This Date in Baseball - Calgary Herald

4 July 2008, 12:38 am

This Date in BaseballCalgary Herald,  Canada - 3 hours ago1976 When Tim McCarver passes teammate Garry Maddox on the bases he loses his grand slam, but the Phillies still defeat the Pirates, 10-5. ...... read more

Pirates' problems multiply with each loss - Pittsburgh Post Gazette

3 July 2008, 9:15 pm

Pirates' problems multiply with each lossPittsburgh Post Gazette, PA - 6 hours agoOnly the Florida Marlins, playing in a football stadium that's ill-suited for baseball, draw less fans than the Pirates. The Tampa Bay Rays and the Kansas ...... read more

Baseball transactions - The Canadian Press

3 July 2008, 9:10 pm

Baseball transactionsThe Canadian Press - 6 hours agoPITTSBURGH PIRATES-Activated OF Chris Duffy from the 60-day DL and optioned him to Altoona (EL). Designated RHP Bryan Bullington for assignment. ...... read more

Bullington designated for assignment - MLB.com

3 July 2008, 6:10 pm

Bullington designated for assignmentMLB.com - 9 hours agoPer Major League Baseball rules, Duffy's rehab assignment could last only up to 20 days before the Pirates had to either reinstate him from the 60-day ...Bullington's future in limbo Indianapolis StarPirates Notebook: Bullington&#... read more

Pirates celebrate African-American Heritage Weekend - New Pittsburgh Courier

3 July 2008, 8:04 am

Pirates celebrate African-American Heritage WeekendNew Pittsburgh Courier, Pittsburgh - 19 hours ago... Pittsburgh baseball teams in the Negro and Major Leagues. “I appreciate what you have done,” acknowledged Oliver to Pope during the Pittsburgh Pirates ...... read more

Baseball Today - International Herald Tribune

3 July 2008, 1:25 am

Washington PostBaseball TodayInternational Herald Tribune, France - Jul 3, 2008_ Xavier Nady, Pirates, homered twice and drove in four runs, setting up a 9-5 victory over the Reds. _ Garrett Atkins, Rockies, homered and drove in four ...On Deck: Joba Scratches His Nose AOL SPORTSBaseball T... read more