Series Preview: The Cubs

Current record: 20-24, 4th place in NL Central, 5.0 games back Up Next: Chicago Cubs, 15-29, 6th place in NL Central, 10.0 games back Season Series: 0-0, First time playing. Notes: First baseman Bryan LaHair is making the most of his first chance at regular playing time. He leads the team with 10 HR and [...]

Grilli on Bereavement List, Locke Recalled

Relief pitcher Jason Grilli has been placed on the Bereavement List due to the death of his wife’s grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the extended Grilli family at this time. To take his place on the roster, pitcher Jeff Locke has been called up from AAA. Locke was part of the 2009 [...]

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 [...]