Russell Martin scored a run, notched an RBI and stole a base against the Reds on Tuesday.

Martin went 1-for-3 but was integral in the Pirates' three-run first inning. The catcher batted in the No. 2 spot in the lineup for the fifth time this season as opposed to his normal fifth spot. He's now scored four runs in those five games.

Russell Martin rejoined the starting lineup Monday and went 2-for-3 with an RBI against the Reds.

Martin didn't start Sunday due to lower body soreness.

Russell Martin was scratched from Sunday's lineup due to lower body soreness.

It's a vague diagnosis, but it doesn't seem like something that will keep him out more than a day or two. Michael McKenry is starting on Sunday in Martin's place.

Russell Martin went 2-for-3 with an RBI double, a walk and a run scored in a win over the Cubs on Friday.

Martin's double in the sixth inning broke a scoreless tie. While the veteran backstop continues to get on-base at a fine clip for Pittsburgh, he hasn't homered since April 30.

Russell Martin will make his first career start in right field Tuesday night against the Braves.

We're assuming that's not a misprint. Martin had made 10 career starts at third base and even played an inning at second base with the Yankees last season, but this will be his first career appearance in the outfield.

Russell Martin was ejected from Monday's game against the Braves for arguing balls and strikes.

The ejection came while Martin was behind the plate, as he objected to two balls Dan Iassogna called on A.J. Burnett pitches in the fourth inning. After Martin was tossed, Pirates manager Clint Hurdle raced in and was eventually given the heave-ho, as well. It's unlikely Martin is facing a suspension.

Russell Martin knocked in Neil Walker in the bottom of the 11th to give the Pirates a 1-0 victory over the Tigers on Thursday.

Incredibly, it was the second time in three days that the Pirates beat the Tigers 1-0 in 11 innings. The Pirates had been outhit 9-6 through 10 before loading the bases with no outs in the 11th. Martin quickly ended it then against Luke Putkonen. It would have been the Pirates' first extra-base hit of the game had it not been the game-ender.

Russell Martin (neck) went 2-for-4 with two doubles, an RBI and a walk in his return to action Tuesday.

Martin hadn't played since last Thursday due to neck soreness. The veteran backstop is hitting .273/.368/.545 with six home runs, 12 RBI, and a .914 OPS through 29 games this season.

Russell Martin (neck) is available off the bench Sunday.

Michael McKenry is starting again Sunday, but Martin's neck is feeling good enough that he can play if needed. The Pirates had Tony Sanchez around just in case Martin took a turn for the worse, but they've since sent him back to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Russell Martin is not in the Pirates' starting lineup on Friday due to a flareup of his recent neck soreness.

Martin was scratched from the Bucco's lineup on Tuesday due to the ailment, then sat out Wednesday's contest as well. The injury doesn't appear serious enough to warrant a trip to the disabled list, but could continue to cause Martin to miss a game here and there when it acts up. Michael McKenry will handle the catching duties while he's out.