Tag: Steven Brault

The Pittsburgh Pirates (65-88) have three games left on their road schedule. That last series begins tonight against the Milwaukee Brewers (83-70). Steven Brault will be on the mound for the Pirates, coming off of ten runs over 2.2 innings at Wrigley Field against the Chicago Cubs last Friday. Brault has a 4.98 ERA in […]

For anyone who has ever worked in any kind of professional setting, we all have seen it—an employee who is in way over their head. At one point or another, this employee was competent at their job, but that competence was rewarded with a new challenge that they ultimately just weren’t cut out for. This […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates brought back left-handed pitcher Steven Brault from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday evening, along with activating right-hander Richard Rodriguez, who was on the paternity list. To make room on the active roster, right-handed pitchers Dario Agrazal and Yefry Ramirez have been optioned to Indianapolis. Brault suffered a left shoulder strain during […]

There are plenty of roster intricacies in the Major League Baseball Rulebook that can be difficult to understand in theory and application: Designated for Assignment, waivers, outright assignment, 25-man roster versus 40-man roster, and service time, just to name a few. These intricacies have consistently interested me, and I always had to rely on sites […]

Prior to Saturday’s game, the Pittsburgh Pirates added three pitchers to their staff, calling up right-handers Dario Agrazal, Luis Escobar and Montana DuRapau. Trevor Williams was scheduled to start Saturday’s game, but he has been placed on paternity leave. He will be replaced by Agrazal. Steven Brault was placed on the 10-day injured list with […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced the left-handed pitcher Steven Brault left Friday night’s game early due to left shoulder discomfort. He is currently being examined and treated by the Pirates medical staff. Update on Brault: Steven left today's game with left shoulder discomfort. He is being examined and treated by the Pirates medical staff. — Pirates […]

Yesterday, after Steven Brault’s line for the day was complete, I threw out a tweet highlighting how good he has been over the last month and a half. Steven Brault has a 3.93 ERA in 34.1 innings since Chris Archer went down back in April. Other Pirates starters during that time: Trevor Williams: 3.24 ERA, […]

It’s no secret—injuries have significantly derailed the Pirates’ season. Many weren’t overly hopeful about the team’s chances this year, but many predicted at least a strong chance to finish above .500, as the team was largely the same as last season and it’s a feat they achieved then. While the club knew about and could […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced on Tuesday afternoon that right-handed pitcher Nick Burdi was placed on the 10-day injured list. To take his place on the 25-man roster, the Pirates recalled left-hander Steven Brault. Burdi was injured last night. While the Pirates didn’t confirm anything today, Jeff Passan from ESPN.com reported that Burdi suffered a strained […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have activated outfielder Gregory Polanco from the 10-day injured list in time for Monday night’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. To make room on the 25-man roster, Steven Brault has been optioned to Indianapolis. ROSTER MOVES:The Pirates have recalled outfielder Gregory Polanco from his rehab assignment and have reinstated him from the […]