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<item><title><![CDATA[Cut4: Tabata sports a new hairdo]]></title><link>http://pittsburgh.pirates.mlb.com/cutfour/article.jsp?content_id=31365492&amp;c_id=pit&amp;partnerId=rss_pit</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 00:17:56 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://pittsburgh.pirates.mlb.com/cutfour/article.jsp?content_id=31365492&amp;c_id=pit&amp;partnerId=rss_pit</guid><description><![CDATA[Cut4: Tabata sports a new hairdo]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Correia can&#39;t contain Marlins; Bucs settle for split]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_15_pitmlb_miamlb_1&amp;mode=recap&amp;c_id=pit&amp;partnerId=rss_pit</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 23:18:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_15_pitmlb_miamlb_1&amp;mode=recap&amp;c_id=pit&amp;partnerId=rss_pit</guid><description><![CDATA[Correia can&#39;t contain Marlins; Bucs settle for split]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Pirates gave Kevin Correia an early lead, but the right-hander could not slow the Marlins&#39; offense on Tuesday, as a five-run fourth inning pushed the Marlins to a 6-2 win before 24,242 at Marlins Park.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>David Villavicencio</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Bedard, Gio set to square off in southpaw battle]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_16_pitmlb_wasmlb_1&amp;mode=preview&amp;vkey=preview_web_away&amp;c_id=pit&amp;partnerId=rss_pit</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 22:44:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_16_pitmlb_wasmlb_1&amp;mode=preview&amp;vkey=preview_web_away&amp;c_id=pit&amp;partnerId=rss_pit</guid><description><![CDATA[Bedard, Gio set to square off in southpaw battle]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Erik Bedard is hoping his start Wednesday against the Nationals goes much better -- and lasts much longer -- than his abbreviated start last week against the same club.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Paul Casella</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Down in lineup, Presley making adjustments]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120515&amp;content_id=31361234&amp;notebook_id=31361240&amp;vkey=notebook_pit&amp;c_id=pit&amp;partnerId=rss_pit</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 20:01:01 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120515&amp;content_id=31361234&amp;notebook_id=31361240&amp;vkey=notebook_pit&amp;c_id=pit&amp;partnerId=rss_pit</guid><description><![CDATA[Down in lineup, Presley making adjustments]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Pirates&#39; struggles have caused manager Clint Hurdle to try some different things with his lineup with the hope that it would help his struggling hitters find success again. One of those hitters is Alex Presley, whom Hurdle dropped from second in the lineup to seventh]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[After slow start, Barajas finding his swing]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120515&amp;content_id=31361234&amp;notebook_id=31361238&amp;vkey=notebook_pit&amp;c_id=pit&amp;partnerId=rss_pit</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 20:01:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120515&amp;content_id=31361234&amp;notebook_id=31361238&amp;vkey=notebook_pit&amp;c_id=pit&amp;partnerId=rss_pit</guid><description><![CDATA[After slow start, Barajas finding his swing]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Rod Barajas seems to have connected with Pirates pitchers, because the staff&#39;s 3.12 ERA is second best in the Majors. However, his offense got off to a slow start, batting just .143 in April.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Rookie Hughes emerges as key Bucs reliever]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120515&amp;content_id=31361234&amp;notebook_id=31361236&amp;vkey=notebook_pit&amp;c_id=pit&amp;partnerId=rss_pit</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 20:00:59 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120515&amp;content_id=31361234&amp;notebook_id=31361236&amp;vkey=notebook_pit&amp;c_id=pit&amp;partnerId=rss_pit</guid><description><![CDATA[Rookie Hughes emerges as key Bucs reliever]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Pirates closer Joel Hanrahan has collected seven saves, while setup men Jason Grilli and Juan Cruz have been excellent. But rookie Jared Hughes has quietly been one of the best relievers in baseball.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Lincoln contains Marlins to win first start of season]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_14_pitmlb_miamlb_1&amp;mode=recap&amp;c_id=pit&amp;partnerId=rss_pit</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 23:05:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_14_pitmlb_miamlb_1&amp;mode=recap&amp;c_id=pit&amp;partnerId=rss_pit</guid><description><![CDATA[Lincoln contains Marlins to win first start of season]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[An Opening Day starter is usually tough to replace, but Brad Lincoln did a good job filling in for Erik Bedard against the Marlins on Monday.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>David Villavicencio</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Bucs arrive early to learn Marlins Park nuances]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120514&amp;content_id=31250570&amp;notebook_id=31250574&amp;vkey=notebook_pit&amp;c_id=pit&amp;partnerId=rss_pit</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 19:28:30 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120514&amp;content_id=31250570&amp;notebook_id=31250574&amp;vkey=notebook_pit&amp;c_id=pit&amp;partnerId=rss_pit</guid><description><![CDATA[Bucs arrive early to learn Marlins Park nuances]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Pirates are getting their first look at Marlins Park this week, but they are doing a lot more than admiring the new ballpark.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Hurdle likes stacked top of Pirates&#39; order]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120514&amp;content_id=31250570&amp;notebook_id=31250572&amp;vkey=notebook_pit&amp;c_id=pit&amp;partnerId=rss_pit</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 19:28:30 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120514&amp;content_id=31250570&amp;notebook_id=31250572&amp;vkey=notebook_pit&amp;c_id=pit&amp;partnerId=rss_pit</guid><description><![CDATA[Hurdle likes stacked top of Pirates&#39; order]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Bucs&#39; 97 runs scored are the lowest in the Majors, and Clint Hurdle is looking for ways to improve his team&#39;s offensive production.