The Pittsburgh Pirates have recalled right-handed relief pitcher Hunter Stratton after placing pitcher Ryan Borucki on the injured list. Additionally, outfielder Bryan Reynolds has returned from paternity leave. Outfielder/first baseman Billy Cook, who had been recalled replacing Reynolds, has been returned to Triple-A Indianapolis. We have reinstated OF Bryan Reynolds from … [Read more...] about Pirates Place Borucki on IL, Recall Stratton, Among Other Moves
Report: Pirates Call Up Ranked Prospect as Reynolds Takes Paternity Leave
The Pittsburgh Pirates will recall No. 18 prospect Billy Cook to replace Bryan Reynolds, who will go on paternity leave. Alex Stumpf of MLB.com was first with the news. Source: Billy Cook will be joining the Pirates today. The organization’s No. 18 prospect (per @MLBPipeline) has hit .458 in the month of June with Triple-A Indianapolis. — Alex Stumpf (@AlexJStumpf) June 18, … [Read more...] about Report: Pirates Call Up Ranked Prospect as Reynolds Takes Paternity Leave
Report: Pirates to Reactivate Joey Bart from Injured List
The Pittsburgh Pirates will reactivate catcher Joey Bart from the injured list before Tuesday night’s game in Detroit against the Tigers. To make room for Bart, catcher Brett Sullivan will be returned to Triple-A Indianapolis. The news was reported by Greg Macafee of DK on Pittsburgh Sports. Following yesterday’s game, we ended the rehab assignment of RHP Dauri Moreta, … [Read more...] about Report: Pirates to Reactivate Joey Bart from Injured List
Pirates Father-Son Combos Remembered for Father’s Day
The history of the Pittsburgh Pirates features six father-and-son combinations who played for the storied franchise. Some are better known for what they did for other teams. In honor of Father’s Day, here’s a look at these six pairs. Pirates History Has Six Father-Son Combinations “Pound Some Budweiser” Neither Joe Schultz played for Pittsburgh very long. Joe Schultz, the … [Read more...] about Pirates Father-Son Combos Remembered for Father’s Day
55 Years Ago: Dock Ellis and the LSD No-Hitter
On June 12, 1970, in San Diego, Dock Ellis tossed the fourth no-hitter in Pittsburgh Pirates history, defeating the Padres, 2-0. He struck out six batters, walked eight, hit another with a pitch, and allowed three stolen bases. Oh, yeah – and he did it all while tripping on LSD. Today In 1970: Pittsburgh #Pirates pitcher Dock Ellis hurls a no-hitter vs. the San Diego #Padres … [Read more...] about 55 Years Ago: Dock Ellis and the LSD No-Hitter