Prior to Friday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers, the Pittsburgh Pirates have called up Jaff Decker to help fill a bench role. This is the corresponding move for Wilfredo Boscan being sent down following Sunday's extra inning win against the St. Louis Cardinals. Boscan was brought up because the game the day prior was over five hours and took 14 innings to play. Boscan was also in play because it was his day to pitch and both Deolis Guerra and Vance Worley were unavailable to make a ... Read More
Boscan returns to the Pirates
After an extra inning game against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday night, the Pittsburgh Pirates have elected to call up another arm for the bullpen selecting Wilfredo Boscan. This is Boscan's second time up with the Pirates this season, however he did not make any appearances the first time, which he was also brought up because of reliever usage. Steve Lombardozzi's name was not listed on Sunday night's lineup card meaning he is the corresponding move. Lombardozzi was 0-for-10 in game ... Read More
Pirates GM discusses roster moves; team health
Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Neal Huntington always meets with the media on Sunday home games to delve into a series of topics. Not surprisingly, the two roster moves fresh in the mind were the central topics of today's session. Huntington broke each move down to better explain the reasoning, starting with the Steve Lombardozzi call-up, which resulted in pitcher Chris Volstad being designated for assignment. “The first move was to re-balance the 12 pitchers and 13 position players," ... Read More
Pirates pregame 6/28: Tabata, Volstad designated for assignment
The Pittsburgh Pirates will go for another sweep this afternoon as it concludes a three game series with the Atlanta Braves. Friday the Pirates won 3-2 in 10 innings and Saturday it was an 8-4 victory. It would be the ninth sweep of the season for the Pirates. Jeff Locke will pitch for the Pirates against Alex Wood. Locke is 1-1 with a 6.07 ERA in five career starts against the Braves and received a no-decision in his start against them this season. Locke had a no-decision in his last ... Read More
Pirates get bullpen help after extra-inning loss
The Pittsburgh Pirates have made three roster moves in order to reinforce their bullpen after yesterday’s starting pitcher Jeff Locke lasted just 3.2 innings. Relief pitchers Antonio Bastardo, Rob Scahill, Arquimedes Caminero, Jared Hughes, Tony Watson, Mark Melancon and Radhames Liz all pitched in Friday’s 11-10 extra innings loss to the Chicago Cubs. As a result, the Pirates have selected the contract of RHP Wilfredo Boscan from the Indianapolis Indians. Boscan will wear number 69 and ... Read More
Pirates pregame 5/7: Burnett goes for first win of season
The Pittsburgh Pirates look to avoid a sweep tonight against the Cincinnati Reds. The Pirates are currently on a five game losing streak and are looking for their first victory in May. In last night's game, the Pirates lost 3-0. Gerrit Cole lost his first start of the season and the defeat ended an eight-game winning streak for him. The Reds did their damage with two runs in the fourth inning and one in the fifth. Cole was removed from the game after five innings. Tonight’s starters: In ... Read More
Pirates pregame 5/6: Lambo to DL; Lombardozzi joins team
The Pittsburgh Pirates will play its second game in a six game home stand tonight against the Cincinnati Reds. The Reds won Tuesday's game with a 7-1 victory. Marlon Byrd was 2-5 on the day with four RBI and his fourth home run of the season. Todd Frazier hit his National League leading ninth homer as part of a two-run second inning. Michael Lorenzen picked up the first win of his major league career with the only damage being a solo home run from Starling Marte, his seventh of the ... Read More