Pirates | Beam earns save Tuesday
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:52:30 -0700

R.B. Fallstrom, of The Associated Press, reports Pittsburgh Pirates RP T.J. Beam earned his first career save Tuesday, Aug. 19. He became the seventh pitcher on the team to record a save this season, the most since eight Pirates pitchers had saves in 1996.

Pirates | Snell solid Tuesday
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:44:39 -0700

R.B. Fallstrom, of The Associated Press, reports Pittsburgh Pirates SP Ian Snell threw seven scoreless innings Tuesday, Aug. 19, to earn the victory. It was Snell's second win in 11 starts since June 17. He gave up three hits while striking out eight and walking one.

Pirates | McLouth remains perfect with glove
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:37:06 -0700

Todd Krise, of MLB.com, reports Pittsburgh Pirates OF Nate McLouth leads National League center fielders with a 1.000 fielding percentage, having not committed an error all season long in 117 games.

Pirates | Duke could be moved to pen
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:36:45 -0700

Todd Krise, of MLB.com, reports Pittsburgh Pirates SP Zach Duke could be moved to the bullpen in September.

Pirates | Davis could be moved to pen
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:36:24 -0700

Todd Krise, of MLB.com, reports Pittsburgh Pirates SP Jason Davis could be moved to the bullpen in September.

Pirates | Ohlendorf could join rotation
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:36:01 -0700

Todd Krise, of MLB.com, reports Pittsburgh Pirates P Ross Ohlendorf could join the rotation in September, according to manager John Russell.

Pirates | Gorzelanny could join rotation
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:35:33 -0700

Todd Krise, of MLB.com, reports Pittsburgh Pirates SP Tom Gorzelanny could join the rotation in September, according to manager John Russell.

Pirates | Snell looking to beat St. Louis
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:27:01 -0700

Todd Krise, of MLB.com, reports Pittsburgh Pirates SP Ian Snell is winless against the St. Louis Cardinals this year and has given up 19 runs in 19 total innings against them.

Pirates | Snell to start Tuesday
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:10:00 -0700

MLB.com reports Pittsburgh Pirates SP Ian Snell (4-10, 5.91 ERA) will start Tuesday, Aug. 19, against the St. Louis Cardinals.

Pirates | Six-man rotation likely in September
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:54:55 -0700

Pirates.MLB.com's Todd Krise reports Pittsburgh Pirates manager John Russell will likely install a six-man starting rotation in September. SP Tom Gorzelanny and SP Ross Ohlendorf will be candidates to join the rotation while P Jason Davis and SP Zach Duke could be moved to the bullpen.

Pirates | Dumatrait to begin throwing program in October
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:26:59 -0700

Dejan Kovacevic, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Pittsburgh Pirates SP Phil Dumatrait (shoulder) will begin a throwing program in October and should be able to pitch full-scale by January.

Pirates | Capps loses weight
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:20:36 -0700

Dejan Kovacevic, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Pittsburgh Pirates CL Matt Capps (shoulder) has lost 15 pounds while rehabbing his shoulder. He is down to 240 pounds after being previously listed at 255 pounds.

Pirates | Maholm gives up two runs Monday
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:05:44 -0700

The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Pirates SP Paul Maholm gave up two runs and five hits in seven innings pitched Monday, Aug. 18. He has now thrown at least six innings for the 19th straight start, which is the longest streak in team history since 1992.

Pirates | Grabow earns save Monday
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:59:11 -0700

The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Pirates RP John Grabow earned his fourth save of the season Monday, Aug. 18.

Pirates | Morgan recalled
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:58:50 -0700

Rob Biertempfel, of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, reports the Pittsburgh Pirates recalled OF Nyjer Morgan from Triple-A Indianapolis Monday, Aug. 18.

Pirates | Mientkiewicz placed on bereavement list
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:55:10 -0700

Rob Biertempfel, of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, reports the Pittsburgh Pirates placed 1B Doug Mientkiewicz (personal) on the bereavement list Monday, Aug. 18. He could rejoin the team this weekend.

Pirates | Moss' ankle injury not serious
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:17:31 -0700

Updating a previous report, Jenifer Langosch, of MLB.com, reports Pittsburgh Pirates OF Brandon Moss' (ankle) ankle injury does not appear to be serious. His ankle was sore Monday, Aug. 18, but the ankle did not have any swelling or bruising. The team does not expect him to play the next two games, but hope Moss can return this weekend.

Pirates | Maholm receives start Monday
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:57:35 -0700

MLB.com reports Pittsburgh Pirates SP Paul Maholm (8-7, 3.69 ERA) received the start Monday, Aug. 18, against the New York Mets.

Pirates | Capps could return Saturday
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:24:58 -0700

Pirates.MLB.com's Todd Krise reports Pittsburgh Pirates CL Matt Capps (shoulder) will throw an inning for Double-A Altoona Wednesday, Aug. 20. He'll throw a side session Thursday to simulate back-to-back performances, and he would rejoin the team Saturday if all goes well.

Pirates | Capps has another rehab outing Sunday
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 21:38:32 -0700

The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Pirates CL Matt Capps (shoulder) continued working his way back from right shoulder bursitis by working 1 2/3 innings in a rehab outing with Triple-A Indianapolis Sunday, Aug. 17. There is still no timetable for his return.

Pirates | Duke to remain in rotation
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 21:35:09 -0700

The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Pirates SP Zach Duke will be retained in the starting rotation despite an 0-5 record and 7.97 ERA in his last six starts, according to Pirates general manager Neal Huntington. "He's now going through a tough stretch," said Huntington. "We're going to try to work through it with him."

