Ryan Doumit's breakout season took a serious turn for the worse Wednesday when he was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a broken left thumb that will sideline him at least a month and more likely six weeks. 

--SS Jack Wilson will begin his injury-rehabilitation assignment with Class AAA Indianapolis on Thursday rather than Class AA Altoona as originally planned because of wet grounds there. 

When Joel Pineiro first came up to the major leagues eight years ago, he was expected to one day become a staff ace. 

Rick Ankiel added a home run-robbing catch to his collection of jaw-dropping defensive plays, earning an assist in Todd Wellemeyer's most dominating start. 

Todd Wellemeyer allowed two hits into the eighth inning and Albert Pujols had two hits, reaching base for the 41st straight game to start the season, helping the St. 

Todd Wellemeyer allowed two hits into the eighth inning and Albert Pujols had two hits, reaching base for the 41st straight game to start the season, helping the St. 

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Ryan Doumit, who broke his left thumb on a passed ball, was put on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday. 

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Ryan Doumit will be sidelined at least a month after breaking his left thumb on a passed ball. 

MEDICAL WATCH: C Ryan Doumit (broken left thumb) left the May 13 game, and he will be sidelined anywhere from 10 days to three weeks, according to manager John Russell. 

Right-handed reliever Marino Salas finally got his first crack at the major leagues Tuesday night after spending 11 seasons in the minors. 

--C Ryan Doumit was forced to leave Tuesday's game at the end of the first inning because of a broken left thumb. 

Before losing the back end of a doubleheader on Monday, the Pittsburgh Pirates had won six straight games thanks almost entirely to an improving pitching staff. 

Ronny Paulino was ready when Pittsburgh catcher Ryan Doumit broke his left thumb. 

Ronny Paulino was ready when Pittsburgh catcher Ryan Doumit broke his left thumb. 

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Ryan Doumit left Tuesday night's game after one inning, not long after injuring his left thumb while muffing a high strike for a passed ball.