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• Pirates and Top Pick Close In on Deal

  The Pittsburgh Pirates and Pedro Alvarez appear to have resolved their contract dispute in an agreement that would give Alvarez a major league contract. Posted Tuesday, September 23, 2008 10:19 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Baseball, Major League Baseball, Pittsburgh Pirates, Alvarez, Pedro

• Major League Roundup: Phillies Climb Into First With Nationals’ Help

  Brad Lidge escaped a bases-loaded jam in the ninth and Philadelphia moved a half-game in front of the fading Mets, who lost, 1-0, at Washington. Posted Tuesday, September 16, 2008 11:48 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Baseball, Los Angeles Dodgers, Pittsburgh Pirates, Lowe, Derek

• Dispute Puts Obstacle In Path Of Prospect

  At a hearing in New York on Wednesday, an arbitrator heard arguments in a heated contract dispute involving Pedro Alvarez and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Posted Wednesday, September 10, 2008 11:25 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Baseball, Major League Baseball, Pittsburgh Pirates, Alvarez, Pedro, Major League Baseball Players Assn

• Major League Roundup: Reds Rally for Win in Race Out of Last

  Joey Votto hit a bases-empty home run and a tie-breaking bases-loaded single, completing the Cincinnati Reds’ rally to a victory over Pittsburgh Pirates. Posted Thursday, September 04, 2008 9:43 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Baseball, Baker, Dusty, Cincinnati Reds, Pittsburgh Pirates

• Pirates 5, Mets 2: Mets Take Wrong Turn Against Pirates on the Way Home

  The Met ended their six-game winning streak in Pittsburgh on Monday. Posted Monday, August 18, 2008 4:31 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Baseball, New York Mets, Pittsburgh (Pa), National League, Pittsburgh Pirates

• Mets 4, Pirates 0: Santana Needs No Relief in Victory

  Johan Santana pitched a complete game and raised his record to 11-7 in Sunday’s victory over the Pirates. Posted Sunday, August 17, 2008 4:44 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Baseball, New York Mets, Santana, Johan, Pittsburgh Pirates

• Mets 7, Pirates 4: Crafty Martínez Has Longest Outing of Year

  Pedro Martínez scattered eight hits and gave up one run over seven innings to lead the Mets to victory against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Posted Saturday, August 16, 2008 11:30 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Baseball, New York Mets, Martinez, Pedro, Pittsburgh Pirates

• Mets 7, Pirates 4: Martinez Goes Season — Best 7 Innings in Mets’ Win

  Pedro Martinez pitched seven innings for the first time this season, and Jose Reyes and Ramon Castro homered to lead the surging Mets past the Pirates. Posted Saturday, August 16, 2008 10:18 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Baseball, New York Mets, Martinez, Pedro, Pittsburgh Pirates

• Wagner’s Return Is Delayed by Soreness in Elbow

  Billy Wagner wore a tight bandage around his left elbow and said he felt discomfort after throwing 20 pitches in a simulated game before the Mets played the Pirates. Posted Saturday, August 16, 2008 8:42 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Baseball, New York Mets, Wagner, Billy, Pittsburgh Pirates

• Mets 2, Pirates 1: Pelfrey Remains Focused as Fielders Back Him Up

  Starting pitcher Mike Pelfrey pitched seven shutout innings while giving up seven hits and enduring two notable conversations on the infield. Posted Friday, August 15, 2008 10:39 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Baseball, New York Mets, Pelfrey, Mike, National League, Pittsburgh Pirates

• Major League Roundup: Mets Fall to Pirates as Bullpen Loses Lead

  Mets Manager Jerry Manuel promised changes after his bullpen collapsed again Monday, and he was not ruling using starters. Posted Monday, August 11, 2008 9:57 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Baseball, New York Mets, Martinez, Pedro, Pittsburgh Pirates, Manuel, Jerry

• Pirates 7, Mets 5: Mets’ Bullpen Squanders Four Run Lead

  The bullpen’s woeful performance ruined what the Mets had spent all season waiting for — a dominant outing from Pedro Martinez. Posted Monday, August 11, 2008 7:45 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Baseball, New York Mets, Martinez, Pedro, Pittsburgh Pirates, Heilman, Aaron

• With Pirates, Karstens Makes a Good Impression

  Jeff Karstens, who was acquired by Pittsburgh from the Yankees, set down the first 23 batters he faced Wednesday before a two-out double in the eighth inning. Posted Wednesday, August 06, 2008 10:51 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Baseball, Arizona Diamondbacks, Pittsburgh Pirates, Karstens, Jeff

• Major League Roundup: Ex-Yankee Karstens Is Nearly Perfect for the Pirates

  Jeff Karstens, who was acquired by Pittsburgh from the Yankees, set down the first 23 batters he faced Wednesday before a two-out double in the eighth inning. Posted Wednesday, August 06, 2008 9:53 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Baseball, New York Yankees, Pittsburgh Pirates, Young, Chris, Karstens, Jeff

• Major League Roundup: Ex-Yankee Helps Pirates Stop the Cubs

  The Pirates ended the Cubs’ five-game winning streak Friday behind a strong performance from Jeff Karstens. Posted Friday, August 01, 2008 11:36 PM from NYT > Sports | 0 Comments Filed under: Baseball, Chicago Cubs, Pittsburgh Pirates, Karstens, Jeff