G-20, bad teams result in small Cincinnati Reds-Pittsburgh Pirates crowdSeptember 24th, 2009 G-20, bad teams hold down PNC Park crowdPITTSBURGH — The Reds and Pirates have played before one of the smallest crowds in PNC Park history, when downtown Pittsburgh was virtually empty because of the G-20 summit. Thursday's paid attendance was 15,892 — well above PNC Park's all-time low of 8,201 on April 25, 2007, for an Astros-Pirates game — but the actual turnout was about 2,500.
Bronson Arroyo pitches Cincinnati Reds past Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 before sparse crowdSeptember 24th, 2009 Not many watch as Reds beat Pirates 4-1PITTSBURGH — Bronson Arroyo limited Pittsburgh to one run over seven innings and the Cincinnati Reds completed their second sweep of the plummeting Pirates in less than a month, winning 4-1 on Thursday to push the Pirates closer to a 100-loss season. Joey Votto had a two-run double following Drew Sutton's RBI double in a four-run third inning against Charlie Morton (4-9) as the Reds won their eighth in a row against the last-place Pirates.
Blue Jays promote OF Travis Snider from Triple-A, demote INF Joe InglettAugust 19th, 2009 Blue Jays recall OF Snider, demote INF InglettTORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays recalled outfielder Travis Snider from Triple-A Las Vegas before Tuesday night's game against Boston. Manager Cito Gaston said the former first-round draft pick will likely play every day for the remainder of the season.
Pirates-Cubs postponed because of rainAugust 17th, 2009 Pirates-Cubs postponed because of rainCHICAGO — The Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs game was postponed because of rain Sunday. The game was called after a delay of 3 hours, 15 minutes.
Mariners demote starter Jason Vargas, promote RHP Doug Fister from Triple AAugust 8th, 2009 M's demote Vargas, promote FisterSEATTLE — The Mariners optioned left-hander Jason Vargas to Triple-A Tacoma, one day after he allowed five runs in the first inning of a loss at Kansas City. Seattle also announced Friday it had selected right-hander Doug Fister from Tacoma.
Mariners call up RHP Ian Snell to replace traded LHP Jarrod WashburnAugust 1st, 2009 Mariners call up Snell to replace WashburnARLINGTON, Texas — The Seattle Mariners called up right-hander Ian Snell on Friday to take the rotation spot created when the team traded left-hander Jarrod Washburn to Detroit earlier in the day. Snell, acquired in a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday, will get his first start for Seattle on Sunday at Texas.
'Stunned' Jack Wilson debuts as Mariners' latest answer at shortstopJuly 31st, 2009 Jack Wilson 'stunned' to be a MarinerSEATTLE — Jack Wilson was stunned. Stunned to be waking up in Texas with the Seattle Mariners on Thursday.
Mariners get SS Jack Wilson, RHP Ian Snell from Pirates for SS Ronny Cedeno, C Jeff ClementJuly 29th, 2009 Mariners, Pirates trade shortstopsSEATTLE — While they wait on a possible trade of top starter Jarrod Washburn, the busy Seattle Mariners acquired shortstop Jack Wilson and pitcher Ian Snell from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. The Pirates got shortstop Ronny Cedeno, Triple-A catcher-first baseman Jeff Clement and three minor league pitchers in return.
Pirates agree to terms with C Child and RHP NeverauskasJuly 12th, 2009 Pirates agree to terms with 2 playersPHILADELPHIA — The Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to terms with free agent catcher Dylan Child and right-hander Dovydas Neverauskas. The moves were announced Saturday before the Pirates faced the Philadelphia Phillies.
Peralta's 3 RBIs, Huff's 8 shutout innings lead Indians past Pirates 5-4June 24th, 2009 Huff's 8 shutout innings halt Tribe slidePITTSBURGH — Jhonny Peralta homered and drove in three runs to support rookie David Huff's eight shutout innings and the Cleveland Indians halted a six-game losing streak, dodging yet another ninth-inning bullpen collapse to beat the slumping Pittsburgh Pirates 5-4 on Tuesday night. The Indians, who blew a pair of five-run leads and a seven-run lead during their losing streak, led 5-0 going into the ninth before nearly giving up another big lead.
Snell finally wins, McCutchen homers and LaRoche brothers go deep as Pirates top Twins 8-2June 18th, 2009 Snell wins, McCutchen homers, Bucs top Twins 8-2MINNEAPOLIS — Ian Snell won for the first time in two months and Andrew McCutchen hit his first major league home run, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates past Francisco Liriano and the Minnesota Twins 8-2 Wednesday night. McCutchen and Andy LaRoche each hit two-run shots against Liriano (2-8), who lasted seven innings but hurt himself again with a couple of costly lapses in pitch location.
Tigers 3, Pirates 1June 13th, 2009 Tigers 3, Pirates 1DP_Detroit 3, Pittsburgh 1. LOB_Detroit 11, Pittsburgh 5.
Rick Porcello throws 7 sharp innings as Detroit Tigers beat Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1June 13th, 2009 Porcello leads Tigers past Pirates 3-1PITTSBURGH — Rick Porcello threw seven crisp innings and had a pair of RBI singles for his first major league hits, leading the Detroit Tigers to a 3-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night. Placido Polanco went 4 for 4 for AL Central-leading Detroit, which has won six of eight.
Matt Kata scores from second on Miguel Tejada's infield single, Astros beat Pirates 6-4June 8th, 2009 Tejada's infield single helps Astros beat PiratesHOUSTON — Matt Kata scored from second base on Miguel Tejada's infield single, snapping a seventh-inning tie in the Houston Astros' 6-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Pirates shortstop Ramon Vazquez went to the turf to field Tejada's grounder, fumbled the ball and tried to get it to second baseman Freddy Sanchez for an inning-ending force.
Pirates 8, Mets 5June 2nd, 2009 Pirates 8, Mets 5E_W.Valdez (1), Jaramillo (2). DP_New York 1, Pittsburgh 1.
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