Tag Archives: Jared Hughes
Pirates Notebook: Burnett Takes Mound As NL Strikeout Leader
A.J. Burnett will start Saturday night with the most strikeouts (72) in the National League and 25,000 bobbleheads with his face in the PNC Park stands. While he trails MLB… Read more
Jose Contreras Placed on Bereavement List, Jared Hughes Recalled
Right-handed reliever Jose Contreras has been placed on the bereavement list due to a death in his family, and the Pirates have recalled righty Jared Hughes to take his spot… Read more
Prospect Watch: Brown and Alderson Pick Up the Slack for the Indy Rotation
Top Pitcher: Tim Alderson, Top Hitter: Jacob Stallings, HR: None
Pirates Add Jose Contreras, Option Jared Hughes
As expected, the Pittsburgh Pirates have selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Jose Contreras. To make room, they’ve optioned Jared Hughes to Triple-A. We heard earlier in the week that… Read more
Pirates Can’t Find a Way to Win in Milwaukee; Pitchers Not Doing Themselves Favors
Last night the Pittsburgh Pirates were blown out in Milwaukee, thanks in large part to a lot of home runs by the Brewers. The obvious solution? Hit more home runs… Read more
Sanchez Ejected in 1st, Walker Hurt as Pirates Lose 9-1
If Jonathan Sanchez has made his final appearance with the Pittsburgh Pirates, what a way to go out. Home run, home run, single, hit by pitch, ejection. Ejecting Jonathan Sanchez… Read more
The Bullpen Didn’t Need Burnett’s Control Issues
Looking at the stat line, A.J. Burnett didn’t have a terrible start. He gave up just two runs on five hits and three walks in five innings, while striking out… Read more
A Lot Being Asked of Pirates’ Bullpen
Consistency has been a problem for the Pirates this season. The offense needed more than a week to find its stride and the starting pitching (outside of A.J. Burnett and… Read more
Bullpen Strong Again in Pirates 3-1 Win Against Reds
The Pittsburgh Pirates bullpen one again showed why it has been one of the strongest units in Major League Baseball this season on Saturday. The only fireworks came after the… 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
