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Pirates Notebook: Jordy Mercer Has Become One of the Best Eighth Place Hitters in the NL

PITTSBURGH — Jordy Mercer is hitting seventh in the Pirates’ lineup on Friday against the San Francisco Giants, but he’s become one of the...

Jason Rogers Officially Agrees to Terms with Japanese Team

INDIANAPOLIS — Jason Rogers is leaving the Pirates organization and has agreed to terms to play for the Hanshin Tigers in the Central League...

Josh Harrison Keeps Getting Hit By Pitches, and Helps Pirates to a 4-0 Win in the Process

PITTSBURGH — Josh Harrison isn’t sure why. Clint Hurdle doesn’t seem to know, either. But for whatever reason, Harrison keeps getting hit by pitches. He...

Pirates Notebook: Regardless of His Role, Jose Osuna Just Wants to Help the Team Win

PITTSBURGH — Throughout his minor-league career, Jose Osuna hasn’t had much of a platoon split. If anything, the right-handed hitter was usually slightly better against...

Injury Updates: Kranick Returning From Shoulder Tightness; Shields and Alemais Updates

BRADENTON, Fla. - Max Kranick was expected to be one of the top prospects headed to Bristol this year. That plan has been delayed...

Mitch Keller Returns to Bradenton Tonight; Still Has Goal to Reach Altoona This Year

BRADENTON, Fla. - Mitch Keller will make his return to Bradenton tonight, pitching with the Marauders for the first time since leaving his start...

The Rookies Bail Out Ivan Nova and Lead the Pirates to a 6-2 Win

PITTSBURGH — On Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays, Ivan Nova, the Pirates most consistent and only veteran starter, faltered. The rookies picked him...

Pirates Notebook: New Metric Shows the Pirates Lineup Has Plenty of Speed

PITTSBURGH - The Pirates have some speed to burn. MLB's Statcast data now includes a metric for player speed and the Pirates seem to have a...

Injury Updates: Cervelli Dealing With Post-Concussion Symptoms, Meadows Out 2-4 Weeks

PITTSBURGH — Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli remains on the seven-day disabled list with what team trainer Todd Tomczyk referred to Wednesday as post-concussion symptoms. “He...

Trevor Williams Following a Key Approach From Ivan Nova

PITTSBURGH — Trevor Williams is a right-handed pitcher that relies heavily on his sinking, two-seam fastball. He worked that combination well on Tuesday, holding...

Pirates Notebook: Bastardo Believes There is Reason for Optimism in His Return

PITTSBURGH — For the first time since April 24, Antonio Bastardo is back in the Pirates’ bullpen. Considering the fact that the 31-year-old left-hander...

Barnett: The Pirates Are Doing What You Want to See With Their Approach at the Plate

While the Pirates continue to rank among the league's worst offenses this season, one area where they have thrived is in providing a balanced approach...

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