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
Pirates Move Endy Rodríguez to 60-Day IL, Claim Darrell-Hicks
The Pittsburgh Pirates have transferred catcher/first baseman Endy Rodríguez to the 60-day injured list. Additionally, they’ve claimed right-handed pitcher Michael Darrell-Hicks off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels and optioned him to Triple-A Indianapolis. We have claimed RHP Michael Darrell-Hicks off waivers from the Angels and optioned him to Triple-A Indianapolis. C/1B … [Read more...] about Pirates Move Endy Rodríguez to 60-Day IL, Claim Darrell-Hicks
Pirates No. 1 Draft Pick Showing Why He Deserves to Play
Since Henry Davis took over the catching chores for the Pittsburgh Pirates, they haven’t missed a beat. In fact, they’re playing better. The number one catcher, Joey Bart, went on the seven-day concussion injured list on May 28. Endy Rodríguez was reinstated from the IL that same day. It appeared he’d share catching duties with Davis in Bart’s absence. However, Rodríguez went … [Read more...] about Pirates No. 1 Draft Pick Showing Why He Deserves to Play