Tag Archives: James McDonald
Pirates Notebook: McDonald Continues Second Half Struggles; Correia Requests Trade
James McDonald struggled in his first two starts after the All-Star break. He allowed 10 earned runs over 9.2 innings with nine walks to just four strikeouts. McDonald’s last trip… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Breaking Down the Wandy Rodriguez Trade
The Pittsburgh Pirates were looking to add a starting pitcher and bat by the deadline. And on Tuesday night, the club made a trade in order to improve the ball club… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Who Says the Bucs Don’t Have Power?
Entering game action on Wednesday, Andrew McCutchen (.531 avg, 1.594 OPS) and Neil Walker (.490 avg, 1.357 OPS) were ranked No. 1 and No. 2 in the Majors in the… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Pitching Struggles Against Milwaukee, Presley Set For Rehab Assignment
Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle shuffled the rotation for the second half of the season and gave the first start to James McDonald. And based on his impressive season, the right-hander… 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
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
Were the Pirates Snubbed on the All-Star Rosters?
PITTSBURGH, PA — Andrew McCutchen and Joel Hanrahan were both named to the National League All-Star team on Sunday for their second straight season. Both players have posted numbers worthy… Read more
Pirates Notebook: The New Lumber Company?
PITTSBURGH, PA — The Pittsburgh Pirates aren’t out to make a statement. Whether people believe this team can contend in the National League Central this season or not, they are… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Bucs Snap Losing Streak With 11 Runs
The Pittsburgh Pirates snapped their three game streak on Wednesday after pounding out season highs in hits (14) and runs (11) en route to beating the Philadelphia Phillies, 11-7 at… Read more
With Guidance From Veterans, McDonald Evolving into Ace
After James McDonald tossed his first career complete game his last trip to the mound on Thursday at PNC Park, he explained what was the biggest key for him in… Read more
