Pittsburgh Pirates

Aug 29, 2014; Anaheim, CA, USA; Oakland Athletics starter Jon Lester (31) delivers a pitch against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: Predicting September playoff races in each division

Pittsburgh Pirates Rumors: A.J. Burnett not an option

Pittsburgh Pirates unlikely to re-sign Russell Martin in offseason

Phillies pitcher A.J. Burnett becomes first player ever with a 12-strikeout game for five different teams

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Apr 8, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Rockies right fielder Michael Cuddyer (3) hits a home run during the fourth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

MLB Performances of the Week: Cuddyer goes for the cycle

Aug 17, 2014; Washington, DC, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Gregory Polanco (25) scores a run as Washington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos (40) who can

Pittsburgh Pirates send rookie phenom Gregory Polanco to Triple-A

Aug 18, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen (22) takes batting practice before playing the Atlanta Braves at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates hit seven straight losses

Aug 18, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen (22) takes batting practice before playing the Atlanta Braves at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates activate Andrew McCutchen from 15-day DL

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Andrew McCutchen set to return from injury for Pittsburgh Pirates

Aug 4, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Indians relief pitcher John Axford (44) pitches during the ninth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Progressive Field. The Indians beat the Reds 7-1. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

New Pirates pitcher John Axford posts photo of himself in a pirate costume

Aug 4, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Indians relief pitcher John Axford (44) pitches during the ninth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Progressive Field. The Indians beat the Reds 7-1. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

MLB Trade: Pittsburgh Pirates acquire John Axford from Indians

Jul 22, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Ernesto Frieri (29) pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the ninth inning at PNC Park. The Pirates won 12-7. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Ernesto Frieri heads to Pittsburgh Pirates Triple-A affiliate

Aug 11, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jeff Locke (49) delivers a pitch against the Detroit Tigers during the first inning in an interleague game at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher cleared of game fixing allegations

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Pigeons on field delay game at Comerica Park (Video)

Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Starting Pitcher Pickups-August 13, 2014

July 31, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Pedro Alvarez (24) in the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates close to moving Pedro Alvarez to first base

July 31, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen (22) between innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports

Pirates place Andrew McCutchen on 15-day disabled list

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Important MLB games to watch Aug. 11

July 31, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen (22) hits an RBI single in the seventh inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports

Andrew McCutchen’s recovery from injury ‘remarkable’

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Pittsburgh Pirates designate Ernesto Frieri for assignment, active Pedro Alvarez

Jul 4, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) delivers a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies during the second inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Gerrit Cole ‘in a good place’ per Pittsburgh Pirates manager

Jul 12, 2014; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen (22) during the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Frank Victores-USA TODAY Sports

Pirates ‘ Andrew McCutchen diagnosed with rib cartilage damage

Aug 1, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen (22) hits a single during first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates’ Andrew McCutchen expected to go on DL, may miss a month

Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Starting Pitcher Pickups-August 5, 2014

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Andrew McCutchen to undergo further evaluation on side injury

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MLB Trade Rumors: Pittsburgh Pirates eyeing possible waiver trades once again

Aug 3, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed (13) blocks the throw of Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Jayson Nix (27) while turning a double play in the tenth inning allowing the game winning run to score at Chase Field. The Diamondbacks defeated the Pirates 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports

Arizona Diamondbacks get controversial walk-off win (Video)

Aug 1, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen (22) hits a single during first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates OF Andrew McCutchen injures side