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Pirates Notebook: Bucs See a Power Surge
CLEVELAND, OH – After the Pirates failed to score a run in the 2-0 shutout on Friday night in Cleveland, Manager Clint Hurdle said their biggest challenge at the plate this… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Burnett Continues to Dominate; Offense Is All McCutchen
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — The A.J. Burnett that Pittsburgh has seen so far in 2012 has been impressive to watch. Not only is he making a difference while on the mound,… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Struggling Bats Come Alive
The Pittsburgh Pirates bats broke out for eight runs on 12 hits on Tuesday against first place Cincinnati. Most of the damage came from three players — who combined to… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Burnett Making an Impact On and Off the Mound
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — After another strong outing from veteran A.J. Burnett on Wednesday, the right-hander dropped his ERA down to 3.60 on the 2012 season. But because of one rough… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Pitching Staff Continues to Shine
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Pittsburgh’s pitching staff continues to shine this season. Entering game action, the staff ERA of 3.33 ranked No. 3 in the Majors, second in the National League… Read more
Pirates Notebook: McCutchen’s Power is Just Fine
A month into the 2012 season, all eyes were on Andrew McCutchen and the fact that he had not yet gone deep for a home run. Game after game, McCutchen… Read more
Harrison’s Walk off Hit Ends Extra Inning Affair
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — After playing over three and a half hours in the rain at PNC Park on Sunday, burning through the bench and most of the bullpen, the Pittsburgh… Read more
Barajas’ First Bucco Dinger Gives Pirates Walkoff Win
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Catcher Rod Barajas has been struggling at the plate since the season started and entered game action hitting for just a .133/.200/.183 line in 60 at-bats. The… Read more
Burnett Roughed up by Cardinals in 12-3 Loss
Right-hander A.J. Burnett looked sharp in his first two starts for the Pittsburgh Pirates allowing just two runs over 13.0 innings while striking out 15. But on Wednesday night at… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Young Arms Learning from Burnett
Right-hander A.J. Burnett has been solid in his two starts with the Pirates so far this season. After coming off the disabled list on April 21, he blanked the St…. Read more
