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Rehab start to dictate Lincoln's return

Brad Lincoln is scheduled to return to the mound for Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday, ending the right-hander's short stint on the disabled list.

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Pirates claim RHPs Resop, Park

The Pittsburgh Pirates have claimed right-handed relievers Chris Resop and Chan Ho Park off waivers and added them to their 25-man roster. Resop, 28, pitched in one game for Atlanta, giving up five runs in two innings before going on the disabled list June 16 with a strained rib cage muscle. He is 3-3 with a 6.14 ERA in 58 career games with the Marlins, Angels and Braves, pitching in 16 games …

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Pirates claim RHP Resop from Braves

The Pittsburgh Pirates have claimed right-handed reliever Chris Resop off waivers from the Atlanta Braves. Resop, 28, pitched in one game for Atlanta this season, giving up five runs in two innings before going on the disabled list June 16 with a strained rib cage muscle. He is 3-3 with a 6.14 ERA in 58 career games with the Marlins, Angels and Braves, pitching in 16 games for Atlanta last season.

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Pirates-Rockies Preview

The fading Colorado Rockies are still trying to snap their longest losing streak of the season as they return home from a miserable road trip. With the NL’s worst team in town – and Colorado’s star shortstop back on the field – it may not be a big challenge

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Padres-Pirates Preview

Mat Latos’ side injury was just about as unexpected as the quick success he’s had in his first full season as a starter. Latos, who was in the midst of an outstanding run before getting hurt, is expected to come off the disabled to start the San Diego Padres’ matchup with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night.

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Yovani Gallardos return to mound a shot in the arm for Milwaukee Brewers in victory over Pittsburgh Pirates

PITTSBURGH Yovani Gallardo returned from the disabled list and pitched like an ace at a time when the Milwaukee Brewers needed one.

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Milwaukee Brewers beat Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 Yovani Gallardo dominates in return from DL

PITTSBURGH Yovani Gallardo returned from the disabled list and pitched like an ace at a time when the Milwaukee Brewers needed one.

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Duke placed on DL with elbow strain

Left-hander Zach Duke was unable to throw his scheduled side session on Wednesday, forcing the Pirates to place Duke on the disabled list with a left elbow flexor pronator strain.

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Duke placed on DL with elbow strain

Left-hander Zach Duke was unable to throw his scheduled side session on Wednesday, forcing the Pirates to place Duke on the disabled list with a left elbow flexor pronator strain.

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Duke hopes to make next start

Zach Duke may not be ready to throw his scheduled side session on Wednesday, and if he doesn't, the left-hander is likely headed to the disabled list.

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Morton's return remains up in the air

The Pirates have not made a decision about whether right-hander Charlie Morton will make another rehab start or whether he is ready to come off the disabled list this week.

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Friday placed on Triple-A DL

Triple-A Indianapolis second baseman Brian Friday was placed on the disabled list after spraining his right ankle on Wednesday.

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Taschner ready to return from disabled list

Lefty reliever Jack Taschner is eligible to come off the disabled list Wednesday, and manager John Russell and general manager Neal Huntington said Taschner could be ready to do so if all goes well with his work Tuesday.

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Veal to visit Dr. Andrews

Triple-A left-hander Donnie Veal is scheduled to see Dr. James Andrews later this week for a second opinion on an elbow injury that has landed Veal on the disabled list.

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Veal to visit Dr. Andrews

Triple-A left-hander Donnie Veal is scheduled to see Dr. James Andrews later this week for a second opinion on an elbow injury that has landed Veal on the disabled list.

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Karstens likely to start Tuesday

Charlie Morton's recent placement on the disabled list has opened up a spot in the Pirates' starting rotation, which will likely go to Jeff Karstens on Tuesday against the Cubs.

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Morton placed on DL with shoulder fatigue

The Pirates placed Charlie Morton on the disabled list Friday because of shoulder fatigue and promoted Steven Jackson from Triple-A Indianapolis to work out of the bullpen.

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Donnelly returns, makes immediate impact

Right-handed reliever Brendan Donnelly threw a scoreless ninth inning Thursday night against the Brewers in his first appearance since coming off the disabled list.

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Taschner placed on 15-day DL

To make room on the active roster for right-hander Brendan Donnelly's return from the disabled list, the Pirates placed left-hander Jack Taschner on the 15-day disabled list with left hamstring tightness.

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Donnelly returns in altered role

Right-hander Brendan Donnelly returned from the disabled list Thursday night, but during his absence things have changed in the Pirates' bullpen.

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