http://www.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/index.jsp?c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Pittsburgh Pirates News http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080703&content_id=3059120&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:20:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080703&content_id=3059120&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Bullington designated for assignment To open up a spot on the team's 40-man roster for outfielder Chris Duffy, the Pirates have designated former No. 1 pick Bryan Bullington for assignment. Jenifer Langosch http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080703&content_id=3058120&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080703&content_id=3058120&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Indy's McCutchen exudes confidence With Triple-A Indianapolis' Andrew McCutchen, you have to understand where he's been as well as where he's headed in order to understand that it's a confidence, not a cockiness, that he exudes. Jenifer Langosch http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080702&content_id=3053040&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:19:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080702&content_id=3053040&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Nady's blasts lift Bucs over Reds John Van Benschoten would be left in long enough to record just seven outs, but the Pirates rode a multi-homer game from Xavier Nady to come out on top Wednesday night, 9-5, in a slugfest against the Reds at Great American Ball Park. Jenifer Langosch http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080703&content_id=3056367&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:57:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080703&content_id=3056367&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Pearce called up from Triple-A While preparing for a game in Louisville, Ky., Steve Pearce was told he'd making the one-hour, 45-minute car ride to Cincinnati. Pearce had been chosen as the team's replacement for Matt Capps, who is out with a shoulder injury, on the 25-man roster. Jenifer Langosch http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080702&content_id=3053161&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:59:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080702&content_id=3053161&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Bucs move on without Capps While the Pirates digest the news of being without Matt Capps for the next two months, manager John Russell has already begun deciding on his plans to make up for the loss of their closer. Jenifer Langosch http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080702&content_id=3050740&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:59:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080702&content_id=3050740&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Capps to be placed on disabled list The Pirates learned on Wednesday that they will be without closer Matt Capps for at least the next eight weeks after a magnetic resonance angiogram done on Capps' right shoulder revealed bursitis and showed an internal rotational deficit as well. Jenifer Langosch http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080701&content_id=3042859&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:36:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080701&content_id=3042859&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Pirates rally in 11th to even series After watching their bullpen twice wash away leads, the Pirates tagged Reds reliever David Weathers for two runs in the 11th inning on Tuesday as they finally put away a 6-5 win over the Reds at Great American Ball Park. Jenifer Langosch http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080702&content_id=3047834&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Wed, 02 Jul 2008 01:22:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080702&content_id=3047834&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Van Benschoten at home in Cincy John Van Benschoten will arrive at the ballpark after having spent the night in his own home, which is just across the Ohio River, in nearby Ludlow, Ky. The right-hander grew up about 12 miles east of Cincinnati, in the suburb of Milford. Jenifer Langosch http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080701&content_id=3042402&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:25:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080701&content_id=3042402&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Russell to continue tinkering lineup One day after batting pitcher Paul Maholm in the No. 8 spot in the order, Pirates manager John Russell thinks he may be onto something. Jenifer Langosch http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080701&content_id=3041726&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:06:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080701&content_id=3041726&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Van Benschoten to start Wednesday There's no more need to speculate, as manager John Russell named right-hander John Van Benschoten the Pirates' starter for Wednesday's series finale against the Reds. Jenifer Langosch http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080701&content_id=3041352&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:45:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080701&content_id=3041352&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Coonelly chats with Bucs fans On Tuesday, Pirates team president Frank Coonelly talked with and answered questions for fans online. What follows is a transcript of the chat. http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080630&content_id=3035274&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:27:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080630&content_id=3035274&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Capps can't hold lead for Pirates A two-run, walk-off ninth-inning homer by Ken Griffey Jr. in the bottom of the ninth spoiled the start to the Pirates' six-game road trip by sending the Bucs out of Great American Ball Park with a 4-3 loss to the Reds. Jenifer Langosch