Author Archives: Kristy Robinson
Pirates Acquire Wandy Rodriguez from Astros
The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired Wandy Rodriguez and cash from the Houston Astros. The Pirates sent prospects Robbie Grossman, Coltan Cain and Rudy Owens in exchange in the deal. The… Read more
Jose Tabata Struggling in Triple-A Since Demotion
The Pittsburgh Pirates demoted Jose Tabata to Triple-A in early July in order to reignite his game and to get him back on track. The organization got to a point during the… Read more
Pirates Considering Spot Starters in the Month of August
With a tough stretch coming up for Pittsburgh in the month of August, the Pirates are considering several options in order to keep their starting staff fresh. After an off… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Adjustments Continue to Pay Off For Bedard
During the All-Star break Erik Bedard used the time off between starts to work on some adjustments. The left-hander took advantage of three side sessions after Manager Clint Hurdle and… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Karstens Getting Back to Last Season’s Form
Jeff Karstens has been working hard to get back to his 2011 form. After missing two months of the season on the disabled list with a right shoulder injury, Karstens… Read more
Evan Meek Feels Like He’s Back to 2010 Form
Evan Meek arrived to the Pirates clubhouse on Saturday afternoon about an hour before the club was set to take batting practice and work on infield drills. The right-hander flew… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Burnett Continues to be the Ace of the Staff
When the Pittsburgh Pirates acquired A.J Burnett from the New York Yankees on February 19 this spring, the veteran right-hander had an opportunity to join a young ball club and become the… Read more
Evan Meek Recalled from Triple-A; Juan Cruz Placed on DL
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled right-handed reliever Evan Meek from Triple-A Indianapolis and placed righty Juan Cruz on the 15-day disabled list with right shoulder inflammation. The move was… Read more
Pirates Waiting For the Appropriate Time to Call Up Starling Marte
Before the organization decides to promote outfield prospect Starling Marte from Triple-A, they want to make sure he’s ready. It has nothing to do with the trade deadline, Manager Clint… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Correia Made Adjustment With Focus Toward More Strikeouts
Kevin Correia isn’t a strikeout pitcher. In the first half of the 2012 season, Correia struck out a season-high four batters just three times on the season. But over his… Read more
