TOP 50 PITTSBURGH PIRATES NEWS Latest 50 Pittsburgh Pirates news http://www.kffl.com Thu, 23 May 2013 16:09:00 -0500 FeedCreator 1.7.2 Pirates | Jose Contreras reinstated http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=854230-pirates-jose-contreras-reinstated The Pittsburgh Pirates reinstated RP Jose Contreras from the bereavement list Tuesday, May 21, and ... Wed, 22 May 2013 13:51:11 -0500 Pirates | James McDonald throws bullpen http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=854216-pirates-james-mcdonald-throws-bullpen Pittsburgh Pirates SP James McDonald (shoulder) felt fine after a bullpen session Tuesday, May 21, ... Wed, 22 May 2013 13:09:20 -0500 Pirates | Charlie Morton close to returning http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=854214-pirates-charlie-morton-close-to-returning Pittsburgh Pirates SP Charlie Morton (elbow) will make rehab starts Sunday, May 26, and May ... Wed, 22 May 2013 13:06:50 -0500 Pirates | Jason Grilli not available http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=854213-pirates-jason-grilli-not-available Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said RP Jason Grilli won't be available Wednesday, May 22, ... Wed, 22 May 2013 13:01:57 -0500 Pirates | Andrew McCutchen nursing sore knee http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=853818-pirates-andrew-mccutchen-nursing-sore-knee Pittsburgh Pirates OF Andrew McCutchen (knee) said Sunday, May 19, that he hurt his knee ... Sun, 19 May 2013 20:29:20 -0500 Pirates | No damage in Andrew McCutchen's knee http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=853784-pirates-no-damage-in-andrew-mccutchen's-knee Updating a previous report, Pittsburgh Pirates OF Andrew McCutchen (knee) said he injured his knee ... Sun, 19 May 2013 14:03:13 -0500 Pirates | Chase d'Arnaud rehab update http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=853770-pirates-chase-d'arnaud-rehab-update Pittsburgh Pirates SS Chase d'Arnaud (thumb) is expected to play seven innings for Double-A Altoona ... Sun, 19 May 2013 12:43:47 -0500 Pirates | James McDonald likely to begin rehab assignment next week http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=853769-pirates-james-mcdonald-likely-to-begin-rehab-assignment-next-week Pittsburgh Pirates SP James McDonald (shoulder) is scheduled to throw bullpen sessions Tuesday, May 21, ... Sun, 19 May 2013 12:39:40 -0500 Pirates | Andrew McCutchen not in lineup Sunday http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=853736-pirates-andrew-mccutchen-not-in-lineup-sunday Pittsburgh Pirates OF Andrew McCutchen (knee) is not in the starting lineup against the Houston ... Sun, 19 May 2013 10:57:14 -0500 Pirates | Jeff Karstens rehab update http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=853732-pirates-jeff-karstens-rehab-update Pittsburgh Pirates SP Jeff Karstens (shoulder) allowed two unearned runs over four innings in a ... Sun, 19 May 2013 10:43:36 -0500 Pirates | Jeff Karstens to start rehab assignment http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=853671-pirates-jeff-karstens-to-start-rehab-assignment Pittsburgh Pirates SP Jeff Karstens (shoulder) is scheduled to begin his rehab assignment for Double ... Sat, 18 May 2013 13:52:09 -0500 Pirates | Jose Contreras on bereavement list http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=853551-pirates-jose-contreras-on-bereavement-list The Pittsburgh Pirates placed RP Jose Contreras on the bereavement list Friday, May 17, and ... Fri, 17 May 2013 15:19:09 -0500 Pirates | James McDonald not close to returning http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=853417-pirates-james-mcdonald-not-close-to-returning Pittsburgh Pirates SP James McDonald (shoulder) should throw a bullpen session Tuesday, May 21, but ... Thu, 16 May 2013 18:11:54 -0500 Pirates | Jason Grilli not available http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=853368-pirates-jason-grilli-not-available Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said RP Jason Grilli is not available to pitch Thursday, ... Thu, 16 May 2013 13:29:15 -0500 Pirates | Charlie Morton, Jeff Karstens continue rehabbing http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=853366-pirates-charlie-morton,-jeff-karstens-continue-rehabbing Pittsburgh Pirates SP Charlie Morton (elbow) will make three more rehab starts, putting him on ... Thu, 16 May 2013 13:28:51 -0500 Pirates | John McDonald to DL http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=853201-pirates-john-mcdonald-to-dl The Pittsburgh Pirates placed SS John McDonald (back) on the 15-day disabled list with lower ... Wed, 15 May 2013 12:59:24 -0500 Pirates | Russell Martin playing http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=853020-pirates-russell-martin-playing Pittsburgh Pirates C Russell Martin (neck) is back in the lineup for just the second ... Tue, 14 May 2013 13:11:54 -0500 Pirates | Jason Grilli dealing with personal issue http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=852894-pirates-jason-grilli-dealing-with-personal-issue Pittsburgh Pirates RP Jason Grilli is reportedly dealing with a family issue, and he's not ... Mon, 13 May 2013 14:09:52 -0500 Pirates | Jason Grilli may not be available http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=852875-pirates-jason-grilli-may-not-be-available Pittsburgh Pirates RP Jason Grilli isn't expected to be available to