When heavy storms halted play for nearly three hours in the bottom of the fifth inning Thursday afternoon, Giancarlo Stanton said it sparked a clubhouse competition: “Seeing who has the best internet connection.

The admission may leave some scratching their heads — and Cherington is facing increased pressure in his sixth season as Pirates GM with fans clamoring for a winner around electric ace Paul

The New York Yankees made a decisive move by acquiring All-Star closer David Bednar from the Pittsburgh Pirates. The addition addresses a clear weakness in the Yankees' bullpen, which has struggled to shut down games consistently this season.