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Francisco Liriano fired seven scoreless innings Wednesday in the Pirates’ 1-0 victory over the Cubs.

Mark Melancon earned his first save of the season Wednesday as the Pirates defeated the Cubs.

Wandy Rodriguez registered another quality start Tuesday, allowing three runs over six frames in a 5-4 victory.

Travis Snider launched a pinch-hit grand slam in Tuesday’s win over the Cubs.

Andrew McCutchen (knee) is back in Tuesday’s lineup against the Cubs.

Starling Marte is not in Tuesday’s lineup against the Cubs.

Pirates optioned RHP Jered Hughes from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Andrew McCutchen is day-to-day with right knee soreness.

Jason Grilli earned his 17th save of the season Sunday in the Pirates’ 1-0 defeat of the Astros.

Andrew McCutchen was scratched from the Pirates’ lineup due to pain in his right knee.

James McDonald (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Altoona on May 27.

John McDonald (back) is also dealing with a right elbow injury.

A.J. Burnett allowed one run over seven innings but took a no-decision as the Pirates lost to the Astros in extra innings on Saturday.

Pedro Alvarez went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in Friday’s 5-4 win over the Astros.

Pirates recalled RHP Jared Hughes from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Travis Snider went 3-for-5 and finally hit his first homer of the season Thursday in the Pirates’ 7-1 defeat of the Brewers.

Francisco Liriano improved to 2-0 after limiting the Brewers to one run in 5 2/3 innings on Thursday.

James McDonald (shoulder) could throw off a mound next Tuesday.

Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said that Jason Grilli is unavailable for Thursday’s game against the Brewers.

Jeff Karstens (shoulder) will make his next rehab start Saturday with Double-A Altoona.

Wandy Rodriguez spun seven innings of one-run ball in Wednesday’s 3-1 win over the Brewers.

Neil Walker drove in two runs with a single in Wednesday’s win over the Brewers.

Pirates recalled INF Jordy Mercer from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Pirates placed INF John McDonald on the 15-day disabled list with lower back discomfort.

Russell Martin (neck) went 2-for-4 with two doubles, an RBI and a walk in his return to action Tuesday.

Neil Walker went 2-for-3 Tuesday in his second game since coming off the disabled list.

John McDonald left Tuesday’s game against the Brewers with lower back discomfort.

Jeff Karstens (shoulder) is slated to throw 50 pitches over three innings in a rehab start with High-A Bradenton on Monday.

There remains no timetable for James McDonald’s (shoulder) return.

Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said that Jason Grilli is potentially unavailable Monday night.

Pirates activated 2B Neil Walker from the 15-day disabled list.

Pirates optioned INF Jordy Mercer to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Jason Grilli nailed down his National League-leading 15th save in Sunday’s 4-2 win over the Mets.

Clint Barmes singled and smacked a solo homer in Sunday’s win over the Mets.

The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review confirms Neil Walker (hand) will be activated from the disabled list Monday.

The Pirates are expected to option INF Jordy Mercer to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday.

Russell Martin (neck) is available off the bench Sunday.

Francisco Liriano made his season debut Saturday against the Mets and allowed one run in 5 1/3 innings as part of a 11-2 victory.

Jordy Mercer clubbed two solo homers Saturday in a win over the Mets.

Neil Walker (hand) will continue his rehab assignment Saturday with Double-A Altoona.

Pirates activated LHP Francisco Liriano from the 15-day disabled list.

Wandy Rodriguez fired six innings of one-run ball in Friday’s 7-3 win over the Mets.

Garrett Jones had a big day at the plate Friday against the Mets, going 3-for-5 with a three-run homer and two runs scored.

Neil Walker (hand) was scheduled to play in his second rehab game on Friday, but his game with Double-A Altoona was rained out.

Russell Martin is not in the Pirates’ starting lineup on Friday due to a flareup of his recent neck soreness.

Russell Martin was hitless in three at-bats in his return to the lineup Thursday.

Pedro Alvarez went 2-for-3 with a homer and a sac fly against the Mets on Thursday.

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