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Injury News: Wandy Rodriguez says he has Arthritis

I spoke with Wandy Rodriguez this morning, and he said that he has been told he has arthritis in his left elbow (his pitching...

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...

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...

Wandy Rodriguez’s Visit to Dr. James Andrews Goes Well

Michael Sanserino of the Post-Gazette has some great news on Wandy Rodriguez. https://twitter.com/msanserino/status/372811037826756608 The big fear when a person goes to visit Dr. James Andrews is...

Pirates Notebook: Taking San Francisco’s Championship Atmosphere Home

SAN FRANCISCO -- As the Pirates went in front of the sold-out home of the defending World Champions to grab a five-run victory, the thermometer...

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...

Wandy Rodriguez to See Dr. James Andrews

SAN FRANCISCO -- Starting pitcher Wandy Rodriguez will see Dr. James Andrews, the Pirates announced Thursday. Andrews is known for examining pitching elbows and...

First Pitch: The Reason the Pirates Could Be Successful For Many Years

Baseball teams pay ridiculous prices for pitching. The Texas Rangers just traded a top 50 prospect and three Grade B pitching prospects a month...

Pirates Notebook: West Coast Swing to Challenge Pirates Again

Fans who keep a close eye on the calendar may notice the Pirates' August déjà vu. On Sunday, August 19, 2012, the Pirates won a...

Pirates Notebook: Tony Sanchez Says “There’s Nothing Better” Than Watching Martin

Tony Sanchez calls Russell Martin one of the league's best catchers, and he is right to boast. Martin leads all MLB catchers in assists (73),...

Pirates Notebook: Neil Walker Has Been a Hit in August

While the Pirates' overall offense is slowly accelerating this month (11th in the NL in runs, 6th in OPS), Neil Walker has shifted gears...

First Pitch: Do the Pirates Finally Have the Best 25 Men in Pittsburgh?

There has been a lot of talk from various Pirates writers about having the "best 25" in Pittsburgh. You could make a strong argument...