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Pirates Notebook: Bedard Looking Forward to Opening Day Start
BRADENTON, Fla. — Lefty Erik Bedard has come a long way from the last time he got an Opening Day start — back in 2008 with the Seattle Mariners. During… Read more
Prospect Notebook: Morris Working On Cutter, Owens Looks Crisp
Bryan Morris threw two innings today at Pirate City, and flashed a new pitch in the process. Morris throws a mid-90s fastball, and also flashes a good curveball, but today… Read more
Morton Solid in Start, Plans to Be Ready for Season
BRADENTON, Fla. — The Pirates (7-12) lost 7-2 to the Detroit Tigers (14-3) at McKechnie Field on Friday afternoon. Right-hander Charlie Morton tossed four scoreless frames scattering two hits and… Read more
Alvarez Sidelined with Knee Discomfort
BRADENTON, Fla. — Third baseman Pedro Alvarez was removed from Thursday’s 8-6 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays with discomfort and inflammation in his left knee. Alvarez is currently day-to-day… Read more
Weekend Pirates Draft Prospects Preview: 3/23-3/25
Notes From the Past Week -Deven Marrero went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and two strikeouts against UNLV. Heading in to the game Marrero had two strikeouts in 62 at-bats… Read more
Hague Looking to Hit His Way to Pittsburgh
BRADENTON, Fla. — All Matt Hague has done in his professional career is hit. Hit, hit, hit. And so far during the Grapefruit League this spring, Hague has continued to… Read more