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Jeff Karstens

Starting Pitcher for Pittsburgh Pirates

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Pirates | Karstens to start Tuesday
Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:25:20 -0700

MLB.com reports Pittsburgh Pirates SP Jeff Karstens (2-6, 4.37 ERA) will start Tuesday, Sept. 23, against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Pirates | Umpires blow call
Wed, 17 Sep 2008 07:38:12 -0700

The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Pirates SP Jeff Karstens appeared to throw out Los Angeles Dodgers SP Derek Lowe at first base Tuesday, Sept. 16, but the umpire called him safe.

Pirates | Karstens loses sixth straight
Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:46:12 -0700

Alan Robinson, of The Associated Press, reports Pittsburgh Pirates SP Jeff Karstens lost his sixth straight game Tuesday, Sept. 16.

Pirates | Karstens' start pushed back to Tuesday
Sun, 14 Sep 2008 14:10:29 -0700

Updating previous reports, Pittsburgh Pirates SP Jeff Karstens (tooth) missed his scheduled start Saturday, Sept. 13, against the St. Louis Cardinals, because of an abscessed tooth, according to The Associated Press. He will instead start against the Los Angeles Dodgers Tuesday, Sept. 16.

Pirates | Karstens to start Saturday
Sat, 13 Sep 2008 05:53:46 -0700

Pittsburgh Pirates SP Jeff Karstens (2-5, 4.46 ERA) will start Saturday, Sept. 13, against the St. Louis Cardinals, according to The Associated Press. He has a 7.11 ERA in his last five starts.

Pirates | Karstens may miss next start
Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:39:28 -0700

The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Pirates SP Jeff Karstens (tooth) could miss his next scheduled start Saturday, Sept. 13, because of an abscessed tooth.

Pirates | Karstens roughed up Monday
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:41:41 -0700

Alan Robinson, of The Associated Press, reports Pittsburgh Pirates SP Jeff Karstens gave up five runs and six hits in just three innings Monday, Aug. 25.

Pirates | Karstens to pitch Monday
Sat, 23 Aug 2008 06:42:24 -0700

Pittsburgh Pirates SP Jeff Karstens (2-2, 2.25 ERA) was scheduled to start Saturday, Aug. 23, against the Milwaukee Brewers, but will have his start pushed back to Monday, Aug. 25, against the Chicago Cubs, according to The Associated Press.

Pirates | Karstens dominant since joining team
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:49:03 -0700

Samantha Newman, of MLB.com, reports Pittsburgh Pirates SP Jeff Karstens is 2-0 and has not given up a single run in 15 innings since joining the team.

Pirates | Karstens to start Tuesday
Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:38:10 -0700

Jay Cohen, of The Associated Press, reports Pittsburgh Pirates SP Jeff Karstens will make his first home start Tuesday, Aug. 12, since being acquired from the New York Yankees July 26.

Pirates | Karstens pitches complete game Wednesday
Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:56:35 -0700

Bob Baum, of The Associated Press, reports Pittsburgh Pirates SP Jeff Karstens pitched a complete game shutout Wednesday, Aug. 6, to pick up his second win of the season. He allowed two hits while striking out four batters and walking one batter in the game. He has pitched 15 scoreless innings as a member of the Pirates. He also got two hits in the game.

Pirates | Karstens to start Wednesday
Wed, 06 Aug 2008 11:23:50 -0700

MLB.com reports Pittsburgh Pirates SP Jeff Karstens (1-0, 0.00 ERA) will start Wednesday, Aug. 6, against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Pirates | Karstens solid in debut Friday
Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:58:22 -0700

Andrew Seligman, of The Associated Press, reports Pittsburgh Pirates P Jeff Karstens pitched six scoreless innings in his Pirates debut Friday, Aug. 1, to pick up his first win of the season. He allowed five hits while striking out two batters and walking four batters in the game.

Pirates | Karstens to pitch Friday
Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:31:27 -0700

The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Pirates SP Jeffrey Karstens will start Friday, Aug. 1.

Pirates | Karstens added to roster
Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:50:33 -0700

The Associated Press reports the Pittsburgh Pirates have added P Jeffrey Karstens to their major league roster. He may start Friday, Aug. 1.

Pirates | Karstens to be put in rotation
Sat, 26 Jul 2008 18:04:11 -0700

Dejan Kovacevic, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Pittsburgh Pirates P Jeffrey Karstens will be added to the starting rotation immediately.

Pirates | Trade update
Sat, 26 Jul 2008 11:50:58 -0700

Updating previous reports, Bryan Hoch, of MLB.com, reports the Pittsburgh Pirates will trade OF Xavier Nady and RP Damaso Marte to the New York Yankees for P Ross Ohlendorf, OF Jose Tabata, P Jeffrey Karstens and P Daniel McCutchen. Original reports cited P Phil Coke and P George Kontos in the deal instead of Karstens and McCutchen.

