Tag Archives: Pittsburgh Pirates News
Pirates Notebook: The Bats of Alvarez, Tabata Are Taking Big Steps Forward
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Third baseman Pedro Alvarez has been putting in early work in the cages, working on his swing with hitting coach Gregg Ritchie. And over the past several… Read more
Pirates Offense Taking Strides, but Needs to Step Up
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — The Pittsburgh Pirates offense banged out 11 hits against the Colorado Rockies in the Bucs 5-4 win on Tuesday night at PNC Park. It marked just the… Read more
McDonald Pitches One-Hit Gem in Game One of Doubleheader
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Right-hander James McDonald took the bump for game one of the double-header at PNC Park on Wednesday afternoon and pitched a gem. The right-hander took a no-hitter against… Read more
Hughes Versatility Earns Him 26th Spot for Doubleheader
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Right-hander Jared Hughes stay in Triple-A Indianapolis was shorter than originally expected. After being optioned on Saturday in order to activate starter A.J. Burnett from the disabled list, Hughes… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Pirates Will Make History by Using 26-Man for Doubleheader
Pittsburgh, Pa. — The Pirates will have the opportunity to expand their roster to 26 on Wednesday for the doubleheader at PNC Park against the Colorado Rockies. According to the… Read more
Pirates Rally Off Rockies Bullpen in 5-4 Win
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — The Pirates bats have struggled for most of the season. Entering game action, the Bucs were hitting at just a .202 clip, which is worst in the… Read more
Watson Continues to be Huge Asset from Bullpen
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Left-hander Tony Watson was called upon with one out, two runners on, and the tying run on second base in the eighth inning on Saturday night’s game… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Another Lefty Could Join the Bullpen
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — When the Pittsburgh Pirates broke camp from spring training in Florida, skipper Clint Hurdle said he was going to go with the best seven arms in the… Read more
Correia Gets Nod on Monday Against Rockies
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Right-hander Kevin Correia, who was scratched from his outing on Saturday due to discomfort in his left side, will start Monday night’s 7:05 game against the Colorado… Read more
Bedard Battles, but Runs not Coming for Bucs
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Despite making a quality start on Sunday afternoon at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, left-hander Erik Bedard got the tough luck loss (his fourth of the season) after… Read more
