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Neal Huntington on Jung Ho Kang, Starling Marte, Austin Meadows, Contract Extension

PITTSBURGH - At this point in the season, there is zero chance that Jung Ho Kang can return to the Pirates in 2017. Even...

Pirates Notebook: With Starling Marte Returning, Adam Frazier Moves Back to the Infield

PITTSBURGH — Adam Frazier will play second base for the Pirates on Sunday. Going forward, that might be a spot on the diamond he gets...

2016 Second Rounder Travis MacGregor Embracing the Developmental Focus in Bristol

BRISTOL, Va. - The Appalachian League, like other rookie leagues, is often tabbed “developmental” to indicate the emphasis on players adapting to pro ball...

Jameson Taillon Discusses His Goal to Pitch Deeper Into Games After Pirates Loss

PITTSBURGH — Jameson Taillon gave up four runs on eight hits in a 4-0 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday. But the part...

Pirates Notebook: The Amazing Has Become Ordinary For Felipe Rivero

PITTSBURGH — Felipe Rivero’s appearance on Friday in the Pirates' 5-2 walk-off win over the St. Louis Cardinals might have been an afterthought. Rivero pitched...

Prospect Notebook: Steven Brault Changes His Approach

INDIANAPOLIS - Steven Brault didn’t have good command of his slider during his last start on July 4, so he made some quick adaptations...

Checking on the Progress of Some Recent Pirates Top 10 Draft Picks in West Virginia

Though the West Virginia Power lineup seemed to lack talent when the 2017 season opened, a few top picks from the 2016 draft found their...

Josh Bell and Gerrit Cole Get the Pirates Started on a Winning Note in the Second Half

PITTSBURGH — Friday against the St. Louis Cardinals, Gerrit Cole got squeezed. Home plate umpire Jerry Layne had a tight zone all night, but especially...

Pirates Notebook: Gregory Polanco Gets a Much Needed Break

PITTSBURGH — The Pirates had a good run the last week of the first half of the 2017 season. They won five of their...

Conner Uselton Done for Season; Meadows and Barnes Progressing

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed outfielder Conner Uselton on the minor league 60-day disabled list today, which ends his rookie season in the pro ball....

Left-Handed Pitcher Braeden Ogle Taking Steps Forward in Bristol

BRISTOL, Va. - Braeden Ogle joins Bristol with the highest pedigree of anyone on the roster, drafted in the 4th round of 2016 draft...

Pirates Notebook: Tyler Glasnow Showing Signs of Being Ready to Return to the Majors

INDIANAPOLIS — No specific timetable was set for Tyler Glasnow’s return to Pittsburgh after being optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis in mid-June. He simply needed to...

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