Pirates revisiting talks with James Loney

LATEST PIRATES RUMORS As talks with the Toronto Blue Jays have gone nowhere for Adam Lind due to the Jays asking price and other trade options not being too attractive to the Pirates, Pittsburgh has not given up on their pursuit of James Loney.

Loney’s Grand Slam lifts Dodgers to Game 1 win

LA Dodgers 7 РChicago Cubs 2 The Dodgers stole game 1 in Chicago with clutch hits and strong pitching. James Loney not Manny Ramirez carried the Dodgers offense tonight hitting a grand slam in the 5th inning off of Cubs pitcher Ryan Dempster. Dempster a 14 game winner at Wrigley Field struggled with his command walking seven batters. The Dodgers got a strong performance from veteran Derek Lowe. Lowe pitched six innings striking out six. The Manny Ramirez effect continues in LA. The Cubs tried to pitch away from Ramirez but it still didn’t matter. Ramirez hit a 7th inning home run on a pitch that was down at his ankles. Ramirez is one of the top 5 hitters