The Pittsburgh Pirates have claimed right-handed reliever Chris Resop off waivers from the Atlanta Braves. Resop, 28, pitched in one game for Atlanta this season, giving up five runs in two innings before going on the disabled list June 16 with a strained rib cage muscle. He is 3-3 with a 6.14 ERA in 58 career games with the Marlins, Angels and Braves, pitching in 16 games for Atlanta last season.

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The fading Colorado Rockies are still trying to snap their longest losing streak of the season as they return home from a miserable road trip. With the NL’s worst team in town – and Colorado’s star shortstop back on the field – it may not be a big challenge

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Mat Latos’ side injury was just about as unexpected as the quick success he’s had in his first full season as a starter. Latos, who was in the midst of an outstanding run before getting hurt, is expected to come off the disabled to start the San Diego Padres’ matchup with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night.

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PITTSBURGH Yovani Gallardo returned from the disabled list and pitched like an ace at a time when the Milwaukee Brewers needed one.

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PITTSBURGH Yovani Gallardo returned from the disabled list and pitched like an ace at a time when the Milwaukee Brewers needed one.

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Left-hander Zach Duke was unable to throw his scheduled side session on Wednesday, forcing the Pirates to place Duke on the disabled list with a left elbow flexor pronator strain.

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