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Pirates Notebook: Pirates Still Working with a Short Bullpen Tonight After Roster Moves

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made six roster moves on Tuesday, sending Dovydas Neverauskas to Triple-A Indianapolis and placing Joaquin Benoit and George Kontos...

Despite Early Setback, Scooter Hightower has Put Together an Impressive Season

On Monday night in Morgantown, Scooter Hightower pitched a brilliant eight inning shutout against Mahoning Valley. That's a long way from where he was...

A Short Bullpen Helps Lead to a Pirates 6-5 Loss Against the Dodgers

PITTSBURGH — The Pirates apparently came into Monday’s series opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers with just four readily available relief pitchers. The Pirates used...

Pirates Notebook: Dovydas Neverauskas Appears to Be Getting an Increased Role Lately

PITTSBURGH — Reliever George Kontos started to warm up on Sunday during the Pirates’ Little League Classic game in Williamsport, Pa., but wasn’t able...

Austin Meadows Out With Minor Oblique Tightness

INDIANAPOLIS — Austin Meadows has missed the past three games and is not in Monday’s lineup due to slight oblique tightness, but it appears...

Check Out These Pirates Photos From the Little League Classic

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. - The Pirates won the Little League Classic last night against the St. Louis Cardinals, winning the inaugural event by the score...

“See ball; hit ball”: Josh Bell Delivers for the Pirates in Little League Classic

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. - What's the best advice you received as a Little Leaguer? "See ball; hit ball," Josh Bell responded to the question on the newly...

Pirates Are Humbled and Excited to Play in Tonight’s Little League Classic

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. - For many in the Pirates clubhouse, this experience known as the Little League Classic means much more than just a baseball game....

A Country in Turmoil: Getting Out of Venezuela is Difficult For Minor Leaguers and Their Families

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is part two of a multi-part series on the current political climate in Venezuela, and how it impacts players in the...

Mitch Keller Has “Electric Stuff” and Great Mound Presence in First Two Double-A Starts

ALTOONA, Pa. - In his first two Double-A starts, Mitch Keller twice faced Trenton, easily the best team in the league with a 79-42 record,...

A Country in Turmoil: Venezuelan MLB Players Finding it Impossible to Ignore Trouble at Home

EDITOR'S NOTE: This is part one of a multi-part series on the current political climate in Venezuela, and how it impacts players in the...

Luis Escobar Made Some Mechanical Adjustments That Could Have Him on the Right Track

CHARLESTON, WV - The Pirates sent right-handed pitcher Luis Escobar to pitch in the MLB Future's Game during the All-Star break last month, with...

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