In an inning with a grand slam and a two-run home run, it was a walk that did the Pittsburgh Pirates in. In the fourth inning, starting pitcher Wilfredo Boscan engaged in an 11-pitch epic battle — the kind they write songs about — with San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford. Crawford fouled off seven pitches and eventually drew a walk. The next batter the tired Boscan faced, Giants’ left fielder Angel Pagan, hit a grand slam. That fourth inning only got worse; the first seven batters ... Read More
Pirates’ 10-game homestand continues tonight vs. Rockies
The Pittsburgh Pirates are in the middle of a 10-game homestand and tonight will start a three-game set against the Colorado Rockies when the Pirates' Gerrit Cole (4-3, 3.05 ERA) takes on the Rockies' Eddie Butler (2-1, 4.74 ERA). The Rockies come to PNC Park on a two-game losing streak but are 6-4 in their last 10 contests. With a 20-20 record, the Rockies are tied for second place in the NL West, three games behind the San Francisco Giants. The NL West has been a recipe of success ... Read More
Indianapolis loses Game 2 of IL final
After leading the International League in comebacks in the regular season with, the Indianapolis Indians were no stranger to battling back after giving up an early lead. Unfortunately, in Game 2 of the Governor's Cup, the Indians were unable to overcome their early deficit to the Columbus Clippers and lost 5-4. The Game 2 loss to Columbus gives the Clippers a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five game series that will now head to Indianapolis for the rest of the series. Wilfredo Boscan got the ball ... Read More
Pirates potentially lose Mercer; swept by Brewers
The hits keep coming for the Pittsburgh Pirates following a 6-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. Not only did the Brewers battle back and spoil Jeff Locke's start, but Jordy Mercer was removed from the game in the second inning. Mercer was injured trying to tag Carlos Gomez to start a double play. Gomez stepped on Mercer's leg well short of second base and the Pirates shortstop went down in pain. After being checked out by Todd Tomczyk and Ben Potenziano was placed on a cart. Pirates PR ... Read More
Pirates call up Jaff Decker
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
Pirates option Boscan before All-Star break
The Pittsburgh Pirates have optioned relief pitcher Wilfredo Boscan to Triple-A Indianapolis. No corresponding roster move will be announced until after the all-star break. Boscan, 25, was called up from Indianapois on Sunday after the Pirates and Cardinals went 14 innings on Saturday night. He was brought in as help for the beleaguered bullpen, but the manager Clint Hurdle ended up not calling on the young Venezuelan despite starting pitcher Francisco Liriano only going 6 1/3 ... 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 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