http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080701&content_id=3039514&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:38:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080701&content_id=3039514&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit McLouth likely to return to face Reds Though Nate McLouth was a late scratch from the lineup on Monday, the Pittsburgh center fielder has every intention of being back in the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Reds. Jenifer Langosch http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080630&content_id=3035178&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:09:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080630&content_id=3035178&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Van Benschoten could start Wednesday The Pirates remain noncommittal with who they plan on sending to the mound for Wednesday's game against the Reds, but it doesn't take much reading between the lines to figure out that if all goes as planned, it will be John Van Benschoten. Jenifer Langosch http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080630&content_id=3034724&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:49:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080630&content_id=3034724&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Russell shuffles lineup in Cincinnati For the first time since 1956, the Pirates handed in their lineup card with the pitcher batting somewhere other than the No. 9 hole. Jenifer Langosch http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080628&content_id=3020039&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080628&content_id=3020039&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit McLouth has stats but needs votes Nate McLouth is making his claim as the best center fielder in the National League. He has more extra-base hits, home runs and a higher OPS than any other NL center fielder. Still, the 5-foot-11, 180-pounder is 15th among all NL outfielders in All-Star voting. Todd Krise http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080629&content_id=3027838&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Sun, 29 Jun 2008 18:18:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080629&content_id=3027838&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Bucs drop finale to Rays Pirates lefty Tom Gorzelanny and Rays right-hander Andy Sonnanstine hooked up in a tight pitching duel as the Rays defeated the Bucs, 4-3, on Sunday afternoon at PNC Park. George Von Benko http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/fantasy/article.jsp?ymd=20080630&content_id=3033301&vkey=fantasy&fext=.jsp&partnerId=rss_pit Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:53:28 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/fantasy/article.jsp?ymd=20080630&content_id=3033301&vkey=fantasy&fext=.jsp&partnerId=rss_pit http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080629&content_id=3028066&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Sun, 29 Jun 2008 20:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080629&content_id=3028066&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Pirates look to reform pitching Despite putting up impressive offensive numbers, the Pirates have struggled on the mound this season. The club hopes to turn that around as it opens a three-game set against the Reds on Monday. George Von Benko http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080629&content_id=3027278&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Sun, 29 Jun 2008 14:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080629&content_id=3027278&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Taubenheim sent to Triple-A Following Saturday night's game with Tampa Bay, the Pirates optioned pitcher Ty Taubenheim to Triple-A Indianapolis and recalled right-handed pitcher Romulo Sanchez. George Von Benko http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080629&content_id=3027111&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Sun, 29 Jun 2008 13:40:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080629&content_id=3027111&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Fifth-round pick talks contract After pitching for the win in the final game of the College World Series, the Pirates' fifth-round selection Justin Wilson is beginning the road to the Majors. George Von Benko http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080628&content_id=3023472&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:50:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080628&content_id=3023472&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Bucs walk off on Bay's 13th-inning homer The Pirates got a much-needed quality start from right-hander Ty Taubenheim and Jason Bay smacked a 13th-inning walk-off home run, lifting the Pirates to a 4-3 win over Tampa Bay in front of 17,970 fans on Saturday night at PNC Park. George Von Benko http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080629&content_id=3025931&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Sun, 29 Jun 2008 01:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080629&content_id=3025931&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Bucs hope Gorzo can throw more strikes Pittsburgh will start lefty Tom Gorzelanny, who is 6-6 with a 6.43 ERA on Sunday. The Rays will counter with right-hander Andy Sonnanstine, who is 8-3 with a 4.85 ERA. The Pirates are hoping for a strong outing from Gorzelanny, who is coming off a so-so outing in his last start against the New York Yankees. George Von Benko http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080628&content_id=3021289&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Sat, 28 Jun 2008 19:35:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080628&content_id=3021289&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Bucs bolster pitching staff with moves The Pirates made a series of roster moves prior to Saturday night's game with Tampa Bay to bolster their pitching staff, which has starters Ian Snell and Phil Dumatrait on the disabled list. George Von Benko http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080628&content_id=3022237&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Sat, 28 Jun 2008 