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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Andrew McCutchen, once one of the MLBs best players, is hitting just .212 this year, well below his career average of .290. Matt Hawley | Staff Photographer

Slow starts a troubling trend for Pirates

By Ryan Zimba | Sports Editor May 17, 2017

The Pittsburgh Pirates — one of the most unsuccessful teams in sports until recent years — are officially stuck in mediocrity. From 1993-2012, the Pirates suffered an unprecedented 20 consecutive...

Rookie first baseman Josh Bell slides safely into home plate on Sunday afternoon. Matt Hawley | Staff Photographer

Bell helps propel Bucs into position for run at a division crown

By Steve Rotstein / Sports Editor July 12, 2016

By surging into the All-Star break as one of the hottest teams in baseball, the Pittsburgh Pirates positioned themselves to make a run at an elusive National League Central Division title during the second...

Jung-ho Kang made an emphatic return to the Pirates lineup on Friday night. (TNS)

Kang’s return forces Hurdle to make tough decisions with crowded infield

By David Leftwich / Staff Writer May 10, 2016

Some players in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ already deep infield might have trouble staying relevant with the triumphant return of multi-talened infielder Jung-ho Kang. Professional sports teams are always...

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