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Prospect Notebook: Baker’s Fastball Command, Welker’s Control
Nathan Baker was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the fifth round of the 2009 draft. He spent the last two years in A-ball, playing in high-A during the 2011… Read more
Pirates Collect 20 Hits in Win Over Astros
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — The Pittsburgh Pirates won 9-7 to the Houston Astros at Osceola County Stadium on Sunday. The club combined for 20 hits off the Astros arms. “We were… Read more
Chase d’Arnaud Working to Become Fundamentally Sound
Despite an ongoing competition in major league camp for the backup middle infield spot, the Pittsburgh Pirates made infielder Chase d’Arnaud one of their first cuts. D’Arnaud spent time in… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Final Cuts of Spring Training
BRADENTON, Fla. — There are just eight days remaining in spring training for the Pirates. The club will play its final game of the Grapefruit League on April 1st against the Toronto… Read more
Prospect Notebook: Cole Goes Four Strong Against Yankees
Gerrit Cole took the mound at Pirate City today for a start against the New York Yankees’ A-ball team. Cole made his last start against the Yankees’ Double-A team earlier… Read more
McDonald Takes No-Hitter into 6th in Bucs 5-4 Loss to Astros
BRADENTON, Fla. – Right-hander James McDonald took the mound in the 6th inning with one out at McKechnie Field on Saturday. After retiring his first batter, pinch-hitter Travis Buck connected for… Read more
Burnett Throws Live BP at McKechnie Field
BRADENTON, Fla. — Today was a day that A. J. Burnett referred to as ‘a big step forward’ and ‘very fun’. On Saturday, the right-hander threw his first live batting practice at… Read more
Pirates Cut Mercer, Reyes, from Big League Camp
BRADENTON, Fla. – With just eight days remaining until the final Grapefruit League spring training game for the Pirates, the club took a step further to their final 25-man on Saturday…. Read more
Pirates Notebook: Bedard Looking Forward to Opening Day Start
BRADENTON, Fla. — Lefty Erik Bedard has come a long way from the last time he got an Opening Day start — back in 2008 with the Seattle Mariners. During… Read more
Prospect Notebook: Morris Working On Cutter, Owens Looks Crisp
Bryan Morris threw two innings today at Pirate City, and flashed a new pitch in the process. Morris throws a mid-90s fastball, and also flashes a good curveball, but today… Read more
