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Cubs lose for 6th time in 7 games, 13-7 defeat to Pirates as Palacios hits 3-run homer
CHICAGO (AP) — Joshua Palacios hit a three-run homer in a seven-run fourth inning and the Chicago Cubs' postseason drive remained stalled with their sixth loss in seven games, 13-7 to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night. Connor Joe hit a two-run homer in the sixth as All-Star...
Canario's grand slam helps Cubs rout Pirates 14-1 to open half-game lead for last wild card
CHICAGO (AP) — Rookie Alexander Canario hit a grand slam for his first major league home run in an eight-run eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs ended a five-game losing streak with a 14-1 rout of the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night. Cody Bellinger hit a three-run homer later...
Cubs place Nick Madrigal on IL, recall Jared Young from minors
CHICAGO (AP) — The sliding Chicago Cubs placed infielder Nick Madrigal on the 10-day injured list retroactive to Sept. 17 with a right hamstring strain, and recalled infielder Jared Young from Triple-A Iowa before Tuesday night's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Madrigal,...
Pirates take advantage of a fortunate bounce to slip by Yankees 3-2 and avoid a 3-game sweep
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A crowded stadium. A playoff vibe. A tight game. They're the hallmarks of meaningful September baseball, a rite of fall that's been missing from PNC Park for nearly a decade. This weekend offered what the Pittsburgh Pirates hope is a preview of things to come. ...
After touching Roberto Clemente bat, Oswaldo Cabrera hits first home run in 3 months
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Oswaldo Cabrera credited Roberto Clemente for helping him hit his first league home run in more than three months. The 24-year-old New York Yankees outfielder visited the Clemente Museum on Friday with 25-year-old teammate Estevan Florial and Cabrera picked up one...
Yankees rally in the ninth to slip past the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-5 on Roberto Clemente Day
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The New York Yankees endured one very painful bounce that cost them the lead and, more importantly, reliever Anthony Misiewicz. A more fortunate one helped them rally past the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night. Aaron Judge and Gleyber Torres scored...
Mitch Keller stars as Pittsburgh Pirates blank the Washington Nationals 2-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mitch Keller pitched eight innings of two-hit ball, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Washington Nationals 2-0 on Thursday. Keller (12-9) struck out seven and walked one. The 27-year-old right-hander improved to 3-1 with a 3.07 ERA in his last seven starts. ...
Reynolds hits 21st homer, Pirates beat Nationals 7-6 to spoil Rutledge's debut
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bryan Reynolds watched Washington Nationals rookie pitcher Jackson Rutledge try to gather himself after taking a throw off the back of his head from a teammate and wondered if a little baseball justice was about to be served. Rutledge had tried to make himself as...
The Pirates believe Andrew McCutchen can help them in 2024 after recovery from Achilles injury
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Andrew McCutchen wants to keep playing in Pittsburgh. Pirates general manager Ben Cherington is confident it will happen. Cherington said Wednesday he believes McCutchen will be able to “help us” in 2024 after he recovers from a partially torn Achilles tendon...
Palacios and Falter lead the Pirates to a 5-1 victory over the Nationals
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Josh Palacios hit a two-run homer against his former team, Bailey Falter pitched six efficient innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Washington Nationals 5-1 on Tuesday night. Palacios gave the Pirates a 2-0 lead in the second with his eighth home run, a...
