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CINCINNATI — When the Pirates acquired Johan Oviedo as part of the Jose Quintana-Chris Stratton trade, there was an acknowledged need to be patient. General manager Ben Cherington and manager Derek Shelton also told anyone who asked about the gigantic right-hander that they viewed him as a capable major league…

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.

This wild sequence saw the Cardinals turn a rather unique double play.

PITTSBURGH — Roansy Contreras has a long way to go and a lot of years to succeed before he turns in anything approaching Jose Quintana’s career.

The Renfrewshire club have recruited heavily over the summer in a bid to increase their firepower.

The Mets got two much-needed victories over the Pirates Wednesday after waking up tied with the Braves in the NL East standings.

The Lanarkshire outfit ran out comfortable winners in London

PITTSBURGH — Two big swings lifted the Mets to one big win Wednesday afternoon, 5-1, over the Pirates in the first game of their doubleheader. That snapped a three-game losing streak that matched their longest of the season.

Vultures!