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Agency offers lifeline for the visually impaired

By SAM SPATTER - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs starter Jason Hammel delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Chicago, Wednesday, April 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Hammel strong again, Cubs beat Pirates 7-5

By BRIAN SANDALOW - Associated Press

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Marco Estrada delivers a pitch in the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday, April 10, 2014, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)

Brewers top Phils for 6th straight win

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates' Pedro Alvarez (24), celebrates with Russell Martin (55) at home plate after hitting a solo home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Chicago, Wednesday, April 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

5 HRs not enough as Pirates fall to Cubs 7-5

By MEGHAN MONTEMURRO - Associated Press

Detroit Red Wings' Niklas Kronwall (55) clears the puck before Pittsburgh Penguins' Lee Stempniak (22) can get his stick on it during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, April 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Jokinen’s SO winner lifts Penguins past Red Wings

By DAN SCIFO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2013 file photo, Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang skates during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders in Pittsburgh. Letang will play on Wednesday night, April 9, 2014, against the Detroit Red Wings, more than two months after suffering a stroke. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Penguins D Kris Letang set for return after stroke

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Steelers kickoff 2014 preseason against Giants

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Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Russell Martin (55) and relief pitcher Jason Grilli (39) celebrate after defeating the Chicago Cubs in the MLB National League baseball game on Tuesday, April 8, 2014, in Chicago. The Pittsburgh Pirates won 7-6. (AP Photo/Andrew A. Nelles)

Pirates beat Castro (2 HRs) and Cubs 7-6

By MEGHAN MONTEMURRO - Associated Press

Pittsburgh landslide closes RR tracks, no injuries

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Buffalo Sabres left winger Nicolas Deslauriers (44) deflects the puck on Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard (35) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Buffalo, N.Y., Tuesday, April 8, 2014. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)

Red Wings beat Sabres 4-2

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Group bids on debt-ridden August Wilson Center

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Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Edinson Volquez delivers during the third inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Pittsburgh, Sunday, April 6, 2014. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pirates slip past Cardinals for 2-1 victory

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St. Louis Cardinals pitchers Lance Lynn, right, Shelby Miller, center, and Joe Kelly lean on the dugout railing during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh Sunday, April 6, 2014. None of the three pitched in the 2-1 Pirates win. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Cardinals held to 3 hits by Pirates pitching

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Pirates’ Taillon set for Tommy John surgery

By JOHN PERROTTO - Associated Press

Man finds antique baseball cards in ceiling

By CHRIS TOGNERI - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates' Pedro Alvarez (24) rounds third to greetings from coach Nick Leyva (16) after hitting a solo home run off St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Shelby Miller during the second inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh on Friday, April 4, 2014. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Alvarez powers Pirates by Cardinals 12-2

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals' Jhonny Peralta (27) slides safely around the attempted tag by Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Russell Martin during the first inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh on Saturday, April 5, 2014. Peralta scored from third on a sacrifice fly by Allen Craig. (AP Photo/Gene J.Puskar)

Liriano starts slow, Pirates fall to Cardinals 6-1

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals' Jhonny Peralta (27) slides safely around the attempted tag by Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Russell Martin during the first inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh on Saturday, April 5, 2014. Peralta scored from third on a sacrifice fly by Allen Craig. (AP Photo/Gene J.Puskar)

Cardinals strike early, down Pirates 6-1

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

ADDS DATE PHOTO WAS MADE - This Tuesday, April 1, 2014 booking photograph released by the Allegheny County Police shows Laurel Michelle Schlemmer, who is charged with drowning her 3-year-old son and leaving his 6-year-old brother in critical condition Tuesday morning after she allegedly pushed the boys underwater in a bathtub, then sat on them at their McCandless, Pa. home. Schlemmer, 40, was jailed without bond after arraignment early Wednesday on charges including criminal homicide, aggravated assault and child endangerment. (AP Photo/Allegheny County Police)

Pa. officials: 6-year-old boy in drowning case against mom dies days after younger brother

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Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle watches during batting practice before their opening day baseball game against the Chicago Cubs on Monday, March 31, 2014, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene Puskar)

Pirates GM Huntington, manager Hurdle extended

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press