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Burnett Wins In Eighth Straight StartThe Pirates got another strong outing from A.J. Burnett on Thursday as the right-hander won his eighth-straight start. He allowed three runs over six-plus innings in Pittsburgh's 5-4 victory over Philadelphia. "The numbers might [exceed expectations]," manager Clint Hurdle said. "But as far as coming in and competing, I don't have expectations. I was a young player, a bunch of expectations were put on me. I have experience with that. I tell them what I expect from them as far as preparation and focus and those things. Once they compete, A.J. has pitched well. The fact that he has run off eight in a row, that's significant, but there is a lot more that goes with that." Pittsburgh Pirates, Game Recap Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Pirates Sign Jimmy RiderThe Pirates have signed their 26th round selection, Jimmy Rider, an infielder from Kent State University. Rider hit .367 (99-for-270) with 27 doubles, five home runs, 32 walks and 53 RBI in 61 regular season games at shortstop for Kent State this past season, leading the team in doubles, runs scored (63), hits, total bases (143), on-base percentage (.435), plate appearances (311), at bats (270), games and extra-base hits (29). Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Pirates Claim Oscar Tejeda Off Waivers From Red SoxThe Pirates have claimed infielder/outfielder Oscar Tejeda off waivers from the Red Sox and have assigned him to Double-A Altoona. Tejeda has been placed on the 40-man roster and LHP Doug Slaten has been designated for assignment. The 22-year old Tejeda entered the 2012 season ranked by Baseball America as the second-best second base prospect in the Boston organization and the No. 24 prospect overall in the Red Sox system. In 51 games with Double-A Portland this season, Tejeda hit .262 (53-for-202) with 15 doubles, five home runs and 31 RBI. Tejada spent the 2011 season with Portland and led the club in at bats (457) while also ranking second in games (123), hits (114) and stolen bases (13). Tejeda was originally signed by Boston as a non-drafted free agent on July 2, 2006. Boston Red Sox, Pittsburgh Pirates, Waiver Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets White Sox Leading Youkilis Sweepstakes?A Major League official suggested on Friday night that the White Sox have renewed interest in Kevin Youkilis. Chicago is using a converted second baseman, Orlando Hudson, at third base. The White Sox have had scouts in to see Youkilis and liked him enough that they would take him if the Red Sox absorbed most of his remaining salary, according to a source. The Pirates had two scouts at Friday night's Red Sox games as well, but their focus may be on a different player. Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, Pittsburgh Pirates, Trade Rumor Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Charlie Morton To Have Elbow SurgeryPirates right-hander Charlie Morton has a torn ligament in his elbow and will undergo Tommy John surgery. He was placed on the disabled list on June 1 with inflammation in the elbow. The 28-year-old will be arbitration-eligible for the final time this offseason, and agreed to a $2,445,000 contract last winter to avoid a hearing. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Pirates Jun 2012 Archive
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