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Wish you were (still) here! Non-playoff teams with the most ex-players making noise this October
Look away, Pirates and D-backs fans! We identify which eliminated teams have the most former players starring in new homes this postseason.
Pirates fire pitching coach and bench coach
The Pittsburgh Pirates have fired pitching coach Ray Searage and bench coach Tom Prince, four days after firing manager Clint Hurdle.
MLB manager watch: Who's out and latest on potential replacements
Here's what you need to know about which managers have been fired, how appealing the vacancies are and how the searches are going.
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The Phillies announced plans Tuesday to extend safety netting for 2020, becoming the 13th MLB team to commit to or put in extensions since a toddler's 5/29 head injury on a foul liner in Houston. The Astros, Braves, Chisox, Dodgers, Nats & O's have installed extensions & the Brewers, D-backs, Jays, Pirates, Rangers & Royals said they plan to. Some teams say they're considering extensions and the Marlins had extended theirs to 150 feet past each dugout before the 2019 season.
Power Rankings: Which teams lived up to expectations -- and which didn't
The Astros, Yankees and Dodgers clearly were up to the task all season, but which teams were pleasant surprises and which ones disappointed?
Hurdle fired, Reds beat Pirates 3-1 in season finale
Aristides Aquino hit his 19th home run, Tyler Mahle pitched five shutout innings to pick up his first win since May and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Pirates 3-1 Sunday shortly after Pittsburgh fired manager Clint Hurdle.
Pirates fire manager Hurdle; GM to stay put
The Pirates have fired manager Clint Hurdle after a fourth straight season of missing the postseason.
This Just In
Clint Hurdle is out as Pittsburgh Pirates manager, source confirms to ESPN.
Olney: With Maddon out, what other MLB managers could be next?
With multiple teams frustrated with their 2019 seasons, this winter could feature a lot of turnover in the dugout.
Iglesias lifts Reds to 4-2 win over Pirates in 12 innings
Jose Iglesias doubled home the winning run in the 12th inning, relief pitcher R.J. Alaniz got his first career hit and victory, and the Cincinnati Reds outlasted the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 Saturday night.
Newman homers twice as Pirates rally past Reds 6-5
Kevin Newman hit a two-run homer with two out in the ninth inning to give the Pittsburgh Pirates a 6-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night.
Sports misery index: Most miserable fan bases in pro sports
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Pirates beat Chicago 9-5, extend Cubs' skid to 9 games
Joe Musgrove pitched three-hit ball through six innings as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat Chicago 9-5 on Thursday night and extended the Cubs' losing streak to nine games.
Hurdle wants to return as Pirates manager in '20
Pirates manager Clint Hurdle, who has two more years remaining on his deal, hopes to return in 2020 after a season marred by clubhouse incidents and the team's most losses since 2010.
Meet the Class of 2019: The MLB players who graduated to stardom
They weren't household names on Opening Day, but surely you've heard of them by now. We decide which rising stars made the leap in 2019.
Cubs eliminated, then fall to Pirates for 8th straight loss
The collapsing Chicago Cubs were eliminated from playoff contention shortly before losing their eighth straight game, falling 4-2 to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night.
Pirates' Vazquez denied bond in sex assault case
Pirates closer Felipe Vazquez has been ordered held without bond following his arrest last week on multiple charges, including sexual assault of a minor.
Cubs lose 7th straight, on brink of elimination
The freefalling Chicago Cubs committed five errors, including two in a seven-run seventh inning, and moved to the brink of elimination with a 9-2 defeat to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night that extended their losing streak to seven.
Power Rankings: Who starred for each team in 2019
Teams such as the A's, Rays and Nationals are about to earn an invitation to October, but credit these players for getting them there.
Thames homers twice, Brewers move into tie for top wild card
Eric Thames hit two home runs, the Brewers took a combined perfect game into the seventh inning and Milwaukee beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 Sunday to match Washington atop the NL wild-card standings.
Brewers increase wild-card lead, beat Pirates 10-1
Rookies Keston Hiura and Trent Grisham each hit two-run homers and the Milwaukee Brewers increased their edge for the second NL wild-card spot, beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-1 Saturday night.
Anderson pitches 6 scoreless, Brewers stretch wild-card lead
Chase Anderson pitched six scoreless innings, Trent Grisham hit a bases-loaded triple and the Milwaukee Brewers routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-1 Friday night to strengthen their grip on an NL wild card.
Long, Mariners beat Pirates 6-5 in 11 innings for sweep
Shed Long had three hits and scored the go-ahead run in the 11th on an unusual inning-ending double play as the Seattle Mariners beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-5 on Thursday.
Lewis hits fifth homer in nine days, Mariners top Bucs 4-1
Kyle Lewis hit his fifth home run since debuting Sept. 10, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 Wednesday night for their fourth straight win.
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2019 NL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | 91 | 71 | .562 | - | W1 |
| Milwaukee | 89 | 73 | .549 | 2 | L3 |
| Chicago | 84 | 78 | .519 | 7 | L1 |
| Cincinnati | 75 | 87 | .463 | 16 | W2 |
| Pittsburgh | 69 | 93 | .426 | 22 | L2 |
2019 Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
BATTING AVERAGE
Home Runs
RUNS BATTED IN
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Batting
- Pitching
Runs758Tied-20th
Batting Average.2657th
On Base Percentage.32316th
Slugging Percentage.42022nd
Earned Run Average5.1826th
Quality Starts0Tied-29th
WHIP0.221st
BAA.27327th