Bryant homers, Cubs win 2-0 as Pirates strand 11

Kris Bryant homered in the seventh inning, and the Chicago Cubs got out of three bases-loaded jams to snap a four-game skid with a 2-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday.

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Newman hits RBI single in 9th, lifts Pirates past Cubs 3-2

Pinch-hitter Cole Tucker drew a bases-loaded walk and Kevin Newman hit an RBI single, all with two out in the ninth inning, as the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied to beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2 on Friday night.

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BBTN: Pujols, Kershaw's Prowess, Talent Evaluation

Buster returns from vacation and speaks to Keith Law about the historical significance of Albert Pujols' record for most hits by a foreign-born player, if Jake Arrieta will ever reclaim his former glory and how the home run boom has made talent evaluation more difficult (10:16). Then, Sarah Langs brings "The Numbers Game" (38:01) and Pirates OF Bryan Reynolds talks about his big year (42:42).

Pujols sets record for hits by foreign-born player

Albert Pujols had two hits and three RBIs on Wednesday and set the major league record for hits by a foreign-born player, leading the Los Angeles Angels to a 7-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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Pirates' Taillon to miss '20 season after TJ surgery

Pirates starting pitcher Jameson Taillon will miss the 2020 season after undergoing reconstructive surgery on his right elbow for a second time.

Bell's HR, 3 RBIs help Pirates take down Angels 10-7

Josh Bell homered and had three RBI to help the Pittsburgh Pirates rally for a 10-7 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night.

Keller wins as Pirates snap 8-game skid, beat Angels 10-2

Mitch Keller earned his first major league victory, Jacob Stallings had a homer and a two-run double, and the Pittsburgh Pirates snapped their eight-game losing streak with a 10-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Monday night.

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Top takeaways from MLB's 2020 schedule release

Games in London, Puerto Rico and... Iowa? Next season's schedule has more than the usual collection of quirks.

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Power Rankings: Make way for a new No. 1

As the Mets climb back into the race, the Yankees and Astros keep finding ways to get stronger.

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'Oh my God, how can we do this?': An oral history of the 1994 MLB strike

Twenty-five years ago today, all major league games were canceled. Ultimately, the World Series would be lost too. On the anniversary of that infamous morning, Tim Kurkjian shares the stories of some key figures in a conflict that nearly killed the sport.

Thomas' slam leads Cardinals to comeback win over Pirates

Lane Thomas hit a go-ahead grand slam in the seventh inning, Paul Goldschmidt and Dexter Fowler also homered, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-9 Sunday.

Wainwright overcomes 1st-pitch HR, leads Cards over Pirates

Adam Wainwright gave up a home run on the first pitch of the game but not much else, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1 Saturday night.

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Cervelli will begin rehab from latest concussion

Francisco Cervelli will begin his comeback from his most recent concussion Sunday when he will catch for the Pirates' Double-A affiliate.

Goldschmidt, Ozuna spark rally, Cardinals beat Pirates 6-2

Paul Goldschmidt hit a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning and Marcell Ozuna followed with a two-run homer, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-2 on Friday night.

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Hiura hits 2 HRs, Brewers beat Pirates 8-3 to complete sweep

Keston Hiura hit two home runs and drove in three runs Wednesday night, powering the Milwaukee Brewers to an 8-3 win and three-game sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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The 10 matchups we're circling over final two months of MLB season

Wondering which series are must-watch events as we head to the stretch run with several tight playoff races? Don't worry, we've got you covered.

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The Blue Jays' announcement Tuesday that they'll extend safety netting at the Rogers Centre brings the total to 8 MLB teams that have installed or committed to extensions since a toddler's 5/29 head injury in Houston on a foul line drive. Two — the White Sox and Nationals — recently debuted new netting and the Dodgers, Orioles, Pirates, Rangers and Royals said they plan extensions. Also on Tue., the NY Times reported that the two U.S. Senators from Illinois sent Commissioner Rob Manfred a letter urging a release of data on seating that is most vulnerable to dangerous liners. More than a dozen fans have been hurt since the Houston episode.

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Brewers rest Yelich, beat Pirates 4-3 to win 2nd straight

Yasmani Grandal had two doubles and an RBI and the Milwaukee Brewers, without a resting Christian Yelich, beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Tuesday night.

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MLB stock watch: What all 30 teams have left to play for this season

From contenders to rebuilders, here's what is on the to-do list for your club over the final two months of 2019.

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Yelich homers twice, Brewers beat Pirates 9-7

Christian Yelich hit two home runs and took over the major league lead with 39, powering the Milwaukee Brewers to a 9-7 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night.

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Power Rankings: Did deadline shake up the contenders?

The Astros reignited the fight for No. 1, but did big moves pay off for the Mets and Reds? With top pitchers on the move, some teams bolstered their chances.

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Mets' Canó strains hamstring in 13-2 rout of Pirates

Mets star Robinson Cano appears headed back to the injured list after straining his left hamstring, an injury that overshadowed Noah Syndergaard's sparkling outing in a 13-2 rout of the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday that pulled New York within one game...

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Ramos bails out Stroman, Mets rally by Pirates 7-5

Marcus Stroman's debut with the New York Mets didn't quite go as planned. Wilson Ramos made sure it didn't matter, hitting a go-ahead two-run home run in the eighth inning and adding a three-run double in the ninth to lift the Mets to a 7-5 win over...