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Alvarez, McCutchen Seeing Good Results with New Batting Stances

BRADENTON -- Pedro Alvarez and Andrew McCutchen both tweaked their batting stances this offseason. McCutchen hit just .216 after the second half of the season...

Pirates Bullpen Crowded This Spring

BRADENTON -- The Pittsburgh Pirates are just several days away from seeing game action, as the Grapefruit League kicks off on Saturday. While it's a...

Kensing, Lincoln Injury Updates

-- Right-hander Logan Kensing left his live batting practice session early today with tightness in his lower right abdomen. Kensing, who is a non-roster spring training invite, said after...

Day 10 of Spring Training

Good morning from Pirate City. -- Today's scheduled pitchers to throw live BP: Field 1: A.J. Burnett, Jeff Locke, Logan Kensing, Tim Wood Field 2: Jeff Karstens,...

Competition At First Can Fuel Guys Forward

BRADENTON -- Competition can be a good thing. It can fuel guys forward. Over the offseason, the Pirates acquired infielder Casey McGehee from the Milwaukee Brewers...

McCutchen Learned From Ups and Downs to Get Stronger

  BRADENTON -- The 2011 season was like a tale of two season for the Pittsburgh Pirates. After being at the top of the National...

Day Nine of Spring Training

Good morning from Pirate City. -- Early camp for the Bucs minor leaguers kicked off this morning, so the Pirates clubhouse was a busy one....

Fox’s Versatility Could be Asset for Pirates

BRADENTON -- Being able to play multiple positions not only takes talent and dedication, but it apparently also requires a big equipment bag. Once...

Day Eight of Spring Training

Good morning from Pirate City. -- Right-hander Charlie Morton is the only pitcher scheduled for a bullpen session today. Here is a short video of...

Day Seven of Spring Training

Good morning from Pirate City. --The Pirates added two "B" games to the spring training schedule. A "B" game against the Minnesota Twins at Pirate...

Grilli Ready to Compete in the ‘Pen

BRADENTON -- Whenever Pirates reliever Jason Grilli was given the ball last season with Pittsburgh, he thrived. Grilli pitched from the 5th inning on...

Hurdle Pleased with First Full Squad Workout

BRADENTON -- The Pittsburgh Pirates took the field under the sunny skies at Pirate City on Friday at 10 AM for their first official...