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A split squad Pirates team split a pair of games today. In one game, the Bucs lost to the Orioles 6-4. In the other game, they beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-5. The Pirates are 2-2 in spring training. The Pirates are scheduled to play the Yankees in Bradenton at 1:05 on Tuesday. James McDonald is expected to start for Pittsburgh against New York’s Phil Hughes. Daniel McCutchen, Chris Resop, Daniel Moskos and Ramon Aguero are also scheduled to pitch for the Bucs. Pictured, Paul Maholm, who started against the Orioles. Photo by Dave Arrigo and provided by the Pittsburgh Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Charlie Morton, top, throws some balls under the watchful eyes of a few coaches. Paul Maholm gives an autograph to a young fan during spring training in Bradenton, Florida. Photos provided by the Pittsburgh Pirates

Today was the final day of workouts for just the pitchers and catchers. A few pitchers had their daily early work and some of the hitters took some swings in the batting cages between 8:00 and 9:00. The pitchers and catchers also had their daily video meeting at 9:15 with Pitching Coach Joe Kerrigan and the rest of the Pirates coaching and managerial staff. The players were once again on the fields at 10:00 for the daily stretch and throwing program under sunny skies, windy conditions and temps in the mid 60’s. Today marked the third bullpen session for the following pitchers (Ross Ohlendorf, Paul Maholm, Kevin Hart, D.J. Carrasco, Jeff Karstens, Jack Taschner, Steven Jackson, Bryan Morris, Brad Lincoln, Donnie Veal, Chris Jakubauskas, Justin Thomas, Anthony Claggett, Virgil Vasquez). Those 14 pitchers threw between 45 and 50 pitches during their time in the bullpen. The non-throwing pitchers participated in fielding and base running drills and were off the fields by 11:30. The final...