Tag Archives: Justin Wilson
Ransom’s Late Homer Lifts Cubs Over Pirates 4-1
It irritates me when I do not post a game recap, because then the right side of the site has an old story under PIRATES GAME RECAPS, and that’s just… Read more
Rodriguez Leaves With Forearm Tightness; Who Could Replace Him?
Wandy Rodriguez left today’s game in the first inning after recording one out, pointing to his left elbow. The Pirates later announced that Rodriguez left the game with tightness in… Read more
Pirates Call Up Pitchers Ryan Reid, Jared Hughes
Right-handed pitcher Ryan Reid has been called up by the Pirates and will join the team in Atlanta, according to ESPN.com’s Jerry Crasnick. Reid, 28, is in his first season… Read more
Pirates Ride Jones’ River Shot, Superb Bullpen To 5-4 Comeback Win
When PNC Park was built in 2001 along the North Shore of the Allegheny River, the Pirates erected a sign on the right-field wall to track how many home runs… Read more
First Pitch: Thoughts on the Bullpen, Mercer, Taillon, Cole, and the Reds
Thursday is podcast recording day, which means I spent most of my time today writing articles for the site, recording tomorrow’s show, and editing that show. Therefore, rather than a… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Hurdle Not Too Worried About Reliever Innings
The performance of the bullpen has played a role in the the Pirates’ winning ways, especially given the many close games they have won. Pittsburgh’s relievers are ranked 2nd in… Read more
Walker’s Homer Breaks Stalemate, Pirates Beat Tigers 1-0
Before we get to the game’s pivotal moment, I should praise the work of Clint Hurdle to counteract my usual desire to bury him. Eyebrows were raised when Hurdle removed… Read more
Pirates Beat Brewers 5-2 with Four Homers, Another Locke-Down
Forgive me for the obvious pun, I couldn’t resist. The Pirates took a bite out of Mike Fiers early and often by hitting three home runs, more than enough for… Read more
First Pitch: This Year is Different Because of the Depth
After recording the podcast today, I was talking with James and Tom about depth. We were specifically talking about the Dodgers, and how despite their mega payroll, they don’t really… Read more
First Pitch: The Altoona Four – Where Are They Now?
In 2010 the Altoona Curve had a group of pitchers that went on to be called “The Altoona Four” out of convenience. I say convenience because the group led Altoona… Read more
