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Pirates Notebook: The New Lumber Company?
PITTSBURGH, PA — The Pittsburgh Pirates aren’t out to make a statement. Whether people believe this team can contend in the National League Central this season or not, they are… Read more
Pirates Notebook: McKenry’s Hot Bat Making the Case For More Playing Time
Since Rod Barajas was injured on a play at the plate in Philadelphia earlier this week, Michael McKenry has been making the most of his playing time. When McKenry was… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Bucs Have One of the Best Offenses in June
The Pittsburgh Pirates offense has exploded in the month of June. In the club’s 14-5 pounding over the third-place St. Louis Cardinals, they connected for a season-high 19 hits. The… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Bucs Snap Losing Streak With 11 Runs
The Pittsburgh Pirates snapped their three game streak on Wednesday after pounding out season highs in hits (14) and runs (11) en route to beating the Philadelphia Phillies, 11-7 at… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Not a Good Return For Karstens
Jeff Karstens was activated off the disabled list on Monday and made his first start of the season since April 17 against Arizona. However, the right-hander struggled, and the sloppy… Read more
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 side closed, and not allowing damage… Read more
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 on Friday night in front of… Read more
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. McDonald continues to knock down different… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Lincoln Gets Another Opportunity to Start on Saturday
PITTSBURGH, PA – Manager Clint Hurdle has been patient with several players throughout the season. He’s shown patience with Pedro Alvarez. Even when he was bumped out of the cleanup spot… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Hot Hitting Continues Against the Twins
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Josh Harrison broke camp with the Pirates out of spring training knowing that he was going to be limited to a bench role with the club. But… Read more
