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Houston Chronicle — Astros 4, Pirates 2 (11) Share this gallery: if(gallery_images == undefined) var gallery_images = new Array(); if(gallery_images[12413101] == undefined) gallery_images[12413101] = new Array(); Astros 4, Pirates 2 (11)Jason Castro, left, scores from third on a ground ball by Matt Dominguez as Pirates catcher Russell Martin, right, tries to tag him in the 11th inning. ; imgArray['credits_byline'] = (Keith Srakocic / Associated Press) Share this gallery: if(gallery_images == undefined) var gallery_images = new Array(); if(gallery_images[12413101] == undefined) gallery_images[12413101] = ...

Houston Astros May 18, 2013

Pirates notebook: Botched popup shocks Martin

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review — By Karen Price, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewPirates catcher Russell Martin was surprised to see his ninth-inning popup drop into shallow right field Friday night that he didn’t know what to think. ...

Pittsburgh Pirates May 18, 2013

Astros’ error in ninth yields walk-off win for Pirates

Houston Chronicle — Box score PITTSBURGH – The Astros’ makeshift outfield fell apart in the bottom of the ninth inning with two outs and the bases loaded. Facing a 3-2 count, the Pirates’ Russell Martin blooped a high pop fly into shallow right field. Second baseman Jake Elmore ran backward, right fielder Jimmy Paredes ran in, the two collided, the ball hit the field and Martin received a walk-off via an E-9 during Pittsburgh’s 5-4 interleague victory Friday at PNC Park. Pittsburgh’s (25-17) Andrew McCutchen singled to right off reliever Edgar Gonzalez with a runner on first and one out in the ninth to put the Pi...

Houston Astros May 17, 2013

All systems go for Russell Martin

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Pirates catcher Russell Martin is slated to start his third-straight game Thursday against the Brewers.  Martin missed time with a neck injury but did not have to go on the disabled list. He's been able to assume a normal workload since he returned. Martin will bat sixth. After starting three-straight games, Martin may get a day off Friday.

May 16, 2013

Russell Martin doubles twice in return

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Pirates catcher Russell Martin was back behind the plate Tuesday night against the Brewers after missing time due to a neck issue. He went 2 for 4 with an RBI and a walk in a 4-3 win. The 30-year-old doubled in the sixth inning before plating Neil Walker with another two-bagger in the eighth. Martin is 4 for 15 (.267) in May with two RBI.

May 16, 2013

Pirates | Russell Martin playing

KFFL — Pittsburgh Pirates C Russell Martin (neck) is back in the lineup for just the second ...

May 15, 2013

Pirates notebook: Injuries can leave roster in limbo

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review — By Rob Biertempfel, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewWhen Russell Martin got back in action Tuesday, it marked the end of a week-long stretch during which the Pirates’ bench was shorthanded practically every ...

Pittsburgh Pirates May 14, 2013

Michael McKenry still in Pirates' lineup Monday

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Michael McKenry will get another start for the Pirates Monday with Russell Martin sidelined. Martin appears to be closer to a return. The team demoted emergency catcher Tony Sanchez Sunday. McKenry will face Brewers pitcher Marco Estrada, and will bat seventh. He's hitting .244/.320/.511 in 45 at-bats this year. 

May 13, 2013

Russell Martin not in lineup Monday

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Pirates catcher Russell Martin remains sidelined, and is not in the team's starting lineup Monday against the Brewers. Martin has missed time with neck soreness recently, but said he was available to pinch hit Sunday. The team demoted emergency catcher Tony Sanchez Sunday, leading to speculation that Martin would be all right. Martin may be available off the bench again Monday.

May 13, 2013

Russell Martin could be close to return

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Pirates catcher Russell Martin has not played since May 9, but could be nearing a return. Martin was available off the bench Sunday, and manager Clint Hurdle said the team would have been able to get by had starter Michael McHenry been hurt during the game. Tony Sanchez, who was called up as the team's replacement for Martin, has been sent down, meaning Martin will probably not hit the disabled list.  Martin is hitting .263/.358/.526 in 95 at-bats this season. The Pirates will play the Brewers Monday night. If Martin isn't in the team's starting lineup, he should again be available off the ben...

May 13, 2013

Russell Martin available off the bench Sunday

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Pirates catcher Russell Martin is out of the lineup for the fifth time in six days Sunday against the Mets, but he is available off the bench, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports. There was concern Martin would require a stint on the disabled list, as the Pirates summoned minor league catcher Tony Sanchez as a contingency plan. However, with Martin available off the bench Sunday, Sanchez has been returned to Triple-A Indianapolis, a sign we'll be seeing Martin back behind the plate sooner rather than later. Michael McKenry gets the start in Martin's place.

May 12, 2013

Tony Sanchez called up to the “taxi squad”

Raise the Jolly Roger! — Pirates catching prospect Tony Sanchez is in New York to potentially join the team if Russell Martin has to hit the DL with neck soreness. The Pirates will need to decide by 10 AM tomorrow if he will be joining the roster or not. Martin was emphatic in saying he would not be going on the [...]

Pittsburgh Pirates May 11, 2013

Pirates | Russell Martin eyeing Sunday return

KFFL — Pittsburgh Pirates C Russell Martin (neck) hopes to return to the starting lineup against the ...

