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Pitching and pop travel home safely, as Pirates shove aside Reds at PNC

PITTSBURGH — Jack Suwinski didn’t need to dig around in his suitcase to locate the red-hot bat that played a big role on the Pirates’ recent road trip. Connor Joe, same deal.

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Offensive eruption spurs Pirates to lopsided victory against Rockies in series opener

DENVER — The Pirates totaled a pair of touchdowns during their 14-3 victory against the Colorado Rockies on Monday at Coors Field. They also collected 16 hits, an offensive onslaught where every starter — except poor Connor Joe, who was playing in his former park — had at least one.…

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In Pirates home opener that was supposed to be about Andrew McCutchen, Bryan Reynolds steals show

PITTSBURGH — Call it potential contract leverage, symmetry or just plain dominance. Doesn't matter. Bryan Reynolds is in some kind of zone right now, and the White Sox — in a Pirates home opener that was supposed to be about Andrew McCutchen — paid the price.

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Andrew McCutchen’s awful baserunning blunder led to a double play

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Mitch Keller dominates, Oneil Cruz leaves with injury as Pirates sweep Red Sox

BOSTON — Mitch Keller doesn’t wear sleeves when completing household chores. On a chilly day in Boston, Keller flashed some forearms and incredible stuff while delivering one of the best starts of his career, helping the Pirates to a series sweep against the Red Sox.

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Bryan Reynolds, Pirates enjoy another fun night at Fenway Park, take down Red Sox

BOSTON — Should this incredible run continue, Bryan Reynolds may opt out of the flight home.

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Bryan Reynolds, Jason Delay combine to lead Pirates in wild slugfest against Red Sox

BOSTON — The breadth of a baseball season, 162 games in all, allows for these beauties, the back-and-forth, nothing-ever-seems-right affairs. On Monday in Boston, two popups were dropped, a single off first base scored a run, and the Pirates and Red Sox combined for six home runs.

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Key misses against Reds cost Vince Velasquez in Pirates debut

CINCINNATI — The upside of Vince Velasquez, one of two starting pitchers the Pirates added via free agency this winter, can be really good. With multiple breaking balls, as well as a spin-heavy, riding fastball, it’s certainly not weaponry Velasquez lacks. For the large part of his career, however, it’s…

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Swansea City transfer news amid boost in Reynolds chase as old favourite reveals Wind St parties

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Swansea City transfer news as target up for sale, loan man reveals signing attempts and Laudrup makes big Swans call

The Swansea City stories making headlines on Monday, March 27

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Aaron Judge’s Secret Weapon Could Make Him Even More Scary This Season

The Yankees star is on par with Mookie Betts—yes, Mookie Betts—when it comes to top sprinting speed.

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Jason Mackey: What could -- and should -- the Pirates do to address the Bryan Reynolds situation?

BRADENTON, Fla. — Bryan Reynolds' comments Wednesday weren't terribly surprising. He didn't bash the Pirates or rescind his trade request. He simply explained, in his own understated way, where things stood between him and the team.

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Swansea City transfer news as price tag emerges for target and Blades defeat the 'story of our season'

These are the latest Swansea City transfer news and views coming out of SA1 today

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Andrew McCutchen, a franchise legend, is returning to the Pirates

PITTSBURGH -- Neil Walker was visiting family in Colorado on Friday morning when his phone began buzzing with news and excitement. As the Rocky Mountains provided a picturesque backdrop, Walker glanced down and saw what he sort of suspected had come true — Andrew McCutchen, the Pirates' franchise pillar for…

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Andrew McCutchen Heads Home As Pirates Continue Intriguing Offseason

When I woke up this morning, I had no intention of writing about the Pirates for today’s newsletter. Why would I? I have mentioned them in previous editions—such as when I’ve written that they should trade their best player and when they gave up Aaron Judge’s 60th home run—but only…

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Larry Stone: Mariners sat out MLB's free-agent frenzy, and now must deal with fallout

SEATTLE — Way back in 1990, San Francisco Giants general manager Al Rosen raged that MLB was headed for "Armageddon" based on the outrageous free-agent contracts being handed out. What really piqued Rosen's ire was the four-year, $10 million contract given to middling left-handed pitcher Bud Black (given to him…

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The Yankees Are Having a Great Offseason—but They Still Need More

The Yankees are having one heck of an offseason. Last night, they agreed to a six-year, $162 million contract with lefthander Carlos Rodón, giving them the best rotation in the American League, if not in all of baseball. And they did so in addition to re-signing both Aaron Judge and…

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Jason Mackey: Working through the Pirates' path forward with Bryan Reynolds

SAN DIEGO — Bryan Reynolds remains under contractual control through the 2025 season, but it's hard to see him remaining a Pirate for that long.

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Bryan Reynolds Requests Trade From Pirates, per Report

The center fielder has been one of Pittsburgh's best players for four seasons.

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Pirates get clutch performances, beat Adam Wainwright to spoil Cardinals' Sunday coronation

Sunday in St. Louis had a festive feel and was supposed to be about a coronation of Cardinals stars, the formal feting of Adam Wainwright, Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina in their final regular-season home game.

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Miguel Andujar saves the day, David Bednar earns first save in two months in Pirates win

PITTSBURGH — There was a time when Miguel Andujar’s presence on the Pirates would have been a big deal.

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Home-cooking once again kind to Jack Suwinski during Pirates' victory over Reds

PITTSBURGH — The ball landed with a thud when it struck the FedEx sign in right-center field. For Jack Suwinski, it must have felt strange to hit something to that part of PNC Park and have it actually stay in play. Seems all Suwinski does these days at home is…

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Pirates fall to Cubs, as bullpen, offense can't support terrific PNC Park debut from Luis Ortiz

PITTSBURGH — What Luis Ortiz did Sunday during his first PNC Park start was outstanding. His velocity overpowered Cubs hitters. That snappy slider produced some goofy swings, too. In the second inning, Ortiz came a foul ball short of an Immaculate Inning.

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Bullpen, walks sink Pirates in 6-5 loss to Cubs as losing streak hits 8

PITTSBURGH — Bryan Reynolds and Jack Suwinski supplied the homers. Ji Hwan Bae picked up his first MLB hit and stole two bases, and the Pirates showed plenty of fight during Friday's game against the Cubs. Shoot, Oneil Cruz even drove one to the warning track in the ninth, giving…

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Pirates fall to Cubs in game full of oddities

PITTSBURGH — Everything about Thursday night’s Pirates game against the Chicago Cubs felt a little off.

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