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Pirates Stumble In NL Central Race, Braves Win 6-2
Andrew McCutchen homered for Pittsburgh's only runs, and the Pirates stumbled in their chase for the NL Central title, falling to the Atlanta Braves 6-2 on Wednesday night.
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Gerrit Cole Developing Into Team Leader, Staff Ace
PITTSBURGH (93-7 The FAN) – Just barely 24-years-old and with only 40 starts in the majors, Gerrit Cole has the look of not only an ace starting pitcher, but a Pirates leader. Cole is now 9-1 with an...
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Minnesota Vikings Head Into The Offseason Optimistic, But Unsatisfied
By Joseph Gunther The Minnesota Vikings exceeded the national expectations with seven wins.That, however, is not satisfactory to the team. Two wins below .500 and missing out on making the playoffs is...
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A-Rod Hitless With Walk In 2nd Game, Pirates Top Yankees
Alex Rodriguez went 0 for 2 with a walk in his second exhibition game Friday night, a New York Yankees' split-squad 3-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Pirates Pitcher Jeff Locke On A Battle Already Won
PITTSBURGH (93-7 The Fan) – Once again, lefthander Jeff Locke finds himself in a battle for a spot in the Pirates’ rotation. But, this time, he is battling from a much different perspective. As...
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Pirates Name Opening Day Starter
PITTSBURGH (93-7 The FAN) – Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle alluded to the fact that he knew who would be the team opening day starter early in spring training, but it wasn’t until Tuesday that he made...
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Carter Doubles Twice, Singles As Astros Beat Pirates 13-7
Chris Carter was 3 for 3 with two doubles and four RBIs to break out of a spring-training slump and lift the Houston Astros over the Pittsburgh Pirates 13-7 Tuesday.
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Pirates Notes: Jeff Locke Gets Rocked, Pirates Announce Starting Rotation
PITTSBURGH (93-7 The FAN) – Some news after the Pirates dreadfully long 13-7 loss to the Astros at McKechnie Field. Manager Clint Hurdle said the starting rotation will be Francisco Liriano, Gerrit...
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‘KDKA Morning News’ Spring Training Notes: March 26, 2015
BRADENTON (NewsRadio 1020 KDKA) – Larry and John continued their Spring Training journey Thursday from Bradenton, Florida with visits from manager Clint Hurdle, pitcher Jeff Locke, broadcaster Bob Walk...
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Clarity Coming On Pirates’ Fourth Starter
BRADENTON (93-7 The FAN) – Pirates manager Clint Hurdle says a decision is coming soon as to whether Jeff Locke or Vance Worley will fill the final job in the starting rotation. “Know that you have two...
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Pirates’ Locke Wins Final Open Spot Rotation
BRADENTON (93-7 THE FAN) — Pirates manager Clint Hurdle named Jeff Locke the fourth starter over Vance Worley on Monday. “It’s the second most challenging decision that I’ve been a part of with our...
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Locke Excited For Opportunity To Start Season In Bucs’ Rotation
PITTSBURGH (93-7 The Fan) – It’s the second time in three years that Jeff Locke begins the season as a Pirates starter. The last time was in 2013 due to injuries to Francisco Liriano and Charlie...
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Alvarez Hits Home Run In Bucs’ First Win Of Season
Pedro Alvarez homered and drove in two runs, Neil Walker had three hits and the Pittsburgh Pirates avoided their first 0-4 start in nine years with a 6-2 win Friday night over the Milwaukee Brewers.
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Wood Pitches Cubs Past Pirates 6-2 For 4th Straight Win
Dexter Fowler had three hits and two RBIs, Travis Wood tossed seven strong innings and the Chicago Cubs won their fourth straight game Tuesday night with a 6-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Byrd Drives In 4, Reds Top Pirates 7-1
Marlon Byrd homered and drove in four runs, Todd Frazier belted his National League-leading ninth home run and the Cincinnati Reds handled the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-1 on Tuesday night.
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Ray Searage: Mark Melancon Will Get Back To Where He Was
PITTSBURGH (93-7 The Fan) – Pirates pitching coach Ray Searage joined “The Fan Morning Show” Tuesday to talk about the state of his staff and the work he’s been doing with individual pitchers. Searage...
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Charlie Morton 1 Step Closer To Joining Pirates Rotation
PITTSBURGH (93-7 The FAN) – Making his third and possibly final rehab start, Pirates starter Charlie Morton pitched 6 1-3 innings for the team’s Triple-A affiliate, the Indianapolis Indians, allowing...
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Mauer’s Homer Lifts Twins To 4-3 Win Over Pirates In 13
Joe Mauer hit his first home run of the season, a solo shot off Antonio Bastardo in the 13th inning to help the Minnesota Twins to a 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night.
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Pirates Run Win Streak To 5, Top Marlins 5-1
Jeff Locke worked into the sixth inning in his first win in more than a month, and the Pittsburgh Pirates dropped the reeling Miami Marlins 5-1 on Tuesday night.
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Marte’s RBI Single In 13th Lifts Pirates Past Phillies, 1-0
Starling Marte's single in the bottom of the 13th drove in Chris Stewart and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Philadelphia Phillies 1-0 Friday night.
