For the second time this season, the Chicago Cubs took the opening two games of its series with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Cubs won Tuesday night's game by a 6-2 score. Jeff Locke [2-1] did not make it into the fourth inning. Locke pitched 3.2 innings allowing eight hits, six runs [five earned runs], three walks and five strikeouts. Locke threw 86 pitches and had 53 strikes. The Cubs scored three runs in the third inning off Locke. Addison Russell brought home the first with his third double ... Read More
Pirates relief continues to be a strength
With the recalling of Rob Scahill, the Pittsburgh Pirates completed its bullpen. The bullpen has been a source of strength under the watchful eyes of pitching coach Ray Searage, bullpen coach Euclides Rojas and bullpen catcher Herbie Andrade. Here is a rundown of who will come out of the bullpen to start the season: Antonio Bastardo- The Pirates made what they felt was a low-risk acquisition with Antonio Bastardo from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for Joely Rodriguez. Manager Clint ... Read More
Pirates acquire Antonio Bastardo from Phillies
Robert Murray of MLB Daily Rumors — the one who first reported the Francisco Liriano signing yesterday — has reported the Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired left-hander reliever Antonio Bastardo from the Phillies in exchange for minor league pitcher Joely Rodriguez. Source: #Phillies trade LHP Antonio Bastardo to the #Pirates. — Robert Murray (@RobertMurrayMLB) December 10, 2014 Jon Heyman of CBS Sports also reports the trade. pirates acquire antonio bastardo from phils — Jon ... Read More
Pittsburgh Pirates trade rumors: Byrd back in the Burgh?
More names have surfaced in the past 48 hours as potential trade pieces for the Pirates, who are expected to be buyers by this Thursday's 4 pm trade deadline. Jon Morosi of FOX Sports has reported the Pirates are continuing to look at Phillies reliever Antonio Bastardo, but they may also have their eye on another position player from Philadelphia. Marlon Byrd: Morosi has reported the Pirates are also interested in Byrd, who was acquired by the Pirates after last year's deadline. Pirates ... Read More
Pittsburgh Pirates trade rumors: Pirates linked to multiple pitchers
The Pirates find themselves in the midst of another playoff run which means they will look to be buyers once again on the trade market. With the recent injury bug to the starting rotation and troubles in the bullpen, the team has been seen looking at some potential arms to acquire. A.J. Burnett: Jon Heyman of CBS Sports reports the Pirates have "mild at best" interest in the former Pirate as they are not on Burnett's no-trade clause. However, Heyman believes the Pirates wont trade for Burnett ... Read More