Tag Archives: Starling Marte
Pirates Retaliate Against the Reds in the Best Way Possible With a 4-0 Win
After Monday’s game — which saw Cincinnati Reds closer Aroldis Chapman throw near Neil Walker’s head in the ninth inning — many Pirates fans were looking for retaliation. They got… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Why Brandon Cumpton Over Andy Oliver?
Brandon Cumpton makes his Major League debut for the Pirates on Saturday afternoon facing the Los Angeles Dodgers at PNC Park. If his promotion came as a surprise to Pittsburgh… Read more
Pirates’ Bats Jump on Samardzija to Support Burnett in 6-2 Victory
Pirates starter A.J. Burnett took a shutout bid into the 9th inning and mound opponent Jeff Samardzija allowed a season-high eight hits to a lineup he usually dominatesĀ en route to… Read more
Projecting NL All-Star Rosters: Grilli, Burnett Could Be Only Pirates
There is only one month left in the fan voting for the 2013 MLB All-Star Game at New York’s Citi Field. Today, MLB released updated ballot results for the National… Read more
Pirates Playoff Odds: Hovering Above 50 Percent
Let’s escape from the forest and look at the trees. We are still four months away from the MLB Playoffs, but want to make sure to keep one eye on… Read more
First Pitch: Who Should the Pirates Consider For an Extension?
Rob Biertempfel of the Trib reported tonight that Scott Boras would be open to a long-term deal involving Pedro Alvarez and the Pittsburgh Pirates. In the article, Biertempfel quoted Frank… Read more
Pirates Attack Edwin Jackson Early In 4-2 Win, Sweep Cubs
Only Mother Nature could stop the Pirates’ offensive barrage on Edwin Jackson. In the first two innings, the Bucs smacked six hits and brought in four runs on the opposing… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Jeff Karstens Talks Rehab, Role With Team
Pitcher Jeff Karstens threw a bullpen session Tuesday afternoon in his continued rehabilitation back to the Major Leagues. Karstens is scheduled to make another rehab start Thursday or Friday. In… Read more