20:05:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080628&content_id=3022237&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit LaRoche mired in season-long struggle Pirates first baseman Adam LaRoche, who has been mired in a season-long slump was back in the lineup on Saturday night after getting a day off on Friday. George Von Benko http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080627&content_id=3014113&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:20:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080627&content_id=3014113&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Barthmaier endures rocky debut Losing, 10-5, to the Rays in front of 19,970 at PNC Park on Friday night, the Pirates dropped the first game of a three-game series against Tampa Bay and moved to 3-3 on their current Interleague homestand. Jenifer Langosch http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080627&content_id=3014886&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:46:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080627&content_id=3014886&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Pirates call up Taubenheim for start The Pirates continue to pick away members of the organization's Triple-A affiliate, this time naming Indianapolis righty Ty Taubenheim the Bucs' starter for Saturday's contest against the Rays. Jenifer Langosch http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080627&content_id=3014140&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:32:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080627&content_id=3014140&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Bucs look to build on intensity During the recent series against the Yankees, comments about a raised level of intensity were echoed by players throughout the clubhouse. Jenifer Langosch http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080627&content_id=3014154&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:27:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080627&content_id=3014154&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Duffy may be off disabled list soon Center fielder Chris Duffy, who is currently working through a Major League rehab assignment with Double-A Altoona, continues to show signs that his removal from the 60-day disabled list is imminent. Jenifer Langosch http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080626&content_id=3010363&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:53:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080626&content_id=3010363&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Pirates-Yankees finale postponed Thursday's rubber game between the Pirates and Yankees was postponed and has been rescheduled for Thursday, July 10, at 7:05 p.m. ET. Todd Krise http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080626&content_id=3010368&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:55:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080626&content_id=3010368&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Barthmaier to make MLB debut As expected, the Pirates announced Thursday night that Triple-A right-hander Jimmy Barthmaier will be activated by the club on Friday and will take the mound for the Bucs' first game of a three-game set against the Rays. Jenifer Langosch http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080627&content_id=3012226&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Sat, 28 Jun 2008 13:40:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080627&content_id=3012226&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Greenberg's legacy to be celebrated A tribute to the career of Hank Greenberg marking the 75th anniversary of his rookie season in the Major Leagues will take place this weekend at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Jack O'Connell http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080626&content_id=423453&vkey=news_milb&fext=.jsp&partnerId=rss_pit Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:35:14 EDT http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080626&content_id=423453&vkey=news_milb&fext=.jsp&partnerId=rss_pit http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080626&content_id=3008412&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:26:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080626&content_id=3008412&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Painful elbow lands Snell on DL In order to make room for recently acquired reliever Denny Bautista on the Pirates' 25-man roster, the club has placed starter Ian Snell on the disabled list, retroactive to June 23. Jenifer Langosch http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080625&content_id=3004353&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:49:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080625&content_id=3004353&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Bucs have no answer for Yankees Hard-throwing righty Joba Chamberlain and the Yankees overpowered the Pirates on Wednesday, winning 10-0 in front of a sellout crowd of 38,952 at PNC Park. Jenifer Langosch http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080626&content_id=3007087&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Thu, 26 Jun 2008 01:31:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080626&content_id=3007087&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Defense starts with Wilson for Pirates From early April to the end of May, the Pirates looked lost defensively. They had committed a National League-high 45 errors in 50 games. That streak began April 4 and ended May 26 -- the amount of time the Bucs were without slick-fielding shortstop Jack Wilson because of a left calf strain. Todd Krise http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080625&content_id=3001813&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:46:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080625&content_id=3001813&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Bucs acquire Bautista from Tigers The Pirates picked up right-handed reliever Denny Bautista from the Tigers on Wednsday in exchange for Minor League pitcher Kyle Pearson. To make room on the 40-man roster, Triple-A outfielder Kevin Thompson was given his unconditional release. Jenifer Langosch