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Pirates Notebook: Tony Watson Removed From the Closer Role For Now

PITTSBURGH — Tony Watson is no longer the Pirates’ closer — at least for now. That was the message manager Clint Hurdle delivered to reporters...

Barnett: What Has Gone Wrong This Year For Daniel Hudson?

Since the Pirates most recent blown lead, there’s been significant chatter about the need to supplant incumbent closer Tony Watson with Felipe Rivero. As Tim...

Gerrit Cole Continues Getting Hit Hard in Pirates Loss to Marlins

PITTSBURGH — Gerrit Cole is having trouble keeping the ball down. That was the analysis both Cole and manager Clint Hurdle offered after Cole’s fourth...

Brandon Waddell Placed on Disabled List with Forearm Strain

The Altoona Curve have placed left-handed pitcher Brandon Waddell on the 7-day disabled list with a left forearm strain. This is the second time...

Pirates Notebook: Elias Diaz Makes a Quick Adjustment to Major League Pitching

PITTSBURGH — Elias Diaz had six MLB plate appearances in his career before this season, and he went 0-for-6 over the last two season....

Kevin Newman Showing Signs of Life After a Difficult Month of May

ALTOONA, Pa. - You look up to the scoreboard, and you read the numbers "2-2-5" underneath the three letter acronym "AVG". Sure, that's a pretty...

Ivan Nova and Francisco Cervelli Leave Tuesday’s Game Early

The Pittsburgh Pirates lost right-handed pitcher Ivan Nova and catcher Francisco Cervelli during Tuesday night's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Nova left after six innings...

Felipe Rivero Has Been Sitting 100 MPH, Adding a New Level of Nastiness

NEW YORK - Felipe Rivero's first pitch on Friday night came in at 98.5 MPH. That was one of ten fastballs that he threw...

Max Moroff is the Pirates Prospects Player of the Month for May

Max Moroff started his month of June by getting promoted to the big leagues, possibly for good this time. He was promoted for a...

Steven Brault is the Pirates Prospects Pitcher of the Month for May

May ended up being a very strong month for two pitchers in the system. Steven Brault put up the best ERA for a starter...

Trevor Williams Making a Strong Case to Stay in the Pirates’ Rotation

NEW YORK - Last night I wrote about the choice the Pirates have with Tyler Glasnow and Chad Kuhl. Both starters are struggling in...

Jameson Taillon Feels Strong After Bullpen Session on Sunday

INDIANAPOLIS — Jameson Taillon passed the next small step in his return back to the Pirates after having surgery for testicular cancer, throwing a...

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