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It seems remarkable now, but the Pirates\' management did not think enough of second baseman Neil Walker in the spring to give him an everyday role with Class AAA Indianapolis entering the season, choosing ...

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When Pirates second baseman Neil Walker takes the field at PNC Park, he needs only to glance over his shoulder at the 21-foot Roberto Clemente Wall in right field for inspiration. Walker, one of the majors' ...

"); //2 document.write("Fukudome, Marmol lead Cubs past Pirates 5-3 (AP)
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Thomas Diamond received a game ball and a beer shower after his first major league win. Diamond relieved injured starter Tom Gorzelanny and was part of a strong effort by the Chicago Cubs' bullpen ...

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The Pittsburgh Pirates have struggled almost everywhere this season -- except Wrigley Field. Neil Walker and Garrett Jones each hit a long two-run homer, and Pittsburgh beat the Chicago Cubs 14-7 on Tuesday ...

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With slightly more than a month of the season remaining, Pirates right-hander Charlie Morton is threatening to have one of the worst years by any starting pitcher in major league history. Despite spending ...

"); //5 document.write("Zambrano goes 5-plus, homers as Cubs rout Pirates (AP)
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Carlos Zambrano and the of the Cubs' offense made Mike Quade's managerial debut at Wrigley Field relatively easy. Carlos Zambrano allowed one unearned run in 5 1-3 innings and hit a two-run homer ...

"); //6 document.write("Hoffman earns 599th save, Brewers sweep Pirates (AP)
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There still might be something for Trevor Hoffman to savor this year. In a season that hasn't gone the way he hoped, baseball's all-time saves leader earned No. 599 Sunday as the Milwaukee Brewers ...

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Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Evan Meek was hit in his pitching hand by a line drive from Milwaukee's Ryan Braun and left Sunday's game, but X-rays were negative. Pittsburgh manager John Russell ...

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