Author Archives: Kristy Robinson
Pirates Notebook: Rotation Could be Shuffling Again; Marte and Mercer Injury Notes
The Pirates had opportunities to capitalize and rally back against St. Louis on Saturday. But their several failed attempts dropped them to seven games out of the National League Central in a… Read more
Pirates Notebook: McDonald Tosses Best Outing of Second Half
After getting six days of rest and throwing two sides since his last start on Friday against San Diego, the Pirates were looking for James McDonald to take a big… Read more
Pirates Announce Post-Season Ticket Information
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced 2012 Post-Season ticket information today. Current Pirates Season Ticket Holders will receive the first priority for Post-Season ticket availability, as well as the greatest value in post-season… Read more
Pirates Hoping Extra Side Helps McDonald Get Back on Track
The second half of the 2012 season has been a struggle for James McDonald. The right-hander went into the All-Star break with an impressive 2.37 ERA over 17 starts. He… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Jones Breaks Out Big Bat; Burnett Gets Gritty
The Pirates have struggled on both sides of the game over their recent rough stretch. But Pittsburgh showed a gritty performance on Thursday to snap their three game skid against… Read more
Snider Progressing Through Hamstring Injury
Travis Snider continues to battle a right hamstring injury, which he suffered in Saturday night’s game. The outfielder didn’t start in the Pirates game on Thursday, but continues to have… Read more
Walker Receives Good News From Hand Specialist
Neil Walker saw hand specialist Dr. Tom Hughes at AGH on Thursday morning. After undergoing x-rays on his dislocated right pinky and being evaluated, Walker said that it was all good… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Rodriguez Struggling Since Trade; Do Pirates Need to Look For Help?
Since the Pirates acquired Wandy Rodriguez from the Houston Astros for three prospects, the left-hander hasn’t pitched well. After allowing five earned runs to Los Angeles in the Pirates third… Read more
Walker Exits Game with Dislocated Right Pinky
Neil Walker was removed from the game in the top of the first inning on Wednesday after suffering a finger dislocation on his right hand. Walker suffered the injury when Mark… Read more
Pirates Likely to Go Back to Five-Man Rotation
After the stretch of 20 games without a day off ends on the 23rd, the Pirates will likely go back to a normal five man rotation. Pittsburgh still has eight… Read more
