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Pirates Break Through Against a Rookie Starter, Break (Short) Losing Streak

For whatever reason, the Pirates struggled this season to defeat pitchers that are greener than most in the league. The phenomena seemed to start in...

Tyler Glasnow Nearing Return to Altoona

Tyler Glasnow took the mound in Morgantown Friday for the first time since he was placed on the disabled list with a sprained right...

Charlie Morton Taking Ownership in Return

Pittsburgh's starting rotation has received a mid-season addition in each of the last few years that elevated the staff. In 2013, it was Francisco...

Family Prepares Ke’Bryan Hayes for Pro Career

A year ago, Ke'Bryan Hayes was set on going to Tennessee. He committed there during his sophomore year of high school and his mother...

Sunday Notebook: Lambo, Cole’s Development and Hart’s Role

Little Progress for Lambo First baseman/outfielder Andrew Lambo was placed on the 15-day disabled list May 6 with plantar fasciitis in his left foot and...

Another Successful Rehab Outing for Jameson Taillon

Jameson Taillon threw 61 pitches over four innings without issue in another rehab appearance in extended spring training Saturday, the organization announced Sunday. Taillon...

Patience Key to Improvement in Hitting with Runners in Scoring Position

After the Pittsburgh Pirates identified their on-base percentage as a necessary area of improvement leading into the 2014 season, then successfully improved it, the...

Mark Melancon Proving Rocky Start an Aberration

Mark Melancon took control of closing duties full-time in 2014 when Jason Grilli blew four saves and posted a 4.87 ERA in 22 appearances...

Jameson Taillon Throws 4 Innings in Extended Spring Training

Jameson Taillon took another step forward in his recovery from Tommy John surgery with another outing in extended spring training Monday in Bradenton. Clint...

Pirates Primed for Outstanding June…Again

When the weather starts to heat up, so do the Pittsburgh Pirates. The recurring themes of the previous two seasons aren't difficult to identify. Strong...

Pirates Capitalizing on Starting Pitching to Key Hot Stretch

A little more than two weeks ago, the Pirates returned home with a 18-20 record despite a plus-9 run differential overall. In the Pirates' first...

Pirates Pitching and Catching Proven in Season’s First Two Months

The calendar flipped to June and, if it doesn't already, it will feel more like summer. By extension, it feels more like baseball season...