Jeff Karstens Shut Down Indefinitely
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Jeff Karstens Shut Down Indefinitely

Some bad news here: Per team, #Pirates RHP Jeff Karstens felt pain in his right shoulder during his throwing program today and has been shut…

Pirates, MLB to wear special camo jerseys on Memorial Day

Last weekend, the Pirates wore their own set of camouflage jerseys: As you can see, the jersey was all-camo with the traditional names & numbers, and the…

Monday Morning Links 5/20/13

Pirates: – Andrew McCutchen was scratched from the lineup on Sunday; fortunately, he has no structural damage in his knee. – Here’s Cutch cutting a fan’s hair…

McDonald to DL, Mercer returns
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McDonald to DL, Mercer returns

John McDonald has been placed on the 15-day DL with a low back strain. The 38-year-old shortstop was replaced by Brandon Inge in the 12th…

Walker returns, Mercer sent back to AAA
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Walker returns, Mercer sent back to AAA

The Pirates have optioned infielder Jordy Mercer to Triple-A Indianapolis and have recalled @neilwalker18 from rehab and reinstated from DL — Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) May…

Liriano reinstated, set to make Pirates debut
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Liriano reinstated, set to make Pirates debut

Francisco Liriano is officially on the Pirates’ active roster and will be starting on Saturday afternoon in New York. The #Pirates have officially reinstated LHP Francisco Liriano…

Pirates recall Duke Welker
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Pirates recall Duke Welker

The Bucs have recalled Duke Welker, adding the 27-year-old right hander to their bullpen. Brad (@laclips) from This is Getting Old originally broke the news on…

James McDonald placed on 15-day DL
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James McDonald placed on 15-day DL

James McDonald was scheduled to start Tuesday night for the Pirates, but has been scratched. In addition, he’s been placed on the 15-day disabled list due…

Monday Morning Links 5/6/13

Pirates: – Francisco Liriano pitched his final rehab start on Sunday afternoon. He’s set to make his Pirates debut on Saturday in New York. – Charlie…

Jose Contreras joins Pirates
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Jose Contreras joins Pirates

Rumors swirled for the past week or so that veteran reliever Jose Contreras would be joining the Pirates in the near future. Hurdle: #Pirates expect to…

Coverage Map for Saturday’s Pirates Game on FOX

Via the506.com, here is the coverage map for Saturday’s Pirates-Nationals game, which will be televised on FOX: (Click to enlarge) Key: BLUE – Pirates vs….

Goodbye, Jonathan Sanchez
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Goodbye, Jonathan Sanchez

The Jonathan Sanchez era is over. On Tuesday afternoon, the Pirates announced that Sanchez was designated for assignment, and RHP Bryan Morris would take his…

Russell Martin earns NL Player of the Week
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Russell Martin earns NL Player of the Week

Pirates’ catcher Russell Martin has earned National League Player of the Week honors for his solid hitting from April 22 – April 28. In that time frame,…