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The Pittsburgh Pirates won in extra innings on Opening Day, beating the Miami Marlins by a 6-5 score after a Jared Triolo RBI single in the top of the 12th inning. The Pirates played comeback the entire...
Normally, I do a pre-season analysis, where I fill in my own depth chart and playing time estimates for the upcoming Pittsburgh Pirates season, along with ZiPS projected WAR totals. This year, I'm looking at the...

James McDonald Elects Free Agency

According to the MLB.com transactions page (h/t to Chris Cotillo of MLB Daily Dish), James McDonald has elected free agency after being outrighted to...

Pirates DFA James McDonald, Recall Cumpton

The Pittsburgh Pirates have activated James McDonald from the 60 day disabled list and designated him for assignment today. They have also recalled Brandon...

Prospect Watch: Jerry Sands Homers Twice, But Indians Lose Second Playoff Game

Top Pitcher: James McDonald, Top Hitter: Jerry Sands, HR: Jerry Sands (2)

Who Else Could Join the Pirates in September?

The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled Kris Johnson, Travis Snider, and Kyle Farnsworth this morning on the first day that rosters expanded. The active roster is...

Minor League Schedule: Taillon’s Last Regular Season Start, McDonald Joins Bradenton

9/1/13 Probables: Jameson Taillon, Nate Baker, James McDonald, Clario Perez, Buddy Borden

Injury News: Progress on All Fronts

Prior to tonight's game against the Milwaukee Brewers, a bushel of information came out regarding the Pirates' veritable laundry list of current injuries. More...

First Pitch: Why Don’t Pitchers Speak Up Sooner About Injuries?

Earlier today I spoke with James McDonald at Pirate City, talking about his injury this year and his rehab work. McDonald mentioned that he...

Prospect Watch: The Numbers From Tyler Glasnow’s Latest Start Are NSFW

Top Pitcher: Tyler Glasnow, Top Hitter: Alen Hanson, HR: Andrew Lambo, Harold Ramirez, Austin Meadows

James McDonald Felt His Arm Was Constricted Early in the Season

At the start of the 2013 season, James McDonald was one of the keys to the rotation. McDonald was coming off a 2012 season...

Injury Updates: McDonald Struggles in Rehab; Snider Joins Altoona

Two Pittsburgh Pirates rehab updates this afternoon: **James McDonald made a rehab start with the GCL Pirates, and it didn't go so well. McDonald threw...

Pirates Notebook: Rubber Band Bryan Morris Providing Versatility

Hey, y'all prepare yourself // For the Rubberband man // You never heard a sound // Like the Rubberband man // You're bound to lose control // When the...

Injury Updates: Rodriguez, McDonald, Walker, Hughes, McPherson

Here are some injury updates on some of the Pirates major leaguers. The first two come via Rob Biertempfel and Michael Sanserino on Twitter. **Wandy...