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Pirates Notebook: Navarro Battling For Bench Job

News
BRADENTON, Fla. -- Over the offseason, the Pirates made a trade for infielder Yamaico Navarro from the Kansas City Royals in return for hard...

Pirates Name Bedard Opening Day Starter

Analysis
BRADENTON, Fla. -- After the Pirates 8-6 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays at McKechnie Field, Manager Clint Hurdle announced that left-hander Erik Bedard...

Bucs Bullpen Lights Out in 11-5 Win Over O’s

Analysis
SARASOTA, Fla. -- After right-hander James McDonald struggled with his fastball command, allowing five runs on six hits over three innings, the Bucs relievers were...

McDonald Getting Feel for Changeup, New Turn in Delivery in Loss to Phillies

Analysis
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Right-hander James McDonald looked sharp in his second outing of the spring against the Philadelphia Phillies tough lineup. His only run allowed over his...

McDonald Gets Butterflies in First Spring Outing

Analysis
DUNEDIN, Fla. -- Butterflies. Nerves. Anticipation. That's how right-hander James McDonald felt when he took the mound for his first Spring Training game on...

Pirates starting pitchers – K% and BB%

Analysis
Here is a visual look at how the Pirates’ starting pitchers compared to the rest of the league in strikeout and walk rates last...

The Pirates Need Another Starting Pitcher

Analysis
The Pittsburgh Pirates made one addition to their starting rotation this off-season, adding Erik Bedard to a one year deal. Their rotation heading in...

This Date in Pirates History: October 19

Pirates History
On this date in 1931 former Pirates catcher and coach Don Leppert was born. He started his pro career in 1955 when he signed with the...

Pittsburgh Pirates 2011 Position Recap: The Rotation

Season Recaps
Perhaps no position reflected the ups and downs of the 2011 season more than the starting rotation.  Coming in to the 2011 season, the...

Game 159 Recap: Willis Pitches, Hits Reds to Victory

Analysis
There were a couple of failures in this one. James McDonald was looking for his tenth win on the year. The Pirates were on...

Game 152 Recap: Lilly, Loney Topple Pirates

Analysis
There have been a couple of consistencies in 2011. The offense has struggled. Combine that with the youth and injuries and we've seen a...

Game 146 Recap: Marlins Sweep Behind Vazquez

Analysis
James McDonald's attempt to win his tenth game evaporated in a four run fifth inning. Javier Vazquez didn't allow a run in six innings...
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