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Andrew Lambo drives ball deep to right field against the Twins this afternoon at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers, Fla.

It's not a match yet for Pirates Lambo

Andrew Lambo seems to have a good focus when he bats, but the results don't match it so far this spring.

about 5 hours ago

Bucs Box

Pirates spring training report: Pirates 8, Minnesota Twins 4

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Pirates third baseman Pedro Alvarez, is greeted in the dugout after Alvarez' two-run homer in the third inning Wednesday against the Twins at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers, Fla.

Pirates spring training report: Pirates 8, Minnesota Twins 4

Pedro Alvarez hit a two-run homer and Gerrit Cole went three innings and struck out three.

about 8 hours ago

Russell Martin high fives Michael Martinez after hitting a homerun against the Orioles earlier this week.

Jenn Menendez's Pirates baseball chat transcript: 3.12.14

Jenn takes your questions on the Pirates from spring training in Florida.

about 16 hours ago

Pirates closer Jason Grilli pitches against the Twins last week at McKechnie Field in Bradenton, Fla.

Pirates blessed with a wealth of arms for bullpen

The remaining spots will be filled in the next few weeks, but it is a good problem to have, says pitching coach Ray Searage.

1 day ago

Pirates spring training report: Orioles 7, Pirates 6

Russell Martin hit his fourth home run of the spring, went 2 for 2 with a walk and threw out two runners attempting to steal second.

2 days ago

Pirates pitching prospect Jameson Taillon delivers during a bullpen session last month at Pirate City in Bradenton Fla.

Pirates reassign six players; Taillon sent to minor league camp

Top pitching prospect Jameson Taillon was reassigned so he could to log more innings on the mound.

2 days ago

Non-roster spring training invitee Josh Kinney delivers against the Tampa Bay Rays in Port Charlotte, Fla.

Pirates notebook: Veteran pitcher Josh Kinney knows his odds

The Pirates are giving Pennsylvania native Josh Kinney a chance, and the veteran pitcher is excited to provide experience where he's needed.

3 days ago

Charlie Morton delivers in the first inning against the Red Sox at McKechnie Field in Bradenton, Fla.

From Training Camp: Red Sox 4, Pirates 1

Starter Charlie Morton surrendered his first home run of the spring and gave up five hits for the first time, but got eight groundouts.

3 days ago

Second baseman Neil Walker makes a diving catch in foul territory against the Tampa Bay Rays at Charlotte Sports Park, Fla., Saturday.

Pirates spring training report: Pirates 10, Tampa Bay Rays 5

Catcher Russell Martin hit his third home run of the spring and was 2 for 3 as the designated hitter.

4 days ago

Pirates outfielder Travis Snider makes a running grab on a ball during afternoon workouts at Pirate City in Bradenton, Fla.

Until Gregory Polanco arrives, Pirates must fill right-field hole

Settling on one starter or a platoon in right field is an intriguing and unresolved situation in the Pirates spring camp.

4 days ago

PNC Park, Pirates switching to Coca-Cola sponsorship

PNC Park will switch from Pepsi to Coca-Cola products, since the Pirates and the soft drink giant reached an agreement during the offseason.

5 days ago

Pirates pitcher Jason Grilli delivers against the Twins Friday at McKechnie Field in Bradenton, Fla.

Pirates closer Grilli gets first live work in exhibition loss to Twins

Jason Grilli enters the 2014 season as the Pirates closer and one of their unquestioned leaders, but is he 100 percent on the health front?

5 days ago

Spring Training game: Twins 6, Pirates 5

A quick recap of spring training action.

5 days ago

Pirates outfielder Chris Dickerson takes a swing at McKechnie Field in Bradenton, Fla.

Grass can always be greener for Pirates outfielder Dickerson

Chris Dickerson is battling in spring training for roster spot and runs a movement to make the environment a better place.

6 days ago

Pirates manager Clint Hurdle looks to his bullpen in the 7th inning Wednesday against the Blue Jays at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium in Dunedin, Florida.

Pirates spring training report: Pirates 6, Blue Jays 4

Travis Snider had a home run and 3 RBIs in a victory against Toronto in Dunedin, Fla., raising the Pirates’ spring record to 6-1-1.

1 week ago

Pirates catcher Tony Sanchez prepares to throw to second against the Blue Jays Wednesday at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium in Dunedin, Fla.

