Pirates-Cubs rained out, will not be made upOctober 1st, 2009 Pirates-Cubs canceled by rainCHICAGO — The Pittsburgh Pirates at Chicago Cubs game Thursday night was called in the top of the fourth inning after a rain delay of 2 hours, 32 minutes. Home plate umpire Jim Wolf waved both teams off the field when rain picked up during Garrett Jones' leadoff at-bat.
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.
Pirates pitcher Ross Ohlendorf strikes out side on 9 pitches against CardinalsSeptember 5th, 2009 Pirates' Ohlendorf strikes out 3 with 9 pitchesPITTSBURGH — Pirates right-hander Ross Ohlendorf has become the second pitcher in club history to strike out the side on nine pitches. Ohlendorf fanned Khalil Greene, Julio Lugo and Jason LaRue in the seventh inning Saturday night against the St.
Right-handers Luis Ayala, Tim Wood recalled by Marlins to provide bullpen helpAugust 29th, 2009 Needing pitchers, Marlins recall 2 right-handersMIAMI — Right-handers Luis Ayala and Tim Wood have been recalled by the Florida Marlins from Triple-A New Orleans. The moves were made Saturday before Florida played the San Diego Padres.
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.
Marlins' Burke Badenhop knocked out of game by line driveJuly 10th, 2009 Marlins' Badenhop hit by linerPHOENIX — Florida Marlins reliever Burke Badenhop was hit in the right arm by a line drive off the bat of Arizona's Gerardo Parra and had to leave Thursday night's game. After the ball hit Badenhop he collapsed to the mound, where he remained for several seconds.
Marlins 5, Pirates 0July 5th, 2009 Marlins 5, Pirates 0DP_Pittsburgh 1, Florida 1. LOB_Pittsburgh 5, Florida 7.
Ricky Nolasco strikes out 12 in fourth straight win, Marlins beat Pirates 5-0July 5th, 2009 Nolasco Ks 12, leads Marlins over PiratesMIAMI — Apparently, all Ricky Nolasco needed to return to his winning ways was a trip to the minors. Nolasco struck out 12 in eight innings to win his fourth consecutive start, and the Florida Marlins beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-0 on Sunday.
Marlins 5, Pirates 3July 5th, 2009 Marlins 5, Pirates 3E_Ad.LaRoche (2), Cantu (6). DP_Pittsburgh 2, Florida 2.
Hanley Ramirez homers in Florida's 5-3 win over PiratesJuly 5th, 2009 Ramirez homers in Florida's 5-3 win over PiratesMIAMI — Hanley Ramirez homered and Andrew Miller pitched effectively into the seventh inning, leading the Florida Marlins to a 5-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night. Emilio Bonifacio had three hits and scored twice for Florida, which has won four of five.
Marlins place RHP Leroux on DL with shoulder inflammation; sign RHP DonnellyJuly 5th, 2009 Marlins place RHP Leroux on DL; sign RHP DonnellyMIAMI — The Florida Marlins have placed right-hander Chris Leroux on the 15-day disabled list with right shoulder inflammation and signed reliever Brendan Donnelly. The moves were announced on Sunday before the Marlins' game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Brandon Moss, Ramon Vazquez homer in Pirates' 7-4 win over MarlinsJuly 4th, 2009 Moss, Vazquez homer for Pirates in 7-4 winMIAMI — Brandon Moss and Ramon Vazquez homered and Charlie Morton pitched six shutout innings to help the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Florida Marlins 7-4 on Friday night. Hanley Ramirez failed to drive in a run for the first time in 11 games for Florida, which was coming off a three-game sweep of Washington.
Pirates demote No. 2 starter Ian Snell, who is 11-27 since mid-2007June 25th, 2009 Pirates send slumping Snell to minorsPITTSBURGH — Ian Snell, the Pittsburgh Pirates' No. 2 starter, has been demoted to the minors after winning only once in his last 12 starts.
Florida Marlins place RHP Kiko Calero on 15-day DL, recall righty Tim WoodJune 21st, 2009 Marlins place RHP Calero on 15-day DL, recall WoodMIAMI — The Florida Marlins have placed right-hander Kiko Calero on the 15-day disabled list because of right shoulder inflammation. The team recalled right-hander Tim Wood from Triple-A New Orleans on Sunday.
Mets, Pirates postponed due to rain, no makeup date setJune 4th, 2009 Mets-Pirates game rained outPITTSBURGH — The New York Mets' scheduled game against the Pittsburgh Pirates was postponed by rain Wednesday night. A makeup game is scheduled for 12:35 p.m.