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Under contract for $5.75 million in 2011, Chris Snyder has a '12 club option for $6.75 million. (AP)

Bucs bolster backstop spot by landing Snyder

The Pirates added catcher Chris Snyder on Saturday, in addition to Minor League shortstop Pedro Ciriaco and cash, sending Ryan Church, Bobby Crosby and D.J. Carrasco to Arizona. More >

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Daniel McCutchen has allowed 27 earned runs on 36 hits in 28 1/3 innings this season. (AP)

McCutchen hoping third stint the charm for Bucs

Daniel McCutchen is back in the Pirates' rotation for the third time in the 2010 campaign. He hopes to stick this time around with a strong start against the Cardinals tonight at 7:15 ET. Preview >

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Recent reports listed the Dodgers, Padres and Mets as potential destinations for Paul Maholm. (AP)

Ball in Pirates' court as options arise for Maholm

The Bucs are listening and ready to pull the trigger, but potential suitors must accept a high asking price for staff ace Paul Maholm if he is to be moved before today's Trade Deadline. More >

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TEAM	W	L	%	GB
St. Louis	57	46	.553	-
Cincinnati	57	47	.548	0.5
Milwaukee	48	56	.462	9.5
Chi Cubs	46	57	.447	11.0
Houston	43	59	.422	13.5
Pittsburgh	36	66	.353	20.5

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