John Russell
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| EXP | G | W-L | PCT | |
| 2 YRS | 323 | 129-194 | .399 | |
Hill under contract, wants out
Buster Olney, ESPN The MagazinePerry Hill is under contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates for 2010 after they exercised a contractual option -- but unless something changes, it appears that he will not work at all next season.
Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009Bailey goes 6 innings as Reds blank Pirates; Phillips delivers with bat
Associated PressBrandon Phillips drove in three runs, and Homer Bailey shut out Pittsburgh for six innings on Sunday, setting up a 6-0 victory as the NL Central's two more forlorn franchises ended the season together.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 04, 2009Cueto's solid six back pair of homers as Reds stop Pirates
Associated PressJoey Votto homered and drove in three runs and Scott Rolen homered and the Cincinnati Reds took advantage of Zach Duke's control problems for an 8-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 03, 2009McCutchen, Milledge lead Pirates past Reds
Associated PressRookie Daniel McCutchen pitched into the seventh inning for his first major league win and Lastings Milledge homered, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Cincinnati Reds 3-1 Friday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 02, 2009Doumit's four hits, four RBIs finish off Cubs
Associated PressRyan Doumit had four hits and four RBIs as the Pirates completed a doubleheader sweep of the Cubs on Wednesday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 30, 2009Morton outduels Lilly in Pirates' win vs. Cubs
Associated PressCharlie Morton pitched a four-hitter to lead the Pirates to a 4-0 victory over the Cubs in the first game of a doubleheader.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 30, 2009Cubs beat Pirates behind Dempster's complete game
Associated PressRyan Dempster threw a complete game and the Cubs beat the Pirates on Tuesday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 29, 2009Boston velocity versus Anaheim speed
Buster OlneyThere are going to be two hard truths in play in the forthcoming division series between the Red Sox and the Angels, according to some talent evaluato...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 29, 2009
LaRoche's 2 homers help spoil Dodgers' bid to seal division title
Associated Pressormer Dodgers prospect Andy LaRoche homered twice, doubled twice and singled, driving in six runs as the last-place Pittsburgh Pirates romped 11-1 Monday and again prevented Los Angeles from clinching the NL West.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 28, 2009The catch heard 'round the Rockies
Buster OlneyThere were no tangible advantages working in favor of Rockies second baseman Clint Barmes in the ninth inning late Sunday afternoon as he turned to pu...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 28, 2009
Dodgers miss chance to clinch October spot as early runs back 5 Pirate arms
Associated PressBrandon Moss' two-run single gave Pittsburgh an early lead and the Pirates, stuck in their worst slump since 1984, used five pitchers to beat Los Angeles 3-1 on Friday night, stalling the Dodgers' drive to the playoffs.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 25, 2009The King becomes a craftsman
Buster OlneyIt wasn't the optimal situation for a new pitching coach to get to know a star pitcher. In spring training, Felix Hernandez was away from the Mariners...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 25, 2009
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