The Dodgers tried to get pitcher Jack Little through the stormy seas of waivers, but yarr, their attempts were thwarted by the plundering baseball team from Pittsburgh. Little was claimed on Wednesday by the Pirates, who sent the right-hander to Triple-A Indianapolis.

In Triple-A Oklahoma City this season, Little had a 4.64 ERA in 36 games with 13 saves, 39 strikeouts, and 19 walks in 42?
? innings.