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Jimmy Rollins

MLB Betting: Pirates at Phillies

by BigpoppaThaShowstoppa | July 10th, 2009 | Add a comment
The Philadelphia Phillies have won six of seven so far on their 10-game homestand, and they could have Raul Ibanez for the first time in more than three weeks tonight when they play the first of three against the Pittsburgh … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Carl Pavano Cleveland Indians

MLB Baseball Odds: Indians at Pirates

by BigpoppaThaShowstoppa | June 24th, 2009 | Add a comment
After being hit hard in his past few starts, Carl Pavano looks to bounce back tonight when the Pittsburgh Pirates and Cleveland Indians continue their three-game set at PNC Park. Pavano had a rough April after signing a one-year deal with … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Ben Roethlisberger

Pittsburgh, PA: America's Reigning Sports Capital

by BigpoppaThaShowstoppa | June 23rd, 2009 | Add a comment
Forget Boston or Detroit or even New York City, the sports capital of the United States has to be Pittsburgh, PA. They now own the Super Bowl champion Steelers and the Stanley Cup champion Penguins. Even the World Series winners, the Philadelphia … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Justin Morneau Minnesota Twins

MLB Odds: Pirates at Twins

by BigpoppaThaShowstoppa | June 18th, 2009 | Add a comment
Baseball’s worst interleague team, the Pittsburgh Pirates, can win their first road series against an AL opponent since 2003 this afternoon when they conclude a three-game set against the Minnesota Twins. Pittsburgh has had 16 consecutive losing seasons, but some of … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Atlanta Braves

MLB Preview: Pirates at Braves

by Elizabeth Fairview | June 10th, 2009 | Add a comment
With a chance to win four straight for the first time this season, the Atlanta Braves hope Jair Jurrjens can put together his second strong start against the Pittsburgh Pirates as the teams continue a four-game series tonight. The Braves are … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Pittsburgh Pirates

MLB Betting: Pirates at Braves

by Elizabeth Fairview | June 8th, 2009 | Add a comment
Just five days after the Pirates’ surprising decision to trade All-Star outfielder Nate McLouth, Pittsburgh will visit Turner Field tonight to open a four-game series against the Atlanta Braves. McLouth is 2-for-10 in his first three games with the Braves, but … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Mike Pelfrey

MLB Baseball Betting: Mets at Pirates

by Elizabeth Fairview | June 4th, 2009 | Add a comment
Wednesday’s contest was postponed several hours before the first pitch. A makeup game is scheduled for 12:35 p.m. on July 2. The Mets, losers of seven of their last nine on the road, have Jose Reyes, Carlos Delgado, Ryan Church, and … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Washington Nationals

MLB Baseball Odds: Pirates vs. Nationals

by Elizabeth Fairview | May 20th, 2009 | Add a comment
After yet another productive performance from their lineup, the Pittsburgh Pirates look to win their fifth straight and hand the Nationals their seventh consecutive defeat as the teams continue a four-game series tonight. Pittsburgh is averaging 9.5 runs during its last … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
St. Louis Cardinals

MLB Odds: Pirates at Cardinals

by Elizabeth Fairview | May 7th, 2009 | Add a comment
With Albert Pujols in a home run groove, the -200 favored St. Louis Cardinals hope Todd Wellemeyer can avoid another poor effort against the struggling Pittsburgh Pirates in the finale of a two-game set tonight. Pujols went 4-for-4 and homered for … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Pittsburgh Pirates

MLB Baseball Odds: Pittsburgh at St. Louis

by Elizabeth Fairview | April 9th, 2009 | Add a comment
The Pittsburgh Pirates will try to leave Busch Stadium with their third win in four games this afternoon against the St. Louis Cardinals when they face former NL Cy Young winner Chris Carpenter, who has dominated Pittsburgh in his career. The … Read More Read More