A.J. Burnett (SP)

Pittsburgh starting pitcher A.J. Burnett (1-2) permitted two runs and six hits in eight innings during the Pirates' 3-2 win over Houston in 12 innings on Sunday. It was the second straight game Burnett completed eight innings as he trimmed his ERA to 5.12 on the season. He finished with four strikeouts and no walks -- the first time he has not walked a batter while going at least eight innings since...

Pittsburgh Pirates SP A.J. Burnett allowed two runs on six hits and a walk while ...

Pittsburgh almost blew a good start from pitcher A.J. Burnett on Tuesday after he threw eight stellar innings against Washington. He gave up two earned runs off six hits, while walking one and striking out 10. This was the 20th time Burnett has struck out 10 or more batters. He threw 93 pitches in the game, 64 for strikes. The Pirates would rally with a walkoff homer in the ninth inning, taking the...

A.J. Burnett rebounded nicely from his debacle against the Cardinals last week, allowing just two runs on six hits over eight innings of work Tuesday against the Nationals.

Pittsburgh starter A.J. Burnett saw his ERA rise considerably on Wednesday in a start at St. Louis. Entering his third start of the season after two solid outings, Burnett's night was anything but solid against the Cardinals. He could never get anything going on the mound as the Cardinals touched him for four runs in the first inning, three more in the second and five more in the third inning. Burnett...

A.J. Burnett was shelled for 12 earned runs in 2 2/3 innings Wednesday in a loss to the Cardinals.

Pittsburgh Pirates SP A.J. Burnett allowed 12 runs on 12 hits in 2 2/3 innings ...

Pittsburgh Pirates SP A.J. Burnett (1-1) allowed two runs on six hits over six innings ...

Pirates pitcher A.J. Burnett looked sharp in his second outing of the year on Friday night against the Braves but he could not overcome his counterpart -- Tommy Hanson. He allowed two runs on six hits over six innings of work in the 6-1 loss. The right-hander gave up an RBI single to Martin Prado in the third before Tyler Pastornicky drove in a run the following frame. Burnett also struck out eight...

The Pittsburgh Pirates gave a call to C Rod Barajas when they signed SP A.J. ...

RotoInfo.com | Apr 24th, 7:07am

04/21 - Recalled From Minors Rehab Assignment

RotoInfo.com | Apr 21st, 12:48pm

04/21 - Removed From 15-Day DL (Right orbital fracture - out 8-12 weeks)

RotoInfo.com | Apr 21st, 12:26pm

The Pirates have reinstated RHP'?A.J. Burnett from the 15-day disabled list. He will start Saturday's in Pittsburgh vs St. Louis.

RotoInfo.com | Apr 20th, 1:04pm

A.J. Burnett will make rehab start tomorrow for double-A. Clint Hurdle said past 80, and as close to 100 pitches is the goal.

RotoInfo.com | Apr 17th, 4:26pm

A.J. Burnett will make another rehab start Saturday, then likely make Pirates debut in Atlanta.

RotoInfo.com | Apr 12th, 4:56pm

A.J. Burnett will make his next rehab start Monday 4/16 with Class AAA Indianapolis.

RotoInfo.com | Apr 11th, 9:04am

A.J. Burnett will make his second rehab start Wednesday for High-A Bradenton. He threw 68 pitches his last start on Friday. Pirates GM Neal Huntington said they want him over 100 pitches in rehab before rejoining club. Burnett was eligible to come off the DL on April 10.

RotoInfo.com | Apr 8th, 10:48am

Pirates GM Neal Huntington said A.J. Burnett (eye) will likely rejoin the Pirates rotation 'before the month is over.'

RotoInfo.com | Apr 6th, 4:50pm

A.J Burnett finished with 4.2 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 K in rehab start with High-A Bradenton.

RotoInfo.com | Apr 1st, 10:32am

Updated: A.J. Burnett threw in an intrasquad game at Pirate City this afternoon, going three innings against the Pirates' Triple-A lineup. The start was Burnett's first outing in a game situation since going down with a fractured orbital bone earlier in Spring Training.

RotoInfo.com | Mar 27th, 7:04pm

A.J. Burnett threw a successful 48-pitch simulated game Tuesday, but he isn't expected to return to the rotation until late April or early May. He will throw a bullpen Thursday, March 29, and then pitch in a minor league game Saturday where he will throw 55 to 60 pitches. Burnett needs to build to around 100 pitches before he can return.

RotoInfo.com | Mar 24th, 5:24pm

Pittsburgh starting pitcher A.J. Burnett (eye) threw batting practice for the first time Saturday and reported no problems. Burnett is expected to be out until at least early June after having surgery to repair a broken right orbital bone. 'I felt strong and had good action on everything,'? Burnett said after the 40-pitch session.

RotoInfo.com | Mar 21st, 2:52pm

A.J. Burnett's accelerating recovery from a facial fracture hit a different gear on Wednesday, when the right-hander made 52 pitches in his third comeback bullpen session, and afterwards, he declared it's almost 'time to go.'Burnett will take two days off from throwing, and barring any setbacks, progress to pitching a simulated game on Saturday.

RotoInfo.com | Mar 17th, 7:20am

RHP A.J. Burnett (eye surgery) threw a side session this Saturday morning.

RotoInfo.com | Mar 17th, 6:02am

Pirates pitcher A.J. Burnett (orbital bone fracture) will throw a side session Saturday at McKechnie Field, the pitcher confirmed.

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