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Spring Dugz: Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates are going to right a wrong in the sports world this season. After the New England Patriots same so close to an undefeated season only to lose it all in the final moments, the Pirates are going to conquer the world of baseball and go 162-0 with the team they have and the power of dreams!And if they...

On Deck: Lou Is Gonna Blow

The Fanhouse's look at the day's most intriguing matchupsChicago Cubs (3-6) vs. Cincinnati Reds (6-4)-1:05PM Est.He's only nine games into his tenure as manager of the Chicago Cubs and Lou Piniella is already tired of his team. After the way Big Z and the pen blew yesterday's 5-0 lead it's pretty obvious that no matter...

Who Needs Chris Carpenter When You've Got Braden Looper?

So Chris Carpenter's going to miss his next start. Panic time for the Cardinals, right? Wrong. For the second day in a row, a new addition to the Cardinal rotation turned in a gem of a start to lead the Cards to a win. After Kip Wells' dominant performance last night, Braden Looper rolled in to PNC Park today and ruined...

On Deck: Bizarro World In The NL Central

The Fanhouse's look at the day's most intriguing matchupsPittsburgh Pirates (4-2) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (2-4)-1:35PM Est.It's only a week into the season, but seriously, how many of you thought the Pirates would be in first place and the Cardinals would be in last place at this point? Raise your hands. If you raised...

NL Central Roundup: Freddy Sanchez Returns

Beyond the Cards drubbing of the 'Stros, there were actually two other games of note involving the other four NL Central teams today, making it a pretty good day for the division. It took a week, but the Pirates finally got the 2006 NL batting champ back into their lineup today in Cincy and Freddy Sanchez picked up where...

Pittsburgh Pirates News From the Web

02/03/12 Bucs want Presley on base more Source: CBSSports.com Miguel Montero had a two-run homer among his three hits and the Arizona Diamondbacks jumped on the Pittsburgh Pirates early in an 8-5 win on Wednesday that moved them another step closer to the NL West crown.
01/24/12 Pirates feel Presely can 'create havoc' Source: CBSSports.com Miguel Montero had a two-run homer among his three hits and the Arizona Diamondbacks jumped on the Pittsburgh Pirates early in an 8-5 win on Wednesday that moved them another step closer to the NL West crown.