PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates bullpen struggled in the latest defeat to the San Diego Padres at Pet, blowing a lead that would've given them a crucial series victory. The Pirates led 4-2 ...

The Pirates' decision to fire Derek Shelton seems justified ... Shelton struggled in his biggest test of his managerial career in that 11-game slump against NL West opponents last summer.

untested choice staring management in the face. Instead of acting, the Pirates continue to balk at new choices in favor of the wrong decision. It’s even more upsetting with the sort of core the ...

The Pirates announced Thursday that Derek Shelton has been relieved of his duties as manager, a shake-up that had become expected in recent weeks as the team fell further back in the National League ...

The Pirates, though ... Cruz’s presence also is going to nudge management to make some intriguing — and crucial — roster decisions. Cruz played in two games last October and delivered ...

MILWAUKEE -- Bryan Reynolds clubbed a career-high five hits, including a crushed home run, in what should've been, would've been a wonderful win for the Pirates, 8-6 over the first-place Brewers ...

The Pittsburgh Pirates have sure been doing their due diligence on managerial candidates ... lot of urgency from the front office to make a decision. There's also some speculation in Pittsburgh ...

It is now accepted as fact that the Pittsburgh Pirates are the most pathetic franchise in professional sports. The Nate McLouth trade confirmed it, no? Sixteen consecutive losing seasons.