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Pirates recall Tabata, option Polanco to Triple A

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Pittsburgh, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Pittsburgh Pirates announced several roster moves on Monday, including the selection of outfielder Jose Tabata’s contract from Triple-A Indianapolis. Tabata last appeared in the majors on June 22, then was sent outright to Indy two […]

Pirates activate Cole from DL

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Pittsburgh, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Pittsburgh Pirates activated pitcher Gerrit Cole from the 15-day disabled list Wednesday and recalled him from his rehab assignment at Triple-A Indianapolis. Cole, a right-hander, has been suffering from right lat soreness which has kept […]

Pirates star McCutchen comes off DL

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Pittsburgh, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen was reinstated from the 15-day disabled list Tuesday after missing more than two weeks with a fractured rib. McCutchen was hit in the back Aug. 2 by Arizona pitcher Randall […]

Pirates’ Morton to DL with hip inflammation

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Washington, DC (SportsNetwork.com) – The Pittsburgh Pirates placed right- hander Charlie Morton on the 15-day disabled list Sunday with right hip inflammation. Morton, 30, has made 25 starts for Pittsburgh this season, going 5-12 with a 3.84 earned run average […]

Pirates put Pimentel on DL

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Washington, DC (SportsNetwork.com) – The Pittsburgh Pirates put right-hander Stolmy Pimentel on the 15-day disabled list Friday with a mild right ankle sprain. It’s the second time the 24-year-old reliever has been sidelined due to injury this season, after serving […]

Pirates pick up Axford off waivers

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Detroit, MI (SportsNetwork.com) – The Pittsburgh Pirates claimed pitcher John Axford off waivers from the Cleveland Indians on Thursday. Axford had signed a one-year deal with Cleveland last December to serve in the closer’s role, but had been relieved of […]

Pirates recall Cumpton

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Pittsburgh, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled pitcher Brandon Cumpton from Triple-A Indianapolis prior to Tuesday’s game against the Detroit Tigers. The right-hander has pitched to a 3-3 record with a 4.98 ERA in 10 starts with the Pirates […]

Pirates’ McCutchen placed on DL

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Pittsburgh, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Pittsburgh Pirates placed the reigning National League MVP Andrew McCutchen on the 15-day disabled list on Monday, retroactive to Aug. 4, due to a fractured left rib. The Pirates had been trying to avoid placing […]

Pirates activate Alvarez

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Pittsburgh, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Pittsburgh Pirates activated third baseman Pedro Alvarez from the bereavement list on Friday. Alvarez was placed on the list on Tuesday after the death of his grandmother- in-law. On the season, he is batting .234 […]

Pirates activate Marte from concussion DL

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Pittsburgh, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Pittsburgh Pirates activated outfielder Starling Marte from the seven-day concussion disabled list prior to Tuesday’s game against the Miami Marlins. Marte was placed on the DL on July 23, a few days after being hit […]