Series Preview: The Tigers

Current record: 18-20, 3rd place in NL Central, 4.0 games back Up Next: Detroit Tigers, 18-20, 2nd place in AL Central, 4.0 games back Season Series: 0-0, First time playing. Notes: The Pirates head to Detroit for the start of Interleague play. Miguel Cabrera, Prince Fielder and Austin Jackson lead an offense that has scored 167 [...]

Presley Optioned, Meek Recalled

In a surprising move, OF Alex Presley was just optioned down to AAA. RHP Evan Meek has been recalled from AAA to take his place on the roster. Presley has been struggling at the plate and has spent much of the past week on the bench. The Pirates likely feel that some time in the minors may help him [...]

Series Preview: The Marlins

Current record: 16-18, 3rd place in NL Central, 4 games back Up Next: Miami Marlins, 18-16, 4th place in NL East, 7.5 games back The Pirates head down to Miami for a quick two game set against the newly orange-clad Marlins. The Fish have an 85 OPS+ and 117 ERA+ which means that the pitchers [...]

Astros Wrap Up

Scores: Friday: 1-0 Loss vs Houston. Great pitching, no clutch hitting. Box score. Saturday: 5-2 Win vs Houston. Good team win. Box score. Sunday: 3-2 Win vs Houston. Tie in the ninth, win in extras. Box score. Season Record: 16-18, 3rd place in NL Central, 4 games back Notes: With any offensive execution at all [...]

Sunday Notes

Late Friday night the Pirates acquired Jeff Larish from the Red Sox for cash considerations. Larish is a non-prospect at this point and will go to AAA, where the organization already has several 1B/DH types. Speculation around the internet seems to be that this move only makes since if one of Jake Fox or Matt Hague is [...]

Karstens to DL, Lincoln called up

Jeff Karstens lasted just one inning in last night’s 5-4 win over Arizona. Today he was placed on the 15-day DL with what was called “shoulder inflamation” last night. Brad Lincoln has been called up from AAA. The bullpen was used extensively last night due to Karstens’ short outing so look for Lincoln to get [...]