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Erik Kratz Pitches a Shutout Inning, But the Pirates Lose, Obviously

PITTSBURGH — Wilfredo Boscan got off to a promising start. The 26-year-old right-hander retired nine of the first ten San Francisco Giants batters he...

Pirates Face Another of the National League’s Best

PITTSBURGH — The Pirates trumped the Giants’ ace on Monday, using a home run from backup catcher Erik Kratz and 6.2 strong innings from...

Good Locke, Bad Locke, or Just Bad Luck?

PITTSBURGH — Jeff Locke’s last seven starts have been a Jekyll and Hyde performance worthy of Robert Louis Stevenson. In four straight wins from May...

Pirates Turning to Sean Rodriguez for Athleticism at First Base

PITTSBURGH — From pretty much every angle, the John Jaso experiment has been a successful one for the Pirates. The former catcher made the...

Injury Updates: Chris Stewart ‘Hopeful’ for Quick Return; Ryan Vogelsong News

PITTSBURGH -- Catcher Chris Stewart hopes to be back in the Pirates’ lineup on Tuesday. He will again sit out Monday night’s game against...

Pirates to Place Gerrit Cole on Disabled List; Recall Jameson Taillon

NEW YORK -- The Pirates will place right-handed pitcher Gerrit Cole on the 15-day disabled with with a right triceps strain and will recall...

Neal Huntington Discusses Pirates Bullpen Struggles and the Erik Kratz Trade

PITTSBURGH - The Pirates' bullpen has been a frustrating mess for most of the season. The back-end of the bullpen, which features talented, experienced arms,...

Andrew McCutchen’s Struggles Continue as Cardinals Sweep the Pirates

PITTSBURGH — Something is clearly not right with Andrew McCutchen. The Pirates’ all-star center fielder went 0 for 4 in the Pirates’ 8-3 loss to...

Pirates Notes: Erik Kratz Starts Today After a Whirlwind Weekend

PITTSBURGH - Catcher Erik Kratz, who was acquired by the Pirates Saturday from the Los Angeles Angels, will start tonight and catch Jon Niese for...

Francisco Liriano Rebounds but Pirates Bats Go Silent in Loss to Cardinals

PITTSBURGH — Francisco Liriano seems to be back on the right path. After throwing his worst outing of the year June 3 against the...

Cole and Cervelli Leave With Injuries, Nicasio Struggles in Pirates Loss

PITTSBURGH — The already-taxed Pirates bullpen faced something of a nightmare scenario Friday when starting pitcher Gerrit Cole left the game due to injury...

Francisco Cervelli, Gerrit Cole Leave Game

PITTSBURGH — Pitcher Gerrit Cole and catcher Francisco Cervelli each left the Pirates' game against the St. Louis Cardinals Friday night. Cole pitched two-plus innings...

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