Author Archives: Kristy Robinson
Pirates Notebook: McDonald Continues Second Half Struggles; Correia Requests Trade
James McDonald struggled in his first two starts after the All-Star break. He allowed 10 earned runs over 9.2 innings with nine walks to just four strikeouts. McDonald’s last trip… Read more
Kyle McPherson Struggles, Hit With Two Line Drives; Santos Update
Kyle McPherson started the season on the disabled list after suffering right shoulder inflammation during spring training. The right-hander, who was slated to join Triple-A in 2012, instead was sent to… Read more
Altoona Wins Two With Great Performances From Irwin, Cumpton, and Curry
The Altoona Curve saw back-to-back solid starting pitching performances Friday night in Altoona for the doubleheader against New Hampshire. Right-handers Phil Irwin and Brandon Cumpton shined on the bump combining… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Team Effort Leads to Another Comeback; McKenry Continues to Hit
There is a reason why the roster consists of 25 men, and why it takes everyone to pull out a win. The Pittsburgh Pirates proved that to be true on… Read more
Pirates Shuffle the Rotation With the Addition of Rodriguez
Wandy Rodriguez joined the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday and was acquainted with his new team. A strange situation for the left-hander, who was acquired from the Houston Astros on Tuesday in exchange… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Marte Impressive in Debut; Jones Hitting Lefties
Manager Clint Hurdle always gives the same message to rookies when they first arrive to the big leagues — respect everything and fear nothing. The message must have resonated with… Read more
Pirates Hoping Starling Marte Can Help Fill The Corner Outfield Void
The Pittsburgh Pirates have struggled with consistency coming from their corner outfield positions and the leadoff spot in the lineup so far in 2012. The production they’ve had in left… Read more
Marte to Make Debut; Hernandez Optioned
The Pittsburgh Pirates made several moves on Thursday. Outfielder Gorkys Hernandez was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis. Left-hander Wandy Rodriguez was added to the 25-man roster. Rodriguez was acquired from the Houston… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Correia Could Be the Odd Man Out of the Rotation
Kevin Correia took the mound at PNC Park on Wednesday afternoon fighting for a spot in the rotation. The Pirates traded for left-hander Wandy Rodriguez on Tuesday night, which will… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Breaking Down the Wandy Rodriguez Trade
The Pittsburgh Pirates were looking to add a starting pitcher and bat by the deadline. And on Tuesday night, the club made a trade in order to improve the ball club… Read more
