2010 Pittsburgh Pirates season


The 2010 Pittsburgh Pirates season was the 129th season of the franchise; the 124th in the National League. This was their tenth season at PNC Park. The 2010 season was the Pirates' MLB-record 18th consecutive losing season. . The Pirates finished sixth and last in the National League Central with a record of 57–105, their worst record since 1952.

Off-season

The Pirates used the off-season to pick up bullpen help, signing relievers Javier López, Brendan Donnelly and former closer Octavio Dotel to one-year contracts. They also added a shortstop, Bobby Crosby and re-signed shortstop Ronny Cedeño. The Pirates were intent on not having a losing season for the 18th straight year, though it happened.

Regular season

Divisional standings

Roster

Opening Day lineup

2010 Results

Game log

Record vs. opponents

Detailed records



MonthGamesWonLostWin %
April23101382161
May29111886136
June2662082133
July25916108122
August2982199166
September271215123140
October31278
Total16257105587866

Awards and honors

2010 Major League Baseball All-Star Game
  • Evan Meek, P, Reserve
NL Player of the Week Award
  • Pedro Alvarez

    Statistics

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8630.50001
101560.40003
1024051210.299435
1104261260.2961266
1545701630.2861656
1133791050.277434
152980.27605
192360.26100
95347890.2561664
1394681200.256838
1244061020.2511345
1585921460.2472186
223380.24202
110191450.236728
2669160.232213
61156350.224111
102247510.206416
54144290.201712
111020.20000
69170310.182318
54165300.18229
40124210.169516
172640.15402
3387130.14916
202530.12003
93440.11801
305650.08900
182620.07700
271410.07100
324830.06300
243320.06100
112010.05000
172610.03800
4100.00000
41600.00000
1100.00000
31400.00000
45100.00000
26100.00000
10100.00000
340000
390000
690000
100000
10000
270000
60000
50000
30000

;Pitching
Player
2219001.8924
7080542.1470
5038222.7922
58003.126
2628223.4923
1164453.5261
7269413.62100
4555223.8845
211081114.0779
4140224.2848
261223104.9272
2079454.9945
321859155.10102
3830315.5826
291598155.7296
64015.794
3134216.0322
1719106.0517
2867256.1238
1213016.235
1152146.6625
2719036.8622
17792127.5759
39018.383
1111018.747
470012.275
100127.000
320030.860

Transactions

Pre-Season



  • On April 8, 2010 the Pittsburgh Pirates released Ramon Vazquez.
  • On April 24, 2010 the Pittsburgh Pirates traded Jonathan Van Every to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for a player to be named later.
  • On May 18, 2010 the Pittsburgh Pirates signed Latin American prospects Angel Sanchez, Brayan Almonte, Jose Acosta, Jose Roman, Oderman Rocha and Willy Garcia.
  • On June 1, 2010 the Pittsburgh Pirates traded Ronald Uviedo to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for Dana Eveland.
  • On June 15, 2010 the Pittsburgh Pirates signed draft picks Chase Lyles, Justin Bencsko, Justin Ennis, Kelson Brown, Kevin Decker and Matt Skirving and signed non-drafted free agent Kevin Mort.
  • On June 18, 2010 the Pittsburgh Pirates signed draft picks Tyler Waldron and Vince Payne.
  • On June 25, 2010 the Pittsburgh Pirates signed draft pick Justin Howard.
  • On June 28, 2010 the Pittsburgh Pirates signed draft picks Casey Sadler, James Archibald and Jason Townsend.
  • On July 2, 2010 the Pittsburgh Pirates signed draft pick Matt Curry.
  • On July 7, 2010 the Pittsburgh Pirates acquired Sean Gallagher from the San Diego Padres in exchange for cash considerations.
  • On July 15, 2010 the Pittsburgh Pirates signed draft pick Mel Rojas, Jr.
  • On July 20, 2010 the Pittsburgh Pirates signed non-drafted free agents Yunior Aquiles, Cristian Henriquez, Yunior Montero, Melvin Rosario, Miguel De Aza, Rodney Polonia, Isaac Sanchez and Heriberto Figueroa.
  • On July 31, 2010 the Pittsburgh Pirates traded Octavio Dotel to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for James McDonald and Andrew Lambo.
  • On July 31, 2010 the Pittsburgh Pirates traded Javier López to the San Francisco Giants in exchange for Joe Martinez and John Bowker.
  • On July 31, 2010 the Pittsburgh Pirates traded Bobby Crosby, D. J. Carrasco and Ryan Church to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for Chris Snyder, Pedro Ciriaco and cash considerations.
  • On August 4, 2010 the Pittsburgh Pirates claimed Chan Ho Park off of waivers from the New York Yankees and Chris Resop off of waivers from the Atlanta Braves.
  • On August 9, 2010 the Pittsburgh Pirates signed draft picks Nick Kingham, Brandon Cumpton and Ryan Hafner.
  • On August 16, 2010 the Pittsburgh Pirates signed draft picks Drew Maggi, Jared Lakind, Jameson Taillon and Stetson Allie.
  • On August 24, 2010 the Pittsburgh Pirates signed Luis Heredia.
  • On August 25, 2010 the Pittsburgh Pirates signed Dilson Herrera.
  • On September 13, 2010 the Pittsburgh Pirates claimed Chris Leroux off of waivers from the Florida Marlins.
  • On October 4, 2010 the Pittsburgh Pirates announced that John Russell has been relieved of his duties as the club's Manager.

    Farm system

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