Jeff Karstens News

RICHMOND, VA The Richmond Flying Squirrels plated the final three runs of the ballgame to overtake the Altoona Curve and claim a, 5-3, win in front of 7,178 at The Diamond on Saturday night.

Among the many moving parts of the rotation, the fifth spot has remained in flux.

Charlie Morton was scheduled to throw 35 pitches off a mound on Monday afternoon, using all four of his pitches.

Jeff Karstens made his first rehab start, going three innings for the Marauders.

The Pittsburgh Pirates are well ahead of the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central standings, and they owe a portion of that lead to Jeff Locke .

Left-hander Francisco Liriano has been activated from the disabled list and is slated to start Saturday against the Mets in New York.

MLB Team Report - Pittsburgh Pirates - INSIDE PITCH The Pirates are missing three-quarters of their 2012 rotation in 2013.

Brought aboard on just a minor league deal over the winter, Jonathan Sanchez has been released by the Pittsburgh Pirates after clearing waivers, according to Michael Sanserino of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette . Sanchez had been designated for assignment on April 30th by the team after throwing just 13.2 IP in five appearances .

Ho hum. Another day at the office for Seattle Mariners ace SP Felix Hernandez . The Mariners were fortunate to get such an elite performance from their ace, as Pittsburgh Pirates ace A.J. Burnett tried to match Hernandez's performance.

It was first reported Tuesday night by my friends at the This Is Getting Old blog that the Pittsburgh Pirates had recalled Duke Welker .

Home >> Pittsburgh Pirates >> A.J. Burnett and King Felix Battle Today, Jeff Karstens Makes A Move, Duke Welker On His Way, ** After the Pittsburgh Pirates got a solid start from Jeanmar Gomez , the Bucs will need for a bullpen arm for the game this afternoon against the Seattle Mariners.

Hours before he was to make his 7th start of the year, the Pirates put starter James McDonald on the 15-day disabled list with discomfort in his right shoulder.

Francisco Liriano made what could be his final rehabilitation start Sunday as he prepares to join the Pirates for the first time this weekend.

After carrying Neil Walker all week despite his inability to play with a laceration on his right hand, the Pirates on Friday belatedly placed him on the 15-day disabled list.

SEEMED like yesterday that Jeff Locke had a goal to play in the Eastern League All-Star Game for the Double-A Altoona Curve.

SEEMED like yesterday that Jeff Locke had a goal to play in the Eastern League All-Star Game for the Double-A Altoona Curve.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have more than a few pitchers working their way back from injuries.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates need starting pitching. The Bucs have numerous candidates working their way back to Pittsburgh.