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CHICAGO — The Pirates will send catcher Tony Sanchez, infielders Jordy Mercer and Josh Harrison, and outfielder Andrew Lambo to the Arizona Fall League, which begins play Oct. 12. The Pirates also have three pitcher slots to fill for the AFL. Those will be announced later. Sanchez, Harrison and Lambo all are listed as playing [...]

CHICAGO — The Pirates will send catcher Tony Sanchez, infielder Josh Harrison and outfielder Andrew Lambo to the Arizona Fall League, which begins play Oct. 12. The Pirates also have three pitcher slots to fill for the AFL. Those will be announced later.

CHICAGO — In the fourth inning Monday, Garrett Jones was thrown out trying to stretch a leadoff single into a double. It figures. Jones has been in a funk much of the second half of the season. Over the previous 29 games, he went 14 for 107 (.131). “When he’s not feeling right at the [...]

One of the two Indian pitchers in the Pirates’ system has made it out of the Gulf Coast League.

MILWAUKEE — Reliever Evan Meek this afternoon was struck on his right hand by Ryan Braun’s line drive. Meek’s hand is bruised, not broken, and his status is day to day. “I do feel lucky,” said Meek, who’s the third Pirates pitcher this season to leave a game after being struck. “I’m thankful it’s not [...]

MILWAUKEE — Manager John Russell — along with the entire front office, I’d imagine — is anxious to see how Charlie Morton performs today in his return to the majors.

MILWAUKEE — After being ejected from last night’s game, Class A State College manager Gary Robinson went berserk on the field.

MILWAUKEE — After being ejected from last night’s game, Class A State College manager Gary Robinson went berserk on the field. Robinson was tossed by the umpire after Robinson disputed a hit-by-pitch call. Robinson kicked dirt on home plate, then got to his knees and covered the plate with more dirt. Robinson then ran to [...]

MILWAUKEE — Right-hander Charlie Morton was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis and will start Sunday against the Brewers.

Commissioner Bud Selig tonight said the Pirates’ payroll level shows their rebuilding plan is “on the right track.”