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Pirates Hoping Extra Side Helps McDonald Get Back on Track

The second half of the 2012 season has been a struggle for James McDonald. The right-hander went into the All-Star break with an impressive...

Pirates Notebook: Karstens Tinkering with Curve; McDonald Gets Bumped in Rotation

Jeff Karstens has been working on some adjustments over his last several starts. Since returning from the disabled list due  to a shoulder injury,...

Pirates Notebook: McDonald Struggling in 2nd Half; Bucs Going With 6-Man Rotation

James McDonald has struggled the second half of the season. The McDonald that Pittsburgh saw in the first half of the season was impressive....

Pirates Notebook: McDonald Bounces Back in Loss; Correia to Make Spot Start

The Pittsburgh Pirates starting staff was one of the best heading into the All-Star break, but have had some struggled in the second half....

Pirates Notebook: McDonald Continues Second Half Struggles; Correia Requests Trade

James McDonald struggled in his first two starts after the All-Star break. He allowed 10 earned runs over 9.2 innings with nine walks to...

Pirates Notebook: Breaking Down the Wandy Rodriguez Trade

The Pittsburgh Pirates were looking to add a starting pitcher and bat by the deadline. And on Tuesday night, the club made a trade...

Pirates Notebook: Who Says the Bucs Don’t Have Power?

Entering game action on Wednesday, Andrew McCutchen (.531 avg, 1.594 OPS) and Neil Walker (.490 avg, 1.357 OPS) were ranked No. 1 and No....

Pirates Notebook: Pitching Struggles Against Milwaukee, Presley Set For Rehab Assignment

Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle shuffled the rotation for the second half of the season and gave the first start to James McDonald. And based...

Pirates Shuffle Rotation for Second Half

The Pittsburgh Pirates rotation will have a new look heading into the second half of the 2012 season. Manager Clint Hurdle said on Sunday...

Pirates Notebook: McCutchen Won’t Repeat Second Half Slump

Andrew McCutchen had learned a lot from his second half struggles last year with the Pirates. After hitting .291 heading into the All-Star break,...

Were the Pirates Snubbed on the All-Star Rosters?

PITTSBURGH, PA -- Andrew McCutchen and Joel Hanrahan were both named to the National League All-Star team on Sunday for their second straight season....

Pirates Notebook: The New Lumber Company?

PITTSBURGH, PA -- The Pittsburgh Pirates aren't out to make a statement. Whether people believe this team can contend in the National League Central...