Author Archives: Kristy Robinson
Jeff Clement Selected; Oscar Tejeda Designated for Assignment
The Pittsburgh Pirates today selected infielder Jeff Clement from High-A Bradenton, who will be active for the game today. In order to make room for Clement on the 40-man roster,… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Home Runs Hurt McDonald; Holt Gets First Major League Start
Miller Park is a hitter friendly ballpark, and the ball was flying out of it on Sunday afternoon. There were a total of eight home runs combined between the two… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Burnett Bounces Back After Rough August; Locke Moves In Rotation
The month of August was not a particularly sharp month for veteran A.J. Burnett. After tossing a two-run 8.2 innings performance in Cincinnati to start the month, the right-hander allowed at… Read more
Pirates Recall Fryer, Locke, Wilson; Selected Holt, Leroux From Triple-A
The Pittsburgh Pirates made the recalls of Eric Fryer, Jeff Locke, Justin Wilson, and the selection of the contracts of Brock Holt and Chris Leroux official. It was reported late last… Read more
Pirates to Call Up Five in First Wave of September Callups
According to a source, the following five players will join the Pirates in Milwaukee on Saturday when the rosters expand for September 1st. Pitchers Chris Leroux, Jeff Locke and Justin Wilson, catcher Eric Fryer… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Karstens Exits Outing With Injury; Hurdle Believes Team Can Finish
Jeff Karstens attempted to battle through a left groin strain on the mound on Friday in Milwaukee, but the decision proved to be costly to the club. During the five days… Read more
Chris Leroux to Join the Pirates
Chris Leroux will join the Pirates in Milwaukee Pirates Prospects has learned. The right-hander is not on the 40-man roster, but the club outrighted Jeff Clement earlier today, so a… Read more
McPherson, Presley Recalled; d’Arnaud Optioned, Clement Outrighted
The Pittsburgh Pirates today recalled Kyle McPherson and Alex Prelsey from Triple-A Indianapolis. In order to make room, the club optioned Chase d’Arnaud to High-A Bradenton, and outrighted Jeff Clement… Read more
Matt Curry Wraps Up a Good Year With a Promotion and the AFL
Matt Curry stepped out of Manager P.J. Forbes’ office after the Curve beat Akron 6-4 on their final home game on Thursday and received hugs and high fives from his… Read more
Prospect Notebook: Cole Impressed In Short Time With Altoona
Gerrit Cole will not likely help the Pittsburgh Pirates in their playoff push, but the right-hander will get the experience of pitching in playoff baseball. On Wednesday evening, Pittsburgh promoted… Read more