Pirates catcher Tony Sanchez waits for his turn

Sanchez knows one full season as the starting catcher at Class AAA Indianapolis will help him become the Pirates catcher of the future.

1 week ago

Pirates spring training report: Pirates 5, Tigers 2

Gregory Polanco had single, double and an RBI in three at-bats in a victory against Detroit in Lakeland, Fla.

1 week ago

Pirates second baseman Josh Harrison fields a ground ball against the Tigers at Joe Merchant Stadium in Lakeland, Fla.

Josh Harrison fills the bill as utilityman for Pirates

Harrison continues to do all the things that make him a highly valued utilityman.

1 week ago

Andrew McCutchen singles against the Red Sox Monday afternoon at McKechnie Field in Bradenton.

Jenn Menendez's Pirates baseball chat transcript: 3.4.14

Live from spring training in Florida, Jenn takes your questions on the Pirates.

1 week ago

Pirates' catcher Russell Martin singles against the Red Sox Monday afternoon at McKechnie Field in Bradenton, Fla.

Pirates spring training report: Pirates 7, Red Sox 6

Pedro Alvarez had two hits, including a home run, and drove in three runs.

1 week ago

Pirates shortstop Clint Barmes tags out the Red Sox Garin Cecchini Monday afternoon at McKechnie Field in Bradenton.

Mercer glad Barmes returned to Pirates

Jordy Mercer is the "front-line guy" at shortstop, but Clint Barmes is around to provide backup at every infield position.

1 week ago

Pirates right-hander Stolmy Pimentel delivers against the Phillies Sunday.

Pirates spring training report

The Pirates beat the Philadelphia Phillies, 4-1, with a couple of strong performances from Stolmy Pimentel and Josh Harrison.

1 week ago

Phillies pitcher A.J. Burnett delivers to his former team Sunday afternoon in Clearwater, Fla.

Some good-natured words exchanged as Pirates face A.J. Burnett

Former Pirates pitcher A.J. Burnett faced his old team — by chance — in a spring-training game.

1 week ago

Pirates spring training report

Pirates 2, Tampa Bay Rays 2; 10 innings. Starter Wandy Rodriguez strikes out two in one inning of work.

1 week ago

Pirates pitcher Mark Melancon works out at McKechnie Field in Bradenton, Fla.

Mark Melancon's trip to South Africa was good for his soul and his bucket list

This particular trip sent Mark Melancon and former major league reliever Craig Lefferts to Durban, a town on South Africa's east coast.

1 week ago

Pirates starter Wandy Rodriguez delivers against the Rays Saturday afternoon at McKechnie Field Bradenton, Fla.

Relief for Wandy Rodriguez in first start of spring

Pirates notebook: Rodriguez made his spring debut and showed no sign of the left forearm injury that derailed his 2013 season.

1 week ago

Pirates third baseman Pedro Alvarez singles against the Blue Jays in the first inning Friday in Dunedin, Fla.

Pirates' goal for Pedro Alvarez: Improve overall game

Pedro Alvarez hopes to continue developing offensively and defensively, but won't pinpoint a specific area that needs improvement.

1 week ago

Pirates pitcher Jameson Taillon, throws two scoreless frames against the Blue Jays yesterday at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium in Dunedin, Florida.

Pirates spring training report

Pedro Alvarez had two doubles in a loss to the Toronto Blue Jays.

1 week ago

Pirates third baseman Brent Morel fields ground balls in front of Pedro Alvarez during workouts Thursday at McKechnie Field in Bradenton, Fla.

Pirates thinking Plan B when they plucked third baseman Morel from waiver wire

Brent Morel, 26, has major league experience with two clubs and a few attributes that the Pirates liked.

1 week ago

Pirates starter Charlie Morton pitches during a bullpen session last week at Pirate City.

Healthy Morton savors new status with Pirates

Charlie Morton will be the starter today in the second exhibition game, and that’s a major departure from the past.

1 week ago

Pirates pitcher Edinson Volquez delivers against the Yankees Wednesday afternoon at McKechnie Field in Bradenton, Florida.

Spring game report: Pirates 6, Yankees 5

A quick look at the Pirates spring training action.

2 weeks ago

Pirates pitcher Edinson Volquez throws in the second inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the New York Yankees in Bradenton, Fla., Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014. The Pirates won 6-5.

Pirates come from behind over Yankees to win spring training opener

Pittsburgh trailed 4-0 but scored twice in the second and four times in the seventh, when Tony Sanchez hit a tying three-run homer.

