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Pirates Notebook: Kyle McPherson Slated to Begin in Triple-A

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. --Right-hander Kyle McPherson had a huge 2011 season in the minor leagues with a list of accomplishments to prove it. The 24...

Pirates Flash Possible Opening Day Lineup Vs. Rays

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- The lineup that Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle sent out against the Tampa Bay Rays at Charlotte Sports Park could look similar...

Barajas Leaves for Birth of Child

Catcher Rod Barajas will be returning home to San Diego tonight to be with his wife Stacie for the birth of their seventh child. If...

Burnett Returns to Florida to Begin Next Step

BRADENTON, Fla. -- Right-hander A.J. Burnett returned to Florida on Saturday to the Pirates spring training clubhouse at McKechnie Field. There he was greeted...

Hurdle: It’s on Everybody to be a Better Base Runner

BRADENTON, Fla. -- During the Pirates 4-2 loss to the Minnesota Twins at McKechnie Field on Saturday, speedy outfielder Nate McLouth was caught attempting to...

Lefty Bedard Effective in Pirates 4-2 Loss to Twins

BRADENTON, Fla. -- Left-hander Erik Bedard gave up just one hit --a two-out single to left field by the Minnesota Twins' Josh Willingham in the first...

Notes From Pirates B Game

The Pirates played the Minnesota Twins in a B game today at Pirate City at 10 AM. The game lasted seven innings. Pirates beat...

Walker Cleared to Play

Second baseman Neil Walker took batting practice at McKechnie Field today and said afterwards in the clubhouse that he was okay and cleared to resume play. Walker...

Bryan Morris Finds a Home in the Bullpen

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- After spending most of his minor league career in the starting rotation, right-hander Bryan Morris has found a home in the...

Game Eight vs. Twins in Bradenton

Good morning from McKechnie Field. It's currently chilly, cloudy and rainy, so let's hope it clears up before game time. There will be two Pirates...

Game Seven vs. Red Sox in Fort Myers

Good evening from Jet Blue Park in Fort Myers, Fla. The ballpark is also known as Fenway South. The Ballpark looks just like Fenway,...

Burnett, Walker (more) Injury Updates

Right-hander A.J. Burnett was seen in Pittsburgh today by Dr. Beatty for his one week post-surgical follow-up.  Burnett is doing well and Dr. Beatty...