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Pirates Notebook: Wilson to Start or Relieve?

SARASOTA, Fla. -- There are questions regarding left-hander Justin Wilson this spring. Should he be a reliever or a starter? Does he make the...

Bucs Bullpen Lights Out in 11-5 Win Over O’s

SARASOTA, Fla. -- After right-hander James McDonald struggled with his fastball command, allowing five runs on six hits over three innings, the Bucs relievers were...

Garrett Jones Seeking Consistency

BRADENTON, Fla. -- First Baseman Garrett Jones said he is looking for more consistency for the 2012 season. Jones saw his average go up...

Pregame: Pirates vs. Orioles in Sarasota

Good morning from Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida. Of all the stadiums we've traveled to this spring, the O's park by far has...

Pirates Notebook: Hague Battling for Bench Job

BRADENTON, Fla. -- The hit collector. That's what Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle's nickname is for infielder Matt Hague. And that's exactly what he's been doing...

Pedro Alvarez Working On Bouncing Back From 2011 Season

BRADENTON, Fla. -- Over seven Grapefruit League games this spring, third baseman Pedro Alvarez has three hits over 16 at-bats. Two of those three...

Pirates Notebook: No Reason Meek’s Velocity Won’t Return

BRADENTON, Fla. --Right-hander Evan Meek is working on getting back to the All-Star pitcher that he was in 2010. After posting a 2.14 ERA...

Morton Makes Grapefruit League Debut in Bucs Two-Hit Loss to Phillies

BRADENTON, Fla. -- Right-hander Charlie Morton made his Grapefruit League debut against the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday at McKechnie Field. Although scattering four hits over...

McKenry, Karstens Show up Big in Pirates Win Over Netherlands

ST. Pete, Fla. --Right-hander Jeff Karstens got the start against the Netherlands in part of the Intentional Baseball Tournament held at Al Lang Field in St....

Split Squad: Pirates vs. Netherlands; Pirates vs. Phillies

Good afternoon from Al Lang Stadium in St. Pete, Fla.  I had trouble finding parking around the stadium when I arrived this morning, but...

Lincoln, McPherson Scratched from Outings

ST. PETE, Fla. -- Right-handers Brad Lincoln and Kyle McPherson were scratched from their outings today against the Philadelphia Phillies at McKechnie Field. Lincoln, 26, has...

Pirates Notebook: Kyle McPherson Slated to Begin in Triple-A

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. --Right-hander Kyle McPherson had a huge 2011 season in the minor leagues with a list of accomplishments to prove it. The 24...

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