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Familiar script followed, as more Pirates pitching problems open door to Cubs sweep

CHICAGO — After concluding a 6-3 homestand by earning a series victory against the Mets, one with seemingly some get-right vibes attached to it, the Pirates set out on a six-game road trip against a couple division foes feeling pretty good.

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Flashes of excitement, Luis Ortiz's brilliance drive Pirates' series-opening victory against Rangers

PITTSBURGH — Not a drop of rain fell on the PNC Park grass, but much of what transpired Monday on the North Shore could’ve been described by a series of short bursts, exciting bits of action that ultimately defined the Pirates’ 6-4 series-opening victory against the red-hot Texas Rangers.

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Cardinals salvage series split with Tommy Edman's walk-off RBI single in the 10th inning

ST. LOUIS — Bases loaded situations had been a painfully unsuccessful scenario for the Cardinals, and it looked like it might be part of another frustrating loss marked by missed opportunities. But Tommy Edman smacked an RBI single through the infield with two outs and the bases loaded to drive…

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Jason Mackey: Whether it's power or speed, replacing Oneil Cruz will be no small task for Pirates

The dream of a 30-30 or 40-40 season for Oneil Cruz isn't likely to become reality, unless he rejoins the Pirates later this season and goes on some sort of Mario Lemieux-level tear.

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Yankees’ pitcher Wandy Peralta may have just tossed the fastest strikeout in MLB history

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Johan Oviedo shines, offense stays hot, and Pirates open doubleheader with victory over Reds

CINCINNATI — When the Pirates acquired Johan Oviedo as part of the Jose Quintana-Chris Stratton trade, there was an acknowledged need to be patient. General manager Ben Cherington and manager Derek Shelton also told anyone who asked about the gigantic right-hander that they viewed him as a capable major league…

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Johan Oviedo shows signs in (short) first start with Pirates; offense again quiet

PITTSBURGH — Friday’s game featured plenty of what the Pirates have seen this season: an inability to generate offense. The hope for the rest of the season and into 2023 should be focused more on the brief glimpses they saw against the Blue Jays at PNC Park.

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Three triples and solid Roansy Contreras start help Pirates get revenge in series finale victory

PHILADELPHIA — Under fire from a few ex-major league players recently, the Pirates got the last laugh against a current one Sunday at Citizens Bank Park, besting Phillies starter Noah Syndergaard during a 5-0 victory that helped the Pirates avoid a sweep.

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Lopsided 7th inning dooms Pirates in 9-3 loss to Diamondbacks

PHOENIX — Teams don’t win many games when they allow seven runs in an inning.

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Pirates offense finds much-needed spark in 6-4 win over Diamondbacks

PHOENIX — In their first two games in the desert, the Pirates’ offense was dying of thirst, scoring just four runs, three of which came Tuesday in quasi-garbage time of a loss.

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Walk-off wild pitch gives Pirates sweep over Brewers

PITTSBURGH — The Pirates’ messaging over this season has been consistent. They’re certain they’ve improved throughout the year, and they have a stat to tell you why.

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Bryan Reynolds walk-off homer carries Pirates to roller-coaster win over Brewers

PITTSBURGH -- The Pirates promised roster changes after the trade deadline.

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David Bednar, Bryan Reynolds power Pirates to incredible victory in St. Louis

ST. LOUIS — David Bednar jogged out from the Pirates dugout in the bottom of the ninth inning Wednesday, smacked the palm of his glove with his right hand, put his head down and went to work. After a frustrating road trip, the Pirates were three outs from something that…

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Pirates take down Dodgers with unlikely sweep

LOS ANGELES — As the oldest player on the Pirates’ active roster and the only one other than Roberto Perez who was born in the 1980s, Quintana was 11 years old the last time the Pirates swept a series at Dodger Stadium.

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Pirates bullpen can't contain Willy Adames, Brewers during in series-opening loss

PITTSBURGH — Mitch Keller endured a less-than-ideal start Tuesday but was able to steady himself and last. The Pirates bullpen, so solid this season, could not do the same, as Brewers shortstop Willy Adames enjoyed an incredible night.

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