Author Archives: Kristy Robinson
Can the Pirates Sustain First Half Success?
The Pittsburgh Pirates have been the story of the first half of the season. Andrew McCutchen is putting up numbers worthy of an MVP, James McDonald is evolving in to… Read more
Zoltan Bonding Club, Fans Together
It started on a road trip at the end of April when the Pirates were sitting below .500 and fourth in the National League Central. Second baseman Neil Walker was flipping… Read more
Prospect Notebook: Cole Reflects on Futures Game, Colla Incorporates Long Toss
Gerrit Cole has always been a starter, so when he was asked to warm up in the bullpen in the first inning of the MLB Futures game on Sunday, it… Read more
Pirates Shuffle Rotation for Second Half
The Pittsburgh Pirates rotation will have a new look heading into the second half of the 2012 season. Manager Clint Hurdle said on Sunday that the rotation will kick off… Read more
Hurdle and Alvarez Share a Bond
Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle knows the challenges of high expectations. They were put on him when he was drafted in the first round (ninth overall) by the Kansas City Royals… Read more
Pirates Notebook: McCutchen, Walker Power Bucs to Strong First Half Finish
PITTSBURGH, PA — When Andrew McCutchen steps to the plate, more often than not, he does something special. In the final game before the All-Star break, McCutchen put on a… Read more
Andrew McCutchen Calls On Old Coach For Home Run Derby
PITTSBURGH, PA — When Andrew McCutchen was playing High School in Fort Meade, Florida, he used to joke around with his coach that one day he would be in the… Read more
Pirates Notebook: McCutchen Won’t Repeat Second Half Slump
Andrew McCutchen had learned a lot from his second half struggles last year with the Pirates. After hitting .291 heading into the All-Star break, the club fell out of first… Read more
Andrew McCutchen Putting Up MVP Numbers
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — In front of our very own eyes, Pittsburgh fans are seeing an All-Star develop into a superstar. Andrew McCutchen can do it all. He showcased his unbelievable… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Bedard Not Same Pitcher Since Injury
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Erik Bedard started the season out very strong in his first season as a Pirate. The lefty sported a 2.48 ERA over his first five starts in… Read more
