Tag Archives: Neil Walker
First Pitch: Who Wants to Hit a Left-Hander?
The Pittsburgh Pirates have a problem. The team has four spots on the field which could require a platoon, due to the fact that they have so many players who… Read more
What To Do With Jordy Mercer When Neil Walker Returns?
Neil Walker is starting a rehab assignment with the Altoona Curve on Thursday, and could be in line to rejoin the Pittsburgh Pirates over the weekend. Walker being out has… Read more
Neil Walker Starts Rehab Thursday in Altoona, Could Join Pirates Over Weekend
Pirates second baseman Neil Walker will begin his rehab assignment Thursday at Double-A Altoona. Walker will play two games in Altoona, according to 93.7 The Fan’s Dan Zangrilli, starting with… Read more
Neil Walker to the DL, Jordy Mercer Recalled
Dan Zangrilli of 93.7 The Fan reports that Jordy Mercer is likely joining the Pirates. Hearing from sources that Jordy Mercer will likely be brought up from AAA… #Pirates @937thefan… Read more
Sanchez Ejected in 1st, Walker Hurt as Pirates Lose 9-1
If Jonathan Sanchez has made his final appearance with the Pittsburgh Pirates, what a way to go out. Home run, home run, single, hit by pitch, ejection. Ejecting Jonathan Sanchez… Read more
Pirates Keep Rolling with 6-4 Win Over Phillies
The Pirates’ offense jumped on starter Cliff Lee and the Phillies’ relievers for 14 hits for a 6-4 win Thursday afternoon. Add in the fact that manager Clint Hurdle made… Read more
Pirates Notebook: First-Pitch Strikes Key for Rodriguez
Wandy Rodriguez returned from injury Friday for the Pittsburgh Pirates and promptly mowed down the hottest team in baseball. Rodriguez was sharp from the beginning and allowed just one hit in… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Top of the Lineup Heating Up
Wins are for the most part an antiquated statistic in baseball, but sometimes a win can carry a bit of significance. A.J. Burnett got his first one of the 2013… Read more
A.J. Burnett: Anatomy of a One-Hitter
So many events have to go right for a no-hitter to happen. We sometimes lose sight of that, living in this Golden Age of 23 no-hitters in the last six… Read more
Bucs’ Bats Finally Show Signs of Life in Win at Arizona
It took more than a week, but the Pittsburgh Pirates finally showed something resembling consistency on offense in the Bucs’ 6-5 win on Wednesday against Arizona at Chase Field. The… Read more
