Author Archives: Kristy Robinson
Pirates Acquire Drew Sutton from Atlanta
The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired infielder Drew Sutton from the Atlanta Braves organization on Sunday in exchange for cash considerations. Sutton will be assigned to Triple-A Indianapolis. Sutton, 28, played in 38… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Why are Teams Pitching to McCutchen?
Center fielder Andrew McCutchen is having a huge month of May. Even after going 0-for-3 on Sunday, McCutchen is hitting for a .396 average (21-for-53) with a double, triple, seven… Read more
Pirates Notebook: McCutchen’s Power is Just Fine
A month into the 2012 season, all eyes were on Andrew McCutchen and the fact that he had not yet gone deep for a home run. Game after game, McCutchen… Read more
Duke Welker Lighting Up the Radar Guns in Altoona
ALTOONA, Pa. — Standing at 6′ 7″, 260 pounds, Duke Welker is a big man. But he’s got an even bigger arm. The right-hander has seen his fastball light up… Read more
Cumpton Throws Seven Strong Innings, Cunningham Returns From DL in Altoona Win
ALTOONA, Pa. – Right-hander Brandon Cumpton has been solid in his first year at the Double-A level. His last trip to the mound on Saturday in Erie, Cumpton allowed five earned… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Verlander No Hits Pirates Through Eight
Right-hander Justin Verlander took a no-hitter into the ninth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Detroit. With one out, Josh Harrison took a 1-2 breaking ball for a single into… Read more
Pirates Notebook: James McDonald Taking Steps Forward Thanks to Slider
When the Pittsburgh Pirates acquired James McDonald from the Los Angeles Dodgers (along with prospect outfielder Andrew Lambo) for closer Octavio Dotel in 2010, the club knew that they were… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Bedard Makes First Start Since Injury
Left-hander Erik Bedard made his first start on Wednesday against the Washington Nationals since his scheduled start was bumped back by two days due to back spasms. The lefty allowed… Read more
Presley Optioned to Triple-A; Meek Recalled
The Pittsburgh Pirates optioned outfielder Alex Presley to Triple-A Indianapolis prior to the game on Wednesday and recalled righty reliever Evan Meek. Presley, 26, posted a .220/.246/.551 line over 118… Read more
McKenry Learning to Adjust to Backup Role
After the Pittsburgh Pirates acquired catcher Michael McKenry from Triple-A Pawtucket (Red Sox) on June 12 of last season, McKenry went on to start in 58 games over the remainder of 2011…. Read more
