Today 

--3B Andy LaRoche was not in the lineup Thursday after starting 26 straight games. 

--RHP Craig Hansen, who has been on the disabled list since April 20 with neck spasms, said he is feeling considerably better and remains on track to throw off a mound Friday for the first time since being placed on the DL. 

It does not figure to be a big deal when Jim Tracy returns to Pittsburgh on Friday night for the first time since he was fired as the Pirates' manager following the 2007 season. 

The Colorado Rockies have struggled to hit well on the road this season. 

Robinzon Diaz is making Ryan Doumit's injury a little easier to take. 

Pedro Alvarez's first month of professional Baseball brought some wows and a lot of whiffs. 

Ross Ohlendorf had another smooth start, Freddy Sanchez was slick on defense, and thePirates' suddenly resurgent offense smacked five doubles in a 5-2 flattening of the St. 

--C Robinzon Diaz started for the fifth time in the last six games Wednesday night, as he is taking playing time away from C Jason Jaramillo, who is struggling at the plate. 

--RHP Craig Hansen will throw off a mound Friday for the first time since going on the disabled list April 20 with neck spasms. 

Adam LaRoche took his place in baseball history Wednesday night, though not in the way he wanted to. 

One thing's a certainty about Thursday night's Colonial League softball title game at Pates Park-- someone is going to celebrate league gold for the first time. 

The St. 

Adam LaRoche became the first player to have a home run taken away after a video replay, losing it Wednesday night when umpires reversed their call. 

Adam LaRoche was wary when baseball adopted video replay for home runs last season, convinced such a rule could only mean something bad for him.