Tag Archives: Andrew McCutchen
Pirates Notebook: Lincoln Struggles in Second Spot Start
With Charlie Morton on the disabled list with right elbow inflammation, Brad Lincoln had the opportunity on Wednesday to make a spot start for Pittsburgh. Since being recalled from Triple-A… Read more
Pirates Notebook: McDonald Snubbed For Pitcher of the Month Award?
Those in Pittsburgh or fans of the Pirates are well aware of James McDonald’s solid 2012 season. He posted a 2.97 ERA over five starts in April, and followed that… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Why are Teams Pitching to McCutchen?
Center fielder Andrew McCutchen is having a huge month of May. Even after going 0-for-3 on Sunday, McCutchen is hitting for a .396 average (21-for-53) with a double, triple, seven… Read more
Pirates Notebook: McCutchen’s Power is Just Fine
A month into the 2012 season, all eyes were on Andrew McCutchen and the fact that he had not yet gone deep for a home run. Game after game, McCutchen… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Verlander No Hits Pirates Through Eight
Right-hander Justin Verlander took a no-hitter into the ninth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Detroit. With one out, Josh Harrison took a 1-2 breaking ball for a single into… Read more
Pirates Bullpen Shows Resiliency in 4-2 Win
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — After seeing their starting pitcher lefty Erik Bedard exit the game in the top of the second inning due to an injury, the bullpen knew they would… Read more
Bucs Need to Get Power Bats Rolling
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — All eyes were on slugging first baseman Albert Pujols while he went homerless over his first 27 games to start the 2012 season. While in Pittsburgh, several… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Pitching Staff Racking Up Punchouts
The Pittsburgh Pirates had a pitch to contact staff during the 2011 season. That however, has changed so far in 2012. Out of all of the starters in the majors… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Karstens Moving in the Right Direction
Right-hander Jeff Karstens is continuing to progress back from right shoulder inflammation that caused him to exit his third start of the season on April 17 early, and be placed… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Hurdle Positive McCutchen Can Do This
He’s been ranked as one of the top center fielders in baseball. And rightfully so. Despite the club struggling with offense to start the 2012 season, Andrew McCutchen has been doing his… Read more
