Tag Archives: Pittsburgh Pirates News
Cain Pitches One-Hit Shutout Against Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates bats have gotten off to a slow start to begin the young 2012 season. And on Friday, they were even more silent than they have been over… Read more
Jeff Karstens Finds His Role As A Starter
Heading into spring training prior to the 2011 season, right-hander Jeff Karstens didn’t have a set role with the club. The 29-year-old was used in spot starts, long relief, and… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Presley, Tabata to Share Leadoff Spot
Throughout Grapefruit League action, Alex Presley got the majority of the starts batting leadoff. Jose Tabata followed in the two spot. The trend continued into the regular season with Presley hitting first… Read more
Several Missed Opportunities Hurt Bucs in Third Straight Loss
The Pittsburgh Pirates had several opportunities to plate runs off the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday in Los Angeles, but fell short. Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle shuffled the lineup on in… Read more
Resop Added New Pitches Over the Offseason
After left-hander Erik Bedard worked himself into a jam in the 6th inning by giving up three straight singles in the Pirates eventual 4-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday, Manager… Read more
Bucs Bats Stay Cold in Second Straight Loss to Dodgers
Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles has been a tough ballpark for Pittsburgh over the years. And on Wednesday, the trend continued. The club hasn’t had a winning series in L.A…. Read more
Morton Likely to Return to Rotation this Weekend
Right-hander Charlie Morton joined the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday in Los Angeles, the day after making his final rehab start with Triple-A Indianapolis. The 28-year-old allowed one run on six… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Bucco Bats Need to Step Up
The Pirates have had a tough start to the season, facing some pretty talented starting pitchers. Of the four they’ve faced, three of them have won a Cy Young Award…. Read more
Correia Gives Quality Start In Pirates 2-1 Loss
The Pittsburgh Pirates saw yet another pitchers duel in game four of the 2012 season. Right-hander Kevin Correia took the mound at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Tuesday against… 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
