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MLB Trade Rumors: Bartolo Colon, A.J. Burnett

David Price is the big prize among starting pitchers on the trade block. Jeff Samardzija has already been dealt, and it remains to be seen whether Cole Hamels or Cliff Lee will change teams by the deadline. Beyond that, there are plenty... More of this article »
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MLB Trade Rumors: Cardinals Pitching Options

Going into the season, it appeared that the St. Louis Cardinals had more pitching than they knew what to do with. While their staff has sported a 3.28 ERA with 9.9 fWAR up to this point, a trade acquisition seems to be in order.... More of this article »
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Phillies Sign A.J. Burnett, Old Player That is Good

The Philadelphia Phillies have signed free agent pitcher A.J. Burnett to a one-year deal, reports Hayden Balgavy of THV 11 in Arkansas. Burnett’s deal is worth $16 million. Burnett’s future was undetermined for most of... More of this article »
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What is A.J. Burnett Worth to the Pittsburgh Pirates?

Once A.J. Burnett stated that he will be putting off retirement for at least another year, he became the best available pitcher on the free agent market. Typing that sentence seems a little odd considering that it was only two years... More of this article »
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Pittsburgh Pirates Gerrit Cole’s Devastating Slider

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie hurler Gerrit Cole will start Game 2 of the NLDS against the St. Louis Cardinals. The rookie hurler posted a 3.22 ERA in 117.1 innings, with a 21.3% strikeout rate and a 6.0% walk rate. His FIP of 2.91... More of this article »
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Pirates Call Up Brandon Cumpton – Will Start Against Dodgers

Brandon Cumpston‘s minor league contract has been purchased by the Pittsburgh Pirates and he is expected to start Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Cumpton is not considered a high prospect, ranking 25th... More of this article »
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Pirates A.J. Burnett Placed on DL with Strained Right Calf

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed staff ace A.J. Burnett on the 15-day disabled list on Thursday evening due to a strained right calf muscle, an injury that Burnett disclosed to Pittsburgh manager Clint Hurdle on Wednesday. Since the injury... More of this article »
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Pittsburgh Pirates: 2013 Spring Training Preview Guide

After completing 2012 with a disappointing 79-83 record, the Pittsburgh Pirates have not finished .500 or better for 20 consecutive seasons. They hope that string of futility will end this year, and pitching could be a reason why. The... More of this article »
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Pittsburgh Pirates: James McDonald, Neil Walker Avoid Arbitration

The Pittsburgh Pirates reached agreements on  2013 contracts with second baseman Neil Walker and right-hander James McDonald on Thursday, avoiding arbitration. Walker and McDonald were the last two salary arbitration eligible... More of this article »
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Pirates Lose Series – Not Season, in Cincinnati

Neil Walker had a two-run home run in Pittsburgh’s 6-2 win over the MLB-leading Reds Sunday (Keith Allison – flickr) The Pittsburgh Pirates dropped two of three in Cincinnati over the weekend in what must have been considered... More of this article »