All Entries Tagged With: "Pirates"
Pirates Fire Coaches
The Pittsburgh Pirates today announced that bench coach Gary Varsho and pitching coach Joe Kerrigan have been relieved of their duties effective immediately. Pirates Assistant Pitching Coach Ray Searage will serve as the interim Pitching Coach while Pirates Minor League Field Coordinator Jeff Banister will serve as the interim Bench Coach. The announcement was made [...]
Deadline Day Wrap up
Yankees Acquire Berkman The New York Yankees today acquired first baseman/designated hitter Lance Berkman and cash considerations from the Houston Astros in exchange for right-handed pitcher Mark Melancon and minor league infielder Jimmy Paredes. Berkman, 34, batted .245 (73-for-298) with 39 runs, 16 doubles, 13 home runs and 49 RBI in 85 games with the [...]
MLB News and Notes 7/7
White Sox IR Peavy CHICAGO — Prior to tonight’s game vs. the Los Angeles Angels, the Chicago White Sox placed right-handed pitcher Jake Peavy on the 15-day disabled list with a detached latissimus dorsi muscle in his right posterior shoulder and recalled right-hander Jeffrey Marquez from Class AAA Charlotte. Peavy, 29, suffered the injury in [...]
MLB News and Notes 6/16
Alvarez Era Begins in Pittsburgh The Pittsburgh Pirates today announced they have recalled third baseman Pedro Alvarez (#17) from Triple-A Indianapolis. To make room for Alvarez on the 25-man active roster, the club has designated for assignment infielder Aki Iwamura. The announcement was made by Pirates Senior Vice President, General Manager Neal Huntington. The 23-year-old [...]
Yard Work 6/11: Santana Debuts, Niese, ARod
Indians to Bring up Carlos Santana In a dismal season, the Cleveland Indians have officially called up their prized catching prospect, Carlos Santana. The 24-year-old catcher was acquired in the Casey Blake trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers and has been honing his catching skills while continuing to hit. In 57 games at Triple-A Columbus, [...]
Yard Work 6/10: Pirates, Price, Cubbies
Pirates Begin New Era It seems that the above headline has been written many times over the past decade or so. But, this time, the Pittsburgh Pirates really seem to be committed to building from within. It is a slow, painful process, but it certainly beats what the Pirates have been through for the past [...]
MLB News and Notes 6/9: Tabata and Ramirez
Pirates Promote Jose Tabata The Pittsburgh Pirates today announced they have recalled outfielder Jose Tabata (pronounced “TAH-bah-tah”) from Triple-A Indianapolis. Following last night’s game in Washington, the club optioned first baseman Jeff Clement to make room on the active roster for Tabata. Tabata hit .308 (69-for-224) with 13 doubles, two triples, three home runs, 19 RBI, [...]
Pirates Officially Call up Top Pitching Prospect
The Pittsburgh Pirates today announced they have recalled right-handed pitcher Brad Lincoln (#32) from Triple-A Indianapolis. Lincoln is scheduled to start and make his Major League debut tonight in Washington against the Nationals. The 25-year-old Lincoln will make his Major League debut four years and three days after the Pirates tabbed him as their number [...]
