Yardbarker: Matt Capps

Pirates offered Capps for J.J. Hardy

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:38:00 -0500

The Milwaukee Brewers traded J.J. Hardy to the Minnesota Twins last week for center field prospect Carlos Gomez. Today, Dejan Kovacevic reported that the Pittsburgh Pirates offered closer Matt Capps to the Brewers for Hardy, before Milwaukee traded Hardy to the Twins.I wrote a few weeks ago on the OBN forum that I felt Capps for Hardy would have been the perfect trade. Both players were coming

Pirates Offered Matt Capps for J.J. Hardy

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:08:38 -0500

The Post-Gazette reports.

Morning Notes: Capps, Price, Cubs

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:05:00 -0500

Even after a tough 2009 campaign, the Pirates believe that Matt Capps will be their closer in 2010.Over at the Rays Party, Ricky looks at David Price's small adjustment to his pitching mechanics.In a mailbag, Cubs beat reporter Carrie Muskat says that a leadoff hitter is number 3 on the Cubs wish list.

Pirates Might Ditch Matt Capps

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 13:47:43 -0500

More photos » by Gene J. Puskar - AP Browse more photos » Neal Huntington says the Pirates might consider non-tendering Matt Capps: "That's an awfully tough question to answer because I'm in a no-win situation by addressing it. Matt's shown the signs to be a major league closer, and we've seen it here and there. The blown saves aren't nearly as bad as the ERA and the hits per inning...

Double Comeback

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:21:54 -0500

Matt Capps blows a save as he gives up two runs in the top of the ninth as the Phillies take a 4-3 lead over the Pirates. Lidge however, returns the favor as a single, wild pitch and error ties the game, then Andrew McCutchen homers to win the contest 6-3. Capps blew [...]

Andrew McCutchen's Walk-Off Homer Defeats Phillies

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:15:19 -0500

Wow. Just when I was about to write a pithy two-sentence post about how awful Matt Capps is, that happened. After Capps allowed two runs to blow a save in the top of the ninth (aided by a ball McCutchen misread in the outfield), Brad Lidge came into the game, gave up a single to Luis Cruz, allowed Cruz to get to second on a wild pitch, and had Brian Bixler (who pinch-ran for Cruz) score when Jayson Werth dropped a ball after Brandon Moss singled to right. Then McCutchen hit a two-run home...

Matt Capps Has A Doppleganger

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:41:21 -0500

Above, Pirates closer Matt Capps mid-pitch tonight against the Milwaukee Brewers. Below, popular animated character Shrek. (Click on the jump for full effect).

News Roundup: Pirates Sign Player From Lithuania

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 22:16:59 -0500

-P- The Pirates have signed two more international players: 18-year-old catcher Dylan Child, from Australia, and 16-year-old pitcher Dovydas Neverauskas, from Lithuania. I have never, ever before heard of a major league team signing a player out of Lithuania. -P- I missed the game today--I was actually watching the Cubs and Cardinals at Wrigley--but I gather Matt Capps didn't pitch too well. I suppose it's nice to see all those homers. Anyway, Capps now has a ...

MLB Trade Rumors: Matt Capps To The Marlins?

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:00:22 -0500

More photos » by Gene J. Puskar - AP 5 days ago: Pittsburgh Pirates closer Matt Capps throws in the ninth inning against the Kansas City Royals in a baseball game in Pittsburgh Friday, June 26, 2009. Capps got his 17th save of the season in the 5-3 Pirates win. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) Browse more photos » Yesterday afternoon, rumors spread that the Pirates are not done cleaning house and that they ...

Bucs Win Slobberknocker; Capps XRay Negative; Mr. T Rocks the Red, White, and Blue

Tue, 26 May 2009 13:58:27 -0500

Go to about 2:21 to avoid listening to the four letter sports announcers and watch Mr. T sporting the red, white and blue like few people can… *Enter Matt Capps has nothing broken, fractured, or crushed. The bullrider will have a bruise for a while, but his ‘negative’ xray is really positive news for the Pirates. It was a [...]

Cubs 7-10 Pirates:  MadLibs for BadCubs

Tue, 26 May 2009 13:12:52 -0500

Despite the (fungal infection) outbreak that sidelined (last names of three famous outlaws), the Cubs offense finally un(profanity used as a verb) themselves, only to have the Cubs pitching staff (adverb)(euphemism for crapping on one’s own person). (Name of serial killer) who has been hitting at a .286 clip in May, finally (synonym for mass murder) in a (adjective) way with a double—which tied the game—and a homer—which gave the Cubs a (adjective) lead—and 4 ...

The Mad Capper’s Fastball May 08 vs May 09

Sat, 16 May 2009 11:08:23 -0500

Many people are saying that Pirates closer Matt Capps has lost some umphhhhh on his fastball. He has given up a hit in each of his last eight appearances. He has been knocked around in three of his last five outings. Surely something must be wrong with his fastball? I wanted to be certain and [...]

Byung-Hyun Kim Headed To Pittsburgh Fantasy News

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 09:41:56 -0500

BK Kim is headed to Pitt. Look out!