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Pirates | Craig Hansen promoted to Double-A
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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.


Pirates | Jeff Clement out for the year
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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.


Pirates | Brad Lincoln could be recalled
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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.


Pirates | Jeff Karstens to skip next start
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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.


Pirates | Joe Martinez recalled
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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.


Pirates | Jeff Clement out for the season?
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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.


Pirates | Neil Walker homers Wednesday
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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.


Pirates | Evan Meek plays catch Wednesday
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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.


Pirates | Tweak weekend rotation
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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.


Pirates | Brad Lincoln to rehab Wednesday
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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.


Pirates | John Bowker recalled
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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.


Pirates | Neil Walker has big game
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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.


Pirates | Evan Meek day-to-day
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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.


Pirates | Charlie Morton to start Sunday
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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.


Pirates | Justin Thomas optioned
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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.



Pittsburgh Pirates Player News

Acosta Jose P
Adams Terry RP
Adcock Nathan SP
Aguero Ramon P
Alderson Tim P
Alduey Darlin P
Almonte Hector P
Alvarez Pedro 3B
Alvarez Victor SS
Amato Gary P
Aneudy Darlin P
Antelo Derek P
Aponte Kelly 1B
Ascanio Jose RP
Baker Aaron 1B
Baker Nate P
Baker Nathan P
Bankston Maurice P
Barthmaier Jimmy P
Bass Brian P
Beasley Tony TO
Benitez Deybis SS
Bernero Adam RP
Bernier Doug IF
Biela Andrew OF
Bishop Harrison P
Black Victor P
Bloom Kyle P
Boeve Adam OF
Boleska Tom P
Bomback Daniel 2B
Bonifay Josh 2B
Boone James OF
Bouknight Kip P
Bowker John OF
Brito Jesus 3B
Brolsma Owen P
Bullinger Kirk P
Burres Brian SP
Buttler Vic OF
Cain Colton P
Cameron Taylor P
Cardona Rodolfo IF
Carrasco Roman P
Carver Mark C
Castellano John C
Castro Orlando P
Cavagnaro Matt IF
Cave Kevin P
Cedeno Ronny SS
Chaves Brandon IF
Chen Yung-Chi IF
Chi Ping-Hung OF
Chiaffredo Paul C
Child Dylan C
Ciriaco Pedro SS
Claggett Anthony P
Clapp Brad P
Clement Jeff 1B
Colla Michael P
Copley David P
Corey Mark P
Corley Brad OF
Corsaletti Jeff OF
Cortes Jorge OF
Cotts Neal RP
Covington Christopher OF
Cox Tyler P
Craig Dustin P
Crotta Michael P
Cuffman Jacob P
Curry Matt 1B
D'Arnaud Chase SS
Davis Jason SP
De Aza Miguel OF
Delaney Jason IF
DeLeon Cristopher P
Diaz Argenis SS
Dodson Zackry P
Dorante Luis TO
Dorta Melvin IF
Doumit Ryan OF
Drese Ryan SP
Dubee Michael P
Duke Zach SP
