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Pirates call up Cumpton for Tuesday start

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Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) – The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled pitcher Brandon Cumpton Tuesday from Triple-A Indianapolis. The right-hander will make the start in the series opener against the Philadelphia Phillies in place of Jeff Locke. The 24-year-old Cumpton posted a […]

Pirates sign first-round pick Meadows

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Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) – The Pittsburgh Pirates announced Friday that the club has signed outfielder Austin Meadows, the ninth overall selection in the 2013 First-Year Player Draft. Meadows hit .535 with 14 doubles, one triple, four home runs and […]

Pirates recall INF Harrison

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Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) – The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled infielder Josh Harrison from Triple-A Indianapolis Friday and optioned catcher Tony Sanchez to Indianapolis. Harrison appeared in 11 games with the Pirates earlier this season, but batted just .182 with one […]

Pirates activate Gomez

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Seattle, WA (Sports Network) – The Pittsburgh Pirates have activated pitcher Jeanmar Gomez off the 15-day disabled list. Gomez, scheduled to start Wednesday against Seattle, had been sidelined since early June with a strained right forearm. He last pitched on […]

Pirates call up Cumpton for Saturday start

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Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) – The Pittsburgh Pirates have selected the contract of pitcher Brandon Cumpton from Triple-A Indianapolis. Cumpton is scheduled to make his MLB debut Saturday against the Dodgers. The right-hander is filling in for A.J. Burnett, who […]

Pirates activate Morton from DL to make Thursday start

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Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) – Pirates pitcher Charlie Morton will make his return to the mound on Thursday, tabbed as the starter in Pittsburgh’s series finale with San Francisco after the club activated him from the 60-day disabled list. Morton […]

Steelers ink fourth-round pick Jones

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Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) – The Pittsburgh Steelers announced on Thursday the signing of the team’s fourth-round selection from April’s NFL Draft, quarterback Landry Jones, to a four-year deal. Jones, who becomes the final member of the Steelers’ 2013 draft […]

Pirates’ Rodriguez placed on DL, Cole to make debut

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Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) – Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Wandy Rodriguez has been placed on the 15-day disabled list after leaving his start against the Atlanta Braves on June 5th with forearm tightness. The 26-year-old lefty is 6-4 in 12 starts […]

Indians acquire IF McDonald from Pirates

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Arlington, TX (Sports Network) – The Cleveland Indians have acquired infielder John McDonald from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for a player to be named and/or cash considerations. The 38-year-old McDonald was just 2-for-31 (.065) in 16 games with the […]