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Pirates edge Yankees 5-4 in 11 innings

PITTSBURGH — Tommy Pham's run-scoring single in the bottom of the 11th inning lifted the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-4 victory over the New York Yankees on Sunday for just their second win in eight games. The Yankees scored three times in the ninth off Ryan Borucki to tie the game at 4. ...

Ramirez claims another piece of Guardians’ history

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Jose Ramirez hit three homers and carried the Guardians to a victory Friday night. The slugger claimed another place in Cleveland baseball history in the process. Ramirez hit a solo homer in the first, a tying two-run shot in the fifth and another solo shot in the ninth ...

Paul Skenes says blame for Pirates’ poor start on players, not management

PITTSBURGH — Paul Skenes isn’t exactly sure what the Pittsburgh Pirates’ record is, only that it’s not nearly good enough. So while Pittsburgh’s young ace and reigning National League Rookie of the Year understands the frustrations that resulted in boos and chants of “Sell the ...

Pirates to restore Clemente sign after ire from his family

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have reversed course after angering the family of the late Roberto Clemente by removing a sign honoring the franchise icon on the right-field wall at PNC Park. The sign featured Clemente’s name and his No. 21. Replacing it was an advertisement for ...

Byers’ grand slam powers Jackson-Milton to win over Springfield

NEW MIDDLETOWN — One pitch after Tiffany Tingler was walked home, Jackson-Milton junior Katie Byers emptied the bases. Her first-pitch grand slam was part of a six-run third inning that helped push the Blue Jays past Springfield, 9-2, on Friday. “She’s always ready,” Jackson-Milton ...

Phantoms take down Chicago, 5-3

YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Phantoms overcame a slow start on Saturday to take down Chicago, 5-3, and earn another crucial two points. Things weren't going the Phantoms’ way early. They looked a little sluggish and it paid off for Chicago with Jackson Crowder beating out Owen Lepak to put ...