Reds 10, Pirates 6(10)
Nick Masset pitched three scoreless innings in his bid to make the Reds' rotation, and Darnell McDonald hit a grand slam in the bottom of the 10th to give Cincinnati a 10-6 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.McDonald homered off Ronnie Uviedo to give the Red... more
Submitted on 2009-03-05 |
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Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-03-05
John Russell might have a record 28 games under .500 after just one season as a major league manager, but that did not keep the Pirates from picking up his option for 2010 before the exhibition season began. "In my mind, it was just a mere formality," gen... more
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Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-03-05
--INF/OF Doug Mientkiewicz signed a minor league contract with the Dodgers, turning down a similar offer to remain with the Pirates. Mientkiewicz, 34, hit .277 with two home runs and 30 RBIs in 125 games for Pittsburgh last season while playing the corner... more
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Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-03-05
The 40-man roster stayed stable over the winter. LHP Donnie Veal, RHP Virgil Vasquez, C Jason Jaramillo, INF Ramon Vazquez and OF Eric Hinske are the only additions from outside the organization. ARRIVALS: OF Eric Hinske (free agent from Rays), C Jason Ja... more
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Pirates 2, Twins 1
Andy LaRoche finally feels comfortable in the Pittsburgh Pirates' clubhouse. The next step is settling in at the plate.He got a good start Wednesday, hitting a two-run home run in the fifth inning of the Pirates' 2-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins."I ha... more
Submitted on 2009-03-04 |
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Pittsburgh Pirates Roster Report 2009-03-04
The 40-man roster stayed stable over the winter. LHP Donnie Veal, RHP Virgil Vasquez, C Jason Jaramillo, INF Ramon Vazquez and OF Eric Hinske are the only additions from outside the organization. ARRIVALS: OF Eric Hinske (free agent from Rays), C Jason Ja... more
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Pittsburgh Pirates Notes, Quotes 2009-03-04
--INF/OF Doug Mientkiewicz signed a minor league contract with the Dodgers, turning down a similar offer to remain with the Pirates. Mientkiewicz, 34, hit .277 with two home runs and 30 RBIs in 125 games for Pittsburgh last season while playing the corner... more
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Pittsburgh Pirates Inside Pitch 2009-03-04
John Russell might have a record 28 games under .500 after just one season as a major league manager, but that did not keep the Pirates from picking up his option for 2010 before the exhibition season began. "In my mind, it was just a mere formality," gen... more
Submitted on 2009-03-04 |
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Perry impressive in debut
BRADENTON, Fla. -- The public address announcer intoned: "Now pitching for the Tigers, Ryan Perry." Hundreds of seagulls hovered over the infield at McKechnie Field as cool winds swirled. Perry blew on his right hand before stepping onto the mound for his... more
Submitted on 2009-03-03 |
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Ponson using WBC as big league tryout
Sidney Ponson looks at the World Baseball Classic as one big job interview.Ponson, a free-agent who has won just 14 games over the past three years, has not yet signed with a major league team for 2009. The right-hander hopes to attract attention by pitch... more
Submitted on 2009-03-03 |
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