After nearly being no-hit, Pirates hope to rebound in Detroit - Fox News

Atlanta Journal ConstitutionAfter nearly being no-hit, Pirates hope to rebound in DetroitFox NewsA day after narrowly avoiding becoming another victim to a Justin Verlander no-hitter, the Pittsburgh Pirates will try to get in the win column in the second contest of the three-game interleague series at Comerica Park versus the Detroit Tigers.Justin Verlander Throws 1-hitter For Detroit Tigers, Beats Pittsburgh Pirates ...Huffington PostPirates-Tigers PreviewYahoo! SportsPirates avoid no-hitter but lose 6-0 to TigersAtlanta Journal ConstitutionDetroit Free Pressall 734 news articles »

Pittsburgh Pirates - TeamReport - Chicago Tribune

Pittsburgh Pirates - TeamReportChicago TribuneMLB Team Report - Pittsburgh Pirates - INSIDE PITCH The Pirates can't be sure if Evan Meek will ever regain All-Star form, but it sure sounds as if they're certain to try. Meek, one of the National League's best relievers in 2010, was slowed by a sore ...Pirates: How high can they go?Altoona Mirror (blog)all 4 news articles »

Pirates 5, Nationals 3 - CBSSports.com

Boston.comPirates 5, Nationals 3CBSSports.comMcCutchen hit two home runs, James McDonald took a no-hitter into the sixth inning and struck out a career-high 11, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Nationals 5-3 on Thursday night. In five games against Washington this season, McCutchen went 10 for ...McCutchen, McDonald lead Pirates over Nats 5-3Boston.comPirates-Nationals PreviewYahoo! Sportsall 682 news articles »

Pittsburgh Pirates - TeamReport - Chicago Tribune

Pittsburgh Pirates - TeamReportChicago TribuneManager Clint Hurdle was taking heat on the talk shows back in Pittsburgh for using Meek with the Pirates behind by just a run. "Evan was brought here to pitch," Hurdle said. "He's put his time in. He's worked hard. For me, it was why not get Evan in ...

Pittsburgh Pirates recall OF Gorkys Hernandez, send RHP Evan Meek to minors - Washington Post

NBCSports.comPittsburgh Pirates recall OF Gorkys Hernandez, send RHP Evan Meek to minorsWashington PostDETROIT — The Pittsburgh Pirates have recalled outfielder Gorkys Hernandez from Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday. To make room for Hernandez on the active roster, Pittsburgh optioned right-hander Evan Meek to Indianapolis. The Pirates had been carrying ...Pirates send struggling Meek to minorsFox NewsPittsburgh Pirates recall Evan Meek, option Alex PresleySportingNews.comPirates Option Presley to AAA, Recall Meek; What About Starling Marte?Rant SportsKGET 17 -KFFLall 48 news articles »

Andrew McCutchen, James McDonald lead Pirates past Nationals - ESPN

Kansas City StarAndrew McCutchen, James McDonald lead Pirates past NationalsESPNAP McCutchen homered twice, James McDonald took a no-hitter into the sixth inning and struck out a career-high 11, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Nationals 5-3 on Thursday night. In five games against Washington this season, McCutchen went 10 for ...McCutchen, McDonald lead Pirates over Nats 5-3Kansas City StarMcCutchen hits 2 HRs, McDonald strikes out career-best 11 as Pirates beat ...Washington PostLaRoche lifts Nationals over PiratesFox Newsall 180 news articles »

Pittsburgh Pirates - PlayerWatch - Chicago Tribune

NBCSports.comPittsburgh Pirates - PlayerWatchChicago TribuneOF Starling Marte won't be in Pittsburgh anytime soon. Management doesn't see him as ready despite a .261 average with Class AAA Indianapolis. "We're not jumping into anything or making any rash judgments,"Â director of minor league operations Larry ...Pirates recall RHP Meek, option OF PresleyYahoo! SportsPirates recall Evan MeekESPNall 62 news articles »

