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A wild series of events had Pirates 2B Josh VanMeter playing catcher for the first time since he was 14

You could tell he was terrified.

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Pirates slug their way to a doubleheader split in Cincinnati

CINCINNATI — As if having a second baseman strap on catcher’s gear wasn't difficult or unlikely enough, the Pirates' subsequent trick Saturday at Great American Ball Park was a real doozy: They decided to go on a home run-hitting binge.

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Pirates lose game, starting catcher, as nightmare scenario unfolds in Cincinnati

CINCINNATI — The Pirates on Saturday added injury to insult.

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Pirates Use Emergency Catcher Against Reds

Pittsburgh was forced to use Josh VanMeter as their emergency catcher on Saturday afternoon against Cincinnati. Here’s why.

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Cubs need longer workdays from their pitchers

The bullpen continues to be tested.

Chicago Sun-Times

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Week 5 Pickups

If these players are available in your league, they can add value.

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Jason Mackey: Pirates must figure out how to solve Oneil Cruz equation

INDIANAPOLIS — There's no more exciting prospect in the Pirates' farm system than 6-foot-7 shortstop Oneil Cruz. There's also no equation more important to solve, at least among those currently within plain sight. The Pirates must jumpstart Cruz's offensive game, and they also need to find somewhere for the 23-year-old…

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For Cubs, April showers still falling in May as slide continues

The Cubs have lost 11 of their last 14 games.

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Pirates salvage win thanks to encouraging offensive showing in Game 2 of doubleheader vs. Tigers

DETROIT — The Pirates were certainly in need of a get-right game after the first game of Wednesday’s doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers. Errors plagued them in that one, and the offense went quiet.

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Tigers get timely hits, help in fifth to top Pirates in Game 1

DETROIT — It's no secret the Tigers have been struggling — at the plate, in the field and even to simply stay healthy — over the first month of the season.

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Tigers-Pirates rained out; Alex Faedo to make MLB debut in doubleheader Wednesday

DETROIT — The Tigers’ series opener against the Pirates on Tuesday night was postponed because of inclement weather.

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MLB Power Rankings: Angels Surge Behind Baseball’s Best Offense

For the first time in Mike Trout’s career, Los Angeles begins May in first place in the AL West.

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Joe Musgrove dominates, bullpen survives as Padres beat Pirates

PITTSBURGH — In his first trip back to this city he loved living in, which is where he has often said he really began to learn the art of pitching, Joe Musgrove was five days removed from throwing the first no-hitter in Padres history.

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Bryan Reynolds, Pirates offense get on the right track with walk-off win over Padres

PITTSBURGH — It had been a long time coming for Bryan Reynolds.

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Expert NHL bettor Taddio was telling Vegas patrons about the Knights’ issues early on

Bet on it: Blackhawks knock hockey upstarts out of the playoffs

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Outdrawn by Angels, outbid by Pirates, Dodgers found salvation 10 years ago Sunday

LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers were shopping for a veteran catcher. He could have been the starting catcher. He did not need to be a star.

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Thompson, Kim come up big in Padres’ victory over Pirates

PITTSBURGH — The San Diego Padres continued on Friday to act like a team that knows what to do when it is on the field with an inferior opponent.

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Andrew McCutchen sinks former team as Pirates fall to Brewers

PITTSBURGH — So much for Andrew McCutchen taking it easy on his former team.

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Pirates find success with 'opener,' but fall flat in late innings in loss to Brewers

PITTSBURGH — The opening innings of games have been the Pirates’ bugaboo this season. Entering Wednesday night, the team had a combined 9.53 ERA in the first inning and a combined 9.00 ERA in the second. They’d allowed at least one run during one of the first two innings in…

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Pirates bullpen can't contain Willy Adames, Brewers during in series-opening loss

PITTSBURGH — Mitch Keller endured a less-than-ideal start Tuesday but was able to steady himself and last. The Pirates bullpen, so solid this season, could not do the same, as Brewers shortstop Willy Adames enjoyed an incredible night.

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Jason Mackey: Seven surprises the Pirates have provided thus far

CHICAGO — The most optimistic Pirates projections never had anywhere close to what the bullpen has done.

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MLB Power Rankings: The Mariners Crack the Top 10

Seattle’s offense has it on the rise, while the White Sox and Braves suffered the steepest declines.

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Kevin Newman, Pirates rebound from historic loss by beating Cubs, 4-3, and taking four-game series

CHICAGO — Kevin Newman needed a rebound. So did the Pirates. They both found what they were looking for Sunday during Pittsburgh’s 4-3 victory over the Cubs at Wrigley Field, one that helped the visitors secure a four-game series win.

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Cubs come back to earth in 4-3 loss to Pirates

A day after their 21-0 rout, the Cubs squandered chances and struggled defensively, leading to a missed opportunity to split the four-game series with Pittsburgh.

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Pirates suffer worst loss in franchise history Saturday vs. Cubs

CHICAGO — As the sun finally came out in Chicago, netting a picture-perfect day that featured inarguably the best weather the Pirates have experienced thus far, their on-field game resembled a gray, dreary day in February.

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