Tag Archives: James McDonald
Pirates Notebook: One Game Out of First Place After 5-3 Win
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — In front of a sell out crowd of 39, 312 in Pittsburgh on Saturday night, the club inched their way closer to first place in the National… 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: McDonald Continues to be Pirates Ace
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — James McDonald continues to be the Pittsburgh Pirates ace this 2012 season. Facing a hot Cincinnati Reds lineup, McDonald was not fazed on Monday at PNC Park. Coming into Pittsburgh… Read more
Pirates Notebook: James McDonald Having a Breakout Season
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Right-hander James McDonald continues to impress this 2012 season, posting numbers worthy of arguably a nomination for a breakout player in the National League. Over McDonald’s last six starts,… Read more
Pirates Notebook: James McDonald Taking Steps Forward Thanks to Slider
When the Pittsburgh Pirates acquired James McDonald from the Los Angeles Dodgers (along with prospect outfielder Andrew Lambo) for closer Octavio Dotel in 2010, the club knew that they were… Read more
Lack of Offense Spoils McDonald’s Impressive Outing
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — The Pirates entered game action hitting for just a .225 average, ranking 15th in the National League. The lack of offense resulted in several missed opportunities on… 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
Another Strong Outing from McDonald in Pirates 3-2 Win
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Right-hander James McDonald continues to impress on the mound for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2012. On April 25, McDonald took a no-hitter into the seventh inning against Colorado…. Read more
McDonald Solid, Bucs Bats Break Out in 9-3 Win
The Pittsburgh Pirates bats came out swinging on Monday night in Atlanta in the Bucs 9-3 win over the Braves at Turner Field. For the first time this season, the Pirates… Read more
McDonald Pitches One-Hit Gem in Game One of Doubleheader
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Right-hander James McDonald took the bump for game one of the double-header at PNC Park on Wednesday afternoon and pitched a gem. The right-hander took a no-hitter against… Read more
