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Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:19:39 -0400
The Pittsburgh Pirates have promoted RP Craig Hansen (shoulder) to Double-A Altoona, according to Rob Biertempfel of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. He had been dealing with a nerve injury to his shoulder.
Sun, 05 Sep 2010 10:56:06 -0400
Confirming previous reports, Pittsburgh Pirates 1B Jeff Clement (oblique, knee) will miss the remainder of the season due to a pulled oblique muscle, according to The Associated Press.
Sun, 05 Sep 2010 09:11:03 -0400
Pittsburgh Pirates minor league SP Brad Lincoln could be recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis to fill in for SP Jeff Karstens (shoulder) if he is shut down for the remainder of the season, according to Rob Biertempfel of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Lincoln makes his next start for Indianapolis Monday, Sept. 6.
Sun, 05 Sep 2010 09:03:26 -0400
Pittsburgh Pirates SP Jeff Karstens (shoulder) will not make his scheduled start against the Atlanta Braves Monday, Sept. 6, because of an injured shoulder, according to Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. SP Brian Burres will start in his place. Karstens will be re-evaluated later in the week and faces the possibility of being shut down for the remainder of the season.
Sun, 05 Sep 2010 09:03:23 -0400
The Pittsburgh Pirates have recalled P Joe Martinez from Triple-A Indianapolis, according to Rob Biertempfel of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Manager John Russell said he will be used out of the bullpen, although the organization still plans to make him a starter down the line.
Pirates | Ryan Doumit snaps out of slump Friday
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Sat, 04 Sep 2010 11:04:32 -0400
Pittsburgh Pirates C Ryan Doumit went 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs against the Washington Nationals Friday, Sept. 3, according to The Associated Press. Entering the game, Doumit was batting only .215 in 20 games since being activated from the disabled list.
Pirates | Garrett Jones drives in three runs Friday
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Sat, 04 Sep 2010 11:02:31 -0400
Pittsburgh Pirates 1B Garrett Jones went 2-for-4 with a double, three RBIs and a run scored against the Washington Nationals Friday, Sept. 3, according to The Associated Press. He had been mired in a 7-for-50 (.140) slump entering the game.
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:49:43 -0400
Pittsburgh Pirates 1B Jeff Clement (oblique, knee) suffered a strained oblique muscle during his rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis and could miss the remainder of the season, according to The Associated Press. He is on the disabled list because of left knee irritation.
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:42:16 -0400
Pittsburgh Pirates 2B Neil Walker had three hits Wednesday, Sept. 1, including a solo home run, according to The Associated Press.
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:19:34 -0400
Pittsburgh Pirates RP Evan Meek (hand) played catch Wednesday, Sept. 1, and the team is hoping he will be cleared to pitch by the weekend, according to MLB.com's Jenifer Langosch.
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:19:08 -0400
Pittsburgh Pirates SP Charlie Morton's next start will be moved back to Sunday, Sept. 5, while SP Paul Maholm will start against the Washington Nationals Saturday, Sept. 4, according to MLB.com's Jenifer Langosch.
Pirates | Neil Walker in midst of hitting streak
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Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:18:34 -0400
Pittsburgh Pirates 2B Neil Walker is in the midst of an eight-game hitting streak in which he is batting .400 with seven extra-base hits, 13 RBIs and eight runs scored, according to MLB.com's Jenifer Langosch.
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:06:27 -0400
Pittsburgh Pirates SP Brad Lincoln (neck) will pitch for Triple-A Indianapolis Wednesday, Sept. 1, and will throw roughly 50 pitches, according to MLB.com's Jenifer Langosch. Lincoln is a candidate to be recalled sometime in September.
Pirates | Jeff Clement begins rehab assignment
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Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:54:57 -0400
Pittsburgh Pirates 1B Jeff Clement (knee) was sent out on his minor league rehab assignment Wednesday, Sept. 1, according to CBSSports.com.
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:45:41 -0400
The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled 1B John Bowker from Triple-A Indianapolis, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Dejan Kovacevic reports.
