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Pittsburgh Pirates' Andrew McCutchen smiles after scoring on an infield single by David Freese off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jeff Hoffman in the first inning of a baseball game Friday, July 21, 2017, in Denver. (AP)

Sports July 22, 2017

Bell has 4 hits, McCutchen 3 as Pirates beat Rockies 13-5

DENVER (AP) — A rough first inning could have meant an early exit for Pittsburgh starter Trevor Williams. The rookie settled down, though, and rode…

Pittsburgh Pirates' Chris Stewart gets doused by Josh Bell as he waits to be interviewed after a 4-2 Pirates win over the Milwaukee Brewers in a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, July 20, 2017. (AP)

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Crosby ‘didn’t hear’ concussion controversy during playoffs

Sports July 12, 2017

Penguins hire Mark Recchi as an assistant coach

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins didn’t look very far for assistant coach Rick Tocchet’s replacement after he left to take the head coaching job…

AP New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge defeated Minnesota's Miguel Sano, 11-10, in the finals of the Home Run Derby on Monday night.

Sports July 11, 2017

Judge tops Sano for HR Derby title

MIAMI (AP) – Aaron Judge dominated the All-Star Home Run Derby in the same manner he has smashed his way through his rookie season. The…

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Jhan Marinez throws against the Chicago Cubs during the eighth inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 9, 2017, in Chicago. (AP)

Sports July 10, 2017

Ten-run inning leads Pirates to victory against Cubs

CHICAGO (AP) — Jon Lester gamely held up his glove, asking home plate umpire Adrian Johnson for another baseball. The symbol of hope belied reality,…

Pittsburgh Pirates' Gregory Polanco, right, celebrates with Andrew McCutchen after hitting a two-run home run against the Chicago Cubs during the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 8, 2017, in Chicago. (AP)

Sports July 9, 2017

Gregory Polanco, Ivan Nova power Pirates over Cubs 4-2

CHICAGO (AP) — Although Gregory Polanco hasn’t always lived up to his advance billing, he showed Saturday night why there was so much hype when…

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Trevor Williams leaves a baseball game in the fourth inning after giving up three runs to the Chicago Cubs, Friday, July 7, 2017, in Chicago. (AP)

Sports July 8, 2017

Cubs beat Pirates 6-1

CHICAGO (AP) — No matter how easy they made it look a year ago, Anthony Rizzo insisted the Chicago Cubs in no way expected to…

Pittsburgh Pirates' Tony Watson in action during a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Thursday, July 6, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP)

Sports July 7, 2017

Pirates win series against Phillies

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Most of Chad Kuhl’s family and friends sat in the family section at Citizens Bank Park Thursday night, but his brother-in-law scored…

Pittsburgh Pirates' Gerrit Cole follows through on a a two-run single off Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ben Lively during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, July 5, 2017, in Philadelphia. At right is catcher Andrew Knapp. (AP)

Sports July 6, 2017

Cole’s pitching, hitting lead Pirates past Phillies, 5-2

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Pirates manager Clint Hurdle felt like he was watching Little League, not major league. Gerrit Cole pitched six strong innings and drove…

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Felipe Rivero throws a pitch during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in Philadelphia. The Pirates won 3-0. (AP)

Sports July 5, 2017

Pirates break losing streak with victory against Phillies

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The visitor’s bullpen in Citizens Bank Park is elevated, giving Juan Nicasio a bird’s-eye view of the mess he walked into Tuesday…

Pittsburgh Pirates' Jordy Mercer (10) is greeted by Gregory Polanco (25) after driving him in with a two-run home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Sunday, July 2, 2017, in Pittsburgh. (AP)

Sports July 3, 2017

Belt leads Giants over Pirates 5-3

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The San Francisco Giants’ recent run of success hasn’t surprised Brandon Belt. Belt also wasn’t surprised when he helped continue that success…

In this June 20, 2017, file photo, New York Yankees' Aaron Judge runs the bases after hitting a home run against the Los Angeles Angels in a baseball game in New York. (AP)

Sports July 2, 2017

All-Stars revealed, Arrieta vs speedy Hamilton

The Associated Press A look at what’s happening all around the majors today: CALLING ALL STARS Major League Baseball announces starters and backups for the…

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford, top, completes a throw to first after forcing out Pittsburgh Pirates' Andrew McCutchen (22) at second on a ground ball by Josh Bell in the third inning of a baseball game, Friday, June 30, 2017, in Pittsburgh. (AP)

Sports July 1, 2017

Giants beat Pirates 13-5

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Coming into Friday night’s game, the San Francisco Giants had scored 311 runs in the 2017 season, the fourth-lowest total in the…

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