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  • April 2008

    • Nady, Pirates Outlast Braves in 12

      Associated Press  |  Apr 1, 08 12:21 AM CDT

      Nady, Pirates Outlast Braves in 12

      (Newser) - Tom Glavine left his first game back with Atlanta with a 4-2 lead after five innings, but that's when things were just getting started. The Braves' bullpen would quickly cough up that lead, before the Pirates relievers outshamed them, giving up five runs in the ninth inning, thanks to four walks and a defensive gaffe by outfielder Jason Bay, but eventually won in 12 thanks to a three-run homer by Xavier Nady, writes AP. More »

  • March 2008

    • Crystal Not So Mahvelous at Baseball

      Associated Press  |  Mar 13, 08 9:17 PM CDT

      Crystal Not So Mahvelous at Baseball

      (Newser) - He’s starred in dozens of movies, hosted the Oscars, and now Billy Crystal can add ‘played for the NY Yankees’ to his resume. The longtime fan enjoyed an early birthday present today as he started for the Bronx Bombers in a spring training game, going 0-1 with a strikeout in his first – and last – Major League at-bat. It wasn’t your typical Hollywood ending, but Crystal had no complaints. More »

  • December 2007

    • Ex-Commish Kuhn Headlines HOF Class

      Associated Press  |  Dec 3, 07 9:59 PM CST

      Ex-Commish Kuhn Headlines HOF Class

      (Newser) - Former commissioner Bowie Kuhn was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the overhauled Veteran’s Committee, along with former owners Walter O’Malley and Barney Dreyfus and ex-managers Dick Williams and Billy Southworth. Noticeably rejected from the hall was former players’ union head Marvin Miller, who vigorously fought Kuhn over benefits for players such as free agency during the 1960's and '70s, reports the AP. More »

  • November 2007

    • Pirates Have New Manager at the Helm

      Pittsburgh Post-Gazette  |  Nov 5, 07 9:58 PM CST

      Pirates Have New Manager at the Helm

      (Newser) - On a day when Joe Torre was introduced as the new manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Pittsburgh Pirates also found themselves a new lead in John Russell. Russell spent the past two years managing the Phillies' Class AAA affiliate. Pirate GM Neal Huntington cited Russell’s energy, passion and experience as the reason for the hire, reports the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette . More »

  • October 2007

    • New Pirate GM Dumps Old Manager

      Pittsburgh Post-Gazette  |  Oct 5, 07 5:00 PM CDT

      New Pirate GM Dumps Old Manager

      (Newser) - It took 2 weeks for the new Pirate general manager to decide that 2 years was enough for the old Pirate manager. Neal Huntington announced today he had fired Jim Tracy as the Bucs' field boss. Huntington also fired three other key staffers, including the heads of baseball operations, player development, and scouting. More »

  • September 2007

    • Pirates Tap Indians Assistant for GM's Job

      Pittsburgh Post-Gazette  |  Sep 25, 07 5:22 PM CDT

      Pirates Tap Indians Assistant for GM's Job

      (Newser) - The Pittsburgh Pirates named Neal Huntington as their new general manager today, nearly 3 weeks after firing Dave Littlefield. A delay in the announcement had fueled speculation they were backing away from Huntington as their first choice. His jobs in Cleveland as special assistant to Indians GM Mark Shapiro had included advance scouting and strategic planning. More »

    • Pirates' Pearce makes jump from Class A to majors in one season

      Examiner  |  Sep 1, 07

      PITTSBURGH (Map, News) - First baseman Steve Pearce made the jump from Class A to the major leagues in one season as he was one of three minor leaguers called up Saturday by the Pittsburgh Pirates. Pearce, outfielder Nyjer Morgan and left-hander Juan Perez were to join the Pirates during their weekend series in Milwaukee. General manager Dave Littlefield said the club might add several more players later this month now that the active roster has expanded from 25 to 40 players. The 24-year-old Pearce hit a combined .33 with 31 home runs and 113 RBIs for Class A Lynchburg, Double-A Altoona and...

