Tag Archives: Pedro Alvarez
Burnett Solid in Debut, Alvarez Knocks in Two in Shutout Over Cardinals
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Plans changed quickly for right-hander A.J. Burnett on Saturday. Originally slated to make his final rehab start with Double-A Altoona, the 35-year-old was reinstated from the 15-day disabled list… Read more
Strong Pitching Nabs Series Win vs. Dbacks
The Pittsburgh Pirates picked up their first road series victory on Wednesday after beating the Arizona Diamondbacks, 2-1, at Chase Field. It also marked the first time the Bucs won… Read more
Hurdle Will Pick Spots for Alvarez vs. Lefty Pitching
When the opposing team sends a left-handed starter to the mound against the Pittsburgh Pirates, third baseman Pedro Alvarez will likely be on the bench. During Alvarez’s rookie season in… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Two More Starters to Join Club By End of April
PITTSBURGH, PA. — The Pirates starting pitchers so far this season have been impressive. But two more arms could be making their way to join the club as well. On… Read more
Pirates Hit Second Straight Walkoff Win Against Phillies
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — After walking off to the Philadelphia Phillies in the 10 inning on Saturday night at PNC Park, the club showed their resiliency yet again against the tough Philly team. The Bucs hit up… Read more
Several Possible Platoons This Season for Pirates
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — After trading for infielder Casey McGehee over the offseason, the Pirates were expecting to enter the 2012 season with a platoon at first base. McGehee would face… Read more
Pittsburgh Pirates 2012 Season Preview: Starting Lineup
The Pittsburgh Pirates finished with a .244 batting average during the 2011 season — .247 average in the 1st half, .241 in the 2nd half. Over the offseason, the Pirates… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Fryer Added Leg Kick Over Offseason
CLEARWATER, Fla. – Catcher Eric Fryer worked on incorporating a leg kick over the offseason. During the Fall Instructional League, which is held at Pirate City in Bradenton, Florida, Fryer said… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Alvarez to Start Season in Majors
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Despite struggling at the plate during Grapefruit League action this spring, third baseman Pedro Alvarez will start the season in the Majors. Rumors swirled that Alvarez might… Read more
Alvarez Sidelined with Knee Discomfort
BRADENTON, Fla. — Third baseman Pedro Alvarez was removed from Thursday’s 8-6 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays with discomfort and inflammation in his left knee. Alvarez is currently day-to-day… Read more
