Pirates leadoff man Marte leaves with hand injury
Pirates leadoff man Starling Marte has left Pittsburgh's game in the seventh inning after being struck near his left hand by a pitch from Colorado's Josh Outman. Reported by Miami Herald 6 hours ago.
View ArticleMarte back, looking to avoid future plunkings
The Pirates dodged a bullet with Starling Marte, who was back in Tuesday night's lineup after missing only one start with his left-hand bruise. But what Marte can't dodge are pitches -- the one that...
View ArticlePirates-Cardinals Runs
Pirates first. S.Marte grounded out, third baseman Freese to first baseman Craig. Walker singled to right. McCutchen homered to right on a 1-2 count, Walker scored. P.Alvarez walked on a full count....
View ArticlePirates-Cardinals Runs
Pirates fifth. G.Jones singled to right. Lambo doubled to center, G.Jones scored. Barmes homered to left on a 1-1 count, Lambo scored. A.J.Burnett struck out. S.Marte tripled to right. Walker hit a...
View ArticleArizona Diamondbacks' Trevor Cahill still able to get win even with struggles
PITTSBURGH -- The Trevor Cahill of old was on display early Saturday, his low-90s fastball diving under the bat of the Pirates' Starling Marte for a first-inning strikeout. This was the pitcher the...
View ArticleDiamondbacks-Pirates Runs
Pirates first. S.Marte grounded out, shortstop Gregorius to first baseman Goldschmidt. Mercer grounded out, second baseman A.Hill to first baseman Goldschmidt. McCutchen walked. R.Martin doubled to...
View ArticleMarte placed on 15-day DL; Lambo recalled
Outfielder Starling Marte appeared to be on the cusp of returning to the Pirates' lineup. Instead, the club placed him on the 15-day disabled list on Saturday. Reported by MLB.com 3 days ago.
View ArticlePirates place Marte on DL
The Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday placed outfielder Starling Marte on the 15-day disabled list with injuries to his right hand. Reported by Miami Herald 3 days ago.
View ArticlePirates place Marte on DL with bruised hand
The Pittsburgh Pirates placed leadoff hitter Starling Marte on the 15-day disabled list Saturday with a bruised right hand. Reported by Miami Herald 3 days ago.
View ArticleLocal sports digest: San Jose Giants beat Bakersfield Blaze for season-high...
Kelvin Marte pitched six strong innings and Mac Williamson had four hits and two RBIs Saturday night to lead the San Jose Giants to a season-high eighth straight victory, 3-2 over the host Bakersfield...
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2013 MLB Week 21 Power Rankings: Braves, Tigers, Dodgers, Cardinals, Red Sox...
Baseball Sports Unlike the previous couple weeks, everyone has seemed to cool off a little bit. No contender has won more than 7 out of 10 and the races in the entire AL, as well as the NL Central are...
View ArticleMarte able to avoid surgery on right hand
Outfielder Starling Marte was examined by the Pirates' team doctors on Monday when, according to the outfielder, the recommendation was surgery. Instead, Marte sought a second opinion on Tuesday...
View ArticleWho will make the Major League Baseball playoffs?
Just one MLB team, the Houston Astros, is mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. More realistically, 14 teams are virtually done. So, who's left fighting to reach the postseason? As the...
View ArticlePirates activate Marte from 15-day disabled list
The Pittsburgh Pirates activated outfielder Starling Marte from the 15-day disabled list Saturday and also recalled right-handed pitcher Brandon Cumpton from Triple-A Indianapolis. Reported by Miami...
View ArticleMarte activated from DL, but gripping bat an issue
Starling Marte was activated from the 15-day disabled list by the Pirates prior to Saturday night's game against the Cardinals -- but his initial availability figures to be quite limited. Reported by...
View ArticleBucs still trying to get Marte's bat back
Pirates left fielder Starling Marte (right hand contusion) was activated from the disabled list on Sept. 7, but has only appeared as a defensive replacement since then. He tried swing the bat prior to...
View ArticleCubs Fall To Pirates After Pittsburgh's Strong Pitching And Homers Sink...
PITTSBURGH -- Gerrit Cole pitched seven strong innings and got home run help from Marlon Byrd and Jose Tabata, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Chicago Cubs 2-1 Saturday night. The Pirates have...
View ArticleFacing live pitching, Marte working toward return
Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said outfielder Starling Marte is close to getting into regular game action. The Pirates left fielder and leadoff hitter has been rehabbing a bruised right hand. Reported...
View ArticleCubs Lose To Pirates 3-2 As Pittsburgh's Justin Morneau Hits Go-Ahead Single
PITTSBURGH -- Three batters into the game, it appeared Chicago Cubs starter Travis Wood might not make it out of the first inning. Jose Tabata led with a triple off the center-field fence and scored on...
View ArticleMarte back at leadoff in return to Pirates' lineup
On Tuesday, Starling Marte was back in the Bucs' lineup, at both of his familiar spots, in left field and in the leadoff spot. Reported by MLB.com 20 hours ago.
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