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Pirates Notebook: Jeff Locke Is Working on a New Breaking Ball

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PITTSBURGH - In response to a question I asked about the effectiveness of his pitches last night, Jeff Locke mentioned that he threw just one breaking...

Jeff Locke Solid Again as Pirates Power Past Angels

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PITTSBURGH - The Pirates returned to their core approach -- putting runners on base and getting extra-base hits -- en route to an 8-7 win...

Pirates Notebook: Bullpen Reinforcements and Lingering Injuries

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PITTSBURGH - The Pirates have made two moves to bolster their busy bullpen, and on the position player side they will have to muddle...

Neal Huntington on the Pirates Bullpen, Justin Masterson, Depth, and Rule Changes

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PITTSBURGH - Sunday's game against the Rockies was eventually postponed after a three hour and 37 minute rain delay, which began after the first inning. Starting...

Pirates Notebook: Jung-ho Kang Questionable, Hurdle on Slides

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PITTSBURGH - Jung-ho Kang is not in this afternoon’s starting lineup, and Clint Hurdle could not confirm whether he is available to be used...

Gerrit Cole, Defense Lead Pirates to 2-1 Victory

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PITTSBURGH - For the first time in his young career, Gerrit Cole completed a start without striking out a single batter. Instead, the Pirates...

Giles: Are the Pirates out of the NL Central Race?

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Entering the current home stand, the Pirates found themselves at 19-17, eight games out of first place behind a 27-9 Cubs team that is...

Giles: Andrew McCutchen Is Happening, Again

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In what has become somewhat of a perennial phenomenon, Andrew McCutchen has not consistently performed to his high standards in the early part of...

Giles: Is Starling Marte Underrated?

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I’ve discussed Gregory Polanco’s hot start to the season, but the results for Starling Marte have been nearly as good, both at the plate...

Giles: Examining Jon Niese’s Early-Season Struggles

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As the Pirates look to rebound from a disastrous series against the Cubs with a weekend set in St. Louis, questions abound regarding the...

Francisco Liriano in Control as Pirates Push Win Streak to Six Games

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PITTSBURGH - Francisco Liriano stressed fastball command to both sides of the plate as his recipe for success tonight as the Pirates defeated the Cincinnati...

Pirates Notebook: Update on Jung-ho Kang’s Rehab, and Jared Hughes Returns

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PITTSBURGH - Prior to today's game against the Cincinnati Reds, Pirates' Manager Clint Hurdle discussed Jung-ho Kang's rehab with the media. Hurdle did not give...
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