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Pirates Notebook: Karstens Looking Like the 2011 Version

PITTSBURGH, PA -- Jeff Karstens has been very sharp over his last two outings with Pittsburgh, showing a glimpse of what we saw from...

Pirates Notebook: Alvarez Continues Hot Hitting in Day Games; Lincoln, McCutchen Updates

After Pedro Alvarez stepped to the plate with the bases loaded and two outs on Friday, the third baseman ripped a bases clearing double...

Pirates Notebook: Not a Good Return For Karstens

Jeff Karstens was activated off the disabled list on Monday and made his first start of the season since April 17 against Arizona. However,...

Karstens Activated for Start; Morris Optioned to Triple-A

The Pittsburgh Pirates activated right-hander Jeff Karstens from the disabled list and optioned reliever Bryan Morris to Triple-A Indianapolis. Karstens will make his first start...

Pirates Notebook: Rotation Still Has Questions; Moves on Horizon

PITTSBURGH, PA -- After the Pirates lost 3-2 to the Detroit Tigers on Sunday at PNC Park, Manager Clint Hurdle said that Jeff Karstens...

Pirates Notebook: Burnett Finding Joy in Baseball Again

PITTSBURGH, PA -- Not since Dock Ellis in 1974 has a Pittsburgh starting pitcher won more than six straight starts (Ellis won eight). But...

Pirates Notebook: Lincoln Gets Another Opportunity to Start on Saturday

PITTSBURGH, PA -- Manager Clint Hurdle has been patient with several players throughout the season. He's shown patience with Pedro Alvarez. Even when he was...

Pirates Notebook: Hot Hitting Continues Against the Twins

PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- Josh Harrison broke camp with the Pirates out of spring training knowing that he was going to be limited to a...

Pirates Notebook: Alvarez Looking Locked in at the Plate

CLEVELAND, OH -- Pedro Alvarez has been locked in at the plate the past two games against the Cleveland Indians. The third baseman drove...

Karstens and Leroux On Pace to Return at the End of the Month

CLEVELAND, OH -- The starting rotation and bullpen could both shake up towards the end of this month. Both Jeff Karstens and Chris Leroux...

Pirates Notebook: A Bad Week All Around For the Pirates Rotation

The Pittsburgh Pirates flew into Baltimore tied for first place with the Cincinnati Reds in the National League Central. They were on a four-game winning streak,...

Pirates Notebook: Lincoln Struggles, But Will Remain In Rotation

Brad Lincoln was given the opportunity to make his third spot start of the season on Tuesday night in Baltimore against the Orioles. The...