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PITTSBURGH — The Phillies and Pirates battled it out until the very end on Friday, which obviously is more impressive feat for the Pirates, who entered the game with a 40-59 record, than it is for the Phillies. But the Phillies came out with the 4-2 win, nevertheless, in dramatic…

PITTSBURGH — Before the Phillies game against the Pirates on Thursday night, interim manager Rob Thomson told his players to not take their 40-58 opponents for granted. “Get the lead,” he told them. “Step on the gas pedal.”

While Yoshi Tsutsugo remains on the Pirates roster, things could start changing soon at first base. They certainly should.

PITTSBURGH — The Juan Soto sweepstakes have resonated very little locally for obvious reasons. The star outfielder just turned down a nearly half-billion dollar offer from the Washington Nationals last week. So, in the context of the Pirates' penny-pinching ownership, a sign-and-trade situation in which the club gives him more…

CHICAGO — Players come and go at Wrigley Field, and some of the lucky ones get the send-off they deserve.

Right-hander Keegan Thompson threw a career-high seven innings on Tuesday in the Cubs’ 4-2 victory.

In the fantastical world where up is down, good is bad and rich is poor, the Cubs seem to have no use for a three-time All-Star in his prime.

Fans recently spotted peppers growing in the Pirates' bullpen. It's not the only ball park that hosts a mini-farm

CHICAGO — It’s tough to know what to make of Bryse Wilson at the moment.

CHICAGO — All game Monday, the Chicago Cubs made silly mistakes against the Pirates. All game, the Pirates failed to take full advantage of it.

The Cubs’ two-game set against the Pirates is their last series at Wrigley Field before the trade deadline.