Duke Welker Officially Recalled, Josh Harrison Optioned

Duke Welker has been officially promoted.The Pittsburgh Pirates have officially recalled right-handed pitcher Duke Welker. To make room they've optioned Josh Harrison to Triple-A.-This is Getting Old... Read More

What To Do With Jordy Mercer When Neil Walker Returns?

What should the Pirates do with Jordy Mercer when Neil Walker returns?Neil Walker is starting a rehab assignment with the Altoona Curve on Thursday, and could be in line to rejoin the Pittsburgh Pira... Read More

Pittsburgh Pirates Disable James McDonald, Recall Josh Harrison

The Pittsburgh Pirates have disabled right-handed pitcher James McDonald from the 15-day disabled list with discomfort in -his right shoulder. Taking his spot will be infielder Josh Harrison who was r... Read More

Pittsburgh Pirates Recall Duke Welker, Other Notes

The Pittsburgh Pirates have recalled right-handed pitcher Duke Welker from their Triple-A Indianapolis minor league affiliate. To make room for him on the parent roster, the Pirates optioned Josh Harr... Read More

Prospect Notebook: The Other Guys From the Hanrahan Trade

Joel Hanrahan was placed on the disabled list in Boston yesterday with right forearm tightness. I've pointed out in the past that the Hanrahan trade is looking good, simply because of how Hanrahan's v... Read More

Pittsburgh Pirates' Right Handed Pitcher James McDonald to DL With Sore Shoulder

Pittsburgh- Pirates right handed pitcher James McDonald, who was scheduled to start tonight's game against the Seattle Mariners, was placed on the 15 day disabled list due to a sore shoulder.As repor... Read More

Who Could Take James McDonald's Spot in the Rotation?

Andy Oliver could be an option to take over for James McDonald.The Pittsburgh Pirates had Jeanmar Gomez in the rotation after dropping Jonathan Sanchez last week. Gomez was expected to be replaced th... Read More

Duke Welker Heading to Pittsburgh

Duke Welker is heading to Pittsburgh.The guys over at This is Getting Old are reporting that Duke Welker is on his way to Pittsburgh, and likely to officially join the team after Jeanmar Gomez makes... Read More

Prospect Watch: Taillon Hit With Line Drive, Glasnow Strikes Out Ten

TOP OF THE SYSTEMA look at how the current top 20 prospects did today. -Note that this list doesn't include players currently in the majors. If a player is in the majors, he will be removed, everyone... Read More

First Pitch: Could the Pirates be 31-23 at the End of May?

We heard at the start of the season how the Pittsburgh Pirates had one of the toughest early season schedules in the game. Despite that schedule, the Pirates are 17-14, in second place in the NL Centr... Read More