For five innings, James McDonald overpowered the Nationals, his mid-90s fastball and dazzling curve holding them without a hit. In the sixth, the Nats finally were able to figure the Pirates starter ...

The Pittsburgh Pirates were riding a hot streak and on the verge of a playoff spot when they showed up on Friday. The Milwaukee Brewers have cooled them off. The Brewers clinched a series win on Corey ...

James McDonald allowed two runs in six effective innings, Andrew McCutchen hit a two-run double and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the New York Mets 3-2 on Saturday night. Jose Tabata and Josh Harrison ...

PITTSBURGH - James McDonald takes the mound every five days with a chip on his shoulder, eager to prove the Pittsburgh Pirates are legit. "I want to be the guy that shows other teams that we're for ...