pitch Monday, May 13, ... Mon, 13 May 2013 13:05:52 -0500 Pirates | Russell Martin out again http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=852852-pirates-russell-martin-out-again Pittsburgh Pirates C Russell Martin (neck) is out of the lineup again Monday, May 13, ... Mon, 13 May 2013 11:46:16 -0500 Pirates | Neil Walker activated http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=852828-pirates-neil-walker-activated The Pittsburgh Pirates activated 2B Neil Walker (hand) from the 15-day disabled list Monday, May ... Mon, 13 May 2013 10:35:55 -0500 Pirates | James McDonald not doing much http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=852786-pirates-james-mcdonald-not-doing-much Pittsburgh Pirates SP James McDonald (shoulder) has only been able to do minimal throwing on ... Sun, 12 May 2013 14:23:44 -0500 Pirates | Jordy Mercer expected to be sent down http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=852785-pirates-jordy-mercer-expected-to-be-sent-down The Pittsburgh Pirates are expected to option 2B Jordy Mercer to Triple-A Indianapolis when they ... Sun, 12 May 2013 14:21:28 -0500 Pirates | Neil Walker expected to come off DL http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=852784-pirates-neil-walker-expected-to-come-off-dl The Pittsburgh Pirates are expected to activate 2B Neil Walker (hand) from the 15-day disabled ... Sun, 12 May 2013 14:10:58 -0500 Pirates | Jeanmar Gomez leaves start early http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=852776-pirates-jeanmar-gomez-leaves-start-early Pittsburgh Pirates SP Jeanmar Gomez (calf) left his start early Sunday, May 12, because of ... Sun, 12 May 2013 13:07:55 -0500 Pirates | Francisco Liriano impressive in first outing http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=852738-pirates-francisco-liriano-impressive-in-first-outing In his first start since being activated from the disabled list, Pittsburgh Pirates SP Francisco ... Sun, 12 May 2013 10:22:55 -0500 Pirates | Charlie Morton could make rehab start this week http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=852712-pirates-charlie-morton-could-make-rehab-start-this-week Pittsburgh Pirates SP Charlie Morton (elbow, shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Monday, May 13. ... Sun, 12 May 2013 08:54:38 -0500 Pirates | Jeff Karstens to make rehab start Monday http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=852711-pirates-jeff-karstens-to-make-rehab-start-monday Pittsburgh Pirates SP Jeff Karstens (shoulder) is expected to throw three innings or make approximately ... Sun, 12 May 2013 08:52:13 -0500 Pirates | Russell Martin eyeing Sunday return http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=852640-pirates-russell-martin-eyeing-sunday-return Pittsburgh Pirates C Russell Martin (neck) hopes to return to the starting lineup against the ... Sat, 11 May 2013 10:08:16 -0500 Pirates | Neil Walker rehab update http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=852633-pirates-neil-walker-rehab-update Pittsburgh Pirates 2B Neil Walker (hand) is set to play in both games of a ... Sat, 11 May 2013 09:45:41 -0500 Pirates | Russell Martin out again http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=852588-pirates-russell-martin-out-again Pittsburgh Pirates C Russell Martin (neck) is out of the lineup again Friday, May 10, ... Fri, 10 May 2013 15:47:19 -0500 Pirates | Charlie Morton throws http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=852578-pirates-charlie-morton-throws Pittsburgh Pirates SP Charlie Morton (elbow, shoulder) threw a bullpen session Friday, May 10, and ... Fri, 10 May 2013 14:57:59 -0500 Pirates | Jason Grilli hit with loss http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=852511-pirates-jason-grilli-hit-with-loss Pittsburgh Pirates RP Jason Grilli lost to the New York Mets Thursday, May 9, by ... Fri, 10 May 2013 10:21:42 -0500 Pirates | Charlie Morton to throw bullpen session http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=852467-pirates-charlie-morton-to-throw-bullpen-session Pittsburgh Pirates SP Charlie Morton (elbow, shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Friday, ... Thu, 09 May 2013 18:34:19 -0500 Pirates | Duke Welker called up http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=852262-pirates-duke-welker-called-up The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled P Duke Welker from the minors Wednesday, May 8, and optioned ... Wed, 08 May 2013 13:43:19 -0500 Pirates | Jonathan Sanchez released http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=852261-pirates-jonathan-sanchez-released The Pittsburgh Pirates released RP Jonathan Sanchez Wednesday, May 8. Wed, 08 May 2013 13:42:40 -0500 Pirates | Francisco Liriano to make debut Saturday http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=852249-pirates-francisco-liriano-to-make-debut-saturday Pittsburgh Pirates SP Francisco Liriano (arm) is scheduled to make his team debut against the ... Wed, 08 May 2013 12:45:34 -0500 Pirates | Jose Tabata was available http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=852248-pirates-jose-tabata-was-available Pittsburgh Pirates OF Jose Tabata (hamstring) was available off the bench Tuesday, May 7, but ... Wed, 08 May 2013 12:42:40 -0500 Pirates | Neil Walker nears return http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=852177-pirates-neil-walker-nears-return Pittsburgh Pirates 