JARED HUGHES RUMORS & GOSSIP

Hughes emerges as key Bucs reliever

Rookie Jared Hughes has quietly been one of the best relievers in baseball. Hughes leads all rookies with a 1.19 ERA, and has thrown 11 consecutive scoreless innings. The right-hander told PiratesDugout.com's George Von Benko that being aggressive in the strike zone has helped him find success early this season.
Via pirates.scout.com  |  7 days ago

Jared Hughes recalled from AAA

RHP Jared Hughes has been recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis. He replaces RHP Evan Meek, who was optioned to Triple-A on Monday. — Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) May 1, 2012 Yesterday, Evan Meek was optioned to AAA, opening up a roster spot in the Pirates’ bullpen. Jared Hughes has been recalled for his third ML stint this season. So far, Hughes has been impressive with...
Via North Side Notch  |  May 01, 2012

Pirates recall Hughes to replace Meek

The Pittsburgh Pirates have recalled right-hander Jared Hughes from Triple-A Indianapolis, a day after demoting struggling Evan Meek to the minors. This is the third call-up this season for Hughes, who was recalled for a doubleheader on April 25 and sent back to the minors later in the day. Hughes has allowed two earned runs in 9 2-3 innings for a 1.68 ERA. Meek, an NL All-Star...
Via AP on Fox  |  May 01, 2012

GAMEDAY: Hughes comes up – Pirates at Cardinals

Pirates (10-12) at Cardinals (14-8) 8:15 PM EST–Busch Stadium, St. Louis Here is the MLB.com Gameday TV: ROOT Sports The Pirates’ tough April is over, but they aren’t quite out of the woods yet. Next up is a three game set on the road against the division-leading Cardinals. News: Jared Hughes got the call from Indianapolis to replace Evan Meek on the roster. (Meek...
Via Raise the Jolly Roger!  |  May 01, 2012

Evan Meek is out, Jared Hughes is in

After Evan Meek’s horrible start to the season, the Pirates sent him down to AAA after last night’s win until he finds his fastball. To fill the bullpen hole Meek left, the Buccos have recalled another righty, Jared Hughes. Hughes was kind of a wildcard coming out of Spring Training but with the injuries the Buccos’ pitching staff was dealing with, Hughes made...
Via The Sports Jags  |  May 01, 2012

Jared Hughes recalled; Will be Pirates’ 26th man

RHP Jared Hughes has been recalled for today’s doubleheader against Colorado. — Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) April 25, 2012 Due to the new CBA signed over the off-season, teams are able to add a 26th man to their rosters for double headers. The Pirates’ have chosen reliever Jared Hughes to be that man. Hughes has a 2.08 ERA over 8 2/3 innings so far the season for...
Via North Side Notch  |  April 25, 2012

Karstens out with inflamed shoulder

Pittsburgh Pirates starter Jeff Karstens has left after one inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks due to shoulder inflammation. Karstens allowed two runs to Arizona in the first inning Tuesday night, both with two outs. The right-hander batted in the second inning, but didn't come out for the bottom half. He was replaced by right-hander Jared Hughes, who had been warming...
Via Fox Sports  |  April 17, 2012

Dumb move for Pirates to send Moskos to AAA

We told you a few days ago that there was a max of two pitching spots left and it was down to Jared Hughes, Chris Resop and Danny Moskos. Well, Moskos had his torch snuffed out and he was sent packing to Indianapolis, which means Tony Watson will be the Pirates’ only left hander out of the bullpen. With just over 24 hours before Opening Day, this was a terrible move by Neal...
Via The Sports Jags  |  April 04, 2012

Big surprise out of Buccos’ bullpen

Seriously, did anybody that doesn’t have Pirate Parrott bed sheets know who Jared Hughes was when Spring Training started? He pitched all of 11 innings for the Buccos last year but it looks like he’s one of the final three pitchers trying to make the big league roster after Brad Lincoln and Danniel McCutchen were sent packing to Indianapolis. Even though McCutchen got...
Via The Sports Jags  |  April 02, 2012

Hughes doesn't limit aggression during spring

In Spring Training, every pitcher works on command, pitchouts, pickoffs, fielding the position. Jared Hughes also works on his mean.
Via mlb.com  |  February 28, 2012
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