Pittsburgh, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – Gerrit Cole will return to the Pittsburgh Pirates’ rotation after a 3 1/2-week absence when the club continues its series with the New York Mets on Saturday. The Pirates activated Cole, who hasn’t pitched since June […]
Pittsburgh, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired struggling reliever Ernesto Frieri from the Angels on Friday, in exchange for reliever Jason Grilli. “We are appreciative of all that Jason has done for the Pirates and in our community,” said […]
St. Petersburg, FL (SportsNetwork.com) – Pittsburgh Pirates left fielder Starling Marte left Tuesday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays with a possible head injury. In the fifth inning, Marte tried to steal second and was caught as he slid headfirst […]
St. Petersburg, FL (SportsNetwork.com) – The Pittsburgh Pirates activated second baseman Neil Walker from the 15-day disabled list Tuesday. Walker underwent an appendectomy on June 9, landing him on the disabled list. Walker is batting .280 with 11 homers and […]
Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) – Jason Grilli is out as the Pittsburgh Pirates’ closer, with Mark Melancon back in. Pirates manager Clint Hurdle announced prior to Friday’s game with the Chicago Cubs that Grilli will not be used in save situations […]
Flushing, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled pitcher Brandon Cumpton from Triple-A Indianapolis to start Monday’s game against the New York Mets. The right-hander is taking the spot in the rotation that belonged to Wandy Rodriguez, who was designated […]
Pittsburgh, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Pittsburgh Pirates activated closer Jason Grilli from the 15-day disabled list Friday. Grilli had been sidelined since April 25 with a left oblique strain. Grilli has appeared in eight games this season going 0-1 with […]
Pittsburgh, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Pittsburgh Pirates activated catcher Russell Martin from the 15-day disabled list on Thursday. The 31-year-old backstop sustained a strained hamstring in a 1-0 Pirates’ loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on April 25. Prior to […]
Pittsburgh, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Pittsburgh Pirates claimed pitcher Josh Wall off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on Thursday and optioned him to Triple-A Indianapolis. Wall appeared in two games with the Angels this season, surrendering six […]
Milwaukee, WI (SportsNetwork.com) – The Pittsburgh Pirates activated pitcher Wandy Rodriguez off the 15-day disabled list Thursday. Rodriguez, who has been out since April 21 with right knee inflammation, will start Thursday’s game against the Brewers in Milwaukee. The 35-year-old […]