St. Louis, MO (Sports Network) – The Pittsburgh Pirates called up minor league home run leader Andrew Lambo to the active roster on Tuesday. The 25-year-old Lambo, who has 31 homers on the year, is hitting .284 in 117 games […]

Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) – The Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to terms with Kelly Shoppach on a minor league deal and assigned the veteran catcher to Triple-A Indianapolis. Shoppach, 33, began the 2013 season with Seattle, hitting .196 in 35 […]

Latrobe, PA (Sports Network) – Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Plaxico Burress will have surgery on his shoulder. “During Thursday’s practice, Plaxico suffered what appears to be a significant shoulder injury,” Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said in a statement. “He is […]

Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) – Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Plaxico Burress reportedly sustained a torn rotator cuff in practice on Thursday. According to a report on NFL.com, Burress was trying to make a catch during Thursday’s session and came down […]

Latrobe, PA (Sports Network) – The Pittsburgh Steelers signed veteran offensive tackle D’Anthony Batiste to a one-year contract on Saturday. Batiste started his NFL career with the Dallas Cowboys in 2006. He has also spent time with the Carolina Panthers, […]

Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) – The Pittsburgh Pirates reinstated relief pitcher Jared Hughes from the 15-day disabled list prior to Friday’s game against the Colorado Rockies. Hughes had been sidelined since June 5 due to inflammation in his right shoulder, […]

Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) – The Pittsburgh Pirates placed catcher Michael McKenry on the 15-day disabled list prior to Monday’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals. McKenry, who is dealing with a left knee sprain, is hitting .217 with three […]

Miami, FL (Sports Network) – The Pittsburgh Pirates placed outfielder Travis Snider on the 15-day disabled list with discomfort in his left big toe. Snider, 25, was hitting .219 with three home runs and 23 RBI in 95 games with […]

Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) – Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star closer Jason Grilli has been diagnosed with a flexor strain in his right arm. The Pirates said a consultation with team doctors as well as Dr. James Andrews determined Grilli won’t have […]

Washington, DC (Sports Network) – The Pittsburgh Pirates reinstated second baseman Neil Walker from the 15-day disabled list and placed closer Jason Grilli on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday. The 27-year-old Walker left a July 6 game with what was […]