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Bucs&#39; Wilson exits with groin injury]]></title><link>http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120514&amp;content_id=31242230&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;partnerId=rss_pit</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 18:12:52 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120514&amp;content_id=31242230&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;partnerId=rss_pit</guid><description><![CDATA[Bucs&#39; Wilson exits with groin injury]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[After tying it in ninth, Pirates walk off in 12th]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_13_houmlb_pitmlb_1&amp;mode=recap&amp;c_id=pit&amp;partnerId=rss_pit</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 19:12:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_13_houmlb_pitmlb_1&amp;mode=recap&amp;c_id=pit&amp;partnerId=rss_pit</guid><description><![CDATA[After tying it in ninth, Pirates walk off in 12th]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Clint Barmes doubled with two outs in the 12th inning and came around to score on Josh Harrison&#39;s single to give the Bucs a 3-2 victory over the Astros in Sunday&#39;s rubber game at PNC Park.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Tom Singer</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Barmes uses pink bat to ignite rally in extras]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120513&amp;content_id=31144640&amp;notebook_id=31177120&amp;vkey=notebook_pit&amp;c_id=pit&amp;partnerId=rss_pit</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 18:38:36 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120513&amp;content_id=31144640&amp;notebook_id=31177120&amp;vkey=notebook_pit&amp;c_id=pit&amp;partnerId=rss_pit</guid><description><![CDATA[Barmes uses pink bat to ignite rally in extras]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Clint Barmes used one of the special Mother&#39;s Day pink bats to lift a double to left field in the 12th inning on Sunday, a few minutes before scoring on Josh Harrison&#39;s single that gave the Pirates a 3-2 victory over Houston.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Honorary Bat Girl Thompson revels in day]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120513&amp;content_id=31146226&amp;vkey=news_pit&amp;c_id=pit&amp;partnerId=rss_pit</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 17:05:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120513&amp;content_id=31146226&amp;vkey=news_pit&amp;c_id=pit&amp;partnerId=rss_pit</guid><description><![CDATA[Honorary Bat Girl Thompson revels in day]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The gray clouds blanketing PNC Park, the steady drizzle irrigating the emerald outfield -- none of that was a match for Angie Thompson&#39;s radiant smile on Sunday afternoon.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Tom Singer</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Lincoln to make spot start in place of Bedard]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120513&amp;content_id=31144640&amp;notebook_id=31144644&amp;vkey=notebook_pit&amp;c_id=pit&amp;partnerId=rss_pit</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 13:10:14 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120513&amp;content_id=31144640&amp;notebook_id=31144644&amp;vkey=notebook_pit&amp;c_id=pit&amp;partnerId=rss_pit</guid><description><![CDATA[Lincoln to make spot start in place of Bedard]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[When Brad Lincoln becomes the first Pirates pitcher to toe the rubber at new Marlins Park on Monday night, he&#39;ll be making his first start since early April.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Hanrahan reinstated; D. McCutchen to DL]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120513&amp;content_id=31144640&amp;notebook_id=31144642&amp;vkey=notebook_pit&amp;c_id=pit&amp;partnerId=rss_pit</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 13:10:13 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120513&amp;content_id=31144640&amp;notebook_id=31144642&amp;vkey=notebook_pit&amp;c_id=pit&amp;partnerId=rss_pit</guid><description><![CDATA[Hanrahan reinstated; D. McCutchen to DL]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Closer Joel Hanrahan was reinstated from the bereavement list on Sunday, while Daniel McCutchen was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left oblique.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Prospect Cole picks up second win]]></title><link>http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120512&amp;content_id=31093686&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;partnerId=rss_pit</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 01:45:36 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120512&amp;content_id=31093686&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;vkey=news_milb&amp;partnerId=rss_pit</guid><description><![CDATA[Prospect Cole picks up second win]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Bedard scratched from next scheduled start]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120512&amp;content_id=31068448&amp;vkey=news_pit&amp;c_id=pit&amp;partnerId=rss_pit</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 01:15:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120512&amp;content_id=31068448&amp;vkey=news_pit&amp;c_id=pit&amp;partnerId=rss_pit</guid><description><![CDATA[Bedard scratched from next scheduled start]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Pirates left-hander Erik Bedard, who was forced to exit his most recent outing due to back spasms, will skip his next scheduled start.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Tom Singer</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Morton, Pirates&#39; bats ground Astros]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_12_houmlb_pitmlb_1&amp;mode=recap_home&amp;c_id=pit&amp;partnerId=rss_pit</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 00:15:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2012_05_12_houmlb_pitmlb_1&amp;mode=recap_home&amp;c_id=pit&amp;partnerId=rss_pit</guid><description><![CDATA[Morton, Pirates&#39; bats ground Astros]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Andrew McCutchen went 4-for-4 with a solo shot and Jose Tabata homered and tripled on Saturday to help Charlie Morton win his second game of the season, as the Pirates downed the Astros, 5-2, at PNC Park.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Tom Singer</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Barajas grateful for his wife on Mother&#39;s Day]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120508&amp;content_id=30737362&amp;vkey=news_pit&amp;c_id=pit&amp;partnerId=rss_pit</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120508&amp;content_id=30737362&amp;vkey=news_pit&amp;c_id=pit&amp;partnerId=rss_pit</guid><description><![CDATA[Barajas grateful for his wife on Mother&#39;s Day]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Rod Barajas has dealt with some tribulations early in his first season with the Pirates. But he knows that it&#39;s hard to complain when his wife, Stacie, is home taking care of seven kids.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Tom Singer</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Tom Singer&#39;s MLBlog ]]></title><link>http://mlb.mlb.com#&amp;partnerId=rss_pit</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2012 08:58:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://mlb.mlb.com#&amp;partnerId=rss_pit</guid><description><![CDATA[ Tom Singer&#39;s MLBlog ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[]]></content:encoded>
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