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Cumpton Throws Seven Strong Innings, Cunningham Returns From DL in Altoona Win

ALTOONA, Pa. -- Right-hander Brandon Cumpton has been solid in his first year at the Double-A level. His last trip to the mound on Saturday...

Pirates Notebook: Verlander No Hits Pirates Through Eight

Right-hander Justin Verlander took a no-hitter into the ninth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Detroit. With one out, Josh Harrison took a 1-2...

Pirates Notebook: James McDonald Taking Steps Forward Thanks to Slider

When the Pittsburgh Pirates acquired James McDonald from the Los Angeles Dodgers (along with prospect outfielder Andrew Lambo) for closer Octavio Dotel in 2010,...

Pirates Notebook: Bedard Makes First Start Since Injury

Left-hander Erik Bedard made his first start on Wednesday against the Washington Nationals since his scheduled start was bumped back by two days due...

Presley Optioned to Triple-A; Meek Recalled

The Pittsburgh Pirates optioned outfielder Alex Presley to Triple-A Indianapolis prior to the game on Wednesday and recalled righty reliever Evan Meek. Presley, 26, posted...

McKenry Learning to Adjust to Backup Role

After the Pittsburgh Pirates acquired catcher Michael McKenry from Triple-A Pawtucket (Red Sox) on June 12 of last season, McKenry went on to start in 58...

Pirates Notebook: Should the Pirates Replace Correia in the Rotation?

After the Pittsburgh Pirates acquired right-hander A.J. Burnett during the off-season, Kevin Correia looked to be the odd man out of the rotation. Having...

What Solutions Can the Pirates Make on Offense?

While the Pittsburgh Pirates pitching staff has been impressive this season, the offense has struggled to score runs. Their 100 runs scored is ranked dead...

Pirates Notebook: Lincoln Steps Up in Spot Start, McLouth Needs to Produce

Since being recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on April 18, Brad Lincoln was used in relief with the Pittsburgh Pirates. And in that role, the...

Hurdle: Did you Have This From Our Pitching? Seriously. This is Good Stuff.

Following the Pirates 3-2 walkoff win in 12 innings at PNC Park, Pirates skipper Clint Hurdle continued to express his pleasure with the club's...

Jose Tabata Gets His Swagger Back

Towards the end of April, Jose Tabata said that he was working on tweaking his swing. The outfielder was watching old videos from the 2011...

Harrison’s Walk off Hit Ends Extra Inning Affair

PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- After playing over three and a half hours in the rain at PNC Park on Sunday, burning through the bench and...

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