Durham Miles OF
Edwards Mike 3B
Enochs Chris P
Erickson Casey P
Esqueda Carlos SS
Evans Tom IF
Eveland Dana SP
Fagan Albert P
Falcon Omar C
Fallon Ed P
Fernandez Jose 3B
Fields Caleb OF
Figuera Luis P
Fitzpatrick John 1B
Ford Shelby 2B
Forrer Daniel P
Foster Zachary P
Foust Matthew P
Freeman Wesley OF
Friday Brian 2B
Fryer Eric C
Fuesser Zac P
Gallagher Sean P
Garabito Eddy IF
Garcia Christopher IF
Garcia Juan C
Giblin Sean P
Gimenez Hector C
Gonzalez Issael 2B
Grossman Robbie OF
Gryboski Kevin RP
Guerrero Emilis P
Guillory Matthew P
Guzman Edwards C
Hafner Ryan P
Hagan Thomas OF
Hague Matt 3B
Hamilton Clayton P
Hamman Corey P
Hanrahan Joel RP
Hansen Craig RP
Hanson Alen 2B
Harris Justin SS
Harrison Josh IF
Hart Kevin SP
Harts Jeremy P
Henriquez Cristian P
Herbort Ryan P
Heredia Luis P
Hernandez Christopher P
Hernandez Gorkys OF
Hernandez Jose SS
Herron Tyler SP
Hill Josh P
Holliday Brian P
Holmes Brett OF
Hong Shen-Cin P
Hsu Chih-Wei 1B
Huber Erik IF
Hughes Jared P
Huntington Neal GM
Inman Jeff P
Irwin Phillip P
Iwamura Akinori 2B
Jackson Steven P
Jakubauskas Chris P
Jaramillo Jason C
Jones Garrett OF
Jones Mitch OF
Joves Julio 1B
Karstens Jeff RP
Keel Jared 3B
Kelly Ryan P
Kingsbury Robert OF
Kleis Kevin P
Klinger Brent P
Knotts Allan P
Kratz Erik C
Krebs Eric P
Lakind Jared 1B
Lambo Andrew OF
Lara Pedro OF
LaRoche Andy 3B
Ledezma Wilfredo P
Lee Taber 2B
Lee Wilson P
Leon Jose IF
Linares Serguey P
Lincoln Brad SP
Locke Jeff P
Lomack Jermal 2B
Long Don TO
Lorenzo Arquimedes P
Lorin Brett SP
Machi Jean P
Macias Jose OF
Maholm Paul SP
Mallette Brian P
Marte Starling OF
Martinez Joe P
McCullen Matthew P
McCutchen Andrew OF
McCutchen Daniel RP
McDonald James SP
McPherson Kyle P
Meek Evan RP
Melhuse Adam C
Melillo Kevin 2B
Mendez Mauricio P
Mercer Jordy SS
Milledge Lastings OF
Miller Matt J. RP
Miller Quinton P
Moeves Mark P
Molleken Dustin P
Montero Yunior P
Montilla Richard P
Moreno Diego P
Morgan Kyle P
Morris Bryan SP
Morton Charlie SP
Moskos Danny RP
Moss Brandon OF
Mulhern Ryan OF
Myrow Brian 1B
Negrych Jim 2B
Neverauskas Dovydas P
Newsom Randy P
Norman Anthony OF
Ohlendorf Ross SP
Oliver Zachary P
Ordaz Luis IF
Osoria Franquelis P
Owens Rudy SP
Palmeiro Patrick 3B
Park Chan Ho RP
Parrish David C
Parry Craig OF
Patel Dinesh P
Payne Matthew 3B
Payne Vincent P
Pearce Steve 1B
Pena Ramses SS
Perez Miguel C
Pevny Logan P
Polonia Rodney SS
Pond Simon OF
Ponder Allen P
Pounders Brooks P
Powell Jeremy P
Prasch Eddie 3B
Presley Alex OF
Pribanic Aaron SP
Quarles Jason P
Reames Britt RP
Reddinger Brandon C
Reichert Dan P
Reid Justin P
Reith Brian P
Resop Chris RP
Reyes Milver C
Rice Chad SS
Rivera Maximo SS
Roberts Kevin P
Roberts Willis RP
Robertson Nash P
Robles Moises P
Rodriguez Nerio P
Rojas Chris SP
Roneberg Brett OF
Rooi Vince 3B
Rosario Melvin P
Rubinstein Dave OF
Russell John MAN
Sakamoto Kent 1B
Salas Marino RP
Sanchez Tony C
Serrano Elio RP
Shortslef Josh P
Shumpert Terry 2B
Simon Keanon OF
Simpson Allan P
Singh Rinku P
Skelton James IF
Smith Gregory 1B
Snyder Chris C
Spain Robert SS
Stein Blake SP
Stevenson Trent P
Strickland Hunter P
Suarez Gabe SS
Suarez Steven C
Sucre Antonio OF
Sues Jeff RP
Tabata Jose OF
Taillon Jameson P
Thomas Justin P
Thompson Mike P
Trepagnier Bryton P
Urena Luis OF
Valdez Luis Alfonzo P
Valdez Roberson 3B
Valdez Yunior OF
Van Every Jonathan OF
Veal Donnie SP
Von Rosenberg Zack P
Walcott Damian OF
Waldron Tyler P
Walker Andrew C
Walker Neil 2B
Watson Tony P
Watts Kris C
Webster Anthony OF
Welker Matthew P
Whiteside Matt RP
Williams Brandon P
Williams Michael P
Wilson Justin X. P
Yates Tyler RP
Young Delwyn 2B

Searage Ray PC

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