Tag Archives: Lyle Overbay
This Date in Pirates History: January 28
Six former Pittsburgh Pirates born on this date and we start with Emil Yde, a starting pitcher for the 1925 Pirates team that won the World Series. He spent three… Read more
Pittsburgh Pirates 2011 Position Recap: First Base
Heading in to the 2011 season, the Pittsburgh Pirates were looking for a short term answer at first base. They ended up signing Lyle Overbay, who was coming off a… Read more
Indians Find Themselves On The Chopping Block Again
Gwinnett Braves 12, Indianapolis Indians 3 [ box ] For the second night in a row at Coolray Field in suburban Atlanta, the Indianapolis Indians saw their early lead turn… Read more
Game 107 Recap: Lee Pops Two Homers in Loss
The Pirates tried a couple of new things and at least one old thing. No thing worked as the offense sputtered behind a decent outing from Paul Maholm. The new… Read more
Lyle Overbay Designated for Assignment
Dejan Kovacevic reports on Twitter that he hears the Pittsburgh Pirates have told Lyle Overbay that he will be designated for assignment. The move wouldn’t be a huge surprise, as… Read more
Game 106 Recap: Phils Mount Late Comeback, Sweep
The Pirates blew a late two run lead and succumbed in the tenth inning as Philadelphia swept a three game set. Raul Ibanez was the hitting star for the Phillies…. Read more
Game 104 Recap: Halladay Extends Pirates Hitting Woes
Much in the same way that Lloyd Bridges picked the wrong week to stop sniffing glue in the movie ‘Airplane’, the Pirates picked the wrong day to try to score… Read more
Game 103 Recap: McCutchen Powers Bucs
The Pirates pulled away late with a homer from Andrew McCutchen, beating Derek Lowe for the first time in his career against Pittsburgh. Clint Hurdle went to Joel Hanrahan with… Read more
Game 102 Recap: Braves Win 2-1 in Ten
What has been somewhat of a fairy tale season has all the makings of a tragic ending should the Pirates remain unable to score runs. This isn’t 1968, but it… Read more
Game 100 Recap: McDonald K’s a Bunch in Pirates Win
The Pirates made good use of limited scoring opportunities and James McDonald was blazing as the pitchers held Atlanta to a single run. The Pirates remain in first by percentage… Read more
