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Larry Stone: Why ex-Mariner Edwin Diaz's injury shouldn't sideline the World Baseball Classic

SEATTLE — In light of the horrific Edwin Diaz injury, you can be sure that the Mariners won't breathe easy until all of their players in the World Baseball Classic are returned safely with their health intact.

Tribune News Service · Mar 18, 2023

Mariners ‘pleased’ Luis Castillo won’t pitch for Dominican Republic in WBC

SEATTLE — Burned by injuries the last time the World Baseball Classic was played, the Mariners were understandably reluctant to let their staff ace pitch in the event this year.

Tribune News Service · Feb 2, 2023

Home runs go Pirates’ way, as they open series with victory over Reds

CINCINNATI — A Bryse Wilson start defined by home runs certainly qualifies as a plausible premise, especially at Great American Ball Park. But the twist Monday against the Reds was that Wilson got to watch a couple balls sail over the fence and smile, instead of growing frustrated.

Tribune News Service · Sep 13, 2022

Pirates come up short to Brewers as Kevin Newman thrown out to end game

MILWAUKEE — Just when it seemed like the Pirates had life — and a hit — in a key situation, it was gone. And so was the game.

Tribune News Service · Jul 9, 2022

Roansy Contreras returns to familiar form, as Pirates open twinbill with victory over Reds

CINCINNATI — At every stop throughout his major league career, Roansy Contreras has been known for his ability to respond. Within an inning or even sometimes at-bats, the 22-year-old is unusually mature when it comes to making adjustments and learning lessons faster than his peers. It’s one of the many…

Tribune News Service · Jul 7, 2022

Bryse Wilson return proves fruitful as Pirates beat Brewers, 7-4

PITTSBURGH — Bryse Wilson still faces a climb ahead of him to prove he can be a capable MLB starting pitcher, but Saturday was a step in the right direction.

Tribune News Service · Jul 3, 2022

Pirates again see game shift late, continuing frustrating road trip

WASHINGTON — This road trip has been nothing short of brutal for the Pirates. A 10-inning loss at Tropicana Field on Friday. Then blowing a 5-3 lead and watching the Tampa Bay Rays walk it off against David Bednar a day later.

Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2022

Jerad Eickhoff shelled as Pirates crushed by Cubs, 14-5

PITTSBURGH — On Monday and Tuesday, Oneil Cruz and Bligh Madris took turns achieving things not seen from a Pirate in decades. First with a hit, RBI and stolen base in their first game; hardest thrown ball on the infield in the Statcast era; first player with seven RBIs in…

Tribune News Service · Jun 23, 2022

Mike Trout continues to hammer Mariners as they get swept by Angels in doubleheader

SEATTLE — Even if they were somehow able to keep Mike Trout from hitting another home run against them, the Seattle Mariners have still allowed him to almost single-handedly win the five-game series.

Tribune News Service · Jun 19, 2022

With team effort, Giants accomplish something vs. Pirates they hadn’t done since 2017

PITTSBURGH — The Giants’ 7-5 win here Saturday afternoon, securing their first series win against the Pirates since 2017, was the definition of a team effort.

Tribune News Service · Jun 19, 2022