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Pirates Notebook: Lincoln Steps Up in Spot Start, McLouth Needs to Produce

Since being recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on April 18, Brad Lincoln was used in relief with the Pittsburgh Pirates. And in that role, the...

Pirates Notebook: Presley Working to Regain Last Seasons Swing

PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- After starting the season off hot -- hitting for a .303/.321/.395 line in 76 at-bats over his first 19 games of...

Potential Loopholes to the International Signing Period

Baseball America discusses how teams may potentially circumvent the international spending cap starting this July 2nd.

Pirates Notebook: Lincoln Learning New Role in Bullpen

PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- Right-hander Brad Lincoln made two starts with Triple-A Indianapolis, where he posted a 2.25 ERA with no walks and nine strikeouts...

Pirates Notebook: Pitching Staff Racking Up Punchouts

The Pittsburgh Pirates had a pitch to contact staff during the 2011 season. That however, has changed so far in 2012. Out of all...

Pirates Notebook: Karstens Moving in the Right Direction

Right-hander Jeff Karstens is continuing to progress back from right shoulder inflammation that caused him to exit his third start of the season on...

The Viability of an International Draft

Is a truly blended worldwide draft in the near future for Major League Baseball?

Pirates Notebook: Young Arms Learning from Burnett

Right-hander A.J. Burnett has been solid in his two starts with the Pirates so far this season. After coming off the disabled list on...

Pirates Notebook: The Bats of Alvarez, Tabata Are Taking Big Steps Forward

PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- Third baseman Pedro Alvarez has been putting in early work in the cages, working on his swing with hitting coach Gregg...

Pirates Notebook: Pirates Will Make History by Using 26-Man for Doubleheader

Pittsburgh, Pa. -- The Pirates will have the opportunity to expand their roster to 26 on Wednesday for the doubleheader at PNC Park against...

Pirates Notebook: Another Lefty Could Join the Bullpen

PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- When the Pittsburgh Pirates broke camp from spring training in Florida, skipper Clint Hurdle said he was going to go with...

Pirates Notebook: Burnett Set to Make Final Rehab Start; Hanrahan, Karstens Updates

Right-hander A.J. Burnett will take the mound at Peoples Natural Gas Field in Altoona for the Double-A Curve on Saturday, baring any setbacks, for...

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