Pittsburgh Pirates - TeamReport - Chicago Tribune

Boston.comPittsburgh Pirates - TeamReportChicago TribuneMLB Team Report - Pittsburgh Pirates - INSIDE PITCH The Pirates apparently will have to resort to scratching and clawing rather than trading or promoting. For Monday night, at least, it worked. They squeezed out six hits and got their typically sound ...Pirates manage only 6 hits and lose 6-2 to MarlinsFox NewsPirates-Marlins PreviewYahoo! SportsPirates 3, Marlins 2CBSSports.comall 619 news articles »

Pittsburgh Pirates: 4 Bats the Pirates Can Get for a Reasonable Price - Bleacher Report

Bleacher ReportPittsburgh Pirates: 4 Bats the Pirates Can Get for a Reasonable PriceBleacher ReportThe Pittsburgh Pirates are off to a decent start so far in the 2012 season. However, tonight's game against the Tigers was a microcosm of their season to this point: a one-hit shutout and another anemic offensive display. The Bucs are dead last in the ...

Little-known Harrison stays hot while breaking up Verlander's no-hit bid

No member of the Pittsburgh Pirates wanted to be involved with a Justin Verlander no-hitter.

Verlander nearly throws 3rd no-hitter for Tigers

Detroit's Justin Verlander pitches in the fifth inning during the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Comerica Park on Friday in Detroit. / Getty Images

Detroit Tigers Ace Justin Verlander One-hits Pittsburgh Pirates in Impressive Fashion

COMMENTARY| Josh Harrison probably feels pretty good about himself right about now.

Pirates Vs. Tigers: A.J. Burnett Takes The Mound In Detroit On Saturday

The Pittsburgh Pirates will look to rebound from almost being no hit on Friday night when they again take on the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Justin Verlander held the Pirates hitless for eight innings on Friday in a 6-0 Tigers victory. Josh Harrison's soft liner to center field in the ninth inning was the only hit the Pittsburgh offense could muster against a dominant Verlander. A.J ...

Verlander loses no-hit bid in the 9th

Josh Harrison's ninth-inning single broke up Verlander's latest no-hit bid, but the powerful right-hander was brilliant again for the Tigers, striking out 12 in a 6-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night.

Pittsburgh Pirates: 4 Bats the Pirates Can Get for a Reasonable Price

The Pittsburgh Pirates are off to a decent start so far in the 2012 season. However, tonight's game against the Tigers was a microcosm of their season to this point: a one-hit shutout and another anemic offensive display. The Bucs are dead last in the National League in batting average, runs scored, hits, total bases, RBI, on-base percentage, OPS and walks. Yet, because of their pitching, they ...

Pirates bring up Hernandez, send Meek down

DETROIT (AP) The Pittsburgh Pirates have recalled outfielder Gorkys Hernandez from Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday.

Pirates Vs. Tigers Recap: Justin Verlander No-Hitter Broken Up By Josh Harrison In 9th

The Pittsburgh Pirates offense was once again silent on Friday night as they opened interleague play against the Tigers. This time, however, they nearly made history by being the victims of Justin Verlander's third career no-hitter. But with just two outs left to go, Josh Harrison strolled to the batter's box and broke it up. Harrison promptly fell behind 0-2, and after a lazy foul fly ball into ...

Pirates avoid no-hitter but lose 6-0 to Tigers

Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander watches Pittsburgh Pirates' Josh Harrison hit a single in the ninth inning of an interleague baseball game, Friday, May 18, 2012, in Detroit. Verlander gave up one hit in a 6-0 complete game victory.

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review >> Pirates notebook: Verlander’s no-hit quest overshadows Morton http://t.co/GQaUwOzw

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RT @TheFakeESPN: Pittsburgh Pirates coach accidentally throws a no hitter during batting practice.

RT @TheFakeESPN: Pittsburgh Pirates coach accidentally throws a no hitter during batting practice.