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:56:20 -0400
Pittsburgh Pirates 2B Neil Walker went 4-for-5 with a homer, four RBIs and three runs scored Tuesday, Aug. 31, The Associated Press reports.
Pirates | Brad Lincoln still bothered by neck
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Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:18:28 -0400
Pittsburgh Pirates SP Brad Lincoln (neck), who is a candidate to be recalled Wednesday, Sept. 1, is still being bothered by neck stiffness, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review's Rob Biertempfel.
Pirates | Jeff Clement still experiencing pain
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Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:41:01 -0400
Pittsburgh Pirates 1B Jeff Clement (knee) is still experiencing pain and swelling in his left knee and there is cartilage damage under his kneecap, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review's Rob Biertempfel. Clement is unsure if he will be able to come off of the disabled list or if surgery will be needed.
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:12:21 -0400
Pittsburgh Pirates RP Evan Meek (hand) is listed as day-to-day with a bruised hand, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review's Rob Biertempfel. X-rays on Meek's hand showed no fractures.
Pirates | Evan Meek hit on hand, leaves game
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Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:31:50 -0400
Pittsburgh Pirates RP Evan Meek (hand) was hit on the right hand by a hard liner from Milwaukee Brewers OF Ryan Braun in the eighth inning Sunday, Aug. 29. According to The Associated Press, Meek left the game with trainers gingerly holding his right arm.
Pirates | Three players homer in Sunday loss
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Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:27:51 -0400
Pittsburgh Pirates 2B Neil Walker, 2B Delwyn Young and OF Ryan Doumit all homered Sunday, Aug. 29, in an 8-4 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, according to The Associated Press.
Pirates | All five starters have double-digit losses
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Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:25:55 -0400
All five Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitchers now have double-digit losses following the team's 8-4 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday, Aug. 29. According to The Associated Press, this is the first time a Pittsburgh team has had this happen since 1954.
Pirates | Charlie Morton tagged for eight runs Sunday
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Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:24:34 -0400
Pittsburgh Pirates SP Charlie Morton was roughed up for eight runs in 3 1/3 innings of work Sunday, Aug. 29, against the Milwaukee Brewers, according to The Associated Press.
Pirates | Chris Snyder drives in three runs Saturday
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Sun, 29 Aug 2010 12:45:31 -0400
Pittsburgh Pirates C Chris Snyder went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBIs against the Milwaukee Brewers Saturday, Aug. 28, according to The Associated Press.
Sat, 28 Aug 2010 12:55:52 -0400
The Pittsburgh Pirates have recalled SP Charlie Morton from Triple-A Indianapolis, according to Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He will start against the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday, Aug. 29.
Sat, 28 Aug 2010 12:22:31 -0400
The Pittsburgh Pirates have optioned P Justin Thomas to Triple-A Indianapolis, according to Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Cardinals | Jake Westbrook struggles against Pirates
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Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:43:06 -0400
St. Louis Cardinals SP Jake Westbrook (1-2) gave up four runs and six hits in six innings Wednesday, Aug. 25, in a 5-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to Associated Press reporter Alan Robinson.
Pirates | Jose Tabata effective against St. Louis pitching
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Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:40:01 -0400
Pittsburgh Pirates OF Jose Tabata is 12-for-23 (.522) against the St. Louis Cardinals, according to The Associated Press' Alan Robinson.
Pirates | Daniel McCutchen beats Cardinals Wednesday
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Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:31:46 -0400
Pittsburgh Pirates SP Daniel McCutchen (2-5) tossed six shutout innings Wednesday, Aug. 25, striking out five and walking two while giving up three hits, in a 5-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals, according to The Associated Press' Alan Robinson.
Pirates | Jeff Karstens missing start Wednesday
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Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:41:52 -0400
Pittsburgh Pirates SP Jeff Karstens (arm) will miss his start Wednesday, Aug. 25, with a "cranky" arm, according to MLB.com's Jenifer Langosch. However, Karstens does not expect his issues to linger past this week.