2B Neil Walker (hand) said he plans to be in the Pirates' lineup ... Wed, 08 May 2013 01:29:29 -0500 Pirates | Gerrit Cole not coming up http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=852146-pirates-gerrit-cole-not-coming-up Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Neal Huntington said SP Gerrit Cole will not be brought up ... Tue, 07 May 2013 15:33:38 -0500 Pirates | Russell Martin scratched http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=852122-pirates-russell-martin-scratched Pittsburgh Pirates C Russell Martin (neck) was scratched from the lineup with neck stiffness Tuesday, ... Tue, 07 May 2013 14:00:53 -0500 Pirates | James McDonald to DL http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=852121-pirates-james-mcdonald-to-dl The Pittsburgh Pirates placed SP James McDonald (shoulder) on the 15-day disabled list with pain ... Tue, 07 May 2013 13:56:14 -0500 Pirates | Charlie Morton rehab update http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=851856-pirates-charlie-morton-rehab-update Pittsburgh Pirates SP Charlie Morton (back, shoulder, elbow) has been diagnosed with tightness in his ... Sun, 05 May 2013 10:16:22 -0500 Pirates | Russell Martin playing third base Sunday http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=851850-pirates-russell-martin-playing-third-base-sunday Pittsburgh Pirates C Russell Martin, who usually bats third, is hitting fifth and playing third ... Sun, 05 May 2013 10:14:48 -0500 Pirates | Charlie Morton has sore shoulder checked http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=851757-pirates-charlie-morton-has-sore-shoulder-checked Pittsburgh Pirates SP Charlie Morton (shoulder, elbow) had his sore shoulder checked by trainers Saturday, ... Sat, 04 May 2013 11:50:11 -0500 Pirates | Charlie Morton injured in rehab start Friday http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=851740-pirates-charlie-morton-injured-in-rehab-start-friday Pittsburgh Pirates SP Charlie Morton (elbow, shoulder) was removed from his rehab start for Triple-A ... Sat, 04 May 2013 10:16:14 -0500 Pirates | Brandon Inge starts in RF http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=851691-pirates-brandon-inge-starts-in-rf Pittsburgh Pirates 3B Brandon Inge made his first career start in right field Friday, May ... Fri, 03 May 2013 16:46:09 -0500 Pirates | Andrew McCutchen yet to reach full potential http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=851647-pirates-andrew-mccutchen-yet-to-reach-full-potential Pittsburgh Pirates hitting coach Jay Bell thinks OF Andrew McCutchen has yet to hit his ... Fri, 03 May 2013 14:08:26 -0500 Pirates | Neil Walker to the DL http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=851638-pirates-neil-walker-to-the-dl The Pittsburgh Pirates placed 2B Neil Walker (hand) on the 15-day disabled list with a ... Fri, 03 May 2013 13:47:28 -0500 Pirates | Jose Tabata likely limited for a few days http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=851628-pirates-jose-tabata-likely-limited-for-a-few-days Pittsburgh Pirates OF Jose Tabata (hamstring) is feeling better Friday, May 3, but manager Clint ... Fri, 03 May 2013 13:23:44 -0500 Pirates | Jose Contreras called up http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=851604-pirates-jose-contreras-called-up The Pittsburgh Pirates have purchased the contract of RP Jose Contreras from Triple-A Indianapolis. In ... Fri, 03 May 2013 11:42:07 -0500 Pirates | Two on the mend http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=851419-pirates-two-on-the-mend Pittsburgh Pirates SP Francisco Liriano (arm) and SP Charlie Morton (elbow) could return May 11 ... Thu, 02 May 2013 07:32:58 -0500 Pirates | Stolmy Pimentel dealing http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=851413-pirates-stolmy-pimentel-dealing Pittsburgh Pirates SP Stolmy Pimentel is 2-0 with a 0.30 ERA and 28 strikeouts against ... Thu, 02 May 2013 06:59:39 -0500 Pirates | Jose Tabata injured http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=851315-pirates-jose-tabata-injured Pittsburgh Pirates OF Jose Tabata (hamstring) left the game early with a left hamstring injury ... Wed, 01 May 2013 14:07:20 -0500 Pirates | Neil Walker decision about DL coming soon http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=851251-pirates-neil-walker-decision-about-dl-coming-soon Pittsburgh Pirates 2B Neil Walker (hand) will probably have a decision made by the organization ... Wed, 01 May 2013 10:37:20 -0500 Pirates | Neil Walker still cannot grip bat http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=851200-pirates-neil-walker-still-cannot-grip-bat Updating a previous report, Pittsburgh Pirates 2B Neil Walker (hand) worked out on defense Tuesday, ... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:42:11 -0500 Pirates | Travis Snider likely back Wednesday http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=851199-pirates-travis-snider-likely-back-wednesday Pittsburgh Pirates OF Travis Snider (side) said Tuesday, April 30, that he is ready to ... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:41:48 -0500 Pirates | Jose Contreras nearing return http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=851198-pirates-jose-contreras-nearing-return Updating a previous report, Pittsburgh Pirates RP Jose Contreras (elbow) has completed his rehab from ... