Tag Archives: Jeff Karstens
Pirates Notebook: James McDonald Having a Breakout Season
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Right-hander James McDonald continues to impress this 2012 season, posting numbers worthy of arguably a nomination for a breakout player in the National League. Over McDonald’s last six starts,… Read more
Karstens Tosses Three Scoreless in First Rehab Outing
Right-hander Jeff Karstens made his first rehab start on Monday for the Double-A Curve in Altoona. Karstens allowed one hit over three scoreless frames. He didn’t walk a batter and… Read more
Minor League Schedule: 5/21/12
Jeff Karstens will get a rehab start tonight for Altoona. He hasn’t pitched in a game since April 18th. He is scheduled to get three innings of work. Indianapolis has… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Verlander No Hits Pirates Through Eight
Right-hander Justin Verlander took a no-hitter into the ninth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Detroit. With one out, Josh Harrison took a 1-2 breaking ball for a single into… Read more
Jose Tabata Gets His Swagger Back
Towards the end of April, Jose Tabata said that he was working on tweaking his swing. The outfielder was watching old videos from the 2011 season, and put that work into… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Pitching Staff Racking Up Punchouts
The Pittsburgh Pirates had a pitch to contact staff during the 2011 season. That however, has changed so far in 2012. Out of all of the starters in the majors… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Karstens Moving in the Right Direction
Right-hander Jeff Karstens is continuing to progress back from right shoulder inflammation that caused him to exit his third start of the season on April 17 early, and be placed… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Burnett Set to Make Final Rehab Start; Hanrahan, Karstens Updates
Right-hander A.J. Burnett will take the mound at Peoples Natural Gas Field in Altoona for the Double-A Curve on Saturday, baring any setbacks, for his final rehab start before rejoining… Read more
Locke Strikes Out 8 In First Win
Indianapolis Indians 4, Columbus Clippers 3 (Box) Jeff Locke earned his first win of the season and Tim Wood earned his first save, as the Indians halted a… Read more
Jeff Karstens to the DL, Brad Lincoln Recalled
The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed right-handed pitcher Jeff Karstens on the 15-day disabled list with a shoulder injury and have recalled right-handed pitcher Brad Lincoln. Karstens left his start last… Read more
