Minnesota Twins' first pitcher to sit for DH? Bert Blyleven. And happily so.
1 day ago | Twincities.comscored some runs and we won the ballgame. Bert Blyleven spent six of his 22 major league seasons with a bat in his hands -- three with the Twins and three with the Pittsburgh Pirates. There was no designated hitter when Blyleven joined the Twins in 1970, Full Story »
NH native Jeff Locke masterful in Pittsburgh victory over Astros
1 day ago | The Union LeaderPITTSBURGH - As Michael McKenry worked with Jeff Locke on Sunday, the Pittsburgh Pirates backup catcher couldn't help but think about the potential of his young battery mate. The left-hander from Kennett High of Conway, N.H., pitched seven scoreless inni Full Story »
Recap: Pittsburgh vs. Houston
1 day ago | Belleville News-DemocratJeff Locke fired seven shutout innings to outduel Lucas Harrell, while Pedro Alvarez's solo homer provided the only scoring in the Pittsburgh Pirates' 1-0 victory over the Houston Astros at PNC Park. Locke (4-1) yielded just three hits and two walks whil Full Story »
Locke, Pirates shut down Astros 1-0
1 day ago | Beaumont EnterprisePittsburgh Pirates' Pedro Alvarez (24) is greeted by Pittsburgh Pirates third base coach Nick Leyva (16) after hitting a home run in the fifth inning of the MLB baseball game against the Houston Astros on Sunday, May 19, 2013, in Pittsburgh. Photo: Keith Full Story »
Astros edge Pirates in 11 innings
2 days ago | The Sports NetworkPittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) - Matt Dominguez and J.D. Martinez drove in the deciding runs in the top of the 11th inning as the Houston Astros defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates, 4-2, in the middle test of a three-game set at PNC Park. Jose Altuve and Ch Full Story »
Astros edge Pirates in 11 innings
2 days ago | The Sports NetworkPittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) - Matt Dominguez and J.D. Martinez drove in the two deciding runs in the top of the 11th inning as the Houston Astros defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates, 4-2, Saturday in the middle test of a three- game set at PNC Park. Pitt Full Story »
Houston Astros (11-31) at Pittsburgh Pirates (25-17), 7:05 p.m. (ET)
2 days ago | Miami HeraldA.J. Burnett tries to put the brakes on a personal two-game losing streak Saturday when the Pittsburgh Pirates continue a three-game series against the Houston Astros at PNC Park. Burnett fell to Milwaukee on Monday, as he allowed four runs (3 earned) an Full Story »
