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Pirates Notebook: McDonald Tosses Best Outing of Second Half

NewsAugust 18, 2012

After getting six days of rest and throwing two sides since his last start on Friday against San Diego, the Pirates were looking for...

Pirates Notebook: Jones Breaks Out Big Bat; Burnett Gets Gritty

NewsAugust 16, 2012

The Pirates have struggled on both sides of the game over their recent rough stretch. But Pittsburgh showed a gritty performance on Thursday to...

Pirates Notebook: Rodriguez Struggling Since Trade; Do Pirates Need to Look For Help?

NewsAugust 15, 2012

Since the Pirates acquired Wandy Rodriguez from the Houston Astros for three prospects, the left-hander hasn't pitched well. After allowing five earned runs to...

Alen Hanson, Gregory Polanco Taken in First Round of Dominican League Draft

International NewsAugust 15, 2012

The Dominican Winter League is currently holding a draft for the rights to the top international prospects in baseball for the 2012 season. A...

Pirates Notebook: No Quitting in the Bucs During Rough Stretch

NewsAugust 15, 2012

The Pirates are going through a rough stretch. After getting shutout 11-0 to Los Angeles on Tuesday, Manager Clint Hurdle said "it is our...

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

NewsAugust 14, 2012

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: Barmes Has Biggest Swing of His Season

NewsAugust 12, 2012

This Pittsburgh Pirates team battles, and never gives up. Even when things look like they're starting to turn for the worse, they've been able...

Pirates Notebook: Burnett Shows Two Sides; Velocity Returns for Grilli

NewsAugust 12, 2012

When the Pirates have had struggles or been battling through a losing streak, A.J. Burnett was the stopper for Pittsburgh. Burnett entered game action...