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Pittsburgh Pirates News and Rumors

Victory In Loss: The Nationals clinched the NL East despite losing…

CNNSI.com

The Nationals clinched the NL East despite losing Monday. Washington fell 2-0 to the Phillies, but secured the division after the Braves were eliminated after falling 2-1 to the Pirates.

MLB.com

Dan Uggla's hand swelled a little more before Monday's game against the Pirates, so the Braves took the precautionary route by scratching him from the lineup.

Paul Casella, MLB.com

Reds right-hander Homer Bailey on Monday was named the National League Player of the Week for the second time in his career following his no-hitter in Friday's 1-0 victory over the Pirates.

Kevin Kaduk, yahoo.com

As the regular season winds down, many teams are already facing an offseason filled with golf rounds and hot-stove strategy. But we're not going to let them get off that easy. No sir. No way. In an attempt to bring some closure between franchise and fol…

David Brown, yahoo.com

The Juice is back for its fifth season of fun! Stop by each weekday for an ample serving of news from the action, plus great photos, stats and video highlights. 21 not allowed: After creating such promise by soaring 16 games above .500 as recently as tw…

Ron Cook, post-gazette.com

Where does this season rank among the 19 before it in terms of futility, failure and frustration? I'm thinking it's the worst.