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Pirates Notes: Second Half Rotation, Trade Deadline, Catchers Returning

PITTSBURGH — The Pirates suddenly have a lot of options at their disposal when it comes to the starting rotation. Holdovers Jon Niese, Francisco...

Niese Gets Roughed Up in 6-5 Loss to Cubs on Sunday

PITTSBURGH -- For the last few seasons, the Pirates have become noteworthy for being a place that has restored a large number of cast-off...

Pirates Notes: Andrew McCutchen Will Get a Much Needed Break This Week

PITTSBURGH — For the first time in six years, Andrew McCutchen will get a break. The Pirates outfielder has been an All-Star selection for...

‘These Guys are Pirates’: An Up-Close Look at a Youth Movement

PITTSBURGH -- If you've been on vacation for the month of July, let me bring you up to speed. The Pirates have roared back from...

Josh Bell’s Pinch Hit Grand Slam Fuels Pirates Blowout Win Over Cubs

PITTSBURGH — A starter for his entire career, Josh Bell said before the game on Saturday night that he was still trying to adjust...

Pirates Notes: Outfield Positioning Has Helped McCutchen’s Arm

PITTSBURGH -- Since the beginning of the season, the Pirates have been experimenting with a new outfield alignment that involves a shallower positioning across...

Pirates Turn to the Prospects, Who Led Them to a Win Over Arrieta and the Cubs

PITTSBURGH — With the Pirates trailing by a run and needing to find a way to scratch a run across against Chicago Cubs ace...

Pirates Notes: Josh Bell’s Stay in Pittsburgh is Temporary

PITTSBURGH — Josh Bell is indeed in Pittsburgh, but his stay will be temporary. The Pirates recalled their first base prospect just before Friday’s...

Jung Ho Kang Under Investigation in Chicago For Sexual Assault

Pirates third baseman Jung Ho Kang is being investigated for sexual assault by Chicago Police, according to a report by the Chicago Tribune. The report...

Francisco Liriano Continues His Control Problems in Pirates’ 5-4 Loss

PITTSBURGH — Francisco Liriano pitched four innings of two-hit baseball on Monday afternoon. He never got out of the fifth. The Pirates’ most experienced pitcher...

Hurdle Not Upset by Andrew McCutchen’s First Career Ejection

PITTSBURGH -- Andrew McCutchen may have had a point. The Pirates’ center fielder was called out on strikes twice by umpire Chris Conroy Sunday night. The...

Kuhl and Frazier Help the Pirates to a Win Over Kershaw and the Dodgers

PITTSBURGH — Los Angeles Dodgers’ ace Clayton Kershaw has lost two games this season. His newest victim? Twenty-three-year-old Pirates’ rookie Chad Kuhl, who did just...

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