<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1" ?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>washingtonpost.com - Pirates</title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/sports/leaguesandsports/mlb/pittsburghpirates?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/mlb/pittsburghpirates</link><description>Pirates</description><language>en-us</language><ttl>15</ttl><image><title>washingtonpost.com</title><width>140</width><height>20</height><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com</link><url>http://media.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/hp/image/wp_web.gif</url></image><item><title><![CDATA[Fifth Spot Up for Grabs]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A3720-2005Mar26.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/mlb/pittsburghpirates</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A3720-2005Mar26.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/mlb/pittsburghpirates</guid><pubDate>Sun, 8 May 2005 22:04:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Baltimore Orioles are still undecided on a fifth starter, but Rick Bauer is emerging as the leader.]]></description><author> Jorge Arangure Jr.</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates Release Lopez]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A61394-2005Mar23.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/mlb/pittsburghpirates</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A61394-2005Mar23.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/mlb/pittsburghpirates</guid><pubDate>Sun, 8 May 2005 22:04:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Albie Lopez pulled out of the running for a spot on Pittsburgh's pitching staff by leaving camp and was subsequently released.]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates' Bay Injured]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A18234-2005Mar8.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/mlb/pittsburghpirates</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A18234-2005Mar8.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/mlb/pittsburghpirates</guid><pubDate>Sun, 8 May 2005 22:04:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jason Bay, the 2004 NL rookie of the year, will be out at least a week after he jammed his left wrist diving for a fly ball Tuesday.]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kearns Swings Away]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A8336-2005Mar4.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/mlb/pittsburghpirates</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A8336-2005Mar4.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/mlb/pittsburghpirates</guid><pubDate>Sun, 8 May 2005 22:04:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Austin Kearns attempts to stake a claim in the Reds' outfield as he hits a two-run homer to help Cincinnati to a 4-1 win over Tampa Bay.]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giambi Gets Swings]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A5354-2005Mar3.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/mlb/pittsburghpirates</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A5354-2005Mar3.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/mlb/pittsburghpirates</guid><pubDate>Sun, 8 May 2005 22:04:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yankees slugger Jason Giambi walks twice and grounds out in New York's first exhibition game this season, a 2-2 tie against the Pirates.]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mazzilli More Relaxed]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A61378-2005Feb28.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/mlb/pittsburghpirates</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A61378-2005Feb28.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/mlb/pittsburghpirates</guid><pubDate>Sun, 8 May 2005 22:04:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The change in Orioles Manager Lee Mazzilli's demeanor this spring has been a revelation. He is more forthcoming and his relationship with players appears to improve daily.]]></description><author> Jorge Arangure Jr.</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Perez Back to Normal]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A58221-2005Feb27.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/mlb/pittsburghpirates</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A58221-2005Feb27.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/mlb/pittsburghpirates</guid><pubDate>Sun, 8 May 2005 22:04:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pirats pitcher Oliver Perez appears to be recovering well from a left shoulder injury sustained while sleeping akwardly.]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nationals Sign Three]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A12353-2005Feb9.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/mlb/pittsburghpirates</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A12353-2005Feb9.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/mlb/pittsburghpirates</guid><pubDate>Sun, 8 May 2005 22:04:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Nationals agree to terms with three more players -- outfielder J.J. Davis and right-handed pitchers Josh Karp and Danny Rueckel.]]></description><author> Barry Svrluga</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top Rookies Named]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A34375-2004Nov8.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/mlb/pittsburghpirates</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A34375-2004Nov8.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/mlb/pittsburghpirates</guid><pubDate>Sun, 8 May 2005 22:04:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Oakland shortstop Bobby Crosby is one vote shy of being a unanimous pick for AL Rookie of the Year, and Pirates outfielder Jason Bay wins the NL award Monday.]]></description><author> Dave Sheinin</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schedule Changes]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A29423-2004Nov5.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/mlb/pittsburghpirates</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A29423-2004Nov5.