Lincoln back to the mound

The Pirates received some great news today when it was announced that the team's No. 1 pitching prospect Brad Lincoln will return to the mound. He's scheduled to throw a bullpen session today. There was no significant damage in his arm and he's been doing a throwing program for the past month.

"It's great that he's made it this far," director of player development Brian Graham said. "There's been no pain, and he's been throwing really well."

Lincoln will start the season in Hickory.