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:41:18 -0500 Pirates | Francisco Liriano pitching well in rehab http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=851128-pirates-francisco-liriano-pitching-well-in-rehab Pittsburgh Pirates SP Francisco Liriano (arm) struck out nine in six innings with Triple-A Indianapolis ... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:02:10 -0500 Pirates | Jonathan Sanchez cut http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=851114-pirates-jonathan-sanchez-cut The Pittsburgh Pirates designated SP Jonathan Sanchez for assignment Tuesday, April 30, and recalled RP ... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:19:31 -0500 Pirates | Jeanmar Gomez to start Wednesday http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=851010-pirates-jeanmar-gomez-to-start-wednesday Pittsburgh Pirates SP Jeanmar Gomez will be the starting pitcher for the team's game Wednesday, ... Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:28:08 -0500 Pirates | Neil Walker may be activated this week http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=850922-pirates-neil-walker-may-be-activated-this-week Pittsburgh Pirates 2B Neil Walker (knuckle) could return later this week after having stitches to ... Mon, 29 Apr 2013 01:03:03 -0500 Pirates | Kyle McPherson shut down http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=850904-pirates-kyle-mcpherson-shut-down Pittsburgh Pirates P Kyle McPherson (elbow) continues to experience discomfort in his right elbow, and ... Sun, 28 Apr 2013 20:38:36 -0500 Pirates | Jonathan Sanchez suspended six games http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=850855-pirates-jonathan-sanchez-suspended-six-games Updating a previous report, Pittsburgh Pirates SP Jonathan Sanchez has been suspended six games and ... Sun, 28 Apr 2013 13:43:25 -0500 Pirates | Jose Contreras could be activated Tuesday http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=850818-pirates-jose-contreras-could-be-activated-tuesday Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said RP Jose Contreras (elbow) could be activated from the ... Sun, 28 Apr 2013 09:41:04 -0500 Pirates | Travis Snider could be used as pinch hitter Sunday http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=850812-pirates-travis-snider-could-be-used-as-pinch-hitter-sunday Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said OF Travis Snider (side) could be available as a ... Sun, 28 Apr 2013 09:14:38 -0500 Pirates | Jonathan Sanchez ejected http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=850636-pirates-jonathan-sanchez-ejected Pittsburgh Pirates SP Jonathan Sanchez was ejected Friday, April 26, against the St. Louis Cardinals ... Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:47:06 -0500 Pirates | Jeff Karstens improving http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=850548-pirates-jeff-karstens-improving Pittsburgh Pirates SP Jeff Karstens (shoulder) could pitch on the side at extended spring training ... Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:49:47 -0500 Pirates | Jose Contreras on rehab assignment http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=850513-pirates-jose-contreras-on-rehab-assignment Pittsburgh Pirates RP Jose Contreras (elbow) will head to Triple-A Indianapolis to continue his rehab ... Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:49:05 -0500 Pirates | Tony Watson nails down first save http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=850350-pirates-tony-watson-nails-down-first-save Pittsburgh Pirates RP Tony Watson picked up his first career save Thursday, April 25, against ... Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:28:51 -0500 Pirates | Jeff Karstens to throw Friday http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=850193-pirates-jeff-karstens-to-throw-friday Pittsburgh Pirates SP Jeff Karstens (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a simulated game Friday, April ... Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:06:26 -0500 Pirates | Francisco Liriano to make three more rehab starts http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=850192-pirates-francisco-liriano-to-make-three-more-rehab-starts Pittsburgh Pirates SP Francisco Liriano (arm) is scheduled to throw 80 pitches in a rehab ... Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:02:13 -0500 Pirates | Get good reviews from Charlie Morton start http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=850191-pirates-get-good-reviews-from-charlie-morton-start Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said the team received positive reviews from SP Charlie Morton's ... Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:51:01 -0500 Pirates | Jared Hughes working on sinker http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=850190-pirates-jared-hughes-working-on-sinker Pittsburgh Pirates RP Jared Hughes has been working on refining his sinker after struggling in ... Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:40:24 -0500 Pirates | Jeff Locke puts together impressive start http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=850117-pirates-jeff-locke-puts-together-impressive-start Pittsburgh Pirates SP Jeff Locke gave up only two hits in six scoreless innings to ... Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:28:09 -0500 Pirates | Brandon Inge activated http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=849952-pirates-brandon-inge-activated The Pittsburgh Pirates activated 3B Brandon Inge (shoulder) from the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, April ... