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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.”

Chicago Sun-Times

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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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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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…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

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.

Sports Illustrated

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.

Chicago Sun-Times

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.

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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.

Chicago Sun-Times

MLB suspends Cubs’ Keegan Thompson 3 games, David Ross 1

Ross will serve his suspension Tuesday for the game against the Pirates. Unless Thompson appeals, his suspension would begin then, as well.

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This You Gotta See: WNBA draft, Cubs reunite with Kris Bryant, Bulls-Bucks gets underway

Do the Bulls have a playoff pulse?

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Pirates use complete effort to top Cardinals for first win of 2022

ST. LOUIS — Outside of Ke’Bryan Hayes’ historic extension, there wasn’t a lot to celebrate during the Pirates’ first two games of the 2022 season. They made up for lost time Sunday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Tim Anderson ignites White Sox to 10-1 victory

Shortstop Tim Anderson hits first pitch of his season for a double

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Ron Cook: Once again, Pittsburgh's heart aches over unthinkable tragedy

We've been through this too many times.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Arenado cracks three doubles, drives Cardinals to 6-2 victory

ST. LOUIS — With his nose for RBIs and eyes set on a stronger season, Nolan Arenado did what the Pittsburgh Pirates time and time again could not Saturday, even when the Cardinals offered the chance.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Wainwright stifles Pirates and O'Neill, Cardinals romp in 9-0 opener

ST. LOUIS — A day that began with a celebration of the past – trophies won and redcoats worn – and recognition of two players nearing the end of their remarkable runs with the Cardinals became a game that affirmed that repeated more recent history.

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'A huge confidence boost': Ke’Bryan Hayes given largest contract in Pirates history

ST. LOUIS — A year ago in snowy Chicago, Ke’Bryan Hayes got the Pirates’ season started with a thunder clap, clobbering a first-inning home run at Wrigley Field. This year in St. Louis, their slick-fielding third baseman really brought the boom.

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