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Pirates Notebook: Should the Pirates Replace Correia in the Rotation?

After the Pittsburgh Pirates acquired right-hander A.J. Burnett during the off-season, Kevin Correia looked to be the odd man out of the rotation. Having...

What Solutions Can the Pirates Make on Offense?

While the Pittsburgh Pirates pitching staff has been impressive this season, the offense has struggled to score runs. Their 100 runs scored is ranked dead...

Jose Tabata Gets His Swagger Back

Towards the end of April, Jose Tabata said that he was working on tweaking his swing. The outfielder was watching old videos from the 2011...

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...

McCutchen Placed on DL; Hanrahan Activated From Bereavement List

PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- The Pittsburgh Pirates placed right-hander Daniel McCutchen on the disabled list prior to the game on Sunday. As a corresponding move,...

Morton Sharp as the Offense Comes Out Swinging in 5-2 Win

PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- The Pittsburgh Pirates bats came out swinging off the Houston Astros on Saturday night at PNC Park. After seeing the offense...

Lincoln Gets Nod Monday, Bedard Bumped to Wednesday

PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle said on Saturday that lefty Erik Bedard (back spams) is not feeling healthy enough for his regular scheduled start...

The Power of the Pirates Bullpen

PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- The Pittsburgh Pirates bullpen has already shown their resiliency this season. Twice this year the 'pen has been called upon to cover 8.0...

Lack of Offense Spoils McDonald’s Impressive Outing

PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- The Pirates entered game action hitting for just a .225 average, ranking 15th in the National League. The lack of offense...

Correia Gives Quality Start, But Strasburg Strikes Out 13 in Loss

PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- The Pirates were looking to complete their first sweep of the 2012 season on Thursday at PNC Park. But despite right-hander...

Bedard Feeling Better Today After Exiting Wednesday’s Game With Back Spasms

PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- Lefty Erik Bedard, who was removed from the Pirates 4-2 win over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night at PNC Park...

Hanrahan Placed on Bereavement List; McCutchen Recalled

PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- Right-hander Joel Hanrahan was been placed on the Bereavement List on Thursday afternoon. The closer picked up his sixth save on the...