37.3 F
Pittsburgh

Tag: Travis Ishikawa

We all follow the game of baseball for a different reason. It typically relates to our childhood. The game has a certain energy level and flow. There's a progression from nothing-nothing, no men on base, to...
Jared Jones throws an elite fastball, an elite slider, and showed promise with his curveball and changeup development this spring. He's a top 100 prospect. He's a rookie of the year candidate from the start of the...

Travis Ishikawa Activated From Disabled List

The Pittsburgh Pirates have activated 1B/OF Travis Ishikawa from the disabled list for Monday's game in Cincinnati. He has spent the last two days...

Could A.J. Burnett and Travis Ishikawa Return This Week?

ST. LOUIS -- A.J. Burnett threw a side session today, two days after throwing his latest sim game. On Friday, Burnett said that the...

Pirates Recall Jordy Mercer, Travis Ishikawa to the DL

The Pirates have recalled Jordy Mercer from his rehab assignment with Indianapolis. To make room on the active roster, they have placed Travis Ishikawa...

Despite Many Options, the Pirates Still Lack a Good First Baseman

Over the past month, the Pittsburgh Pirates have loaded up on potential first base options. They already had Pedro Alvarez on the team, but...

Pirates Claim Travis Ishikawa From the Giants

The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced that they've claimed Travis Ishikawa off waivers from the San Francisco Giants. No corresponding move yet, but the team...

Morning Report: Revisiting a Busy Day of Off-Season Signings

On December 18th, the Pittsburgh Pirates announced that they had signed seven players as minor league free agents. The article can be found here...

Travis Ishikawa Outrighted to Triple-A; Elects Free Agency

Travis Ishikawa has been outrighted to Triple-A by the Pittsburgh Pirates after clearing waivers, Chris Cotillo reports. https://twitter.com/ChrisCotillo/status/458992710628962304 Cotillo says that Ishikawa is likely to elect...

Travis Ishikawa Designated For Assignment to Make Room for Ike Davis

The Pittsburgh Pirates have designated Travis Ishikawa for assignment in order to make room on the 25-man roster for Ike Davis. The move was...

First Pitch: The Fallout From the Ike Davis Trade

After an entire off-season of speculation, rumors, and being attached to every potentially available first base option on the trade market, the Pittsburgh Pirates...

First Pitch: Where Can the Pirates Exceed Their Projections?

Earlier today I took a look at the playoff odds for the first time this season. The Pirates were projected just outside of the...

The Pittsburgh Pirates Walk Off Opening Day Win in Photos

The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs in ten innings today, getting a great performance from their pitching staff, along with a huge walk...

The Pirates Have a Bench That Can’t Hit Right-Handers

The 2014 Pittsburgh Pirates season begins on Monday when the Pirates take on the Cubs. To prepare for the start of the year, I’ll...