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Pirates Notebook: Locke Shines in 2012 Debut, But His Role is Undecided
Jeff Locke was impressive in his 2012 debut for the Pirates on Thursday at PNC Park. The left-hander, who was recalled on Wednesday, was promoted to serve the club with… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Correia Adjusts in Spot Start; Presley in Triple-A to Get More At-Bats
It’s been two weeks since the last time Kevin Correia made a start for Pittsburgh. He was moved into the bullpen when the club acquired Wandy Rodriguez a few days before… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Marte is as Advertised; Correia Adjusting to New Role
It’s only been less than two weeks in the big leagues for Starling Marte, but we’ve already seen flashes of exciting plays from the 23-year-old that makes you see his… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Early Season Bedard Shows Up in Pirates Win
Erik Bedard had two solid outings out of the chute of the All-Star break. The left-hander struggled in the month of June and beginning of July to end the first half of the… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Burnett Throws Another Gem; McCutchen, Walker Tie Career Highs in Homers
A.J. Burnett took the mound at 84 pitches in the ninth inning at Great American Ball Park looking to notch his second straight complete game for Pittsburgh. Not since April… Read more
Pirates Notebook: McDonald Bounces Back in Loss; Correia to Make Spot Start
The Pittsburgh Pirates starting staff was one of the best heading into the All-Star break, but have had some struggled in the second half. One of those starting five has… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Game One Against Reds Ends in Emotion From McCutchen; Pirates Shuffle Rotation
The three game set against Cincinnati is arguably the biggest series to date for the Pittsburgh Pirates this season and in years. Both clubs have been hot, too. Since May 25, the… Read more
Pirates Notebook: McKenry Taking Advantage of Opportunities
During the 2011 offseason, Michael McKenry went down to the Fall Instructional League to work on his hitting with Manager Clint Hurdle. Working with his skipper continued throughout spring training… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Profiling the Trade Deadline Additions
In the past 24 hours the Pittsburgh Pirates have added three big league players and a minor league pitcher to their club. On a busy trade deadline day, the Pirates… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Bedard Is the Latest Starter to Struggle; Cruz Working His Way Back
After seeing James McDonald’s post All-Star break struggles continue on Sunday, the Pittsburgh Pirates needed the Erik Bedard that — after some adjustments — has been dominant his first two… Read more
