Pirates activate SS Jack Wilson from disabled list, return Bixler to minors

May 14th, 2009 LaRoche loses HR on reversal, but Pirates win 5-2PITTSBURGH — Adam LaRoche became the first player to have a home run taken away by video replay, but it didn't prevent the last-place Pittsburgh Pirates from beating the St. Louis Cardinals 5-2 on Wednesday night behind Ross Ohlendorf's two-hit pitching over six innings.

May 14th, 2009 Pirates 5, Cardinals 2DP_Pittsburgh 1. LOB_St. Louis 2, Pittsburgh 7.

May 13th, 2009 Tigers activate Willis from DLMINNEAPOLIS — Tigers left-hander Dontrelle Willis is scheduled to make his first start of the season Wednesday night against Minnesota. Willis was activated from the disabled list Tuesday night.

May 12th, 2009 Indians activate INF Carroll, send down BarfieldCLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians activated infielder Jamey Carroll from the 15-day disabled list Tuesday and optioned infielder Josh Barfield to Triple-A Columbus. Carroll broke his left hand when he was hit by a pitch in the Indians' last exhibition game on April 4.

May 9th, 2009 Mets 7, Pirates 3E_Jos.Reyes (4). DP_Pittsburgh 1.

May 9th, 2009 Mariners put Silva on DL, activate MorrowMINNEAPOLIS — The Seattle Mariners placed struggling starter Carlos Silva on the 15-day disabled list Saturday with right shoulder inflammation. The club also activated closer Brandon Morrow from the 15-day disabled list before its game against the Minnesota Twins.

May 8th, 2009 Rangers activate P BensonOAKLAND, Calif. — The Texas Rangers have reinstated right-hander Kris Benson from the 15-day disabled list before Wednesday night's game against the Athletics.

May 5th, 2009 Angels activate Oliver, option Jepsen to minorsOAKLAND, Calif. — Los Angeles Angels left-hander Darren Oliver has been activated from the 15-day disabled list.

May 2nd, 2009 Phillies activate C Ruiz from DLPHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Phillies activated catcher Carlos Ruiz from the disabled list before Saturday's game against the New York Mets. Ruiz had been sidelined with an oblique strain since April 11.

May 1st, 2009 Twins activate Mauer; reliever Morillo to minorsMINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer has been activated from the disabled list after missing the first month of the season with a back injury. Right-hander Juan Morillo was sent outright to Triple-A Rochester on Friday to make room on the roster.

April 29th, 2009 Brewers 6, Pirates 5E_Bixler (1), Weeks (5). DP_Pittsburgh 2, Milwaukee 1.

April 27th, 2009 Ohlendorf shuts down Padres, lead Pirates to winSAN DIEGO — Ross Ohlendorf pitched into the eighth inning and Adam LaRoche hit two home runs, lifting the Pittsburgh Pirates to an 8-3 win over the San Diego Padres on Sunday. Ohlendorf (2-2) gave up a long two-run homer to Adrian Gonzalez in the first inning before settling down.

April 26th, 2009 Pirates place Hansen on DL with neck spasmsSAN DIEGO — The Pittsburgh Pirates placed reliever Craig Hansen on the 15-day disabled list Saturday and recalled right-hander Evan Meek from Triple-A Indianapolis before their game against the San Diego Padres. Hansen has been bothered by neck spasms.

April 25th, 2009 Red Sox activate Van Every from DLBOSTON — The Boston Red Sox have activated outfielder Jonathan Van Every from the 15-day disabled list. He had been on the DL all season with a right ankle sprain.

April 22nd, 2009 SS Lowrie has wrist surgery, Baldelli to DLBOSTON — Red Sox shortstop Jed Lowrie has had surgery on his left wrist and should be ready to swing a bat in six weeks. Lowrie, who had the operation Tuesday in Arizona, played with the injured wrist last season.