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:17:08 -0500 Pirates | Francisco Liriano struggles in rehab start Saturday http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=849655-pirates-francisco-liriano-struggles-in-rehab-start-saturday Pittsburgh Pirates SP Francisco Liriano (arm) gave up four runs on four hits over 2 ... Sun, 21 Apr 2013 11:14:30 -0500 Pirates | Russell Martin playing third base Saturday http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=849555-pirates-russell-martin-playing-third-base-saturday Pittsburgh Pirates C Russell Martin is making his ninth career start at third base Saturday, ... Sat, 20 Apr 2013 12:10:04 -0500 Pirates | Pedro Alvarez showing power http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=849515-pirates-pedro-alvarez-showing-power Pittsburgh Pirates 3B Pedro Alvarez homered for the second straight game Friday, April 19, against ... Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:47:44 -0500 Pirates | Wandy Rodriguez posts win in return http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=849514-pirates-wandy-rodriguez-posts-win-in-return Pittsburgh Pirates SP Wandy Rodriguez (hamstring) was able to make his scheduled start Friday, April ... Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:45:32 -0500 Pirates | Francisco Liriano to pitch Saturday http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=849387-pirates-francisco-liriano-to-pitch-saturday Pittsburgh Pirates SP Francisco Liriano (arm) will make a rehab start with Double-A Altoona Saturday, ... Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:35:16 -0500 Pirates | Jeff Locke could stick in rotation http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=849386-pirates-jeff-locke-could-stick-in-rotation Pittsburgh Pirates SP Jeff Locke, who allowed four runs and six hits while walking four ... Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:27:41 -0500 Pirates | Jeff Karstens throws bullpen session http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=849347-pirates-jeff-karstens-throws-bullpen-session Pittsburgh Pirates SP Jeff Karstens (shoulder) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session Thursday, April 18. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:27:40 -0500 Pirates | Charlie Morton to make rehab starts http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=849346-pirates-charlie-morton-to-make-rehab-starts Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said SP Charlie Morton (elbow) likely will need to make ... Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:26:24 -0500 Pirates | Francisco Liriano expected to play in more rehab games http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=849345-pirates-francisco-liriano-expected-to-play-in-more-rehab-games Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said SP Francisco Liriano (arm) likely will need to make ... Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:18:06 -0500 Pirates | A.J. Burnett hurls gem http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=849258-pirates-a.j.-burnett-hurls-gem Pittsburgh Pirates SP A.J. Burnett took a no-hit bid into the seventh inning against the ... Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:28:08 -0500 Pirates | Wandy Rodriguez to start Friday http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=849103-pirates-wandy-rodriguez-to-start-friday Pittsburgh Pirates SP Wandy Rodriguez (hamstring) is scheduled to make his next start Friday, April ... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:33:09 -0500 Pirates | Chris Leroux outrighted http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=849073-pirates-chris-leroux-outrighted Pittsburgh Pirates P Chris Leroux cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Indianapolis Tuesday, April ... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:27:01 -0500 Pirates | Vin Mazzaro recalled http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=848858-pirates-vin-mazzaro-recalled The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled P Vin Mazzaro from Triple-A Indianapolis Tuesday, April 16, and optioned ... Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:01:40 -0500 Pirates | Francisco Liriano rehabs http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=848855-pirates-francisco-liriano-rehabs Pittsburgh Pirates SP Francisco Liriano (arm) tossed three shutout innings with Single-A Bradenton Monday, April ... Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:43:10 -0500 Pirates | James McDonald has nightmare outing http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=848854-pirates-james-mcdonald-has-nightmare-outing Pittsburgh Pirates SP James McDonald was bounced out of his outing in the second inning ... Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:42:50 -0500 Pirates | Alex Presley recalled http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=848799-pirates-alex-presley-recalled The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled OF Alex Presley from the minors Monday, April 15, and optioned ... Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:49:39 -0500 Pirates | Brandon Inge could take full time http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=848764-pirates-brandon-inge-could-take-full-time Pittsburgh Pirates 3B Brandon Inge (shoulder) could remain on his rehab stint with Triple-A Indianapolis ... Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:17:34 -0500 Pirates | Alex Presley recalled http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=848743-pirates-alex-presley-recalled The Pittsburgh Pirates have recalled OF Alex Presley from Triple-A Indianapolis. In a corresponding move, ... Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:05:29 -0500 Pirates | Phillip Irwin shaky in debut http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=848661-pirates-phillip-irwin-shaky-in-debut Pittsburgh Pirates SP Phillip Irwin allowed five runs - four earned - and six hits ... Sun, 14 Apr 2013 20:56:28 -0500 Pirates | Phillip Irwin recalled http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=848576-pirates-phillip-irwin-recalled The Pittsburgh Pirates have called up SP Phillip Irwin from Triple-A Indianapolis to start against ... Sun, 14 Apr 2013 07:57:30 -0500 Pirates | Francisco Liriano to begin rehab assignment Monday http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=848558-pirates-francisco-liriano-to-begin-rehab-assignment-monday Pittsburgh Pirates SP Francisco Liriano (arm) is expected to make a rehab appearance with Class ... Sun, 14 Apr 2013 07:00:35 -0500 Pirates | Bryan Morris recalled http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=848420-pirates-bryan-morris-recalled The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled P Bryan Morris from Triple-A Indianapolis Friday, April 12, and P ... Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:34:58 -0500 Pirates | Wandy Rodriguez not expected to make next start http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=848117-pirates-wandy-rodriguez-not-expected-to-make-next-start Pittsburgh Pirates SP Wandy Rodriguez (hamstring) has been diagnosed with a left hamstring strain and ... Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:12:33 -0500 Pirates | Wandy Rodriguez has hamstring strain http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=848113-pirates-wandy-rodriguez-has-hamstring-strain Pittsburgh Pirates SP Wandy Rodriguez (hamstring) has been diagnosed with a left hamstring strain and ... Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:08:27 -0500 Pirates | Trio of options to start Sunday http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=848019-pirates-trio-of-options-to-start-sunday If Pittsburgh Pirates SP Wandy Rodriguez (hamstring) cannot pitch Sunday, April 14, and the team ... Tue, 09 Apr 2013 21:06:09 -0500 Pirates | Two Triple-A options for Sunday http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=848018-pirates-two-triple-a-options-for-sunday If Pittsburgh Pirates SP Wandy Rodriguez (hamstring) cannot start Sunday, April 14, SP Phillip Irwin ... Tue, 09 Apr 2013 21:04:59 -0500 Pirates | Gerrit Cole not an option Sunday http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=848017-pirates-gerrit-cole-not-an-option-sunday Pittsburgh Pirates SP Gerrit Cole is not an option to fill in for SP Wandy ... Tue, 09 Apr 2013 21:03:27 -0500 Pirates | X-rays on Jeanmar Gomez negative http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=847622-pirates-x-rays-on-jeanmar-gomez-negative Pittsburgh Pirates RP Jeanmar Gomez (chest) underwent X-rays after getting hit in the chest with ... Sat, 06 Apr 2013 16:29:09 -0500 Pirates | Charlie Morton to throw Monday http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=847621-pirates-charlie-morton-to-throw-monday Pittsburgh Pirates SP Charlie Morton (elbow) is scheduled to throw two innings in an extended ... Sat, 06 Apr 2013 16:27:31 -0500 Pirates | Jose Contreras to throw Wednesday http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=847620-pirates-jose-contreras-to-throw-wednesday Pittsburgh Pirates RP Jose Contreras (elbow) is scheduled to throw two innings in an extended ... Sat, 06 Apr 2013 16:24:54 -0500 Pirates | Francisco Liriano to throw Wednesday http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=847619-pirates-francisco-liriano-to-throw-wednesday Pittsburgh Pirates SP Francisco Liriano (arm) is scheduled to throw two innings in a simulated ... Sat, 06 Apr 2013 16:22:25 -0500 Pirates | Jeff Karstens to throw http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=847618-pirates-jeff-karstens-to-throw Pittsburgh Pirates SP Jeff Karstens (shoulder) was scheduled to throw on flat ground Saturday, April ... Sat, 06 Apr 2013 16:19:43 -0500 Pirates | Brandon Inge starting rehab http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=847524-pirates-brandon-inge-starting-rehab Pittsburgh Pirates 3B Brandon Inge (shoulder) will play second base for Triple-A Indianapolis Friday, April ... Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:08:23 -0500 Pirates | Russell Martin hitless http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=847382-pirates-russell-martin-hitless Pittsburgh Pirates C Russell Martin is 0-for-10 in his first three games with his new ... Thu, 04 Apr 2013 23:39:41 -0500 Pirates | Mixed success against Zack Greinke http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=847380-pirates-mixed-success-against-zack-greinke Los Angeles Dodgers SP Zack Greinke has held Pittsburgh Pirates OF Andrew McCutchen to just ... Thu, 04 Apr 2013 23:35:28 -0500 Pirates | Charlie Morton on the mend http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=847330-pirates-charlie-morton-on-the-mend Pittsburgh Pirates SP Charlie Morton (elbow) threw 28 pitches in a simulated game Thursday, April ... Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:55:39 -0500 Pirates | Andrew McCutchen being aggressive http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=847329-pirates-andrew-mccutchen-being-aggressive Pittsburgh Pirates OF Andrew McCutchen stole his third base of the season in three games ... Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:53:38 -0500 Pirates | Andrew McCutchen reaches milestone http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=847232-pirates-andrew-mccutchen-reaches-milestone Pittsburgh Pirates OF Andrew McCutchen stole second base in the sixth inning Wednesday, April 3, ... Wed, 03 Apr 2013 21:03:55 -0500 Pirates | Jeff Locke looks locked in http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=847231-pirates-jeff-locke-looks-locked-in Pittsburgh Pirates SP Jeff Locke pitched six innings in an extended spring training game Tuesday, ... Wed, 03 Apr 2013 21:03:35 -0500 Pirates | Jason Grilli nails down first save http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=847230-pirates-jason-grilli-nails-down-first-save Pittsburgh Pirates RP Jason Grilli, who is starting the season as closer for the first ... Wed, 03 Apr 2013 21:03:06 -0500 Pirates | Garrett Jones in the lineup http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=846842-pirates-garrett-jones-in-the-lineup Pittsburgh Pirates OF Garrett Jones is in the lineup in right field Monday, April 1. ... Mon, 01 Apr 2013 09:37:49 -0500 Pirates | Brandon Inge placed on DL http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=846770-pirates-brandon-inge-placed-on-dl The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed 3B Brandon Inge (scapula) on the 15-day disabled list because ... Sun, 31 Mar 2013 14:04:37 -0500 Pirates | Three SPs placed on DL http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=846769-pirates-three-sps-placed-on-dl The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed SP Jeff Karstens (shoulder), SP Francisco Liriano (arm) and SP ... Sun, 31 Mar 2013 14:00:58 -0500 Pirates | Neil Walker hasn't been approached about contract extension http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=846708-pirates-neil-walker-hasn't-been-approached-about-contract-extension Pittsburgh Pirates 2B Neil Walker said he has not been approached about a contract extension ... Sun, 31 Mar 2013 10:12:16 -0500 Pirates | Player development contract with Altoona extended http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=846657-pirates-player-development-contract-with-altoona-extended The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced the extension of a player development contract with Double-A Altoona ... Sat, 30 Mar 2013 11:20:10 -0500 Pirates | Brian Jeroloman acquired http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=846595-pirates-brian-jeroloman-acquired The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired C Brian Jeroloman from the Cleveland Indians Friday, March 29, for ... Fri, 29 Mar 2013 19:50:46 -0500 Pirates | A.J. Burnett may retire after season http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=846300-pirates-a.j.-burnett-may-retire-after-season Pittsburgh Pirates SP A.J. Burnett said he may retire after the 2013 season. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 08:31:24 -0500 Pirates | Two cut http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=846187-pirates-two-cut The Pittsburgh Pirates designated 1B Clint Robinson and P Hunter Strickland for assignment Wednesday, March ... Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:34:52 -0500 Pirates | A.J. Burnett considering retirement http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=846142-pirates-a.j.-burnett-considering-retirement Pittsburgh Pirates SP A.J. Burnett said he's thinking of retiring after this season, but he ... Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:00:08 -0500 Pirates | Jeanmar Gomez to bullpen http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=846126-pirates-jeanmar-gomez-to-bullpen Pittsburgh Pirates SP Jeanmar Gomez will start the year in the bullpen after losing out ... Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:20:31 -0500 Pirates | Nine sent down http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=846080-pirates-nine-sent-down The Pittsburgh Pirates optioned SP Kyle McPherson, SS Jordy Mercer and OF Alex Presley to ... Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:41:17 -0500 Pirates | Two make team http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=846044-pirates-two-make-team Pittsburgh Pirates SP Jeff Locke appears to have won the fifth spot in the starting ... Wed, 27 Mar 2013 06:05:50 -0500 Pirates | Two added to roster http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=845904-pirates-two-added-to-roster The Pittsburgh Pirates added 3B Brandon Inge (shoulder) and SP Jonathan Sanchez to the opening ... Tue, 26 Mar 2013 10:21:10 -0500 Pirates | Jeff Karstens likely to begin season on DL http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=845654-pirates-jeff-karstens-likely-to-begin-season-on-dl Pittsburgh Pirates SP Jeff Karstens (shoulder) was scratched from his scheduled start Sunday, March 24, ... Sun, 24 Mar 2013 12:07:21 -0500 Pirates | Brad Hawpe released http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=845580-pirates-brad-hawpe-released The Pittsburgh Pirates have granted 1B/OF Brad Hawpe his unconditional release. Sat, 23 Mar 2013 11:47:37 -0500 Pirates | Three sent down http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=845426-pirates-three-sent-down The Pittsburgh Pirates optioned RP Bryan Morris to Triple-A Indianapolis and reassigned 2B Ivan De ... Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:46:30 -0500 Pirates | Jose Contreras throws simulated game http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=845387-pirates-jose-contreras-throws-simulated-game Pittsburgh Pirates RP Jose Contreras (elbow) threw 21 pitches during a simulated game Wednesday, March ... Thu, 21 Mar 2013 18:54:44 -0500 Pirates | Gaby Sanchez scratched http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=845347-pirates-gaby-sanchez-scratched Pittsburgh Pirates 1B Gaby Sanchez (allergies) was scratched from the lineup with an allergic reaction ... Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:09:14 -0500 Pirates | Chase d'Arnaud to DL http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=845285-pirates-chase-d'arnaud-to-dl The Pittsburgh Pirates placed SS Chase d'Arnaud (thumb) on the 60-day disabled list Wednesday, March ... Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:23:21 -0500 Pirates | John McDonald acquired http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=845091-pirates-john-mcdonald-acquired The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired SS John McDonald from the Arizona Diamondbacks. It is not ... Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:23:34 -0500 Pirates | One released http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=845062-pirates-one-released The Pittsburgh Pirates released P Michael Colla. Wed, 20 Mar 2013 07:54:07 -0500 Pirates | Chase d'Arnaud out 6-8 weeks http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=845057-pirates-chase-d'arnaud-out-6-8-weeks Pittsburgh Pirates INF Chase d'Arnaud (hand) will be out six to eight weeks after having ... Wed, 20 Mar 2013 07:15:27 -0500 Pirates | Gerrit Cole, five others cut http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=844651-pirates-gerrit-cole,-five-others-cut Pittsburgh Pirates SP Gerrit Cole, P Brooks Brown, P Kyle Waldrop, P Kris Johnson and ... Mon, 18 Mar 2013 07:00:14 -0500 Pirates | Tony Watson throws Sunday http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=844543-pirates-tony-watson-throws-sunday Pittsburgh Pirates RP Tony Watson (lat) threw 23 pitches in a minor league game without ... Sun, 17 Mar 2013 12:12:30 -0500 Pirates | Jonathan Sanchez likely to opt out http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=844300-pirates-jonathan-sanchez-likely-to-opt-out Pittsburgh Pirates SP Jonathan Sanchez said he would likely opt out of his contract if ... Fri, 15 Mar 2013 12:26:57 -0500 Pirates | Tony Sanchez optioned http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=844294-pirates-tony-sanchez-optioned The Pittsburgh Pirates optioned C Tony Sanchez to Triple-A Indianapolis Friday, March 15. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 12:17:22 -0500 Pirates | Andrew Oliver sent down http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=844287-pirates-andrew-oliver-sent-down The Pittsburgh Pirates sent SP Andrew Oliver to the minors Friday, March 15. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:59:32 -0500 Pirates | Jeff Karstens to throw Saturday http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=844109-pirates-jeff-karstens-to-throw-saturday Pittsburgh Pirates SP Jeff Karstens (biceps) will throw on the side Saturday, March 16, and ... Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:07:55 -0500 Pirates | Garrett Jones to start Friday http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=844108-pirates-garrett-jones-to-start-friday Pittsburgh Pirates 1B Garrett Jones (oblique) will start Friday, March 15. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:07:33 -0500 Pirates | Nine more sent down http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=843840-pirates-nine-more-sent-down The Pittsburgh Pirates reassigned Ps Victor Black, Stolmy Pimentel, Hunter Strickland, Duke Welker, Erik Cordier ... Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:35:54 -0500 Pirates | Two reassigned http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=843833-pirates-two-reassigned The Pittsburgh Pirates reassigned 1B Clint Robinson and OF Jerry Sands to minor league camp ... Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:25:33 -0500 Pirates | Aaron Poreda released http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=843832-pirates-aaron-poreda-released The Pittsburgh Pirates released RP Aaron Poreda Tuesday, March 12. Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:25:14 -0500 Pirates | Jeff Karstens scheduled to throw http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=843231-pirates-jeff-karstens-scheduled-to-throw Pittsburgh Pirates SP Jeff Karstens (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Monday, March ... Sun, 10 Mar 2013 21:16:02 -0500 Pirates | Charlie Morton to throw Monday http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=843230-pirates-charlie-morton-to-throw-monday Pittsburgh Pirates SP Charlie Morton (elbow) will throw 20 pitches of live batting practice Monday, ... Sun, 10 Mar 2013 21:15:34 -0500