Pirates | Moss sprains ankle Sunday
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 21:30:10 -0700

The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Pirates OF Brandon Moss (ankle) departed the game Sunday, Aug. 17, in the seventh inning with a sprained left ankle. He injured himself while breaking from the batter's box on a groundout. Tests came back negative, and Moss reported his ankle was feeling better following the contest. He is due to be evaluated further Monday, Aug. 18.

Pirates | Duke suffers loss Saturday
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 12:13:30 -0700

Pittsburgh Pirates SP Zach Duke allowed six runs on nine hits over six innings Saturday Aug. 16, against the New York Mets, according to The Associated Press. He walked none and struck out two, falling to 4-11 on the season. Duke is winless in 12 starts and is 0-5 with a 7.97 ERA during the second half of the year.

Pirates | Alvarez financial details
Sat, 16 Aug 2008 08:12:11 -0700

Updating previous reports, Pittsburgh Pirates 3B Pedro Alvarez agreed to a minor league deal with a $6 million signing bonus, according to The Associated Press.

Pirates | Miller financial details
Sat, 16 Aug 2008 08:07:20 -0700

Updating previous reports, Pittsburgh Pirates P Quinton Miller, the team's 20th-round selection in the 2008 MLB Draft, received a $900,000 signing bonus, according to The Associated Press.

Pirates | Grossman financial details
Sat, 16 Aug 2008 08:02:23 -0700

Updating previous reports, Pittsburgh Pirates OF Robbie Grossman received a $1 million signing bonus, according to The Associated Press.

Pirates | Alvarez agrees to terms
Sat, 16 Aug 2008 07:00:16 -0700

Updating previous reports, the Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to terms with 3B Pedro Alvarez on a minor league contract, according to USAToday.com.

Pirates | An. LaRoche has five hits with team
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:06:31 -0700

The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Pirates 3B Andy LaRoche is 5-for-33 since joining the team.

Pirates | Davis gives up two runs Friday
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:05:23 -0700

The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Pirates SP Jason Davis gave up two runs and six hits in seven innings pitched Friday, Aug. 15. He has allowed two earned runs in 13 innings in two starts since joining the team's rotation.

Pirates | Miller signs
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:14:44 -0700

Dejan Kovacevic, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports the Pittsburgh Pirates signed P Quinton Miller Friday, Aug. 15. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Pirates | Davis to start Friday
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 11:46:20 -0700

MLB.com reports Pittsburgh Pirates SP Jason Davis (1-1, 1.38 ERA) will start Friday, Aug. 15, against the New York Mets.

Pirates | Capps tosses another scoreless inning Thursday in rehab stint
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:21:21 -0700

The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Pirates CL Matt Capps (shoulder) fanned two batters in a scoreless inning Thursday, Aug. 14, during a rehab appearance with Double-A Altoona.

Pirates | Ja. Wilson returns to lineup Thursday
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:17:49 -0700

The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Pirates SS Jack Wilson returned to the lineup Thursday, Aug. 14. Wilson (shoulder) had missed his last six starts due to a sore right shoulder.

Pirates | Grossman signs
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:05:35 -0700

Dejan Kovacevic, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports the Pittsburgh Pirates signed OF Robbie Grossman Thursday, Aug. 14. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Pirates | Ohlendorf pitches Wednesday
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:00:13 -0700

Jenifer Langosch, of MLB.com, reports Pittsburgh Pirates P Ross Ohlendorf threw eight scoreless innings in his fourth start with Triple-A Indianapolis Wednesday, Aug. 13. He gave up four hits, one walk and three strikeouts. Ohlendorf could be called up in September.

Pirates | Snell has high ERA against Cincinnati
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:59:15 -0700

Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports Pittsburgh Pirates SP Ian Snell is 3-5 with a 5.87 ERA in nine career starts against the Cincinnati Reds. He is 1-1 with a 7.94 ERA against the Reds this season.

Pirates | Snell to start Thursday
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:31:42 -0700

MLB.com reports Pittsburgh Pirates SP Ian Snell (4-9, 6.06 ERA) will start Thursday, Aug. 14, against the Cincinnati Reds.

Pirates | Capps to pitch again Thursday
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:02:14 -0700

Pirates.MLB.com's Jenifer Langosch reports Pittsburgh Pirates CL Matt Capps (shoulder) will pitch again at Double-A Altoona Thursday, Aug. 14, and head to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Pirates | Ad. LaRoche activated
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:52:33 -0700

The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Pirates 1B Adam LaRoche (rib cage) was activated from the 15-day disabled list.

Pirates | Bautista optioned
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:06:53 -0700

Dejan Kovacevic, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports the Pittsburgh Pirates optioned 3B Jose Bautista to Triple-A Indianapolis Wednesday, Aug. 13.

Pirates | Ad. LaRoche to rejoin team
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:07:33 -0700

The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Pirates 1B Adam LaRoche (rib cage) will rejoin the team Thursday, Aug. 14, according to manager John Russell.

Pirates | Ja. Wilson sits Wednesday
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:07:11 -0700

The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Pirates SS Jack Wilson (shoulder) missed his sixth straight start with a sore right shoulder Wednesday, Aug. 13.

Pirates | Ju. Wilson signs
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:06:45 -0700

The Associated Press reports the Pittsburgh Pirates signed P Justin X. Wilson Wednesday, Aug. 13. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Pirates | Sanchez returns Wednesday
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:05:37 -0700

The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Pirates 2B Freddy Sanchez (shoulder) returned to the lineup Wednesday, Aug. 13, and went 0-for-4.

Pirates | McLouth doubles Wednesday
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:05:10 -0700

The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Pirates OF Nate McLouth hit his National League-leading 38th double Wednesday, Aug. 13, and added two more hits.