MLB Insiders: Chicago Cubs The Pirates open a three-game series with the Chicago Cubs on Monday afternoon at PNC Park.... more Submitted on 2009-09-07
Wells needs award show of support TheCubs' continued hitting problems have pushed them to the brink of elimination in yet a third race down the stretch.... more Submitted on 2009-09-07
Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-09-07 Daniel McCutchen is anxious to make his second major-league start Monday afternoon when he faces the visiting Chicago Cubs. McCutchen was called up from Class AAA Indianapolis and made his major-league debut last Monday at Cincinnati in the opener of a da... more Submitted on 2009-09-07
Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-09-07 --RHP Ross Ohlendorf became only the second pitcher in the Pirates' 123-year history to strike out the side on nine pitches when he performed the feat against St. Louis on Saturday night by setting down Khalil Greene, Julio Lugo and Jason LaRue. Jeff Robi... more Submitted on 2009-09-07
Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-09-07 --3B Neil Walker got his first major-league hit by lining a single to right field in the eighth inning off Jason Motte. It was a special moment for Walker, who was hitless in his first eight at-bats, as he grew up rooting for the Pirates in suburban Pitts... more Submitted on 2009-09-07
Pirates 6, Cardinals 5 Thanks to Garrett Jones and a rare failure by the Cardinals' Ryan Franklin, the Pittsburgh Pirates must wait at least a day to set one of the most unwanted records in pro sports.Jones hit a game-ending RBI single to cap a two-run rally in the ninth inning... more Submitted on 2009-09-07
