The Pittsburgh Pirates will place catcher/first baseman Endy Rodríguez on the injured list with a lacerated finger. The injury occurred in the first inning of Monday’s victory over the Washington Nationals at PNC Park, when a Paul Skenes pitch deflected off Washington’s James Wood’s foot and struck Rodríguez in the throwing hand. Rodríguez received four stitches on his finger … [Read more...] about Pirates to Place Catcher/First Baseman on Injured List
Why Nutting’s Refusal to Sell the Pirates Won’t Lead to Major Payroll Boost
Pittsburgh Pirates fans showed up for the opening series at PNC Park angry, and their target was owner Bob Nutting. Fans chanted, “Sell the team!” as Nutting strolled through the rotunda area and during the game. An airplane flew overhead with a banner that read “SELL THE TEAM BOB” in red capital letters, along with the web address of the group responsible for the banner. The … [Read more...] about Why Nutting’s Refusal to Sell the Pirates Won’t Lead to Major Payroll Boost
Pirates Place Gold Glove Infielder on IL, Recall No. 17 Prospect
The Pirates are placing infielder Jared Triolo on the injured list and recalling shortstop Tsung-Che Cheng from Triple-A Indianapolis. Alex Stumpf was the first to break the news on Monday afternoon. The @Pirates are calling up their No. 17 prospect, Tsung-Che Cheng, for his MLB debut, per @AlexJStumpf. More on the 23-year-old shortstop: https://t.co/Izr1WHMZGN … [Read more...] about Pirates Place Gold Glove Infielder on IL, Recall No. 17 Prospect
Pirates Place Reliever Holderman on IL, Recall Former Red Sox Pitcher
The Pittsburgh Pirates placed right-handed relief pitcher Colin Holderman on the 15-day injured list with a right knee sprain. Chase Shugart, another right-handed pitcher, was called up from Triple-A Indianapolis to take his place. We have recalled RHP Chase Shugart from Triple-A Indianapolis and placed RHP Colin Holderman on the 15-day injured list. — Pittsburgh Pirates … [Read more...] about Pirates Place Reliever Holderman on IL, Recall Former Red Sox Pitcher
Infinity and Beyond: Four Pirates Pitchers Had Undefined ERAs for a Season
Four pitchers have registered an infinity ERA for a season in the long, storied history of the Pittsburgh Pirates. One achieves this statistical oddity by taking the mound and not recording an out while surrendering at least one run. The record books show the ERA as infinity under the theory that if the pitcher kept pitching, he’d continue to give up runs forever without … [Read more...] about Infinity and Beyond: Four Pirates Pitchers Had Undefined ERAs for a Season