Yankees | Trade update
Sat, 26 Jul 2008 11:45:10 -0700

Updating previous reports, Bryan Hoch, of MLB.com, reports the New York Yankees will acquire OF Xavier Nady and RP Damaso Marte from the Pittsburgh Pirates for P Ross Ohlendorf, OF Jose Tabata, P Jeffrey Karstens and P Daniel McCutchen. Original reports cited P Phil Coke and P George Kontos in the deal instead of Karstens and McCutchen.

Yankees | Karstens activated from DL, sent to Triple-A
Thu, 22 May 2008 23:06:57 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees RP Jeffrey Karstens (groin) was activated from the 15-day disabled list and optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Yankees | Karstens makes first rehab start
Wed, 21 May 2008 00:24:49 -0700

The Newark Star-Ledger reports New York Yankees RP Jeffrey Karstens (groin), who has been on the disabled list since March 30 with a strained right groin, made his first rehab start on May 20 for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. He threw 65 pitches in five innings and allowing three runs on four hits with three strikeouts. He also yielded two home runs and took the loss.

Yankees | Karstens to start Monday at Single-A
Thu, 15 May 2008 13:43:46 -0700

Bryan Hoch, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees P Jeffrey Karstens (groin) is scheduled to start for Single-A Tampa Monday, May 19.

Yankees | Karstens throws five in extended spring
Thu, 15 May 2008 08:04:11 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SP Jeffrey Karstens (groin) threw five innings in an extended spring training game Wednesday, May 14, and could begin a rehab assignment next week.

Yankees | Karstens could pitch Saturday
Fri, 09 May 2008 10:35:03 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees P Jeffrey Karstens (groin) could pitch in extended spring training Saturday, May 10.

Yankees | Karstens ready to throw off a mound
Tue, 15 Apr 2008 21:32:15 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees RP Jeffrey Karstens (groin) has been cleared to throw off a mound in Tampa, Fla., at the team's minor league complex. He remains on the disabled list.

Yankees | Karstens placed on DL
Sat, 29 Mar 2008 09:23:03 -0700

USAToday.com reports the New York Yankees have placed P Jeffrey Karstens (groin) on the 15-day disabled list.

Yankees | Karstens to start season on DL
Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:03:36 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees P Jeffrey Karstens (groin) underwent an MRI exam that confirmed Karstens sustained a strained groin while pitching Thursday, March 27, against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Karstens will start the season on the disabled list and should be held out about a month.

Yankees | Karstens' groin injury likely to keep him off roster
Fri, 28 Mar 2008 07:38:59 -0700

Yankees.MLB.com's Bryan Hoch reports New York Yankees P Jeffrey Karstens (groin) injured his right groin Thursday, March 27, and it probably hurt his case to be the team's long reliever.

Yankees | Karstens suffers apparent leg injury
Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:10:48 -0700

Jenifer Langosch, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees P Jeffrey Karstens (leg) left the team's spring training game early Thursday, March 27, after suffering an apparent leg injury.

Yankees | Karstens agrees to terms
Tue, 04 Mar 2008 12:49:01 -0800

USAToday.com reports the New York Yankees have agreed to terms with P Jeffrey Karstens on a one-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Yankees | Karstens to compete for bullpen job
Wed, 06 Feb 2008 19:13:09 -0800

Bryan Hoch, of Yankees.MLB.com, reports New York Yankees P Jeffrey Karstens will compete for a spot in the team's bullpen during spring training.

Yankees | Karstens continues throwing off mound
Mon, 04 Feb 2008 12:42:21 -0800

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees P Jeffrey Karstens has begun his third week of throwing off the mound this offseason.

Yankees | Karstens throwing bullpen sessions before spring training
Wed, 30 Jan 2008 14:03:22 -0800

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees P Jeffrey Karstens is already throwing bullpen sessions with team pitching coach Dave Eiland in Florida before the start of spring training. Karstens has thrown two sessions off the mound with Eiland so far.

Yankees | Karstens pitching for Team USA
Mon, 05 Nov 2007 08:23:15 -0800

Peter Abraham, of The News Journal, reports New York Yankees SP Jeffrey Karstens has started two games for Team USA in the Arizona Fall League, throwing 6 2/3 innings while allowing two runs on four hits. He also has eight strikeouts. Karstens will start the team's first game of the World Cup against Mexico.

Yankees | Karstens recalled from AAA
Sun, 09 Sep 2007 13:26:05 -0700

The New York Yankees have recalled P Jeffrey Karstens from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, according to USAToday.com.

Yankees | Karstens optioned
Wed, 15 Aug 2007 10:27:08 -0700

The Sports Network reports the New York Yankees have optioned P Jeffrey Karstens to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Yankees | Karstens starting Tuesday
Mon, 13 Aug 2007 17:33:54 -0700

Bryan Hoch, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees SP Jeffrey Karstens (0-2, 10.12 ERA) will start Tuesday, Aug. 14, against the Baltimore Orioles

Yankees | Karstens activated from DL, moved to bullpen
Thu, 02 Aug 2007 08:37:56 -0700

Bryan Hoch, of Yankees.MLB.com, reports New York Yankees SP Jeffrey Karstens (leg) was activated from the DL Wednesday, Aug. 1, and moved from the rotation to the bullpen to fill the spot held by RP Scott Proctor, who was dealt to the Los Angeles Dodgers at the trade deadline. While Karstens would rather be in the rotation, he is excited to get the chance to come back and help the team contend.

