Burnett Wins Eighth Straight

Offense Packs a Punch

Comeback Comes a Bit Short

Bedard's Strong Start Not Enough

Correia Wins First of Season in Pittsburgh

Four Home Runs in 2 Days

Charlie Morton Lost for the Season

It looks like the Pirates are going to need someone to step up this season in the starting pitching category. Charlie Morton is finished for the season after it was determined that he had torn a ligament in his elbow and Tommy John surgery was needed. The Pirates have options, but a healthy Charlie Morton is not one of them. Jeff Karstens continues his rehab and hopefully will be ready soon, barring further setbacks. Option 2 is Rudy Owens in Triple A. Owens has been a consistently dependable starter for Indianapolis and currently owns a 5-2 record with a 2.29 ERA. Owens would have got his chance sooner or later based on his performance so far this year. It looks like Morton's injury will make Owens' first appearance with the Bucs sooner.

Can't Slow The Os

No O in Baltimore

Comeback Comes Up Short

Pirates Wait to See If They'll Be in 1st

Andrew McCutcheon provided the offense and A.J. Burnett provided the pitching to sweep the final game against the Royals. Now it's a waiting game to see if the Reds pull out their game against the Tigers. If they don't there will be two teams in first tomorrow.

Pirates Pull within One Game of First

Bedard Overpowers the Royals

The Fort Comes Through In the 10th for Series Win

After hitting a sac fly to score Jose Tabata in the 7th, Michael McKenry doubles in Clint Barmes off the normally unscoreable Aroldis Chapman to win the game in the 10th.

More Than Enough O for Burnett and the Buccos

Pirates Early Round Draft Recap

Pirates take Appel in 1st Round

On their off day after a series win against the Brewers let's hope the Pirates were not off when they selected Mark Appel in the first round of the MLB draft. The Pirates selected in the 8th position and were surprised to find Appel still available. Some considered Appel a possible number 1 pick in a draft that lacked a clear cut number one. The Pirates wasted no time in taking the 6'4" Stanford right hander. Now that the stocking of high round power pitchers has resumed, let's find some guys that can bring in some runs.

Bedard Can't Escape 4th Inning

Big 3rd Inning Leads to Win