The Pirates made another splash in the International market today as they signed Venzuelan OF Elvis Escobar for a reported $570,000. Here’s what Baseball America has to say on Escobar: Escobar, 16, is a 5-foot-9, 165-pound lefty with advanced baseball instincts and feel for hitting. Escobar comes from one of baseball’s biggest families. He is the
Joel Hanrahan selected to NL All-Star Team
The National League and American League announced their All-Star teams today for the mid-summer classic next week. Closer Joel Hanrahan will represent the Pirates. There is no doubt that Hanrahan deserves the honor as he is tied for first in the league in saves (24) and has the longest streak without blowing a save in
Bucs unable to hold on in game 2
Final: Nationals 4, Pirates 3 WP: Ryan Mattheus (1-0) LP: Tony Watson (0-1) SV: Drew Storen (20) Brad Lincoln couldn’t have pitched much better than he did, but the Pirates’ bullpen was unable to hold on to the small lead given to them. In Lincoln’s spot start, he went 6 innings and gave up just
Brad Lincoln recalled; Tim Wood sent down
We already knew this, but the Pirates have made it official. RHP Brad Lincoln has been recalled from AAA-Indianapolis to start the 2nd game of the double header in Washington today. To make room for him on the roster, reliever Tim Wood has been optioned to AAA-Indianapolis. Lincoln, who was the club’s 1st round pick
Bucs take 1st game of double header 5-3
Final: Pirates 5, Nationals 3 WP: Jose Veras (2-2) LP: Sean Burnett (3-5) SV: Joel Hanrahan (24) James McDonald once again failed to go 7 innings, but he certainly was effective over 6 1/3 innings. He gave up 2 runs and struck out 7 batters before giving way to Jose Veras, who would pitch 1