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Pirates Notebook: Karstens Tinkering with Curve; McDonald Gets Bumped in Rotation

Jeff Karstens has been working on some adjustments over his last several starts. Since returning from the disabled list due  to a shoulder injury,...

Pirates Notebook: Barmes Has Biggest Swing of His Season

This Pittsburgh Pirates team battles, and never gives up. Even when things look like they're starting to turn for the worse, they've been able...

Fresh Starts for Snider, Sanchez, Qualls Can Help Boost Pirates

A change of scenery can sometimes help a player. The new surroundings, new teammates and the opportunity to start somewhere fresh can make a difference. The...

Juan Cruz Reinstated from DL; Jared Hughes Optioned to Triple-A

The Pittsburgh Pirates have reinstated right-hander Juan Cruz from the 15-day disabled list and have optioned right-hander Jared Hughes to Triple-A Indianapolis. Right shoulder inflammation...

Pirates Notebook: Burnett Shows Two Sides; Velocity Returns for Grilli

When the Pirates have had struggles or been battling through a losing streak, A.J. Burnett was the stopper for Pittsburgh. Burnett entered game action...

Pirates Notebook: McDonald Struggling in 2nd Half; Bucs Going With 6-Man Rotation

James McDonald has struggled the second half of the season. The McDonald that Pittsburgh saw in the first half of the season was impressive....

Pirates Notebook: Locke Shines in 2012 Debut, But His Role is Undecided

Jeff Locke was impressive in his 2012 debut for the Pirates on Thursday at PNC Park. The left-hander, who was recalled on Wednesday, was...

Grilli Sees Recent Dip in Velocity, Qualls’ Experience Will Plug Him In Late

Jason Grilli had an impressive first half of the season. So much in fact that there were even questions as to why the Pirates...

Locke Will Serve as Long Man After Correia’s Start

Jeff Locke was promoted to Pittsburgh on Wednesday to provide the club with a volume of innings if the team needs him. With Correia...

Pirates Notebook: Correia Adjusts in Spot Start; Presley in Triple-A to Get More At-Bats

It's been two weeks since the last time Kevin Correia made a start for Pittsburgh. He was moved into the bullpen when the club acquired...

Jeff Locke Headed to Pittsburgh

According to a source, Jeff Locke is headed to Pittsburgh to join the club. Kevin Correia is slated to spot start on Wednesday for the...

Chris Leroux and Jeff Locke Could Fill Roles in Pittsburgh

Both Chris Leroux and Jeff Locke could fill a role with the Pirates to some capacity in the near future. While the Major League...

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