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Pirates Release Justin Bencsko
The Pittsburgh Pirates have released outfielder Justin Bencsko. Bencsko was a 20th round pick last year, taken as a college senior. The outfielder was a one tool talent, with speed… Read more
Wes Freeman Promoted to West Virginia
The Pittsburgh Pirates have promoted outfielder Wes Freeman from State College to West Virginia. Freeman, one of two Spikes to play in the New York-Penn League All-Star Game, improved his… Read more
Pirates Recall Alex Presley, Chase d’Arnaud
The Pittsburgh Pirates have activated outfielder Alex Presley and infielder Chase d’Arnaud from the 15-day disabled list, and have recalled each player from AAA Indianapolis. To make room on the… Read more
Pirates Sign Mike Loree to Minor League Deal
The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed right handed pitcher Mike Loree to a minor league deal, and have added him to the Altoona Curve roster. Loree, a 24 year old right… Read more
Ludwick to the DL, Thompson Called Up
The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed outfielder Ryan Ludwick on the 15-day disabled list today with mid-back muscle spasms. The move is retroactive August 23rd. As a corresponding move, they have… Read more
Transactions: Ciriaco, Pearce, Thompson, Figueroa
A few transactions to catch up on from today: -The Pittsburgh Pirates have recalled infielder Pedro Ciriaco and have placed Steve Pearce on the 15-day disabled list. -No move yet,… Read more
Ross Ohlendorf Recalled, Joe Beimel DFAd
The Pittsburgh Pirates have recalled right handed pitcher Ross Ohlendorf, and have designated left handed reliever Joe Beimel for assignment, per a team press release. The Ohlendorf recall was expected,… Read more
Kevin Correia to the DL, Chris Leroux Recalled
The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed right handed pitcher Kevin Correia on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left oblique. The move is retroactive to August 20th. As a corresponding… Read more
Pirates Sign Aaron Heilman to Minor League Deal
The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed right handed pitcher Aaron Heilman to a minor league deal, according to Jenifer Langosch. Heilman has a career 4.40 ERA in the majors, including a… Read more
Pirates Recall Tony Watson
The Pittsburgh Pirates have recalled left handed pitcher Tony Watson, which is their corresponding move to placing Paul Maholm on the 15-day disabled list yesterday. Watson was optioned to AAA… Read more
