Tag: Michael Crotta
Pirates Go With Unusual Lineup in B Game
The Pittsburgh Pirates played a seven inning B-game against the Minnesota Twins today at Pirate City. As with any B-game, the contest was extremely...
Pirates Add Six Non-Roster Invitees to Spring Training
The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced that they've added six non-roster invitees to Spring Training. The new additions are Gerrit Cole, Michael Crotta, Ramon Cabrera,...
Pittsburgh Pirates 2011 Position Recap: The Bullpen
If there's one area where the Pittsburgh Pirates have had success adding players over the last few years, it's been the bullpen. That was...
The Future of the Bullpen Looks Good
One of the strengths to the 2011 Pittsburgh Pirates has been their bullpen. The bullpen has combined for a 3.43 ERA this year, which...
Michael Crotta Designated for Assignment
The Pittsburgh Pirates have designated right handed pitcher Michael Crotta for assignment, in order to make room for newly added outfielder Ryan Ludwick.
Michael Crotta Reinstated from DL, Optioned to AAA
The Pittsburgh Pirates have reinstated right handed pitcher Michael Crotta from the disabled list, and have optioned him to AAA Indianapolis. Crotta was placed...
What We Said: 2011 Promotions
We are almost to the mid-way point of the 2011 season, and so far we've already seen several prospects make their Major League debuts....
Jose Ascanio Activated, Michael Crotta to DL
The Pittsburgh Pirates have activated right handed reliever Jose Ascanio from the 15-day disabled list, and have placed right handed reliever Michael Crotta on...
Game 36 Recap: Dodgers Pound Buccos Back to .500
The Dodgers broke open a scoreless game with ten runs in the final four frames. Ted Lilly pitched six innings and kept the Pirates...
Game 35 Recap: Bucs Move Over .500!
Some clutch pitching and timely hitting mixed with some defense that was questioned to help the Pirates move one game over .500. Starter Jeff...