Author Archives: Kristy Robinson
Pirates Notebook: Evolution of Jeff Locke; Reinforcements on the Horizon
The Jeff Locke on the mound this September compared to this time last year is a different pitcher. With more experience not only at the Major League level, but also at… Read more
Pirates Notebook: McDonald Showing Progress; Rotation Set for Cincinnati
It’s been a frustrating second half of the season for James McDonald. But there have been signs that the right-hander is bouncing back to his first half form. McDonald had… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Worst Game Of the Season; Walker Takes First Swings in Cage
After the Pirates lost 12-2 to Chicago on Friday, Manager Clint Hurdle summed up the game by being honest. It stunk. “Our worst game of the season,” Hurdle said. “We stunk… Read more
Starling Marte Returns From Disabled List
Outfielder Starling Marte has been recalled from his rehab assignment and activated from 15-day disabled list. He is in the Pirates starting lineup batting second and playing in left field… Read more
Simplicity Has Been Key for Garrett Jones This Season
All eyes have been on Andrew McCutchen’s MVP season this year with Pittsburgh. And he’s worthy of it. The center fielder has put up impressive numbers this season, but because… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Pirates Match 2011 Win Total; Walker Getting Close to Return
With the series win over Houston on Wednesday, Pittsburgh notched their 72nd win of the season. It tied their win total from all of last year. The Pirates finished the… Read more
Holt’s Whirlwind Season Gives Him Opportunity to Finish in the Bigs
Brock Holt stands at just 5′ 10″ and 170 pounds, but don’t let his size fool you of the drive that he has. “Isn’t that the beauty of this sport?,”… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Holt, McCutchen Pick Up Four-Hit Nights
Since Brock Holt joined the big league club, the infielder has created a spark at the top of the lineup. Holt picked up two hits in his first big league… Read more
Injury Updates: Starling Marte, Chad Qualls, Neil Walker, Travis Snider
Marte, Qualls, Walker Close to Getting Back With Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle can sigh in relief with several players getting close to coming back to playing with the Pirates. Marte (oblique)… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Locke Better Than Line; Pirates Keeping it One Day at a Time
Jeff Locke was pushed into the starting rotation on Monday at PNC Park so the club could get a good look at the young prospect as a starter. Locke made… Read more
