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Pirates Notebook: McPherson and Wilson Shine in Debuts; Upcoming Rotation Set
McPherson and Wilson Shine in Debuts by Tim Williams After yesterday’s 19-inning game depleted the bullpen, and made Wandy Rodriguez unavailable for today’s start, the Pittsburgh Pirates opted to make… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Bucs on Winning End of 19-inning Game
Not since the heartbreaking 19-inning loss to the Atlanta Braves in 2011, which began the slide for the Pittsburgh Pirates last season, had the club played a game that lasted… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Rotation Could be Shuffling Again; Marte and Mercer Injury Notes
The Pirates had opportunities to capitalize and rally back against St. Louis on Saturday. But their several failed attempts dropped them to seven games out of the National League Central in a… Read more
Pirates Notebook: McDonald Tosses Best Outing of Second Half
After getting six days of rest and throwing two sides since his last start on Friday against San Diego, the Pirates were looking for James McDonald to take a big… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Jones Breaks Out Big Bat; Burnett Gets Gritty
The Pirates have struggled on both sides of the game over their recent rough stretch. But Pittsburgh showed a gritty performance on Thursday to snap their three game skid against… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Rodriguez Struggling Since Trade; Do Pirates Need to Look For Help?
Since the Pirates acquired Wandy Rodriguez from the Houston Astros for three prospects, the left-hander hasn’t pitched well. After allowing five earned runs to Los Angeles in the Pirates third… Read more
Pirates Notebook: No Quitting in the Bucs During Rough Stretch
The Pirates are going through a rough stretch. After getting shutout 11-0 to Los Angeles on Tuesday, Manager Clint Hurdle said “it is our worst patch of play probably during… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Karstens Tinkering with Curve; McDonald Gets Bumped in Rotation
Jeff Karstens has been working on some adjustments over his last several starts. Since returning from the disabled list due to a shoulder injury, which caused him to miss over… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Barmes Has Biggest Swing of His Season
This Pittsburgh Pirates team battles, and never gives up. Even when things look like they’re starting to turn for the worse, they’ve been able to prevail and beat the odds…. Read more
Pirates Notebook: Burnett Shows Two Sides; Velocity Returns for Grilli
When the Pirates have had struggles or been battling through a losing streak, A.J. Burnett was the stopper for Pittsburgh. Burnett entered game action having won four straight decisions and… Read more