Yankees | Karstens to make next rehab start
Wed, 18 Jul 2007 23:11:29 -0700

The Newark Star-Ledger reports New York Yankees SP Jeffrey Karstens (leg), on the disabled list since suffering a broken bone in is right leg on April 28, will make his next minor-league rehabilitation start July 22 for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Yankees | Karstens to make rehab start Thursday
Tue, 10 Jul 2007 17:02:22 -0700

CBS.Sportsline.com reports New York Yankees SP Jeffrey Karstens (leg) will make his next rehab start Thursday, July 12, for Class A Staten Island.

Yankees | Karstens rehab update
Sat, 07 Jul 2007 21:39:51 -0700

New York Yankees SP Jeffrey Karstens (leg) threw 3-1/3 scoreless innings, Saturday, July 7, in his first minor league rehab start, according to the Associated Press. He allowed three hits, one walk and two strikeouts in a Gulf Coast League game against Philadelphia Phillies minor leaguers. Karstens threw 32 of his 48 pitches for strikes, and his next rehab start will be with Class A Staten Island.

Yankees | Karstens moved to 60-day disabled list
Sun, 01 Jul 2007 13:39:35 -0700

New York Yankees SP Jeffrey Karstens (elbow) has been moved from the 15-day disabled list, to the 60-day disabled list, according to the Associated Press.

Yankees | Karstens throws in outfield
Sun, 13 May 2007 05:51:12 -0700

New York Yankees SP Jeffrey Karstens (leg) threw in the outfield, Saturday, May 12, in Tampa, according to the Associated Press. He is not yet ready to begin a running program.

Yankees | Team on pace to be first to start 10 different pitchers in 30 games
Fri, 04 May 2007 11:25:10 -0700

The Associated Press reports the New York Yankees are on pace to be the first team in major league history to start 10 different pitchers through 30 games with SPs Darrell Rasner and Matt DeSalvo slated to start games this weekend. The Yankees have also started SPs Andy Pettitte, Mike Mussina, Philip Hughes, Chien-Ming Wang, Kei Igawa, Jeffrey Karstens, Carl Pavano and Chase Wright this season.

Yankees | Karstens placed on disabled list
Sun, 29 Apr 2007 12:55:51 -0700

New York Yankees SP Jeffrey Karstens (leg) has been placed on the 15-day disabled list, according to the Associated Press. The team estimated he will miss six to eight weeks, and although he was spotted limping around the clubhouse without a cast, the area below his right knee was blue.

Yankees | Karstens suffers broken leg
Sun, 29 Apr 2007 06:28:58 -0700

New York Yankees SP Jeffrey Karstens (fibula) suffered a broken leg, Saturday, April 28, against the Boston Red Sox, according to the Associated Press. Karstens was hit by a line drive off the bat of SS Julio Lugo on the first pitch of the game, resulting in a cracked fibula, though he threw five more pitches before being removed from the game. He will not need surgery, and is expected to return this season, according to team physician Dr. Stuart Hershon. In the clubhouse after the game, Karstens was wearing an air cast, and will not need to wear a conventional cast.

Yankees | Igawa's turn in the rotation skipped
Fri, 27 Apr 2007 13:04:38 -0700

Bryan Hoch, of NewYork.Yankees.MLB.com, reports New York Yankees SP Kei Igawa have his turn in the rotation Saturday, April 28, skipped and will come out of the bullpen. P Jeffrey Karstens will be starting in his place.

Yankees | Karstens could pitch Saturday
Wed, 25 Apr 2007 17:12:10 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Yankees manager Joe Torre said that either SP Jeffrey Karstens or SP Kei Igawa could pitch Saturday, April 28, against the Boston Red Sox.

Yankees | Karstens starting Saturday
Sat, 21 Apr 2007 11:17:20 -0700

Bryan Hoch, of NewYork.Yankees.MLB.com, reports New York Yankees SP Jeffrey Karstens (elbow) will be activated from the disabled list and make his first start of the season Saturday, April 21, against the Boston Red Sox.

Yankees | Karstens could pitch Saturday
Wed, 18 Apr 2007 10:04:03 -0700

Kit Stier, of NewYork.Yankees.MLB.com, reports New York Yankees P Jeffrey Karstens (elbow) will throw a simulated game Wednesday, April 18. If he is able to come through that healthy, Karstens will likely be the starting pitcher Saturday, April 21.

Yankees | Karstens sharp in rehab game Monday
Tue, 17 Apr 2007 07:55:19 -0700

Marc Jimenez, of Yankees.MLB.com, reports New York Yankees SP Jeffrey Karstens (elbow) gave up three hits, walked one and struck out five in four innings for Class A Tampa, Monday, April 16. It is unknown if Karstens will make another rehab start before joining the Yankees rotation.