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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: Bucs See a Power Surge

CLEVELAND, OH -- After the Pirates failed to score a run in the 2-0 shutout on Friday night in Cleveland, Manager Clint Hurdle said their...

Pirates Notebook: McDonald Is Hard to Hit; Jones Seeking Consistency

CLEVELAND, OH. -- When James McDonald takes the mound, he's hard to hit. When he's got fastball command, and his secondary pitches are working,...

Hunter Strickland Promoted to Double-A

Right-handed pitcher Hunter Strickland was promoted from High-A Bradenton to Double-A Altoona today. The 24-year-old appeared in nine games (10 starts) where he posted a...

No Baggage From Baltimore; McDonald Looking to Be the Stopper

The Pirates are coming off the highest of highs --four-game wining streak, sweep of the Royals and a season-high five over .500, to seeing...

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,...

Charlie Morton Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

Right-hander Charlie Morton underwent surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow today. The surgery, most commonly known as Tommy John, was performed...

Pirates Notebook: Correia’s Luck is Running Out

A day after right-hander Brad Lincoln struggled in his third spot start of the season, the Pirates saw another rough outing from a starter...

Pirates Agree to Terms with 11th Round Pick

The Pittsburgh Pirates agreed to terms with 11th round pick Christopher Diaz, Pirates Prospects has learned. The shortstop out of North Carolina State hit for...

Pirates Announce Signings of Eight from Draft

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced signings of eight players from the 2012 draft on Wednesday afternoon. Those players include:   6th round pick Eric Wood, an infielder...

Jones Swinging a Hot Bat in June

Garrett Jones has made a few adjustments at the plate recently. After struggling in the month of May, where he hit just .206/.231/.397 over...

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...

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