Omar Infante had three hits, Derek Lowe beat Pittsburgh for the 10th straight time and the Atlanta Braves got the breakout victory they badly needed, beating the Pirates 9-3 on Wednesday night. The Braves opened leads of 3-0 in the first and 8-0 in the third after being held to two runs or fewer in five of their previous six games.

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If the Pittsburgh Pirates need an answer to their power-hitting problems, maybe they can find it across town in Penguins star Sidney Crosby. The former NHL MVP homered into PNC Park’s right-field seats while taking batting practice Wednesday with eight Penguins teammates.

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Thomas Diamond received a game ball and a beer shower after his first major league win. Diamond relieved injured starter Tom Gorzelanny and was part of a strong effort by the Chicago Cubs’ bullpen Wednesday in a 5-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates

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Playing in front of 33,555 at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, the Pirates were unable to sustain any offensive momentum from their blowout win the night before and dropped the rubber game of the series, 5-3.

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Brad Lincoln is scheduled to return to the mound for Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday, ending the right-hander's short stint on the disabled list.

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With the freedom to expand rosters beyond the normal 25 players, the Pirates recalled John Bowker from Triple-A Indianapolis prior to Wednesday's series finale in Chicago.

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Teams will enjoy the flexibility to add to their 25-man rosters beginning on Wednesday, though don't expect a deluge of additions to be made to this Pirates club.

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Getting a spot start in place of Jeff Karstens on Wednesday, right-hander Daniel McCutchen impressed as he tossed six shutout innings in the Pirates' 5-2 victory over the Cardinals at PNC Park.

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A clutch two-out hit by Neil Walker and a terrific spot start by Daniel McCutchen pushed the Pirates over the Cardinals, 5-2, on Wednesday in front of 12,686 fans at PNC Park.

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Arm fatigue kept Jeff Karstens from making his scheduled start on Wednesday, though the right-hander said that he doesn't expect the issue to linger past this week.

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The Pirates summoned left-hander Brian Burres from Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday after placing starter Ross Ohlendorf (right shoulder strain) on the 15-day disabled list.

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Neil Walker received a rare day off on Wednesday, as manager John Russell continues to show that he is going to provide his young players ample rest during this final stretch of the season.

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Pedro Alvarez joined some rare Pirates company with an RBI streak that reached seven games on a bases-loaded walk in Wednesday's 8-5 loss to San Diego.

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Pedro Alvarez joined some rare Pirates company with an RBI streak that reached seven games on a bases-loaded walk in Wednesday's 8-5 loss to San Diego.

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After a day to catch his breath and rest his bruised right shin, Garrett Jones returned to the Pirates' lineup on Wednesday feeling good.

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Nellie King, a former Pirates pitcher who later became a popular announcer for the club, died Wednesday after several years of health problems.

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Known perhaps more for his voice than his arm, former Pirates pitcher and broadcaster Nellie King died on Wednesday at the age of 82 after several years of health problems.

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PITTSBURGH (AP) – Former Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher and broadcaster Nellie King has died at age 82. Duquesne University athletic spokesman Dave Saba announced King’s death Wednesday, after battling colon cancer and pneumonia.

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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 11 (UPI) — Nellie King, former Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher and broadcaster, died Wednesday morning, officials said. Pittsburgh Pirates – Pitcher – Nellie King – Sports – Teams

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The Pittsburgh Pirates optioned left-handed reliever Justin Thomas to Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday, clearing roster space for Chan Ho Park to join the team for the game against the Colorado Rockies. Park was claimed off waivers from the New York Yankees on Wednesday and arrived in Pittsburgh on Thursday night.

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