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Locke, Kang Lead Pirates To 3-2 Win Over White Sox
Jeff Locke allowed just two runs in six innings, Jung Ho Kang hit a two-run home run and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the struggling Chicago White Sox 3-2 Wednesday night for their seventh straight win.
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Pirates Ride Big Inning To 7-6 Win Over Reds
Andrew McCutchen and Francisco Cervelli homered during a fourth-inning outburst and the Pittsburgh Pirates ended a three-game losing streak with a 7-6 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night.
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Bob Walk: Having Jeff Locke As Your Fifth Starter Isn’t Bad
PITTSBURGH (93-7 The Fan) – Pirates broadcaster Bob Walk joined “The Fan Morning Show” in his regular weekly spot Wednesday to talk about Jeff Locke’s performance this season and how Ray Searage can...
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Cardinals’ Martinez Shuts Down Pirates
Carlos Martinez made his case for inclusion on the National League All-Star team Thursday night by pitching 7 1-3 scoreless innings, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 in a...
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Marte Hoping For Healthy Season, Locke Makes Drastic Move To Find His Form
BRADENTON, Florida (KDKA) — The official kickoff to Pittsburgh Pirates Spring Training is only a few days away. Already, the players are making their way to sunny Bradenton, Florida. One of the team’s...
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Pirates Players Learn To Tune Out Critics On Social Media
BRADENTON (KDKA) — Social media has become part of everyday life, but sometimes, it’s not so nice and can get downright personal, and that’s why some of the guys in the Pirates locker room have learned...
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Ray Searage: No Need To Worry About Gerrit Cole’s Ribs
BRADENTON (93-7 The Fan) – Pirates pitching coach sat down with “The Fan Morning Show” at Spring Training Monday morning. He’s the first of the many Buccos players and coaches that will stop by 93-7...
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Pirates’ Locke Takes Big Step Forward
BRADENTON, Fla. (93-7 THE FAN) — After struggling with a new over-the-head windup in his first start this spring, mainly because he had to work out of the stretch most of the time, Pirates lefthander...
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Locke Allows Five In Pirates 7-2 Loss To Yankees
PITTSBURGH (93-7 THE FAN) — The New York Yankees beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-2 in Bradenton on Thursday as Jeff Locke gave up five earned runs over 5 innings. Locke said while he made some mistakes,...
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Neal Huntington Weighs In On Pirates’ 2 Open Spots In Rotation
PITTSBURGH (93-7 The FAN) – Pirates General Manager Neal Huntington said Monday morning they have three guys fighting for the last two starting rotation spots. It’s the first time this Spring anyone...
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Competition For Pirates Final Rotation Spots Heating Up
PITTSBURGH (93-7 The FAN) – The competition for the final two rotation spots continued in Bradenton Wednesday as the Pirates beat Baltimore 6-5. Jeff Locke went 5 innings, giving up three earned runs...
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Pirates Pack Up To Leave Florida, Return To Pittsburgh
BRADENTON (KDKA) — As Jeff Locke threw six innings at Pirate City, his and the other players’ belongings sat stacked near the McKechnie Field loading dock. Scott “Bones” Bonnett, Pirates Clubhouse...
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Braun Hits 2 HRs To Lead Brewers To 8-4 Win Over Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Ryan Braun hit two long two-run home runs and Jimmy Nelson took a shutout into the seventh inning as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-4 on Friday night. Braun had a...
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Locke Throws 6 Scoreless Innings, Pirates Beat Rockies 6-1
DENVER (AP) – Matt Joyce hit a three-run homer, Jeff Locke threw six scoreless innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Colorado Rockies 6-1 on Monday night in a game that was briefly delayed by...
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Pirates’ Vogelsong Hit In Head By Pitch, Leaves Game
PITTSBURGH (KDKA/AP) – Pirates pitcher Ryan Vogelsong was hit in the head by a pitch in the second inning and left the game against the Rockies. A pitch by Colorado starter Jordan Lyles struck...
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Home Runs By Polanco, Joyce Power Pirates Over Angels 8-7
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Gregory Polanco and Matt Joyce hit home runs during a five-run seventh inning, Jeff Locke got his career-best fourth straight win and the Pittsburgh Pirates held off the Los Angeles...
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Dunlap: Is The Problem Really Jeff Locke?
PITTSBURGH (93-7 The Fan) – Jeff Locke is a fifth starter. Maybe a fourth starter when he’s performing at the very, very, very tippy top of his game. Jeff Locke — as much as I like him as a person — is...
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Locke Wins Third Straight, Pirates Rally To Beat A’s 7-3
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) – A rare full day off turned out to be just what the Pittsburgh Pirates needed to keep Jeff Locke’s winning streak going. Getting six hits and six RBIs from the bottom four batters...
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Gerrit Cole Talks About Return To The Team, Upcoming Charity Event
PITTSBURGH (93-7 The Fan) — Pittsburgh Pirates Pitcher Gerrit Cole joined The Cook and Poni Show on Friday to talk about his comeback and a great event he has coming up to benefit The Children’s...
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Ivan Stars As Pirates Beat Locke, Marlins 3-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ivan Nova pitched six shutout innings, Elias Diaz drove in two runs and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat Jeff Locke and the Miami Marlins 3-1 on Sunday. Nova (6-4) allowed one hit, struck...
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