Author Archives: Kristy Robinson
Pirates Notebook: Karstens Looking Like the 2011 Version
PITTSBURGH, PA — Jeff Karstens has been very sharp over his last two outings with Pittsburgh, showing a glimpse of what we saw from the right-hander during the 2011 season…. Read more
Yamaico Navarro Arrested for DUI
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced today that infielder Yamaico Navarro was arrested for drinking and driving on Wednesday night while in Indianapolis. The Pirates had a joint statement from Indianapolis Indians General Manager Cal… Read more
Alex Presley to the 7-Day DL, Jordy Mercer Recalled
PITTSBURGH, PA — The Pittsburgh Pirates placed outfielder Alex Presley on the 7-day disabled list retroactive to July 4 with a concussion and recalled infielder Jordy Mercer from Triple-A Indianapolis…. Read more
Jason Grilli Not Slowing Down After Reaching 300 Career Appearances
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — When reliever Jason Grilli ran out from the bullpen and stepped on the mound at PNC Park on Wednesday afternoon on the Fourth of July, it was… Read more
Jordy Mercer in Pittsburgh, But Who Will He Replace?
After Wednesday’s game, infielder Jordy Mercer was in the Pirates clubhouse. Mercer said he arrived to Pittsburgh this morning due to Alex Presley suffering from concussion-like symptoms. Presley was replaced… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Bucs Playing With Confidence, Finishing the First Half Strong
PITTSBURGH, PA — Today marked the halfway point of the season. If the first half is any indicator for what is in store in the second part of the season,… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Perhaps This Year IS Different
PITTSBURGH, PA — Drew Sutton hasn’t been wearing Black and Yellow for very long, but he had quite the moment on Tuesday night. After Joel Hanrahan blew just his third… Read more
Tabata Sent to Triple-A to Reignite His Game, But It’s Not Quite Marte Time
PITTSBURGH, PA — There came a point in time that the Pirates organization had enough with outfielder Jose Tabata, and decided that a demotion to Triple-A Indianapolis would help him reignite his… Read more
Pirates Option Jose Tabata to Triple-A, Gorkys Hernandez Recalled
PITTSBURGH, PA — The Pittsburgh Pirates demoted outfielder Jose Tabata to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday, and recalled Gorkys Hernandez from Triple-A Indy. Tabata is hitting just .230/.295/.341 on the season…. Read more
Were the Pirates Snubbed on the All-Star Rosters?
PITTSBURGH, PA — Andrew McCutchen and Joel Hanrahan were both named to the National League All-Star team on Sunday for their second straight season. Both players have posted numbers worthy… Read more
