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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...

Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen will need to revert to MVP form in order for the Pirates to make the playoffs in 2016. (TNS)

Pirates need help from McCutchen, pitching prospects to make second-half surge

By David Leftwich / Staff Writer June 28, 2016

The Pittsburgh Pirates have struck out with their pitching staff in 2016. Between injuries and underwhelming performances, the Pirates’ starting rotation is not working out, and it’s time for a change....

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