Giants acquire 3-time All-Star INF Freddy Sanchez from PiratesSAN FRANCISCO — Freddy Sanchez offered handshakes and hugs and bid farewell to the Pittsburgh Pirates before walking some 100 yards down the hallway to his new team. Winn singles in winning run in 10th inning as Giants beat Pirates 1-0 for sweepSAN FRANCISCO — Randy Winn lined an RBI single down the first-base line with two outs in the 10th inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 1-0 on Wednesday for a three-game sweep. Mariners get SS Jack Wilson, RHP Ian Snell from Pirates for SS Ronny Cedeno, C Jeff ClementSEATTLE — While they wait on a possible trade of top starter Jarrod Washburn, the busy Seattle Mariners acquired shortstop Jack Wilson and pitcher Ian Snell from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. Lincecum strikes out career high 15 to lead Giants past Pirates 4-2SAN FRANCISCO — Tim Lincecum looked like his old self, pitching a four-hitter and bouncing back from a rough outing with a career-high 15 strikeouts in the San Francisco Giants’ 4-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night. Pirates deal slumping first baseman Adam LaRoche to Red Sox for 2 prospectsPITTSBURGH — The Red Sox are hoping this latest trade for Pittsburgh’s leading power hitter turns out as well as last season’s. Giants, saddened by owner’s death, end slump by beating Pirates 4-3PITTSBURGH — Matt Cain and their only productive inning of the weekend gave the San Francisco Giants exactly what they needed to get through a difficult day on and off the field. Morton’s 7 shutout innings lead Pirates past punchless Giants 2-0PITTSBURGH — Charlie Morton allowed three hits over seven innings, and the San Francisco offense again struggled in rainy Pittsburgh during the Pirates’ 2-0 victory over the Giants on Saturday night. Jones’ 2nd homer of game wins it, Pirates beat Giants 2-1 in 14 inningsPITTSBURGH — Garrett Jones’ homer in the 14th inning, his second of the night and fifth in four games, ended Pittsburgh’s four-game losing streak and the Pirates beat the Giants 2-1 on Friday night. Pirates in danger of becoming 1st major pro team to endure 17 consecutive losing seasonsPITTSBURGH — There’s an ageless expression that’s been used by numerous coaches about players who don’t seem to develop and may need nudging out the door — get ‘em good, or get ‘em gone. Trevor Hoffman, Carlos Pena, Zach Duke added to All-Star rosters as replacementsST. LOUIS — Trevor Hoffman was supposed to take his sons fishing. Instead, they’re all headed back to the All-Star game. Blanton, Werth help Philadelphia Phillies edge Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2PHILADELPHIA — Joe Blanton pitched into the eighth inning, Jayson Werth drove in two runs on the same day he was named to his first All-Star team and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 on Friday night. Toronto pitcher Roy Halladay gets biggest All-Star bonus at $125,000NEW YORK — It pays to be an All-Star. Magic Wandy: Astros lefty Rodriguez throws 5-hitter in 5-0 win over PiratesHOUSTON — Wandy Rodriguez pitched a five-hitter and tied a career high by striking out 11, leading the Houston Astros over the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-0 Wednesday. Wilson, Maholm help Pittsburgh Pirates beat Houston Astros 6-3HOUSTON — Jack Wilson hit a two-run homer and finished with three RBIs, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Houston Astros 6-3 on Tuesday night. Houston’s Hampton continues mastery of Pittsburgh Pirates, leads Astros to 4-1 winHOUSTON — Mike Hampton pitched seven solid innings, Miguel Tejada and Geoff Blum drove in two runs apiece and the Houston Astros beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 on Monday night. Ricky Nolasco strikes out 12 in fourth straight win, Marlins beat Pirates 5-0MIAMI — Apparently, all Ricky Nolasco needed to return to his winning ways was a trip to the minors. Brandon Moss, Ramon Vazquez homer in Pirates’ 7-4 win over MarlinsMIAMI — Brandon Moss and Ramon Vazquez homered and Charlie Morton pitched six shutout innings to help the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Florida Marlins 7-4 on Friday night. Braun drives in 4, leaves Mets in a mess after Milwaukee extends New York’s slideMILWAUKEE — The injury-depleted Mets are a mess, and not even Johan Santana could help against a fill-in starter. Sanchez’s hustle play, Ohlendorf’s arm lead Pirates past Cubs 3-0PITTSBURGH — Ross Ohlendorf pitched seven innings and Freddy Sanchez got the depleted Pirates going by scoring from