Tag Archives: Neil Walker
Pirates Notebook: McDonald Tosses Best Outing of Second Half
After getting six days of rest and throwing two sides since his last start on Friday against San Diego, the Pirates were looking for James McDonald to take a big… Read more
Walker Receives Good News From Hand Specialist
Neil Walker saw hand specialist Dr. Tom Hughes at AGH on Thursday morning. After undergoing x-rays on his dislocated right pinky and being evaluated, Walker said that it was all good… Read more
Walker Exits Game with Dislocated Right Pinky
Neil Walker was removed from the game in the top of the first inning on Wednesday after suffering a finger dislocation on his right hand. Walker suffered the injury when Mark… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Barmes Has Biggest Swing of His Season
This Pittsburgh Pirates team battles, and never gives up. Even when things look like they’re starting to turn for the worse, they’ve been able to prevail and beat the odds…. Read more
Pirates Notebook: Correia Adjusts in Spot Start; Presley in Triple-A to Get More At-Bats
It’s been two weeks since the last time Kevin Correia made a start for Pittsburgh. He was moved into the bullpen when the club acquired Wandy Rodriguez a few days before… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Burnett Throws Another Gem; McCutchen, Walker Tie Career Highs in Homers
A.J. Burnett took the mound at 84 pitches in the ninth inning at Great American Ball Park looking to notch his second straight complete game for Pittsburgh. Not since April… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Correia Made Adjustment With Focus Toward More Strikeouts
Kevin Correia isn’t a strikeout pitcher. In the first half of the 2012 season, Correia struck out a season-high four batters just three times on the season. But over his… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Extra Time Pays Off For Bedard; McCutchen and Walker Stay Hot
When Manager Clint Hurdle had the opportunity to shuffle the rotation for the second half of the season, he decided to use it to his advantage. Heading into the All-Star… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Walker Heats Up in July; Why Pitch to McCutchen?
Just like the months in the summer heat up, so does Neil Walker at the plate. After hitting .278 in April and .238 in the month of May, Walker’s bat… 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
