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Giles: The Pirates’ Bullpen Is Helping Guide Their Recent Success

The Pirates have had some sustained success over the last two weeks. It started with the series against the Los Angeles Dodgers last month,...

Pirates Notes: Cervelli Does Catching Drills, Polanco Still Out of Lineup

PITTSBURGH — With the stitches out of his right hand, Francisco Cervelli took the opportunity to get some catching drills done at PNC Park...

Pirates Move Juan Nicasio to the Bullpen; Chad Kuhl Could Start Sunday

PITTSBURGH -- After 12 turns in the starting rotation and a trip to the restricted list, the Pirates will move right-handed pitcher Juan Nicasio...

Pirates Call Up Rogers, Rondon, Partch; DFA Luebke, Option Scahill, Nicasio to Restricted List

CHICAGO - The Pirates have made a few roster moves prior to tonight's game against the Cubs. They have called up Jason Rogers, Curtis...

First Pitch: The Pirates Rotation Needs Help, and There’s No Easy Solution

NEW YORK - Right after Curtis Granderson hit a lead off home run tonight, I clicked over to Baseball-Reference to see the last time...

Nicasio Struggles, But McCutchen Shows Positive Signs in Pirates Loss

NEW YORK - Last night, Jeff Locke struggled early against the Mets, giving up seven earned runs in 4+ innings. Tonight, Juan Nicasio had...

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...

Pirates Notes: Locke Has a Frustrating Day, Nicasio Available Out of the Bullpen

PITTSBURGH — Jeff Locke had a “frustrating” day on Thursday. The Pirates’ left-hander had been cruising through a stretch of strong starts that started on...

Niese and Nicasio Lead Pirates to Sweep the Mets in a Doubleheader

PITTSBURGH — The Pirates swept a two-game doubleheader against the New York Mets Tuesday night, winning both games by a 3-1 score. The Pirates have...

Pirates, Mets to Play Doubleheader

PITTSBURGH -- The Pirates and Mets were rained out Monday evening, and the teams will play a traditional doubleheader, which will start at 4:05 p.m....

First Pitch: This Pirates Rotation Needs More Than Just Prospects

After tonight's gem, Jeff Locke has the second best ERA in the Pirates' rotation at 4.33. The advanced metrics don't really back this up. He...

First Pitch: What is Leading to the Bullpen Struggles For the Pirates?

The Pirates have had some bullpen problems this year. They've had some rotation problems as well, but the solution there is easy -- wait...
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