Tag Archives: Chris Leroux
Chris Leroux Clears Waivers, Elects Free Agency
Right-handed pitcher Chris Leroux has cleared outright waivers and has elected free agency, per the Pirates. Leroux was designated for assignment last week when the club brought up Bryan Morris… Read more
The Tricky Rules Surrounding the Morris and Leroux Transactions
Earlier today the Pirates called up Bryan Morris and designated Chris Leroux for assignment. It seems like a simple process for each player. Usually when a player is DFAd, he… Read more
Pirates Recall Bryan Morris, DFA Chris Leroux
The Pittsburgh Pirates have recalled Bryan Morris and designated Chris Leroux for assignment, per a team press release. Morris will be active for tonight’s game. The Pirates have a somewhat… Read more
Jonathan Sanchez Shelled As Pirates Lose Sweep Attempt 10-2
When baseball games that count are played in early April, most of the conclusions people draw are based around confirmation bias. These first nine games are no more significant than… Read more
McCutchen Homer Only Respite as L.A. Completes Sweep 6-2
Don’t let the sunshine and the mountain views fool you. Dodger Stadium continues to be a ravine of terror for the Pirates, but Sunday provided a fresh face to engineer… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Locke Looks to Stick Around After Making Roster
A weekend start at Dodger Stadium presents Jeff Locke a familiar setting for a new kind of outing. He pitched here in September 2011 for his second career Major League… Read more
Pittsburgh Pirates 2013 Season Preview: The Bullpen
There’s a debate this year about whether the Pittsburgh Pirates have a quality bullpen. Some argue that the bullpen is very talented, with a lot of hard throwers who have… Read more
WBC Notes: Rodriguez Starts, USA Wins
Wandy Rodriguez got his first start of the World Baseball Classic and pitched well through 3.1 innings, before being taken out due to his pitch count. Rodriguez battled in the… Read more
WBC Notes: Leroux Gets The Start For Canada
Chris Leroux got the start in game two for Canada today. In the bottom of the first inning, with Canada already up 4-0, he threw 27 pitches, sitting 92-93 MPH… Read more
WBC Notes: Another Player Out For Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates had their third player drop out of the World Baseball Classic since the provisional rosters were announced. First Ivan De Jesus Jr dropped out so he could… Read more
