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Burnett Returns to Florida to Begin Next Step
BRADENTON, Fla. — Right-hander A.J. Burnett returned to Florida on Saturday to the Pirates spring training clubhouse at McKechnie Field. There he was greeted by his teammates just eight days… Read more
Michael McKenry Entering the Season as the Backup Catcher
BRADENTON, Fla. — When catcher Michael McKenry headed south for spring training this year, he was in a much different situation than the year prior. McKenry attended camp with the… Read more
Hurdle: It’s on Everybody to be a Better Base Runner
BRADENTON, Fla. – During the Pirates 4-2 loss to the Minnesota Twins at McKechnie Field on Saturday, speedy outfielder Nate McLouth was caught attempting to swipe two bases. So far this… Read more
Lefty Bedard Effective in Pirates 4-2 Loss to Twins
BRADENTON, Fla. – Left-hander Erik Bedard gave up just one hit –a two-out single to left field by the Minnesota Twins’ Josh Willingham in the first inning –over three scoreless frames with… Read more
Nationals Inquired on Starling Marte, Were Turned Down
The Washington Nationals have been looking for a center fielder for a while now. Jim Bowden tweeted that during that search they inquired on Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Starling Marte. Bowden… Read more
Pirates Go With Unusual Lineup in B Game
The Pittsburgh Pirates played a seven inning B-game against the Minnesota Twins today at Pirate City. As with any B-game, the contest was extremely informal. Innings ended if a pitcher… Read more
Bryan Morris Finds a Home in the Bullpen
FORT MYERS, Fla. — After spending most of his minor league career in the starting rotation, right-hander Bryan Morris has found a home in the ‘pen. Morris, 25, started the 2011… Read more
