The Juice: Pirates partying like 1992 after taking back first place

07/19/11 Nine innings and nine items to get you going. Ladies and gentleman of the Stew, take a sip of morning Juice. 1. Bucco dawn: Many of you still don't take the Pittsburgh Pirates seriously. That they haven't posted a winning record since 1992 might have something to do with it. Like with rookie Chase D'Arnaud in the above photo, the Pirates of 2011 just put their head down and keep on winning ...

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Astros Rally In The Eighth, Win 6-4

07/16/11 Houston, TX (Sports Network) - Humberto Quintero singled in the go-ahead run in Houston's three-run eighth inning, as the Astros came back to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates , 6-4, to snap a five-game slide. The Pirates , who started the day atop the NL Central, came back from a 3-0 deficit before blowing the lead in the eighth. Jose Veras (2-3) absorbed the loss after yielding three runs -- two ...

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MLB Trade Deadline: Breaking Down the NL Central

07/19/11 The National Central Division is home to the hottest race in the Major Leagues. Four teams separated by only 3.5 games, all with very legitimate chances at taking the division crown. The first place Milwaukee Brewers , led by slugging outfielder Ryan Braun (pictured here), see the upstart Pittsburgh Pirates right behind them, only a half game out.  The Pirates are currently tied with the St ...

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