Pirates’ bullpen has been brilliant
A.J. Burnett has been brilliant. Wandy Rodriguez has been wonderful. And Starling Marte has been superb at the plate. But the biggest reason the Pittsburgh Pirates are 11-9 has been the bullpen....
View ArticleMelancon, Hurdle crumbling under pressure
Panic has set in again. Pittsburgh Pirates fans have to be wondering what happened after Friday’s 6-5 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. That’s the Pirates’ fourth loss in their past five games. Panic time?...
View ArticlePirates’ Melancon, Indians’ Santana part of Japan Series
Pirates closer Mark Melancon is one of the MLB stars picked for the Japan All-Star Series starting Tuesday. The Indians’ Carlos Santana also is on the roster. The games will be televised on MLB...
View ArticlePirates’ Melancon named top closer in National League
Pirates closer Mark Melancon had an amazing season, finishing with 51 saves. He was honored by MLB with the NL reliever of the year award. Melancon’s save total led the NL. He also converted 35...
View ArticleReport: Pirates make closer Melancon available for trade
View image | gettyimages.com Congratulations, Mark Melancon. You were named the top closer in the NL. You’re also up for a raise. Now, however, comes a report by CBS Sports’ Jon Heyman that...
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