Author Archives: Kristy Robinson
McDonald Pulled From Rotation, McPherson Replaces Him
Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle announced on Sunday that James McDonald has been removed from the rotation, and rookie Kyle McPherson will replace him in the five-man staff, getting his first… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Bucs Snap Skid; Is McDonald’s Spot Safe?
The Pittsburgh Pirates took the field in Chicago on Saturday afternoon just one game over .500 and three games back of St. Louis for the second spot in the Wild… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Should McDonald Skip A Start in the Rotation?
The second half of the season for James McDonald continues to be a struggle. McDonald has had just two solid starts for the Pirates since the All-Star break. Those outings… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Streak Gets to Six; Karstens Moved to Bullpen
The Pittsburgh Pirates losing streak reached a season-high six games on Wednesday after falling 2-1 to Cincinnati. While the pitching staff kept the club in the game, the offense continues to… Read more
Pittsburgh Pirates Release 2013 Regular Season Schedule
The Pirates today released the 2013 regular season schedule. The Bucs open up the season at PNC Park versus Chicago Cubs on Monday, April 1. In addition there will be a total… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Losing Streak Reaches Five; Karstens, Walker Feel Good After Sim Game
The Pittsburgh Pirates streak extended to five games after losing their second straight in Cincinnati on Tuesday. After falling in extra-innings on Monday night, the Pirates were able to put up… Read more
McCutchen Showing Signs of Sparking on Offense
Despite the offensive struggles from the Pirates over the past several weeks, Andrew McCutchen looks like he’s getting back on track. And the team needs him to do so. Pittsburgh… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Missed Opportunities Hurt Bucs in Extras
After getting swept from Chicago over the weekend in Pittsburgh, Manager Clint Hurdle was repetitive with what needed to be done to get the Pirates out of their rough stretch…. Read more
Pirates Recall Chase d’Arnaud, Bryan Morris; DFA Evan Meek
The Pittsburgh Pirates today recalled Chase d’Arnaud and Bryan Morris from Triple-A Indianapolis. They also selected the contract of Rick VandenHurk from Triple-A. In order to make room on the… Read more
Pirates Need to Put a Foot Down on Current Struggles
It’s not a secret that the Pirates haven’t been playing their best baseball over the last several weeks. The team knows it, the Manager knows it, the fans know it,… Read more
