Jeff Karstens

Scoreboard: May 20

2013-05-19 21:42:00

|TODAY| |HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS' GOLF| State B Tournament at Edgebrook Golf Course in Brookings State A Tournament at Pine Hills Golf Course in Milbank State AA Tournament at Hillcrest Golf & Country Club in Yankton � |HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' GOLF|...

Crash marks Squirrels' win

2013-05-20 00:04:02

Richmond Flying Squirrels first baseman Ricky Oropesa didn't anticipate a collision when he fielded Alex Dickerson's chopper in the fourth inning. It wasn't until they were a few steps from the bag -- Oropesa coming from one direction, Dickerson...

Minicozzi pays tribute to friend in Squirrels' win

2013-05-19 01:14:01

Mark Minicozzi packed his bags in June 2011, ready to leave baseball. He was toiling in an independent league for the third consecutive year, no affiliated organizations were showing interest, and retirement seemed the best option for a 28-year-old...

Pirates notebook: Gomez remains starter for now

2013-05-17 07:24:02

Among the many moving parts of the rotation, the fifth spot has remained in flux. Its current occupant, Jeanmar Gomez, has pitched well enough that he might keep the spot for a few more weeks. Gomez, who will start series opener today against the...

Pirates notebook: Replay could catch players in a trap

2013-05-17 00:04:02

It's long enough after the fact now that Travis Snider can admit he didn't really catch that blooper a couple of seasons ago at Triple-A Las Vegas. Snider made a diving attempt in center field, but the ball hit the ground and hopped into his mitt. "I...

Pirates notebook: Alvarez sits against righty Gallardo

2013-05-16 00:14:02

Pirates third baseman Pedro Alvarez was out of the lineup against a right-handed pitcher Wednesday for the first time since June 5 last season when Alvarez sat against Cincinnati's Homer Bailey. Brandon Inge got the start at third. Pirates manager Clint...

Latest Pennsylvania sports

2013-05-12 21:56:17

MONDAY, MAY 13 Milwaukee (Estrada 2-2) at Pittsburgh (A.J.Burnett 3-3), 7:05 p.m. Philadelphia, idle PHILLIES-DIAMONDBACKS Phillies rally to beat D-backs 4-2 in 10 innings PHOENIX (AP) — Ryan Howard looped a two-run single to right field in the...

Here is the latest Pennsylvania sports news from The Associated Press

2013-05-13 00:57:03

PHOENIX (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies rallied to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-2 in 10 innings yesterday. Ryan Howard looped a two-run single to right field in the 10th after Philadelphia scored twice in the ninth to tie the game. NEW YORK...

Pirates activate LHP Francisco Liriano from DL to make his NL debut in start against Mets

2013-05-11 08:23:01

NEW YORK (AP) — Francisco Liriano made his long-awaited NL debut Saturday, coming off the disabled list to pitch against the Mets. The former All-Star missed the first six weeks of the season due to an injured non-throwing arm. Liriano and the...

Pirates notebook: Gomez to start Sunday, McDonald has MRI

2013-05-09 00:00:00

Pirates right-hander Jeanmar Gomez will start Sunday's game in New York, Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said Wednesday. Gomez threw five shutout innings on short notice Tuesday against the Seattle Mariners; he took the place of scheduled starter James...

Pirates notebook: Watson savors two-inning save

2013-04-29 00:00:00

After notching his first career save Thursday, Pirates reliever Tony Watson shared the good news with friends and family. Manager Clint Hurdle suggested one more name for the list. "Clint said maybe we should call Teke and razz him a little bit," Watson...

Pirates notebook: Karstens still working out as a starter

2013-04-27 00:00:00

Right-hander Jeff Karstens (shoulder inflammation) threw a bullpen session Friday at Busch Stadium. His next full workout is set for Wednesday, probably in extended spring training in Bradenton, Fla. "I'm eager to get down to Florida," Karstens said....

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jeff Karstens throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning of a baseball game Monday in Pittsburgh.

2012-08-13 21:13:00

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jeff Karstens delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros in Pittsburgh on Thursday.

2012-07-05 21:22:00

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jeff Karstens works against the Toronto Blue jays in the first inning Thursday night.

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