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/mlb/pittsburghpirates</guid><pubDate>Sun, 8 May 2005 22:04:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Final changes are made to the Orioles' and new Washington franchise's schedule released on Friday so the teams would only share 25 home dates.]]></description><author> Jorge Arangure Jr.</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[O's Interested in Mondesi]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A58941-2004May26.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/mlb/pittsburghpirates</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A58941-2004May26.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/mlb/pittsburghpirates</guid><pubDate>Sun, 8 May 2005 22:04:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Orioles have expressed interest in free agent outfielder Raul Mondesi, although the talks have been characterized to this point as "very, very preliminary."]]></description><author> Dave Sheinin</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[O's Shake Up Roster]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A55711-2004May25.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/mlb/pittsburghpirates</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A55711-2004May25.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/mlb/pittsburghpirates</guid><pubDate>Sun, 8 May 2005 22:04:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Orioles cut loose infield prospect Jose Bautista, a move that signals their burgeoning faith in Melvin Mora's progress at third.]]></description><author> Dave Sheinin</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Dream Come True]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A39802-2004Apr24.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/mlb/pittsburghpirates</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A39802-2004Apr24.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/mlb/pittsburghpirates</guid><pubDate>Sun, 8 May 2005 22:04:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mike Johnston, a 25-year-old left-handed rookie who suffers from Tourette syndrome, fulfilled a boyhood dream by making the Pittsburgh Pirates roster this spring.]]></description><author> William Gildea</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Man, Big Swing]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A457-2004Apr9.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/mlb/pittsburghpirates</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A457-2004Apr9.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/mlb/pittsburghpirates</guid><pubDate>Sun, 8 May 2005 22:04:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[At 6-foot-5 and 305 pounds, Walter Young should be a defensive end. Instead, he is the Bowie Baysox' latest big-swinging sensation.]]></description><author> Kathy Orton</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Osik Is Backup Catcher]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A40402-2004Mar31.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/mlb/pittsburghpirates</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A40402-2004Mar31.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/mlb/pittsburghpirates</guid><pubDate>Sun, 8 May 2005 22:04:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Veteran Keith Osik will be Javy Lopez's backup at catcher this season.  Osik's defense gave him the edge over Geronimo Gil.]]></description><author> Dave Sheinin</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Griffey Strains His Calf]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A34417-2004Mar29.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/mlb/pittsburghpirates</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A34417-2004Mar29.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/mlb/pittsburghpirates</guid><pubDate>Sun, 8 May 2005 22:04:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ken Griffey Jr. strained his right calf while running out a grounder Monday night, and left the game an inning later as a precaution.]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves Acquire Reitsma]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A27944-2004Mar26.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/mlb/pittsburghpirates</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A27944-2004Mar26.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/mlb/pittsburghpirates</guid><pubDate>Sun, 8 May 2005 22:04:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves traded two pitching prospects for right-hander Chris Reitsma, who filled every role on the Cincinnati Reds' staff.]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zimmerman Has Setback]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A58423-2004Mar14.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/mlb/pittsburghpirates</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A58423-2004Mar14.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/mlb/pittsburghpirates</guid><pubDate>Sun, 8 May 2005 22:04:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jeff Zimmerman's comeback with the Texas Rangers hit a snag when he felt his right elbow lock up while pitching against the Mariners.]]></description><author></author></item><item><title><![CDATA[In San Juan Once Again]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A1633-2003Nov20.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/mlb/pittsburghpirates</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A1633-2003Nov20.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/mlb/pittsburghpirates</guid><pubDate>Sun, 8 May 2005 22:04:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association are on the verge of an agreement for the Expos to play 22 home games in San Juan, Puerto Rico, next season.]]></description><author> Mark Asher</author></item><item><title><![CDATA[O's Make Minor Moves]]></title><link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A1481-2003Nov20.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/mlb/pittsburghpirates</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A1481-2003Nov20.html?nav=rss_sports/leaguesandsports/mlb/pittsburghpirates</guid><pubDate>Sun, 8 May 2005 22:04:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Orioles dropped a minor league affiliate, claimed a power-hitting prospect on waivers and hired a manager for their Class AAA team.]]></description><author> Dave Sheinin</author></item></channel></rss>