Tag: Joe Martinez

Bailey Falter Shuts Down the Brewers

P2DailyApril 24, 2024

The Milwaukee Brewers aren't a big swing and miss team. Prior to Tuesday night's game against the Pirates, they ranked 22nd in baseball in swinging strikes, at 10% of their total pitches. Yet, the Pittsburgh Pirates...

Pirates Prospect Watch: Nick Gonzales Extends Hitting Streak

Prospect WatchApril 23, 2024

Nick Gonzales keeps hitting. The middle infielder, playing second base on Tuesday night for Indianapolis, went 2-for-4 with a walk. That extends his hitting streak to 13 games, and continues his streak of reaching base in all...

Joe Martinez Traded to Indians

AnalysisJanuary 4, 2011

The Pittsburgh Pirates have traded Joe Martinez to the Cleveland Indians for cash considerations, according to Jennifer Langosch. Jordan Bastian adds that the Pirates...

Joe Martinez Designated for Assignment

AnalysisDecember 22, 2010

The Pittsburgh Pirates have designated right handed pitcher Joe Martinez for assignment, clearing space for Kevin Correia to be added to the 40-man roster....

Pirates Recall Joe Martinez

AnalysisSeptember 5, 2010

The Pittsburgh Pirates have recalled right handed pitcher Joe Martinez from Indianapolis. Martinez was acquired by the Pirates from the San Francisco Giants on...

Candidates To Be Removed From 40-Man Roster

AnalysisSeptember 3, 2010

This off-season the Pirates will probably face a much tougher set of roster decisions than they have in years. Several factors are coming together...

Bucs deal Lopez to Giants, Dotel to Dodgers

AnalysisJuly 31, 2010

The Pirates traded reliever Javier Lopez to the Giants today for first baseman John Bowker and right-handed pitcher Joe Martinez. Both players will be assigned to Triple-A Indianapolis. The Bucs also dealt closer Octavio Dotel to the Dodgers for right-handed pitcher James McDonald and outfield prospect Andrew Lambo. The Pirates are paying Los Angeles $500,000. McDonald will join the major league team and Lambo will head to Double-A Altoona.