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How they scored: Bucs 4, Cards 1

Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewHere's how the Pirates minor league teams fared in their games played Tuesday, Aug. 19.
Pittsburgh Pirates7 hours ago

Mientkiewicz's wife faring well

Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewJodi Mientkiewicz, the wife of Pirates infielder Doug Mientkiewicz, is at home and faring well after heart surgery Monday at Allegheny General Hospital.
Pittsburgh Pirates7 hours ago

Pirates Notebook: LaRoche recalls Challis as 'special to me'

Pittsburgh Post-GazetteIt did not take long for Adam LaRoche to take a liking to John Challis on that June 25 afternoon that Challis, the Freedom youngster stricken with cancer, spent with the Pirates at PNC Park. And it did not take long yesterday for LaRoche to show visible emotion at the news that Challis died. ...
Pittsburgh Pirates7 hours ago

Snell dominates Cardinals in Pirates' 4-1 victory

Pittsburgh Post-GazetteHe pitched with a snarl. He threw strikes, he was efficient, he cranked his fastball up to 96 mph, his slider was so filthy it drew two swinging strikeouts in the dirt, and he did just about everything the Pirates had expected Ian Snell to do all summer long ...
Pittsburgh Pirates7 hours ago

Bills QB Edwards limps off with injured right leg

Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewBuffalo Bills starting quarterback Trent Edwards sustained a deep bruise to his right quadriceps during practice Tuesday night, and it's unclear whether he'll return to practice this week.
Pittsburgh Steelers4 hours ago

Mendenhall running on instinct

Pittsburgh Post-GazetteWillie Parker and teammates ease off giving advice to the Steelers' No. 1 draft choice in order to let his ball-carrying instincts take over ...
Pittsburgh Steelers4 hours ago

Troubled receiver Henry rejoins Bengals

Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewReceiver Chris Henry is back with the Cincinnati Bengals because their owner has a soft spot for troubled players.
Pittsburgh Steelers4 hours ago

Holmes to take shot on returns

Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewSteelers receiver Santonio Holmes hasn't returned a punt in a regular-season game since his rookie campaign in 2006.
Pittsburgh Steelers4 hours ago

Polamalu healthy enough to practice

Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewSteelers strong safety Troy Polamalu isn't targeting Saturday night's preseason game at Minnesota as his return date, although he wouldn't mind returning to the playing field as soon as possible.
Pittsburgh Steelers4 hours ago

Lack of picks doesn't overly-concern Steelers

Beaver County TimesPITTSBURGH — Ike Taylor doesn’t have hands of stone. It just seems that way because of all the interceptions he lets slip through his fingertips every year.
Pittsburgh Steelers4 hours ago

Steelers Notebook: Batch on fast recovery track

Pittsburgh Post-GazetteBackup quarterback Charlie Batch said his surgically repaired broken right collarbone is feeling better, and he began his rehabilitation yesterday, hoping that he will be able to return sooner than anticipated. ...
Pittsburgh Steelers4 hours ago

Snell dominates Cardinals in Pirates' 4-1 victory

Pittsburgh Post-GazetteHe pitched with a snarl. He threw strikes, he was efficient, he cranked his fastball up to 96 mph, his slider was so filthy it drew two swinging strikeouts in the dirt, and he did just about everything the Pirates had expected Ian Snell to do all summer long ...
Pittsburgh Pirates4 hours ago

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St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa sits in the dugout dur... (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
AP Photo/Jeff Roberson

St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa sits in the dugout during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, in St. Louis.»Yahoo! Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Steve Pearce can't reach a doub... (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
AP Photo/Jeff Roberson

Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Steve Pearce can't reach a double by St. Louis Cardinals' Yadier Molina during the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, in St. Louis.»Yahoo! Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Ian Snell throws during the ... (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
AP Photo/Jeff Roberson

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Ian Snell throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, in St. Louis.»Yahoo! Sports

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina misses the throw home,... (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
AP Photo/Jeff Roberson

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina misses the throw home, allowing Pittsburgh Pirates' Ryan Doumit to score from third during the ninth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, in St. Louis.»Yahoo! Sports