  • August 2007

    • Pirates Prevail on Met Miscues

      Associated Press  |  Aug 16, 07 11:14 PM CDT

      Pirates Prevail on Met Miscues

      (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 runs against the disheartened Mets on their way to a 10-7 victory. More »

    • Cellar-Dwelling Pirates Trade for Morris

      San Jose Mercury News  |  Aug 1, 07 7:24 AM CDT

      Cellar-Dwelling Pirates Trade for Morris

      (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 for grizzled righty Matt Morris. More »

  • July 2007

    • Pirates CEO McClatchy To Step Down

      Pittsburgh.com  |  Jul 6, 07

      PITTSBURGH -- Kevin McClatchy has decided to step down as the Pittsburgh Pirates chief executive officer at the end of the 2007 season. After more than 11 years as the day-to-day leader of the organization, McClatchy and Pirates Chairman of the Board Bob Nutting jointly announced the decision Friday to allow the organization time to conduct a thorough search for his successor. The search process will begin immediately, but it was too early in that process to discuss possible candidates, according to Nutting. Throughout his tenure as Pirates CEO, McClatchy has received numerous awards for his...

  • June 2007

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

      Pittsburgh Post-Gazette  |  Jun 11, 07 4:19 AM CDT

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

      (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 went 3-12 last year against the American League. More »

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Pittsburgh Pirates' Adam LaRoche (25) and pitcher Shane Youman celebrate the Pirates' 8-3 win over the Houston Astros in 15 innings in a baseball game Friday, Aug. 24, 2007 in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)   (Associated Press)
Pittsburgh Pirates' Adam LaRoche (25) is welcomed at home plate by teammates Nate McLouth (13) and Jason Bay (38) after hitting a three-run home run to go ahead of the Houston Astros in the 15tth inning...   (Associated Press)
Pittsburgh Pirates' Freddy Sanchez, right, is greeted in the dugout by teammates after hitting a fourth-inning grand slam off Cincinnati Reds pitcher Elizardo Ramirez during baseball action in Pittsburgh,...   (Associated Press)
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Elizardo Ramirez, right, waits as Pittsburgh Pirates' Freddy Sanchez trots home after hitting a fourth-inning grand slam during baseball action in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Aug. 28,...   (Associated Press)
Pittsburgh Pirates' Jason Bay rounds third after hitting a fifth-inning, solo home run off Cincinnati Reds' Elizardo Ramirez during baseball action in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2007. (AP Photo/Gene...   (Associated Press)
Pittsburgh Pirates closer Matt Capps, left, celebrates with catcher Ronny Paulino after striking out Cincinnati Reds' Adam Dunn for the final out of a 6-4 win during baseball action in Pittsburgh, Tuesday,...   (Associated Press)
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Maholm throws against the Cincinnati Reds during baseball action in the second game of a double header at Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2007. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)   (Associated Press)
Cincinnati Reds' Brandon Phillips, right, scores from third on a sixth-inning wild pitch as Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Matt Morris (35) covers home on the play during baseball action at Pittsburgh, Thursday,...   (Associated Press)
Cincinnati Reds catcher Javier Valentin blocks the plate and makes the tag on Pittsburgh Pirates' Josh Phelps in the ninth inning of baseball action at Pittsburgh, Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007. Phelps was...   (Associated Press)
Cincinnati Reds catcher Javier Valentin gets the relay in time to tag out Pittsburgh Pirates' Jose Bautista (19) during the first inning of baseball action at Pittsburgh, Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007. Bautista...   (Associated Press)
Pittsburgh Pirates manager Jim Tracy watches during baseball action against the Cincinnati Reds in the second game of a double header at Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2007. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)   (Associated Press)
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Maholm throws against the Cincinnati Reds during baseball action in the second game of a double header at Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2007. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)   (Associated Press)
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baseball National summer sport of the USA and Canada, also popular in the Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Latin America, Australia, and Europe. A baseball field comprises an inner diamond 27m (90ft) on each side, and an outfield. The diamond has a central pitcher's mound with bases at three corners. ...

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[in full Barry Lamar Bonds ] (born July 24, 1964, Riverside, Calif.) U.S. baseball player. Bonds was a college All-American at Arizona State University. A left-handed power hitter and a superb base stealer, he played outfield for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1985–92) and the San Francisco Giants ...

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Roberto Walker Clemente
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Roberto Walker Clemente , 1934-72, Puerto Rican baseball player, b. Carolina, Puerto Rico. He played his entire major league career with the Pittsburgh Pirates (1955-72) and was the mainspring of their successes for 18 years. He reached the 3,000-hit plateau in 1972. A right fielder, Clemente was ...

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Connie Mack
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Connie Mack (Cornelius McGillicuddy), 1862-1956, American baseball player and manager, b. East Brookfield, Mass. He was a star catcher for the Washington Senators (1886-89) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1891-94). After gaining managerial experience with the Pittsburgh (1891-96) and the Milwaukee ...

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