Tag: Pittsburgh

Mets acquire Black from Pirates

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Flushing, NY (Sports Network) – The New York Mets acquired pitcher Vic Black from Pittsburgh to complete Tuesday’s trade that sent outfielder Marlon Byrd, catcher John Buck and cash considerations to the Pirates. The Mets earlier received minor league infielder […]

Pirates acquire Byrd, Buck from Mets

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Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) – The Pittsburgh Pirates, in the middle of a fierce battle for the NL Central crown, strengthened their roster on Tuesday, acquiring outfielder Marlon Byrd and catcher John Buck from the New York Mets. The Pirates, […]

Pirates place Marte on DL

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San Francisco, CA (Sports Network) – The Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday placed outfielder Starling Marte on the 15-day disabled list with injuries to his right hand. Marte, 24, suffered a contusion as well as a sprain to the fourth MCP […]

Steelers pick up Felix Jones from Eagles

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Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) – The Pittsburgh Steelers have acquired running back Felix Jones from the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for linebacker Adrian Robinson. Jones signed with the Eagles in May after spending his first five NFL seasons with the […]

Steelers: No surgery for Bell

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Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) – Pittsburgh Steelers rookie running back Le’Veon Bell will not need surgery for a mid-foot sprain, according to coach Mike Tomlin. Bell sustained the injury in the team’s preseason game against the Washington Redskins on Monday. […]

Pittsburgh Steelers 2013 Season Preview

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Tomlin reacted to a second straight August loss — a 24-13 decision to Washington — with the sort of no-nonsense, to-the-point approach that has kept the Steelers grounded amid four division titles, two AFC championships and a Super Bowl victory. […]

Pirates recall OF Pie from minors

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San Diego, CA (Sports Network) – The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled outfielder Felix Pie from Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday among several roster moves. The Bucs signed Pie to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training back in November. […]

Steelers’ rookie Bell out indefinitely

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Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) – Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell appears unlikely to be ready for the start of the upcoming regular season due to a foot injury the rookie sustained in the team’s last preseason game. Head coach […]

Pirates sign Farnsworth to minor-league contract

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Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) – The Pittsburgh Pirates signed pitcher Kyle Farnsworth to a minor-league contract Friday. He was assigned to Triple-A Indianapolis. The 37-year-old right-hander went 2-0 with a 5.76 ERA in 39 appearances with the Rays this season […]

Steelers put WR Burress on IR

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Latrobe, PA (Sports Network) – The Pittsburgh Steelers placed Plaxico Burress on the injured reserve list Tuesday, one day after the veteran wide receiver turned 36. Burress injured his shoulder last week during practice and underwent surgery Monday to reportedly […]