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Anthony Solometo tried throwing like everyone else when he was younger. The left-hander was taught to pick up a ball like everyone, with the intent to throw it overhand. He had an issue with dropping his arm...
Returning from Tommy John surgery, Braxton Ashcraft was just looking to remain healthy in his 2023 season. “The health was the biggest focal point of the season,” said Ashcraft at the end of last year’s campaign. “I...

Pirates Weighing Options on Bedard’s Spot in Rotation

With Erik Bedard out of the rotation, the Pirates have several days to figure out how they plan on moving forward. The club has an...

Pirates Notebook: Alvarez Locked in at the Plate; McDonald Needs to Seek Greatness

When Pedro Alvarez is locked in at the plate, watch out. That was no more evident than on Tuesday night at PNC Park. Alvarez...

Pirates Release Erik Bedard

UPDATE 9:11 AM: The Pirates have officially announced the move. Another move will be announced later this afternoon. 1:55 AM: The Pittsburgh Pirates have released left-handed...

Pirates Notebook: Two Outs Hurt Bucs; Pirates Continue to Make Waiver Claims

Two-out hits hurt the Pirates on both sides of the ball on Sunday afternoon at PNC Park. The Brewers did their damage from two-out...

Pirates Notebook: Rotation Could be Shuffling Again; Marte and Mercer Injury Notes

The Pirates had opportunities to capitalize and rally back against St. Louis on Saturday. But their several failed attempts dropped them to seven games out of...

The Break-Even Point of Erik Bedard

It was quite a surprise when the Pirates signed Erik Bedard before the Winter Meetings last December.  Bedard was a "name player" that had...

Pirates Notebook: Barmes Has Biggest Swing of His Season

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: Early Season Bedard Shows Up in Pirates Win

Erik Bedard had two solid outings out of the chute of the All-Star break. The left-hander struggled in the month of June and beginning of July...

Pirates Notebook: Bedard Is the Latest Starter to Struggle; Cruz Working His Way Back

After seeing James McDonald's post All-Star break struggles continue on Sunday, the Pittsburgh Pirates needed the Erik Bedard that -- after some adjustments --...

Pirates Notebook: Adjustments Continue to Pay Off For Bedard

During the All-Star break Erik Bedard used the time off between starts to work on some adjustments. The left-hander took advantage of three side...

Pirates Notebook: Extra Time Pays Off For Bedard; McCutchen and Walker Stay Hot

When Manager Clint Hurdle had the opportunity to shuffle the rotation for the second half of the season, he decided to use it to...

Pirates Shuffle Rotation for Second Half

The Pittsburgh Pirates rotation will have a new look heading into the second half of the 2012 season. Manager Clint Hurdle said on Sunday...