Tag Archives: A.J. Burnett
Pirates Notebook: Projecting Rotation with Burnett Out, Cumpton In
Let’s review the Pirates’ scheduled starting rotation following the news that Brandon Cumpton will take the place of injured A.J. Burnett. Dodgers Series Friday: Jeff Locke Saturday: Brandon Cumpton (MLB… Read more
First Pitch: The Pirates Have Had Some Amazing Starting Pitching Depth
Earlier today I was recording a podcast with James Santelli and Tom Bragg, talking about the rotation, and what moves would need to be made once guys like Jeanmar Gomez,… Read more
A.J. Burnett Placed on 15-Day DL, Contreras Released, Morton Activated
The Pirates have released Jose Contreras, placed A.J. Burnett on the 15-day disabled list and activated Charlie Morton, all moves on right-handed pitchers to allow Morton to start Thursday night…. Read more
A.J. Burnett Won’t Make His Next Start
[Update: A.J. Burnett has been placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 9. More information can be found here.] The Pittsburgh Pirates haven’t made a decision on who… Read more
Pirates’ Bats Jump on Samardzija to Support Burnett in 6-2 Victory
Pirates starter A.J. Burnett took a shutout bid into the 9th inning and mound opponent Jeff Samardzija allowed a season-high eight hits to a lineup he usually dominates en route to… Read more
Projecting NL All-Star Rosters: Grilli, Burnett Could Be Only Pirates
There is only one month left in the fan voting for the 2013 MLB All-Star Game at New York’s Citi Field. Today, MLB released updated ballot results for the National… Read more
Pirates Playoff Odds: Hovering Above 50 Percent
Let’s escape from the forest and look at the trees. We are still four months away from the MLB Playoffs, but want to make sure to keep one eye on… Read more
Pirates Use Four-Run Inning To Knock Out Sanchez, Win 5-3
Moe Szyslak: Okay, punching isn’t your thing. But that’s okay. You’re not that kind of fighter. What you’re gonna do is stand there while your opponent gets exhausted from over-punching…. Read more
Pirates Notebook: Pitchers Working on Historic Run of Run Prevention
One moment in particular struck me about the Pirates’ 5-4 win in Milwaukee on Sunday. If Wandy Rodriguez had been able to retire Norichika Aoki or Jean Segura or Ryan Braun in the… Read more
First Pitch: Like the Pirates Pitching Staff? Thank Neal Huntington.
Dave Littlefield has not been in the general manager’s office for over five years, but his impact on this Pirates team can still be felt. No, that’s not a bad… Read more
