Tag Archives: Juan Cruz
Juan Cruz Cleared Waivers and Released by Pirates
Juan Cruz cleared outright waivers, and refused his assignment to Triple-A Indianapolis. The right-hander has been released by the organization. Cruz, 33, signed as a minor league free agent in February,… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Rodriguez Struggling Since Trade; Do Pirates Need to Look For Help?
Since the Pirates acquired Wandy Rodriguez from the Houston Astros for three prospects, the left-hander hasn’t pitched well. After allowing five earned runs to Los Angeles in the Pirates third… Read more
Pirates Notebook: No Quitting in the Bucs During Rough Stretch
The Pirates are going through a rough stretch. After getting shutout 11-0 to Los Angeles on Tuesday, Manager Clint Hurdle said “it is our worst patch of play probably during… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Barmes Has Biggest Swing of His Season
This Pittsburgh Pirates team battles, and never gives up. Even when things look like they’re starting to turn for the worse, they’ve been able to prevail and beat the odds…. Read more
Juan Cruz Reinstated from DL; Jared Hughes Optioned to Triple-A
The Pittsburgh Pirates have reinstated right-hander Juan Cruz from the 15-day disabled list and have optioned right-hander Jared Hughes to Triple-A Indianapolis. Right shoulder inflammation sent Cruz to the disabled… Read more
Pirates Notebook: McDonald Struggling in 2nd Half; Bucs Going With 6-Man Rotation
James McDonald has struggled the second half of the season. The McDonald that Pittsburgh saw in the first half of the season was impressive. He entered the break with just… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Marte is as Advertised; Correia Adjusting to New Role
It’s only been less than two weeks in the big leagues for Starling Marte, but we’ve already seen flashes of exciting plays from the 23-year-old that makes you see his… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Early Season Bedard Shows Up in Pirates Win
Erik Bedard had two solid outings out of the chute of the All-Star break. The left-hander struggled in the month of June and beginning of July to end the first half of the… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Game One Against Reds Ends in Emotion From McCutchen; Pirates Shuffle Rotation
The three game set against Cincinnati is arguably the biggest series to date for the Pittsburgh Pirates this season and in years. Both clubs have been hot, too. Since May 25, the… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Bedard Is the Latest Starter to Struggle; Cruz Working His Way Back
After seeing James McDonald’s post All-Star break struggles continue on Sunday, the Pittsburgh Pirates needed the Erik Bedard that — after some adjustments — has been dominant his first two… Read more
