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Muscle strain lands LaRoche on DL; Pirates recall Bixler

Associated Press

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Pirates put first baseman Adam LaRoche on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday because of a strained muscle in his ribcage and called up infielder Brian Bixler from Triple-A Indianapolis. LaRoche was hurt while swinging during an at-bat in the sixth inning of a 3-1 loss to San Diego on Sunday. He left the game an inning later and sat out Pittsburgh's 8-4 win over Colorado on Monday. The move was made retroactive to Monday. LaRoche is hitting .265 with 15 home runs a ...

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