July 29, 2008 Luis Rivas went 3-for-4 with three RBI while hitting a double and a triple against the Rockies tonight.
Our View:Good night for Rivas, but he is not worth considering in fantasy leagues.
June 18, 2008 Luis Rivas is hitting leadoff tonight when the Pirates try and bounce back from a beat down at the hands of the Chicago White Sox. The White Sox returned to their hitting ways as soon as they arrived back in Comerica Park.
Our View:Rivas is starting at second base and Freddy Sanchez has the day off.
May 31, 2008 Luis Rivas went 2-for-5 with four RBI, and notably hit a grand slam in Saturday's 14-4 win over the Cardinals. He still left six men on base, as Pittsburgh registered 19 hits in the game.
Our View:He only had two homers and seven RBI over 78 at-bats heading into tonight's game. He started the contest in place of the ailing Jack Wilson.
May 25, 2008 Pittsburgh shortstop Luis Rivas put the Pirates in great position to win today as Jason Bay brought them to the victory, beating the Chicago Cubs 6-5. Rivas went 2-for-5 with one walk and two home runs, his first homers of the season, both with no runners on base, giving Rivas two RBIs on the day.
Our View:Rivas was struggling before today, hitting just .208 on the month coming in. Today may bring better days ahead.
March 24, 2008 Luis Rivas continued his spring onslaught Sunday with another two-hit game, reports The Beaver County Times. The Pirates second baseman has been on base in 14 of his 16 games this spring. Rivas is locked in a battle with Josh Wilson for a middle infield backup role.
