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Pirates Notes: Outfield Positioning Has Helped McCutchen’s Arm

PITTSBURGH -- Since the beginning of the season, the Pirates have been experimenting with a new outfield alignment that involves a shallower positioning across...

First Pitch: Why an Andrew McCutchen Trade Shouldn’t Be a Discussion in 2016

On a day where the Pirates could have won if Francisco Liriano would have been able to hold onto a lead, it seems appropriate...

Hurdle Not Upset by Andrew McCutchen’s First Career Ejection

PITTSBURGH -- Andrew McCutchen may have had a point. The Pirates’ center fielder was called out on strikes twice by umpire Chris Conroy Sunday night. The...

McCutchen Hits Two Homers, Locke Pitches a Gem in Pirates 6-1 Win

PITTSBURGH — The Major League Baseball season is long. Very long. 162 games over seven months is a physical grind, but it’s also a...

Injury Updates: Gerrit Cole to Miss Another Start

PITTSBURGH — Gerrit Cole is expected to miss one more start that originally hoped. When general manager Neal Huntington was contemplating putting Cole on the...

Nicasio Struggles, But McCutchen Shows Positive Signs in Pirates Loss

NEW YORK - Last night, Jeff Locke struggled early against the Mets, giving up seven earned runs in 4+ innings. Tonight, Juan Nicasio had...

Andrew McCutchen’s Struggles Continue as Cardinals Sweep the Pirates

PITTSBURGH — Something is clearly not right with Andrew McCutchen. The Pirates’ all-star center fielder went 0 for 4 in the Pirates’ 8-3 loss to...

Injury Updates: McCutchen Playing, But Cervelli and Mercer Out Tonight

PITTSBURGH - Filling out the lineup card isn’t usually the most difficult part of Clint Hurdle’s day, but with four players felled by injuries in...

Pirates Lose in Extras, Updates on McCutchen, Cervelli, and Mercer

MIAMI - The Pirates lost to the Marlins tonight 4-3 in extra innings when Christian Yelich hit a walk off double to score Ichiro...

Andrew McCutchen, Francisco Cervelli, David Freese, and Jordy Mercer Hurt Tonight

MIAMI - Andrew McCutchen and Francisco Cervelli both left tonight's game against the Marlins early. Cervelli left with right foot discomfort, while McCutchen left...

First Pitch: The Dream Outfield On Pace For One of the Best Seasons in MLB History

For several years, I've been talking about how the Pirates could end up having the best outfield in baseball, with Andrew McCutchen, Starling Marte,...

First Pitch: Is Gregory Polanco Starting to Pass Andrew McCutchen?

How good has Gregory Polanco been so far? Among all hitters in baseball, he ranks 7th with a 2.4 WAR after tonight. He's putting up...