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    LONDON — Brief and to the Point … >> The Wednesday Olympics column looks at the amazing double redemption of Jordyn Wieber and Michael Phelps, best things that have happened here yet. >> I also have a Pirates column about the trade deadline. For full coverage of everything that happened on that front, check our [...]

    Final: Pirates 5, Cubs 0

    July 31st, 2012

    By Dejan Kovacevic | Trib Total Media Looking ahead to first pitch … Game: Pirates (58-44) vs. Chicago Cubs (43-58) Time: 8:05 p.m. Site: Wrigley Field, Chicago TV, radio: Root Sports, 93.7 The Fan Here is the live box score. And here is the Pirates’ lineup vs. Chicago RHP Ryan Dempster … Starling Marte, LF Travis [...]

    By Dejan Kovacevic | Trib Total Media LONDON — Brief and to the Point … >> The Tuesday column goes after my new friends at NBC for their horse-and-buggy approach to covering these Olympics. I don’t get to see what they’re doing, obviously, but I’m aware of the ridiculous delays. Moreover, I’m seeing at least [...]

    Final: Cubs 14, Pirates 4

    July 30th, 2012

    By Dejan Kovacevic | Trib Total Media Looking ahead to first pitch … Game: Pirates (58-43) vs. Chicago Cubs (42-58) Time: 8:05 p.m. Site: Wrigley Field, Chicago TV, radio: Root Sports, 93.7 The Fan Here is the live box score. And here is the Pirates’ lineup vs. Chicago RHP Justin Germano … Starling Marte, LF Alex [...]

    By Dejan Kovacevic | Trib Total Media LONDON — Brief and to the Point … >> The Monday column wonders if Michael Phelps and Jordyn Wieber falter, who might step up in their stead for the United States? >> Aussie fan came into the Pittsburgh bureau for Olympics coverage, based conveniently near the Tower Bridge, [...]

    Final: Astros 9, Pirates 5

    July 29th, 2012

    By Dejan Kovacevic | Trib Total Media Looking ahead to first pitch … Game: Pirates (58-42) vs. Houston Astros (34-68) Time: 2:05 p.m. Site: Minute Maid Park, Houston TV, radio: Root Sports, 93.7 The Fan Here is the live box score. And here is the Pirates’ lineup vs. Houston RHP Lucas Harrell … Starling Marte, CF [...]

    Final: Pirates 4, Astros 3

    July 28th, 2012

    By Dejan Kovacevic | Trib Total Media Looking ahead to first pitch … Game: Pirates (57-42) vs. Houston Astros (34-67) Time: 7:05 p.m. Site: Minute Maid Park, Houston TV, radio: Root Sports, 93.7 The Fan Here is the live box score. And here is the Pirates’ lineup vs. Houston RHP Armando Gallaraga … Starling Marte, LF [...]

    Final: Pirates 6, Astros 5

    July 27th, 2012

    By Dejan Kovacevic | Trib Total Media Looking ahead to first pitch … Game: Pirates (56-42) vs. Houston Astros (34-66) Time: 8:05 p.m. Site: Minute Maid Park, Houston TV, radio: Root Sports, 93.7 The Fan Here is the live box score. And here is the Pirates’ lineup vs. Houston RHP Jordan Lyles … Starling Marte, LF [...]

    By Dejan Kovacevic | Trib Total Media LONDON — Brief and to the Point … >> The Friday column rates Usain Bolt and Michael Phelps among the truly transcendent athletes in history. But can they — like Muhammad, Michael and Mario off that list — show a great sequel? These Olympics will tell. Would love [...]

    Final: Pirates 5, Astros 3

    July 26th, 2012

    By Dejan Kovacevic | Trib Total Media Looking ahead to first pitch … Game: Pirates (55-42) vs. Houston Astros (34-65) Time: 8:05 p.m. Site: Minute Maid Park, Houston TV, radio: Root Sports, 93.7 The Fan Here is the live box score. And here is the Pirates’ lineup vs. Houston LHP Dallas Keuchel … Starling Marte, LF [...]