September 9, 2008 Brian Bixler and Luis Cruz will platoon at shortstop with Jack Wilson finished as a fielder for 2008 due to his finger injury, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
September 7, 2008 Pirates shortstop Brian Bixler had an awful game in his team's 11-6 loss to the Giants. In his three at-bats in the game, he did not make contact, striking out all three times.
July 29, 2008 The Pirates recalled Brian Bixler from Triple-A Indianapolis Tuesday. He replaced the injured Adam LaRoche on the roster.
July 29, 2008 Brian Bixler will be recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis today when the Pirates place Adam LaRoche on the DL, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Bixler batted just .175 in his earlier stint with the Bucs.
May 27, 2008 Brian Bixler has been optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis, according to the Miami Herald. Jack Wilson has been activated from the DL, and Bixler was seen as expendable to free up a roster spot.
