Author Archives: Kristy Robinson
McCutchen Named Finalist for National League MVP
Finalists for the National League Most Valuable Player Award were announced on MLB Network tonight and Pirates Andrew McCutchen was named one of five finalists for the MVP Award. McCutchen, along… Read more
Bob Nutting Gives His Input on Several Key Off-Season Topics
With the GM Meetings kicking off today, and the Winter Meetings less than a month away, the free agent market should start to pick up. General Manager Neal Huntington is… Read more
Pirates Owner Bob Nutting Addresses 2012 Season
After the Pittsburgh Pirates wrapped up their 2012 season with a 4-0 loss to the Atlanta Braves at PNC Park, owner Bob Nutting said that he was angry and frustrated… Read more
Pirates Decline Option for Rod Barajas; Pick Up Option for Pedro Alvarez
The Pittsburgh Pirates today exercised the $700,000 option for third baseman Pedro Alvarez for the 2013 season, while declining catcher Rod Barajas’ $3.5 M option (no buyout) for next year…. Read more
Andrew McCutchen Wins First Gold Glove
Major League Baseball and Rawlings announced today that Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen won his first Gold Glove among National League Center Fielders. McCutchen beat out Atlanta’s Michael Bourn… Read more
Piratefest to Take Place December 15-16
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced on Tuesday that Piratefest will be held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center on Saturday, December 15 and Sunday, December 16. The hours for the… Read more
McCutchen Named Finalist for Gold Glove
Rawlings Sporting Good Company announced their 2012 Gold Glove Award Finalists today, and Pirates’ Andrew McCutchen was named one of the three finalists for center field in the National League…. Read more
Battling for a Starting Job in 2013, Presley Has Offseason to do List
The 2012 season for Alex Presley wasn’t what he, nor the Pirates expected from him. After an impressive rookie season in 2011, where he finished with a .298 average over… Read more
Pittsburgh Pirates 2012 Season Recap: Relief Pitchers
The Pirates bullpen continued to be a strength for Pittsburgh again during the 2012 season. The 2011 bullpen finished with a 3.76 ERA, and were even better this year. The… Read more
Pittsburgh Pirates 2012 Season Recap: Starting Pitchers
The Pittsburgh Pirates pitching staff was strong for the first four months of the season, but saw a drop off in the months of August and September, as the team… Read more
