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McDonald Solid, Bucs Bats Break Out in 9-3 Win

The Pittsburgh Pirates bats came out swinging on Monday night in Atlanta in the Bucs 9-3 win over the Braves at Turner Field. For the...

Pirates Notebook: Young Arms Learning from Burnett

Right-hander A.J. Burnett has been solid in his two starts with the Pirates so far this season. After coming off the disabled list on...

Poor Day From Pirates Defense Leads to 4-3 Loss

The Pittsburgh Pirates (9-12) lost 4-3 to the Atlanta Braves (14-8) at Turner Field on Sunday in the third game of four-game set. Right-hander Kevin...

Bedard Strikes Out Nine in 4-2 Win

The Pittsburgh Pirates (9-11) beat the Atlanta Braves (13-8) 4-2, at Turner Field in Atlanta on Saturday night. Left-hander Erik Bedard allowed one run on...

Burnett Solid, But Bullpen Struggles in Loss to Atlanta

The Pittsburgh Pirates (8-11) lost to the Atlanta Braves (13-7) at Turner Field on Friday night. After battling in a one-run game through six...

Pirates Notebook: The Bats of Alvarez, Tabata Are Taking Big Steps Forward

PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- Third baseman Pedro Alvarez has been putting in early work in the cages, working on his swing with hitting coach Gregg...

Pirates Offense Taking Strides, but Needs to Step Up

PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- The Pittsburgh Pirates offense banged out 11 hits against the Colorado Rockies in the Bucs 5-4 win on Tuesday night at...

McDonald Pitches One-Hit Gem in Game One of Doubleheader

PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- Right-hander James McDonald took the bump for game one of the double-header at PNC Park on Wednesday afternoon and pitched a gem....

Hughes Versatility Earns Him 26th Spot for Doubleheader

PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- Right-hander Jared Hughes stay in Triple-A Indianapolis was shorter than originally expected. After being optioned on Saturday in order to activate starter A.J....

Pirates Notebook: Pirates Will Make History by Using 26-Man for Doubleheader

Pittsburgh, Pa. -- The Pirates will have the opportunity to expand their roster to 26 on Wednesday for the doubleheader at PNC Park against...

Pirates Rally Off Rockies Bullpen in 5-4 Win

PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- The Pirates bats have struggled for most of the season. Entering game action, the Bucs were hitting at just a .202...

Watson Continues to be Huge Asset from Bullpen

PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- Left-hander Tony Watson was called upon with one out, two runners on, and the tying run on second base in the...