http://mlb.mlb.com/news/index.jsp?c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Pittsburgh Pirates News http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100209&content_id=8045070&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:44:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100209&content_id=8045070&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Inbox: What to do with Walker? Where is Neil Walker going to play next year? This concerns one fan while others inquire about trying Andy LaRoche at shortstop, keeping the door open for Jose Tabata and more. Jenifer Langosch http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100208&content_id=8038052&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:12:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100208&content_id=8038052&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Around the Horn: Starting rotation Unlike a year ago when Spring Training featured competition for multiple rotation spots, the Pirates will open camp in less than two weeks essentially with just one rotation question to answer before Opening Day: Who is going to be that fifth starter? Jenifer Langosch http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100205&content_id=8027780&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:24:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100205&content_id=8027780&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit 'Other' McCutchen eyes breakout year As Pirates pitchers and catchers sit less than two weeks away from their report date, Daniel McCutchen is eagerly awaiting his third chance to impress at big league camp. Jenifer Langosch http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100209&content_id=8044888&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:49:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100209&content_id=8044888&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit PirateFest remains as popular as ever The 20th-anniversary edition of PirateFest -- which took place at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center a couple of weekends ago -- featured a pierogi-eating contest each of the three days, and fans going head to head with Pirates players in Guitar Hero competitions. Jim Lachimia http://mlb.mlb.com/fan_forum/all_time_nine/index.jsp?c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:39:12 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/fan_forum/all_time_nine/index.jsp?c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100205&content_id=8027148&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:46:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100205&content_id=8027148&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Canonball Crew interviews canceled Canonball Crew interviews scheduled for Friday, Feb. 5, have been canceled due to the impending inclement weather in Pittsburgh. http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100204&content_id=8020792&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:50:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100204&content_id=8020792&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit McCutchen out to lift Bucs' expectations The expectations stacked on Andrew McCutchen's shoulders are anything but normal, reflecting the frustrations and disappointment, the anger and optimism, the passion and cynicism of a fan base yearning winning baseball. Jenifer Langosch http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100203&content_id=8016906&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:29:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100203&content_id=8016906&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit As camp nears, Coonelly chats with fans Pirates president Frank Coonelly participated in his monthly live online chat with fans on Wednesday. During the chat, Coonelly answered questions about potential additional offseason moves, the depth of the starting rotation, the 2010 First-Year Player Draft and more. http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100203&content_id=8015946&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:12:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100203&content_id=8015946&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Inbox: Carrasco in Bucs' long-term plans? Are the Pirates thinking long term regarding D.J. Carrasco? This concerns one fan while others inquire about the remaining bench spot, Jeff Clement's power potential, and much more. Jenifer Langosch http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100202&content_id=8010586&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:47:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100202&content_id=8010586&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Around the Horn: Outfielders In the fourth part of a seven-installment series that takes a position-by-position look at the Pirates' roster heading into Spring Training, we examine the Bucs' outfield. Jenifer Langosch http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100201&content_id=8006346&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:15:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100201&content_id=8006346&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Hanrahan, Meek hope to thrive in 'pen Veteran additions in the Bucs' bullpen have Joel Hanrahan and Evan Meek predicting not only big things for the relief corps, but also big strides in their own personal growth. Jenifer Langosch http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100202&content_id=8011376&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:13:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100202&content_id=8011376&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Bucs believe it's time to move on, time to grow Just a few days after the 2009 season ended, Pirates General Manager Neal Huntington succinctly framed what had taken place during his first two years on the job in an article that appeared in one of the local newspapers. Jim Lachimia http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100201&content_id=8005934&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:50:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100201&content_id=8005934&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Frattare misses out on Frick Award The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum announced on Monday that longtime baseball broadcaster Jon Miller has been named the Ford C. Frick Award winner for 2010. Jenifer Langosch http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100131&content_id=8003098&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Sun, 31 Jan 2010 21:45:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100131&content_id=8003098&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Excitement for Bucs shows at PirateFest PirateFest was a rousing success, with a record crowd filled with believers that better days are ahead for the Bucs. Jenifer Langosch http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100130&content_id=8001008&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Sat, 30 Jan 2010 18:59:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100130&content_id=8001008&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit GM stands behind payroll at PirateFest With the Pirates' roster all but set for 2010, so too are projections for the club's Opening Day payroll. And general manager Neal Huntington is ready to defend it. Jenifer Langosch http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100130&content_id=8001136&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Sat, 30 Jan 2010 20:23:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100130&content_id=8001136&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Morton shows musical side at PirateFest Performing in front of crowds is nothing new to Charlie Morton, who makes his living on a Major League mound. But the fact that he can capture an audience with a guitar and not a baseball, well, that's certainly something to be noted. Jenifer Langosch http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100129&content_id=7996830&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:14:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100129&content_id=7996830&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Bronze Mazeroski statue to rise at PNC The Bucs unveiled plans to honor Hall of Famer Bill Mazeroski, hero of the 1960 World Series, by building a bronze statue at PNC depicting his famous Fall Classic home run. Jenifer Langosch http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100130&content_id=7999946&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Sat, 30 Jan 2010 07:46:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100130&content_id=7999946&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Nutting: Pirates 'not for sale' Penguins owners Ron Burkle and Mario Lemieux reportedly considered making an offer to buy the Pirates last fall, but the ballclub's owner made it clear the baseball team was not, and is not, for sale. Ed Eagle http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100129&content_id=7998860&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:36:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100129&content_id=7998860&vkey=news_pit&fext=.jsp&c_id=pit&partnerId=rss_pit Bucs believe that time to win is now For a team that hasn't touched a winning season since Barry Bonds was in left field and Doug Drabek was leading the pitching staff, the Pirates sure are touting some lofty expectations for 2010. Jenifer Langosch