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Pirates Will Bid on Jorge Soler, Bids Due by Thursday

International NewsJune 4, 2012

According to Rob Biertempfel, the Pittsburgh Pirates will be bidders on Cuban outfielder Jorge Soler. However, Biertempfel adds that the Pirates won't budge over...

Pirates Notebook: McDonald Snubbed For Pitcher of the Month Award?

NewsJune 3, 2012

Those in Pittsburgh or fans of the Pirates are well aware of James McDonald's solid 2012 season. He posted a 2.97 ERA over five...

Pittsburgh Pirates 2012 Dominican Summer League Preview

International NewsJune 3, 2012

The 2012 Dominican Summer League rosters have been released as the teams kick off their 72 game season this weekend. This year the Pirates...

Pirates Notebook: Another Rehab Start for Karstens, Lincoln Could Make Two Spot Starts

NewsJune 3, 2012

Right-hander Jeff Karstens met his 80 pitch goal mark during his third rehab start with Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday, but he will make one more outing before rejoining...

No International Draft for 2013, But 2014 Looks Promising

International NewsJune 2, 2012

There will be no international draft for 2013, but the goal is to have all the pieces in place for 2014.

Pirates Notebook: Bucs Match Their 2011 Win Total at Miller Park

NewsJune 1, 2012

Miller Park has been a house of horror's for the Pittsburgh Pirates over the years. Entering game action the Bucs were just 4-38 in...

Pirates Notebook: Burnett Making an Impact On and Off the Mound

NewsMay 30, 2012

PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- After another strong outing from veteran A.J. Burnett on Wednesday, the right-hander dropped his ERA down to 3.60 on the 2012...

Pirates Notebook: Morton Not in the Same Place as Last Year

Injury UpdatesMay 30, 2012

PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- Right-hander Charlie Morton has been struggling with leaving the ball up during the month of May. After posting a 2.65 ERA over...

Pirates Notebook: McDonald Continues to be Pirates Ace

NewsMay 28, 2012

PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- James McDonald continues to be the Pittsburgh Pirates ace this 2012 season. Facing a hot Cincinnati Reds lineup, McDonald was not fazed on Monday...