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Joel Hanrahan - R - Pirates

Jack Hanrahan recorded his 11th save Friday against the Cubs.

Jared Hughes, Jason Grilli, and Juan Cruz also combined for 2 2/3 innings of scoreless relief. Hanrahan stuck out David DeJesus and Starlin Castro in consecutive at-bats to end the game. He's currently tied for fourth in the National Leagues in saves.
May 25 - 10:39 PM
A.J. Burnett - S - Pirates

A.J. Burnett pitched 5 1/3 scoreless innings in Friday's 1-0 win over the Cubs.

Burnett was hardly economical, walking two and throwing just 65 of his 105 pitches for strikes. It's the first time this season he's won back-to-back starts. Burnett had previously went at least six innings in four of his last five starts.
May 25 - 10:31 PM
Matt Hague - 1B - Pirates

Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said Friday that Matt Hague will get a chance "to string together starts" at first base.

In turn, Casey McGehee and Garrett Jones will have reduced roles. Hague, 26, was called up from the minors Friday after batting .278/.325/.333 with one homer over his first 144 at-bats with Triple-A Indianapolis this season. There's not a lot of upside here, but he's worth a look in NL-only leagues if given regular at-bats.
Related: Garrett Jones, Casey McGehee
Source: Michael Sanserino on Twitter
May 25 - 4:54 PM
Matt Hague - 1B - Pirates

Pirates recalled INF Matt Hague from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Hague made the Opening Day roster but was sent down after just nine at-bats. He was hitting .278/.325/.333 with one homer over 144 at-bats for Indy and will provide depth at first and third base.
May 25 - 2:31 PM
Nate McLouth - OF - Pirates

Pirates designated OF Nate McLouth for assignment.

McLouth inked a one-year, $1.75 million free agent contract over the offseason but has batted just .140/.210/.175 with no homers over 57 at-bats. He'll clear waivers, but it's possible the Pirates might just cut ties with him.
May 25 - 2:26 PM
Joel Hanrahan - R - Pirates

Joel Hanrahan revealed Thursday that he's finally over a right hamstring issue that he initially suffered on April 15.

"I kind of pitched with a bum leg for about a month there," he said. "It was something that I was kind of dealing with, but it wasn't going to stop me from going out on the field. I feel like I've got two healthy legs [now], so it definitely makes a big difference." Hanrahan's results show that he's healthy, as he's had six straight scoreless outings while converting all four save chances. He should continue to be one of the better closers in the NL.
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
May 25 - 10:02 AM
Casey McGehee - 1B - Pirates

Casey McGehee went hitless Wednesday and is still without a homer in 97 at-bats this season.

The Pirates are getting little from either McGehee or Garrett Jones at first base. We'd suggest giving Matt Hague a real shot, but he's slumping in Triple-A, with a modest .277/.327/.336 line in 137 at-bats. It looks like any kind of upgrade would have to come from outside of the organization.
May 23 - 3:07 PM
Jose Tabata - OF - Pirates

Jose Tabata is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Mets.

Just a day of rest for Tabata, who was in Clint Hurdle's doghouse late last week and is hitting just .223/.272/.338 through 159 plate appearances this year. Gorkys Hernandez will start in his place in left field and bat second.
Related: Gorkys Hernandez
Source: Tom Singer on Twitter
May 23 - 10:20 AM
Jeff Locke - S - Pirates

Pirates optioned LHP Jeff Locke to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Locke was with the team for a couple days while Jason Grilli was on the bereavement list, but didn't appear in a game. He'll return to a 3.02 ERA and 36/10 K/BB ratio over 47 2/3 innings with Indy.
May 23 - 9:52 AM
Jason Grilli - R - Pirates

Pirates activated RHP Jason Grilli from the bereavement list.

Grilli left the team over the weekend after his wife's grandfather passed away. Jeff Locke will be sent back to Triple-A Indianapolis now that he's back.
May 23 - 9:50 AM
James McDonald - S - Pirates

James McDonald was again superb in a no-decision Tuesday, holding the Mets to one run on just four hits and two walks while striking out eight over seven innings.

McDonald still hasn't given up more than three runs in a start this year, and he has punched out at least seven batters in six straight outings. We're sure some bumps in the road will come, but the talent has always been there with the 27-year-old right-hander, so his success shouldn't take you off guard. He'll carry a 2.51 ERA and 0.99 WHIP into next week's start against the Reds.
May 22 - 10:01 PM
Josh Harrison - SS - Pirates

Josh Harrison doubled, tripled and scored a run in Tuesday's loss to the Mets.

Harrison has received an uptick in playing time recently and has a modest eight-game hit streak going, batting .367 over that stretch. With possible multiple-position eligibility, he's probably worth consideration in NL-only leagues.
May 22 - 9:52 PM
Clint Barmes - SS - Pirates

Clint Barmes went 1-for-2 with a walk, a run scored and a go-ahead sacrifice fly in a 5-4 win over the Mets on Monday night.

Barmes knocked in Neil Walker in the bottom of the eighth to put the Pirates in front. Walker made his way to third after Kirk Nieuwenhuis and Mike Baxter miscommunicated on a ball in left center field which fell for an error. It was Barmes' seventh RBI of the season and his first since May 12. He's only an option in deeper NL-only leagues right now.
May 21 - 10:13 PM
Erik Bedard - S - Pirates

Erik Bedard gave up four runs over five innings Monday in a no-decision against the Mets.

Bedard allowed six hits and three walks while striking out three. It was the fourth time in his past five starts that he has failed to complete six innings, including when he left a start with back spasms on May 9. He'll carry a 3.52 ERA into a start against the Cubs this weekend.
May 21 - 10:12 PM
Jeff Karstens - S - Pirates

Jeff Karstens (shoulder) threw three scoreless innings on two hits while striking out one in his first rehab start at Double-A Altoona Monday.

It's a good start, but Karstens will need at least a couple more outings before rejoining the Pirates rotation. We could see him in early June if all goes well.
May 21 - 7:56 PM

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