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Pirates Notebook: Locke Better Than Line; Pirates Keeping it One Day at a Time

Jeff Locke was pushed into the starting rotation on Monday at PNC Park so the club could get a good look at the young...

Pirates Notebook: Home Runs Hurt McDonald; Holt Gets First Major League Start

Miller Park is a hitter friendly ballpark, and the ball was flying out of it on Sunday afternoon. There were a total of eight...

Starling Marte and Tim Wood Named to IL All-Star Team

The International League announced their postseason All-Star rosters this week, and two Indianapolis Indians were named to the squad. Starling Marte and Tim Wood...

Pirates Notebook: Karstens, McKenry Playing Wiffle Ball; Tabata in Better Frame of Mind

When Jeff Karstens takes the mound, Michael McKenry is usually the guy behind the plate. It's been that way for the past two seasons...

Pirates Notebook: Rodriguez Tosses Solid Outing; Plans With Wilson Haven’t Changed

Wandy Rodriguez didn't impress over his first four starts with Pittsburgh after being traded from Houston. The left-hander posted a 5.58 ERA over 24.2...

Pirates Notebook: First Inning Runs off Bucs Unfortunate Trend

  The Pittsburgh Pirates first inning woes continued on Wednesday after James McDonald allowed San Diego to plate three runs in the opening frame. The...

Pirates Notebook: Bucs on Winning End of 19-inning Game

Not since the heartbreaking 19-inning loss to the Atlanta Braves in 2011, which began the slide for the Pittsburgh Pirates last season, had the...

Pirates Notebook: Rotation Could be Shuffling Again; Marte and Mercer Injury Notes

The Pirates had opportunities to capitalize and rally back against St. Louis on Saturday. But their several failed attempts dropped them to seven games out of...

Pirates Have Several Prospects on Baseball America’s Best Tools List

Last week, Baseball America released their best tools list for players in full season leagues. The Pirates had a lot of players who ended...

Pirates Notebook: Correia Adjusts in Spot Start; Presley in Triple-A to Get More At-Bats

It's been two weeks since the last time Kevin Correia made a start for Pittsburgh. He was moved into the bullpen when the club acquired...

Pirates Notebook: Marte is as Advertised; Correia Adjusting to New Role

It's only been less than two weeks in the big leagues for Starling Marte, but we've already seen flashes of exciting plays from the...

Pirates Notebook: Burnett Throws Another Gem; McCutchen, Walker Tie Career Highs in Homers

A.J. Burnett took the mound at 84 pitches in the ninth inning at Great American Ball Park looking to notch his second straight complete...