2 weeks ago

Pirates third baseman Pedro Alvarez fields ground ball during infield drills at Pirate City, Bradenton, Florida.

With exhibition season starting today, Pirates to test replay rules

Manager Clint Hurdle attended a presentation Sunday on the new instant replay rules, and now he’ll have a chance to give them a try.

2 weeks ago

Andrew McCutchen mugs for the camera after completing his sliding drill during afternoon workouts at Pirate City in Bradenton, Fla.

Bill Brink's Pirates baseball chat transcript: 2.25.14

Bill takes your questions live from Pirates spring training in Bradenton, Fla.

2 weeks ago

Pirates notebook: Waiver claim nets third baseman

The Pirates claim Brent Morel off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays and designate infielder Chase d’Arnaud for assignment.

2 weeks ago

New rules aim to make home plate collisions, like this one last year betweeen Pirates catcher Russell Martin and Chicago's Nate Schierholtzm, safer.

Pirates learning new rules for plays at the the plate

Changes in the rules that govern collisions at home plate will force catchers to change their long-standing mindset.

2 weeks ago

Pirates claim Morel off waivers

The Pirates have not yet made room for Morel on their 40-man roster, which is full. The team said it would do so later today.

2 weeks ago

Tony Clark, executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association, at a 2013 news conference.

Major League Baseball Players Association announces new home plate collision rule

The rule governs collisions at home plate between a runner attempting to score and the catcher in an effort to reduce injuries.

2 weeks ago

Tony Clark, executive Director of the Major League Baseball Players Association, at a 2013 news conference.

Collisions at home plate still on table in Major League Baseball

Players union executive director Tony Clark visits the Pirates spring training camp to discuss possibility of changes.

2 weeks ago

Pirates first baseman Gaby Sanchez watches batting practice at sprint training in Bradenton, Fla.

Pirates still in search of a first baseman

The first, best option -- what will it be? A Gaby Sanchez/Andrew Lambo combination? Sanchez alone? Or some as-yet-to-be-named third choice?

2 weeks ago

Pirates pitcher Stolmy Pimentel delivers in a spring training bullpen session in Bradenton, Fla.

Pirates notebook: Stolmy Pimentel to start in intrasquad workout

Promising right-hander Stolmy Pimentel will be one of the starting pitchers Tuesday in the Pirates; intrasquad game.

2 weeks ago

Gene Collier: Changes to college football, baseball safety rules go up-tempo

Critics on the Steve Spurrier side say there is no data to indicate that up-tempo offenses result in more injuries for defensive players.

2 weeks ago

Pirates first baseman Chris McGuiness tosses to first in a workout in Bradenton, Fla.

McGuiness wants shot to write his MLB book of records with Pirates

First baseman Chris McGuiness, one of the few new players on the spring roster, was thrilled by his offseason trade to the Pirates.

2 weeks ago

Pirates outfielder Travis Snider stretches it out before morning workouts at Pirate City Bradenton, Fla.

Pirates outfield back in the swing of things

Travis Snider says the toe injury that undermined him at every turn from May on last season is no longer an issue after surgery and rehab.

2 weeks ago

Pirates pitcher Francisco Liriano pitches live batting practice during workouts at Pirate City Bradenton Florida.

Pirates notebook: Left-hander relishes opening day start

Francisco Liriano is injury-free this spring and looks forward to being part of what he believes will be a strong starting rotation.

3 weeks ago

Pirates chairman Bob Nutting greets manager Clint Hurdle after he delivered his annual spring address to the Pirates this afternoon at Pirate City in Bradenton, Fla.

Nutting visits Pirates camp, supports team's off-season moves

Pirates chairman Bob Nutting said he's "very enthusiastic" about the 2014 team, but said it is still looking to improve.

3 weeks ago

Gene Collier: Robinson Cano flap runs coast to coast

How often major leaguers run hard to first base becomes a hot topic thanks to Robinson Cano, Kevin Long and Lloyd McClendon.

3 weeks ago

Team president Frank Coonelly says community service is a responsibility Pirates take seriously

The Pirates receive the Chuck Cooper Career Achievement in Leadership, Diversity and Community Service for their off-field accomplishments.

3 weeks ago

Pirates pitcher Kyle McPherson.

Pirates right-hander battling back from Tommy John surgery

Kyle McPherson’s comeback remains right on track; Francisco Liriano earns the nod to start season opener.

3 weeks ago


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