adding to the list

Former Mississippi Braves center fielder Gorkys Hernandez made his big league debut for Pittsburgh on Monday night. Hernandez, becoming No. 61 on the list of M-Braves alums to reach the majors, struck out in a pinch-hit appearance against the New York Mets. He was batting .266 with seven steals for the Pirates’ Triple-A Indianapolis club. P.S. With Neftali Feliz out for several weeks with an elbow injury, Texas might be the leader to sign Roy Oswalt. The free agent pitcher from Weir and Holmes Community College threw for the Rangers last week and reportedly is ready to sign with someone. … Former Jackson Generals star Lance Berkman will be out at least 6-8 weeks with his latest knee injury, but at least there is a chance he’ll play again. It’d be a shame to see him go out so abruptly. He has 1,836 career hits. The “Big Puma” can still rake if his legs hold up.