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Several new(er) faces contribute to another Pirates victory over Cubs

CHICAGO — Of the three players who had the most substantial impact on the Pirates’ 4-2 victory over the Cubs at Wrigley Field on Friday night, Michael Chavis would be considered the elder statesman, at least in terms of Pittsburgh tenure.

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Cubs’ hitters stymied again in 4-2 loss to Pirates

Former Cub Jose Quintana and four relievers held the Cubs to seven hits — six of them singles — as the Cubs lost their fourth consecutive game.

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Manager David Ross bullish on Cubs’ rebuild

With a roster in flux and top prospects still in the farm system, progress often is hard to discern — especially early in the season. But Ross sees a light at the end of the tunnel.

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs, live stream, TV channel, time, odds, how to watch MLB

The Pittsburgh Pirates will face the Chicago Cubs in MLB action on Friday afternoon from Wrigley Field.

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East Kilbride Pirates v Northumberland Vikings opener potentially season defining, says defensive line Smith

The American football season gets underway with Pirates seeking NFC North Division One glory

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Cubs, Seiya Suzuki hit the skids in 4-3 loss to Pirates

The hot-hitting Suzuki went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts to end his streak of reaching safely in his first 12 games. The Cubs (6-7) lost their third straight game to fall under .500 for the first time this season.

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Cubs notebook: Frank Schwindel finding his groove again

The first baseman, who hit .342 last season, came into Thursday night’s game against the Pirates with a modest nine-game hitting streak. “Kind of a slow start ... but I’m started to swing the bat better.”

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Pirates fall to Brewers, but Mitch Keller takes step forward

MILWAUKEE — The Pirates lost a game Wednesday. Whatever. It's not exactly a secret they'll lose a bunch more this season.

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Aside from two loud swings, Corbin Burnes silences Pirates as Brewers win, 5-2

MILWAUKEE — Loud, powerful strikes do not happen often against Brewers pitcher Corbin Burnes, as the reigning National League Cy Young Award winner takes immense pride in keeping opposing bats quiet. That much was evident when Burnes had an MLB-best 2.43 ERA in 28 starts last year and allowed a…

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Paul Zeise: Either the Pirates or Ke'Bryan Hayes will be big winners with his new contract

The news of Ke’Bryan Hayes’ contract extension last week was met with a lot of approval from both Pirates fans and media alike. Hayes was given the largest contract in franchise history as he signed for eight years and $70 million.

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Zach Thompson struggles, Christian Yelich's grand slam the difference in Pirates loss

MILWAUKEE — Zach Thompson paced around the pitcher’s mound in the bottom of the fourth inning Monday, looking like a mechanic unable to get an engine running or a plumber unable to stop a leak.

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Pirates start slow, stage another late rally to top Nationals, 5-3

PITTSBURGH — Whether it’s the result of a shortened spring training or some unusually brisk temperatures for this time of year, the Pirates have made a habit out of slow starts and playing from behind during the first nine games of this season.

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Unhappy Jele as Orlando Pirates sunk by Simba in CAF Cup

Johannesburg (AFP) - Orlando Pirates of South Africa captain Happy Jele conceded a penalty that Shomari Kapombe converted to give Simba of Tanzania a 1-0 win on Sunday in a CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final first leg.

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Michael Chavis, pitching and defense help Pirates secure another win

PITTSBURGH — It’s only eight games into the season, but the Pirates have already enjoyed a crash course on what’s possible when you get competent pitching. And it doesn’t matter how it comes. Just keeping the other team remotely in check allows the offense to do its thing.

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CAF Confederation Cup quarter-finals: Five things to know

Johannesburg (AFP) - Ghanaians Bernard Morrison and Richard Ofori could play pivotal roles when Simba of Tanzania host Orlando Pirates of South Africa on Sunday in a CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final first leg.

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Mitch Keller can't right the ship, Pirates bats go quiet in 7-2 loss

PITTSBURGH — In the last two games before Friday, the Pirates had staked their opponent a lead in the first inning before climbing back to win.

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Jackie Robinson’s legacy: ‘He changed a country,’ and is still relevant 75 years later

PHILADELPHIA — When Jackie Robinson stepped out on to Ebbets Field in 1947 in the alabaster Brooklyn Dodgers uniform, “American apartheid flashed into view like wicked lightning,” in the words of author Roger Kahn. A tempest of change had arrived and its impact would be felt across America extending way…

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Vogelbach, Contreras star, as Pirates overcome slow start to top Nationals, 9-4

PITTSBURGH — Lunch time Tuesday featured news that the Pirates had avoided an arbitration hearing with their best player, signing Bryan Reynolds to a two-year contract worth $13.5 million. It ended with a victory that was even more unlikely, especially after an ugly first inning.

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Pirates Agree to Two-Year Contract With Bryan Reynolds

The All-Star starter in 2021 will make more than $13 million over the next two seasons.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs’ Alec Mills not scheduled to return for start vs. Rockies, Saturday pitcher TBD

Cubs reliever Michael Rucker threw 2 1⁄3 innings against the Pirates on Wednesday to keep the bullpen fresh.

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Ben Gamel, Ke’Bryan Hayes fuel offense as Pirates take win over Cubs

PITTSBURGH — Former red-bearded Pirate Colin Moran made a habit of homering in home openers, doing so in three straight seasons from 2018-2020. Perhaps the current red-bearded Pirate, outfielder Ben Gamel, can claim the next day as his.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs’ Kyle Hendricks tries to put 2021 behind him, loss to Pirates reminiscent of struggles

The right-hander allowed six runs in 3 2⁄3 innings against Pittsburgh.

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Pirates hold moment of silence for Steelers QB Dwayne Haskins

This was a classy move by the Pirates before their home opener on Tuesday.

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Sustained offense an issue for Pirates in home-opening loss to Cubs

PITTSBURGH — It would have been hard to script a better day for the return of baseball on the North Shore. Clear skies and a temperature of 66 degrees at game-time. An announced attendance of 34,418 that was both bigger than expected and enough to generate some legitimate buzz in…

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs’ Drew Smyly shuts down Pirates; Seiya Suzuki homers twice in win

Smyly made his Cubs debut Tuesday in Pittsburgh.

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