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Karstens Activated for Start; Morris Optioned to Triple-A

The Pittsburgh Pirates activated right-hander Jeff Karstens from the disabled list and optioned reliever Bryan Morris to Triple-A Indianapolis. Karstens will make his first start...

Bryan Morris Finally Gets the Call to the Majors, Though Only For a Short Stay

PITTSBURGH, PA -- When Bryan Morris arrived to the field in Indianapolis on Saturday afternoon, the right-hander went about his normal pregame activities. That...

Pirates Notebook: Rotation Still Has Questions; Moves on Horizon

PITTSBURGH, PA -- After the Pirates lost 3-2 to the Detroit Tigers on Sunday at PNC Park, Manager Clint Hurdle said that Jeff Karstens...

Bryan Morris Promoted; Drew Sutton Claimed off Waivers

PITTSBURGH, PA -- The Pirates announced several roster moves prior to the club's game today. Right-handed reliever Bryan Morris was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis and...

Matt Hague Trying to Stay Sharp in Bench Role

PITTSBURGH, PA -- Adjusting to a bench role can be a tough transition for any young player.  Matt Hague led the International League in...

Rotation — Who’s in? Who’s out?; Alvarez Bumped to Fifth

How the Pirates rotation works out is an interesting topic this morning. What we do know is that Jeff Karstens will not be making a...

Pirates Notebook: Did Lincoln Earn Himself Another Start?

PITTSBURGH, PA -- Brad Lincoln used his four days off between starts in order to focus on several things -- fastball command, keeping his front...

Lincoln Worked on Several Things in Bullpen for Today’s Start

Right-hander Brad Lincoln will take the bump at 4:05 this afternoon to face the Tigers in his fifth start of the season. It will...

Pirates Notebook: Burnett Finding Joy in Baseball Again

PITTSBURGH, PA -- Not since Dock Ellis in 1974 has a Pittsburgh starting pitcher won more than six straight starts (Ellis won eight). But...

Pedro Alvarez Seeking Consistent Hot Bat for Pirates

PITTSBURGH, PA -- Something seemed to just change for Pedro Alvarez while in Cleveland for the Interleague series against the Indians. And change quick....

As Trade Deadline Approaches, Pirates Looking to Improve All Areas

The trade deadline may be five weeks away, but the Pirates have been having discussions on what they are looking for to improve this...

Pirates Notebook: Guidance Key for McDonald’s Impressive Season

PITTSBURGH, PA -- Last season James McDonald had trouble pitching lengthy outings. But this year there is a whole different guy on the mound....

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