsA-Rod: Lawyers are setting up interview with fedsBeaver County Timesall 957 news articles » BATS; Braves Acquire An All-Star From the Pirates Once again, the Pittsburgh Pirates have traded their best and most recognizable player. This time, it was the All-Star center fielder Nate McLouth, who was shipped to the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday for a package of three prospects. McLouth joins Jason Bay, Xavier Nady and Damaso Marte as popular Pirates who have been dealt over the last year, as a new regime tries to infuse young talent into an organization that has not had a winning season since 1992.
Santana Can?t Rescue Mets? Sickly Offense 
The Mets? offense, desperately missing Carlos Beltran, could not offset an off night from their ace and have scored only one run over the last 15 innings.
The Mets? offense, desperately missing Carlos Beltran, could not offset an off night from their ace and have scored only one run over the last 15 innings. Putz Fails Again as Mets Throw Away 5-Run Lead After racing to a 5-0 lead in three innings, the Mets failed to notch another hit until the ninth, and a sub-par J.J. Putz blew open a door he was brought in to close, again.
Linked to Haddix?s Perfection by Western Union Ticker Tape 
A former sportswriter recalls his first night working at The Times, when Harvey Haddix pitched 12 perfect innings for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
A former sportswriter recalls his first night working at The Times, when Harvey Haddix pitched 12 perfect innings for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Mets Look to Extend Winning Streak to Eight The Mets acquired Johan Santana in part to prevent long skids. But there is no one else they would rather send out with a winning streak on the line.
Mets Rout Pirates With 5-Run Fourth Inning 
Carlos Beltran led off the bottom half of the fifth with a home run, gliding around the bases with his team well on their way to their sixth victory in a row.
Carlos Beltran led off the bottom half of the fifth with a home run, gliding around the bases with his team well on their way to their sixth victory in a row. | |
