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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester throws against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Saturday, July 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Lester pitches into 7th, Cubs beat Giolito, White Sox 6-3

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Milwaukee Brewers' Jesus Aguilar drives in a run with an RBI single off Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Steven Brault during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Friday, July 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Brewers blow big lead, recover to edge Pirates 7-6 in 10

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon, center, yells toward the Pittsburgh Pirates dugout as he is restrained by umpire Joe West and Cubs' Kris Bryant (17) during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, July 4, 2019. Maddon was ejected. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Cubs erupt after Maddon’s ejection to rip Pirates 11-3

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates' Josh Bell watches his three-run home run off Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Adbert Alzolay during the first inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Monday, July 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Bell mashes 3 home runs, Pirates thrash Cubs 18-5

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 19, 2019, file photo, Pittsburgh Penguins' Phil Kessel (81) brings the puck upice after taking it away from Carolina Hurricanes' Brock McGinn (23) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C. The Arizona Coyotes acquired high-scoring winger Kessel on Saturday, June 29, 2019, in a deal that sends center Alex Galchenyuk to the Penguins. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker, File)

Penguins trade Kessel to Coyotes for Galchenyuk

By JOHN MARSHALL - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates' Kevin Newman hits a home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Friday, June 28, 2019, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Newman homers, Pirates rally late to beat Brewers 3-2

By RICH ROVITO - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Joe Musgrove throws against the Houston Astros during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, June 27, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Bell homers again as Pirates cruise past Astros 10-0

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates' Josh Bell drops his bat after hitting a two-run home run against the Houston Astros during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 26, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Bell, Dickerson lead Pirates to 14-2 rout of Astros

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole throws against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 25, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Gurriel, Cole help Astros to 5-1 win over Pirates

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 18, 2019, file photo, Washington Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik, center, poses with Dick Patrick, left, team president, and Bill Daly, deputy NHL commissioner, after he was given a silver stick during a ceremony to honor Opik for playing 1,000 NHL hockey games, before the team's matchup against the New York Islanders in Washington. Orpik has decided to retire after 15 seasons and two Stanley Cup championships. The 38-year-old announced his retirement Tuesday, June 25, 2019. Orpik says his body is “telling me it is time to move on to something new” after 1,171 NHL regular-season and playoff games. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Orpik retires after 15 NHL seasons, 2 Stanley Cup titles

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Residents grapple with life in the shadows steel plant

By JAMIE MARTINES and Tribune-Review - Associated Press

Water department work crews work on the lines around the Legacy International Worship Center church Thursday, June 20, 2019, in Pittsburgh. Federal authorities have arrested a Syrian man they say planned to bomb the church to inspire followers of the Islamic State. Mustafa Mousab Aloweme, 21, a Pittsburgh resident, is charged with one count of attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and two counts of distributing information relating to an explosive device or weapon of mass destruction. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Syrian refugee held for trial in alleged church bomb plot

By RAMESH SANTANAM - Associated Press

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Mustafa Mousab Alowemer, Syrian refugee, arrested in Pittsburgh church attack plot

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

Pittsburgh Pirates' Bryan Reynolds (10) celebrates with Adam Frazier (26) and Kevin Newman after hitting a three-run home run off Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Nick Ramirez during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, June 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Reynolds caps comeback with 3-run blast, Pirates beat Tigers

By WES CROSBY - Associated Press

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jordan Yamamoto throws during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Tuesday, June 18, 2019, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Rookie Yamamoto blanks Cardinals again, Marlins win 6-0

By WARREN MAYES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Joe Musgrove (59) is held back by his teammates during a brief scuffle with the Atlanta Braves in the first inning of a baseball game Monday, June 10, 2019, in Atlanta. Musgrove was ejected from the game. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Acuña hits grand slam after early fracas, Braves top Pirates

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Judge weighs whether health care giants’ deal has to expire

By MARK SCOLFORO - Associated Press

Alligator captured in Pittsburgh neighborhood

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Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Joe Musgrove delivers during the second inning of the team's baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, June 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Musgrove pitches into 9th, Pirates top Braves 7-4

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Steelers’ Davis worried about 2019, not long-term future

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press