second on a ball that bounded only a few feet from home plate during the fourth inning, helping Pittsburgh beat the Chicago Cubs 3-0 on Tuesday night. Pirates make multiple trades, deal Morgan, Hinske, acquire MilledgePITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates, swapping outfielders at a rapid rate for the second successive season, sent starting left fielder Nyjer Morgan to the Washington Nationals in a four-player deal involving outfielder Lastings Milledge and also shipped backup Eric Hinske to the Yankees on Tuesday. Pirates send speedy OF Njyer Morgan to Nationals in 4-player swap involving Lastings MilledgePITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates, swapping outfielders at a rapid rate for the second successive season, sent starting left fielder Nyjer Morgan to the Washington Nationals in a four-player deal involving outfielder Lastings Milledge and also shipped backup Eric Hinske to the Yankees on Tuesday. Yankees acquire Eric Hinske from Pirates for 2 minor leaguersPITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates, swapping outfielders at a rapid rate for the second successive season, sent starting left fielder Njyer Morgan to the Washington Nationals in a four-player deal involving outfielder Lastings Milledge and also shipped backup Eric Hinske to the Yankees on Tuesday. Cubs beat Pirates 3-1 as Rich Harden repeatedly works out of troublePITTSBURGH — Rich Harden repeatedly worked out of trouble to win for the first time in more than six weeks, Ryan Theriot homered and the Chicago Cubs maintained their mastery of the Pittsburgh Pirates by winning 3-1 on Monday night. Young’s homer, Maholm’s strong 7 innings lead Pirates to fourth straight win, 6-2 over RoyalsPITTSBURGH — Delwyn Young homered and drove in a career-high four runs to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to their fourth straight win, 6-2 over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night. Virgil Vasquez earns first major league win as Pirates beat Royals 5-3PITTSBURGH — Virgil Vasquez went six innings for his first major league win and the Pittsburgh Pirates got home runs from three unlikely power sources in a 5-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night. Peralta’s 3 RBIs, Huff’s 8 shutout innings lead Indians past Pirates 5-4PITTSBURGH — Jhonny Peralta homered and drove in three runs to support rookie David Huff’s eight shutout innings and the Cleveland Indians halted a six-game losing streak, dodging yet another ninth-inning bullpen collapse to beat the slumping Pittsburgh Pirates 5-4 on Tuesday night. Barmes homers, drives in 2 as Rockies beat Pittsburgh 5-4 and complete sweepDENVER — Clint Barmes homered, drove in two runs and scored two more as the Colorado Rockies completed a sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 5-4 victory on Sunday. Wild Willis walks 8, Pirates beat Tigers 6-3PITTSBURGH — Dontrelle Willis fought with his control for the third consecutive start by walking eight in 3 2-3 innings, leading to all of Pittsburgh’s scoring, and Robinzon Diaz drove in three runs to help the Pirates beat the Tigers 6-3 on Sunday. Freddy Sanchez hits grand slam, Pirates rout Tigers 9-3PITTSBURGH — Freddy Sanchez hit a grand slam and Adam LaRoche added a solo home run as the Pittsburgh Pirates used a rare power surge to defeat the Detroit Tigers 9-3 Saturday night. Rick Porcello throws 7 sharp innings as Detroit Tigers beat Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1PITTSBURGH — Rick Porcello threw seven crisp innings and had a pair of RBI singles for his first major league hits, leading the Detroit Tigers to a 3-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night. Matt Kata scores from second on Miguel Tejada’s infield single, Astros beat Pirates 6-4HOUSTON — Matt Kata scored from second base on Miguel Tejada’s infield single, snapping a seventh-inning tie in the Houston Astros’ 6-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Zach Duke leads Pittsburgh Pirates past Johan Santana, New York Mets 3-1PITTSBURGH — Zach Duke pitched seven effective innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat Johan Santana and the New York Mets 3-1 on Tuesday night. Rookie Maysonet’s 4 hits, Moehler’s complete game lead Astros past Pirates 6-1PITTSBURGH — Brian Moehler pitched his first complete game in nearly nine years and rookie Edwin Maysonet homered while going 4 for 4 and driving in four runs, helping the Houston Astros end a seven-game losing streak with a 6-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night. |