Pittsburgh Pirates
Sportlight-Week Ahead, Nov. 4-10

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Nov. 4 1934 — The Detroit Lions rush for an NFL-record 426 yards in a 40-7 rout of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The only bright spot for the Pirates is...

FILE - Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Will Craig, right, tosses the ball to catcher Michael Perez, left, after Chicago Cubs' Javier Baez (9) hit a fielder's choice third to first and was caught in a rundown between home a first during the third inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, May 27, 2021. Cub's Willson Contreras, top center, scores on the play and Báez reached second on an errant throw by Pirates' catcher Perez. In a totally forgettable season for the Chicago Cubs, Baez wins the Newby award for best baserunning. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
Cubs at Pirates 5/27/2021

Dec. 31, 2021 02:58 AM EST

FILE - Atlanta Braves' Hank Aaron is seen, March 1967. Aaron made history with one swing of his bat. A year later and on the other side of Georgia, Lee Elder made history with one swing of his driver. Their deaths in 2021 were mourned beyond the sports world and were reminders of the hate, hardships and obstacles they endured with dignity on their way to breaking records and barriers. (AP Photo, File)
Column: Another socially distanced Newby Awards for 2021

By Paul Newberry Dec. 31, 2021 02:55 AM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Sep. 23, 2021 03:40 PM EDT
Sept. 28 1920 — A Chicago grand jury indicts eight members of the Chicago White Sox on charges of fixing the 1919 World Series, known as...

Israel's Ian Kinsler (3) celebrates with Mitchell Glasser after hitting a home run in the third inning of a baseball game against South Korea at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Hit batters lift South Korea over Israel in Olympic baseball

By Ronald Blum Jul. 29, 2021 09:42 AM EDT

Pittsburgh Pirates' Ke'Bryan Hayes (13) appeals to umpire Dan Iassogna, left, after sliding past second base and being tagged out by Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Chris Taylor during the third inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Hayes remained out and the inning ended. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Pirates' Hayes misses 1B on HR, LA's Buehler shuts down Bucs

By John Perrotto Jun. 08, 2021 10:40 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Pirates' Jacob Stallings singles off Miami Marlins relief pitcher Zach Pop, driving in two runs, during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Friday, June 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Rookie Hayes homers to lead Pirates to 9-2 win over Marlins

By John Perrotto Jun. 04, 2021 10:46 PM EDT

Editorial Roundup: Pennsylvania

By The Associated Press Jun. 02, 2021 09:00 AM EDT
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. May 31, 2021. Editorial: Baseball boondoggle shows why Nutting should sell Pirates Step right...

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Will Craig, right, tosses the ball to catcher Michael Perez, left, after Chicago Cubs' Javier Baez (9) hit a fielder's choice third to first and was caught in a rundown between home and first during the third inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, May 27, 2021. Cub's Willson Contreras, top center, scores on the play and Báez reached second on an errant throw by Pirates' catcher Perez. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
LEADING OFF: Bellinger returning, Craig laughs off blunder

By The Associated Press May. 29, 2021 02:08 AM EDT

FILE - In this April 2, 2021, file photo, Los Angeles Dodgers' Cody Bellinger tosses his bat after flying out against Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela during the second inning of a baseball game in Denver. Bellinger is ready to return from a broken leg that's sidelined him for nearly two months. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Friday, May 28, the 2019 NL MVP will start in center field on Saturday and Sunday against San Francisco. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
LEADING OFF: Bellinger returning, Craig laughs off blunder

By The Associated Press May. 28, 2021 08:58 PM EDT

Atlanta Braves' Dansby Swanson rounds third base after hitting a home run during the sixth inning of the team's baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday, May 20, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Newman, Frazier push Pirates past Braves 6-4 in 10 innings

By George Henry May. 20, 2021 11:35 PM EDT

Family and friends watch as students receive their diplomas duirng the University of Pittsburgh's commencement exercise, Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at PNC Park in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP)
The Latest: Rockies get approval to increase crowd capacity

By The Associated Press May. 14, 2021 09:26 AM EDT

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Tyler Rogers, right, shakes hands with catcher Buster Posey after the team's 3-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates in a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, May 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
DeSclafani, Duggar lead NL-best Giants over Pirates 3-1

By John Perrotto May. 13, 2021 09:45 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Pirates' Todd Frazier (99) grounds out to Chicago Cubs' Javier Baez during the ninth inning of a baseball game Friday, May 7, 2021, in Chicago. Colin Moran scored on the play. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Todd Frazier, 2-time All-Star hitting .086, cut by Pirates

May. 10, 2021 03:52 PM EDT

St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Carpenter watches his three-run home run off Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Duane Underwood Jr. during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Friday, April 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Carpenter hits another pinch homer as Cardinals beat Pirates

By John Perrotto Apr. 30, 2021 10:06 PM EDT

Cardinals expect Wainwright to come off COVID-19 IL Monday

Apr. 30, 2021 05:01 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals are hopeful of getting Adam Wainwright back from the COVID-19 injured list on Monday. The veteran...

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher J.A. Happ delivers to the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first inning of a baseball game Friday, April 23, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David Berding)
Happ loses no-hitter in 8th for Twins in 2-0 win vs Pirates

By Dave Campbell Apr. 24, 2021 12:02 AM EDT

Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton takes the ball from pitcher Miguel Yajure in the fifth inning during the second game of a doubleheader baseball game in Detroit, Wednesday, April 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Tigers beat Pirates 5-2 to gain doubleheader split

By Dave Hogg Apr. 21, 2021 05:38 PM EDT

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Alec Mills throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, April 13, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
LEADING OFF: Cubs managing COVID scare, Musgrove vs Bucs

By The Associated Press Apr. 13, 2021 08:27 PM EDT

Cincinnati Reds' starting pitcher Luis Castillo (58) pitches in the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirate at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Wednesday, April 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Reds keep rolling, hit 4 HRs to back Castillo, sweep Pirates

By Jeff Wallner Apr. 07, 2021 03:48 PM EDT