May 11, 2013

No progress for Russell Martin

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Pirates catcher Russell Martin was forced to sit out his fourth game in five days Saturday against the Mets, due to lingering soreness in his neck. The team has not yet made a decision on whether he will require a disabled list trip, but they have summoned catching prospect Tony Sanchez to New York just in case. For his part, Martin did tell the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review that he does not think he will need to go on the DL. 

May 11, 2013

Russell Martin headed for DL?

CBSSports.com Fantasy — With Russell Martin still dealing with neck issues, Pirates catching prospect Tony Sanchez is expected to join the team in New York Saturday, MLB.com reports. Martin was held out of the starting lineup Friday against the Mets due to lingering neck soreness. He has missed three of the past four games with neck issues.

May 10, 2013

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Russell Martin Photos

  • Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Mark Melancon, left, celebrates with catcher Russell Martin after getting the final out in the ninth inning to get the save in a 1-0 Pirates win over the Chicago Cubs in a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, May 22, 2013 The Associated Press
    Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Mark Melancon, left, celebrates with catcher Russell Martin after getting the final out in the ninth inning to get the save in a 1-0 Pirates win over the Chicago Cubs in a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, May 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
  • Pittsburgh Pirates closer Jason Grilli, left, celebrates with catcher Russell Martin after getting the final out of a 5-4 win over the Chicago Cubs in a baseball game in Pittsburgh Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Grilli got a major league leading 18th save The Associated Press
    Pittsburgh Pirates closer Jason Grilli, left, celebrates with catcher Russell Martin after getting the final out of a 5-4 win over the Chicago Cubs in a baseball game in Pittsburgh Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Grilli got a major league leading 18th save. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
  • CORRECTS SCORE TO 4-2 NOT 5-4 - Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Russell Martin, right, tags out Houston Astros' Carlos Pena who was trying to score from third on a ground ball by Marwin Gonzalez in the eleventh inning of the baseball game on Saturday, May 18, 2013, in Pittsburgh. The Astros won 4-2 The Associated Press
    CORRECTS SCORE TO 4-2 NOT 5-4 - Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Russell Martin, right, tags out Houston Astros' Carlos Pena who was trying to score from third on a ground ball by Marwin Gonzalez in the eleventh inning of the baseball game on Saturday, May 18, 2013, in Pittsburgh. The Astros won 4-2. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
  • CORRECTS SCORE TO 4-2 NOT 5-4 - Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Russell Martin, left, holds up the baseball after Houston Astros' Jason Castro tumbled past him to score from third on a ground ball by Matt Dominguez in the 11th inning of the baseball game on Saturday, May 18, 2013, in Pittsburgh. The Astros won 4-2 in eleven innings The Associated Press
    CORRECTS SCORE TO 4-2 NOT 5-4 - Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Russell Martin, left, holds up the baseball after Houston Astros' Jason Castro tumbled past him to score from third on a ground ball by Matt Dominguez in the 11th inning of the baseball game on Saturday, May 18, 2013, in Pittsburgh. The Astros won 4-2 in eleven innings. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
  • CORRECTS SCORE TO 4-2 NOT 5-4 - Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Russell Martin, right, tags out Houston Astros' Carlos Pena who was trying to score from third on a ground ball by Marwin Gonzalez in the eleventh inning of the baseball game on Saturday, May 18, 2013, in Pittsburgh. The Astros won 4-2 The Associated Press
    CORRECTS SCORE TO 4-2 NOT 5-4 - Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Russell Martin, right, tags out Houston Astros' Carlos Pena who was trying to score from third on a ground ball by Marwin Gonzalez in the eleventh inning of the baseball game on Saturday, May 18, 2013, in Pittsburgh. The Astros won 4-2. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
  • CORRECTS SCORE TO 4-2 NOT 5-4 - Houston Astros' Jason Castro, left, scores from third on a ground ball by Matt Dominguez as Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Russell Martin, right, tries to tag him in the 11th inning of a baseball game on Saturday, May 18, 2013, in Pittsburgh. The Astros won 4-2 in eleven innings The Associated Press
    CORRECTS SCORE TO 4-2 NOT 5-4 - Houston Astros' Jason Castro, left, scores from third on a ground ball by Matt Dominguez as Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Russell Martin, right, tries to tag him in the 11th inning of a baseball game on Saturday, May 18, 2013, in Pittsburgh. The Astros won 4-2 in eleven innings. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
  • CORRECTS SCORE TO 4-2 NOT 5-4 - Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Russell Martin, left, holds up the baseball after Houston Astros' Jason Castro tumbled past him to score from third on a ground ball by Matt Dominguez in the 11th inning of the baseball game on Saturday, May 18, 2013, in Pittsburgh. The Astros won 4-2 in eleven innings The Associated Press
    CORRECTS SCORE TO 4-2 NOT 5-4 - Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Russell Martin, left, holds up the baseball after Houston Astros' Jason Castro tumbled past him to score from third on a ground ball by Matt Dominguez in the 11th inning of the baseball game on Saturday, May 18, 2013, in Pittsburgh. The Astros won 4-2 in eleven innings. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
  • Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Russell Martin, right, tags out Houston Astros' Carlos Pena who was trying to score from third on a ground ball by Marwin Gonzalez in the eleventh inning of the baseball game on Saturday, May 18, 2013, in Pittsburgh. The Astros won 5-4 The Associated Press
    Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Russell Martin, right, tags out Houston Astros' Carlos Pena who was trying to score from third on a ground ball by Marwin Gonzalez in the eleventh inning of the baseball game on Saturday, May 18, 2013, in Pittsburgh. The Astros won 5-4. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
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