But Romero, of course, wasnt the only hard-throwing former Nationals left-hander in the Pirates bullpen. The reliever formerly known as Felipe Rivero, who now goes by Felipe Vazquez, is still a Pirate after signing a four-year, $22 million deal over the winter. The Nationals traded Vazquez back w
Date: Apr 30, 2018
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Replay overturns Tigers win in 10th inning, Pirates go on to steal the victory in the 13th
Friday's game included, among other things, the Tigers failing to score a run despite having the bases loaded with no outs in both the first and fifth innings, and Pirates closer Felipe Rivero blowing a four-run ninth inning lead. Rivero walked three of the six batters he faced and threw only 13 str
Date: Mar 30, 2018
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Replay review saves Pirates, beat Tigers 13-10 in 13th
Starling Martes triple started a four-run ninth for Pittsburgh, but closer Felipe Rivero couldnt finish the Tigers off in the bottom half. He allowed a two-run double to James McCann and was eventually pulled. Then Machado hit a two-run double off Josh Smoker with two outs to make it 10-all.
Date: Mar 30, 2018
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Polanco's 13th-inning blast lifts Pirates over Tigers
Detroit forced extra innings by matching Pittsburgh's four-run ninth with one of its own. McCann hit a two-run double to center off closer Felipe Rivero to cut the lead to 10-8, and Dixon Machado greeted
Date: Mar 30, 2018
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Source: Relief pitcher Tony Watson reaches agreement with Giants
Watson was 5-3 with a 3.66 ERA in 47 games for the Pirates last season after beginning the season as Pittsburgh's closer, but he was removed in favor of Felipe Rivero after blowing consecutive save opportunities in Baltimore in June.
Date: Feb 17, 2018
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Dan Straily, Brandon Maurer lose in salary arbitration
file and trial" strategies, the only players who reached agreements after the Jan. 12 exchange of proposed salaries were Houston outfielder George Springer, Baltimore second baseman Jonathan Schoop, Orioles pitcher Kevin Gausman, Detroit shortstop Jose Iglesias and Pittsburgh left-hander Felipe Rivero.
Date: Feb 16, 2018
Category: Sports
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Mets deal Josh Smoker for minor leaguer | What it means
spring training in the mix for a job in the Pirates' bullpen. The only other left-handers on the Pirates' 40-man roster are closer Felipe Rivero, Jack Leathersich and Steven Brault, the latter of whom is a starter who could end up pitching in relief if he doesn't win a spot in Pittsburgh's rotation.
Date: Jan 31, 2018
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MLB Hot Stove trades: Giants reportedly acquire Andrew McCutchen from Pirates
With the rebuild now apparently underway, the Pirates figure to entertain trade offers for other players like infielders David Freese and Josh Harrison, and lefty relief ace Felipe Rivero. Harrison in particular has popped up in a lot of trade rumors this winter.