Within minutes during Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Indians on Sunday, the Pirates lost, and then gained an outfielder. Starting left fielder Starling Marte left the game in the bottom of the fourth with discomfort in his side. He injured himself during a swing and, after consulting with athletic trainer Todd Tomczyk and manager Clint Hurdle, his day was finished prematurely. He was replaced in the lineup by Gregory Polanco. Just moments later, during the top of the fifth inning, the ... Read More
Pirates claim John Axford
The Pirates have acquired RHP John Axford from the Cleveland Indians in a waiver claim. The move was first reported by Ken Rosenthal and confirmed by Buster Olney. Source: #Pirates acquire John Axford. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) August 14, 2014 The Pirates got John Axford in a straight waiver claim from Cleveland. Owed about $1.1 million for the rest of the year. — Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) August 14, 2014 In 49 games with the Indians this season, Axford is 2-3 with ... Read More