Tag Archives: James McDonald
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
Strong Pitching Nabs Series Win vs. Dbacks
The Pittsburgh Pirates picked up their first road series victory on Wednesday after beating the Arizona Diamondbacks, 2-1, at Chase Field. It also marked the first time the Bucs won… Read more
McDonald Getting Hands on Experience from Veterans
The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired right-hander James McDonald from the Los Angeles Dodgers in the summer of the 2010 season (along with prospect Andrew Lambo) for then closer Octavio Dotel. In… Read more
Cain Pitches One-Hit Shutout Against Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates bats have gotten off to a slow start to begin the young 2012 season. And on Friday, they were even more silent than they have been over… Read more
Bucs Pitching Starts Season Off Strong
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — If your team has strong starting pitching, your club will have the chance to win the game. That proved to be true for the Pirates during the… Read more
Pirates Hit Second Straight Walkoff Win Against Phillies
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — After walking off to the Philadelphia Phillies in the 10 inning on Saturday night at PNC Park, the club showed their resiliency yet again against the tough Philly team. The Bucs hit up… Read more
Pirates Lose Final Spring Game, 7-2, to Phillies
The Pittsburgh Pirates lost, 7-2, to the Philadelphia Phillies in their final game during Grapefruit League action this spring. Right-hander James McDonald allowed one run on two hits over three… Read more
Pittsburgh Pirates 2012 Season Preview: Starting Rotation
The Pittsburgh Pirates starting rotation improved their overall record and ERA during the 2011 season when they put up a 49-61 record and a 4.21 ERA, improving from a 34-84 record with… Read more
McDonald Struggles with Command in Loss to Twins
BRADENTON, Fla. – Right-hander James McDonald’s last trip to the mound on Saturday against the Houston Astros was impressive. McDonald tossed 5.1 of hitless ball, and overall allowed just one run… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Final Cuts of Spring Training
BRADENTON, Fla. — There are just eight days remaining in spring training for the Pirates. The club will play its final game of the Grapefruit League on April 1st against the Toronto… Read more
