Author Archives: Kristy Robinson
Locke Will Serve as Long Man After Correia’s Start
Jeff Locke was promoted to Pittsburgh on Wednesday to provide the club with a volume of innings if the team needs him. With Correia making the spot start against Arizona,… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Correia Adjusts in Spot Start; Presley in Triple-A to Get More At-Bats
It’s been two weeks since the last time Kevin Correia made a start for Pittsburgh. He was moved into the bullpen when the club acquired Wandy Rodriguez a few days before… Read more
Jeff Locke Headed to Pittsburgh
According to a source, Jeff Locke is headed to Pittsburgh to join the club. Kevin Correia is slated to spot start on Wednesday for the Pirates. Locke, who was scheduled… Read more
Chris Leroux and Jeff Locke Could Fill Roles in Pittsburgh
Both Chris Leroux and Jeff Locke could fill a role with the Pirates to some capacity in the near future. While the Major League club’s pitching staff had an impressive… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Marte is as Advertised; Correia Adjusting to New Role
It’s only been less than two weeks in the big leagues for Starling Marte, but we’ve already seen flashes of exciting plays from the 23-year-old that makes you see his… Read more
Pirates Move Lefty Justin Wilson to the Bullpen
Manager Clint Hurdle said on Tuesday afternoon that the organization has decided to move left-handed starter Justin Wilson into the bullpen. “We are right now transferring Justin Wilson into the… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Early Season Bedard Shows Up in Pirates Win
Erik Bedard had two solid outings out of the chute of the All-Star break. The left-hander struggled in the month of June and beginning of July to end the first half of the… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Burnett Throws Another Gem; McCutchen, Walker Tie Career Highs in Homers
A.J. Burnett took the mound at 84 pitches in the ninth inning at Great American Ball Park looking to notch his second straight complete game for Pittsburgh. Not since April… Read more
Pirates Notebook: McDonald Bounces Back in Loss; Correia to Make Spot Start
The Pittsburgh Pirates starting staff was one of the best heading into the All-Star break, but have had some struggled in the second half. One of those starting five has… Read more
Prospect Robby Rowland Looked At Charlie Morton For Motivation
Robby Rowland’s first two professional seasons with the Arizona Diamondbacks weren’t what the he expected from himself. The 20-year-old, who was drafted in the third round of 2010 out of… Read more
