On the day the Pirates sent one left-hander to the minor leagues, another of their left-handers continued to make strides toward becoming the rock of the rotation. ... (Today)

All kinds of theories can be floated to explain the regression of Ian Snell and freshly demoted Tom Gorzelanny, from blaming pitching coach Jeff Andrews, to complacency on the part of the athletes ... (Today)

Tom Gorzelanny's poor fifth inning Friday did more than get him removed from that game. It also got him removed from the Pirates' rotation. ... (Today)

Matt Capps has had a few days to reflect on his upcoming summer Florida "vacation" and has reached this conclusion. "It stinks," the Pirates' closer said. ... (Today)

A weekly look at who's moving and who's losing around the majors ... (Today)