Tigers Wrap Up

Scores: Friday: 6-0 Loss at Detroit. Verlander almost unhittable. Box score. Saturday: 4-3 Win at Detroit. McCutchen leads the way again. Box score. Sunday: 4-3 Loss at Detroit. 17 K’s, still almost won. Box score. Season Record: 19-22, 3rd place in NL Central, 3.0 games back Notes: Andrew McCutchen hits two more homeruns and the [...]

Meek Down, Gorkys Gets The Call

As expected, the Pirates sent down Evan Meek to call up a bat for this weekend’s series in Detroit. Surprisingly, the hitter they called up was not Matt Hague or Jake Fox, who could provide some pop off the bench or in the DH role, but Gorkys Hernandez. Gorkys was acquired with Charlie Morton and [...]

Marlins & Nationals Wrap Up

Scores: Monday: 3-2 Win at Miami. Lincoln efficient and effective. Box score. Tuesday: 6-2 Loss at Miami. Correia falls apart in 4th. Box score. Wednesday: 7-4 Loss at Washington. Old Bucs beating current Bucs. Box score. Thursday: 5-3 Win at Washington. McDonald & McCutchen lead the way. Box score. Season Record: 18-20, 3rd place in [...]

Presley Optioned, Meek Recalled

In a surprising move, OF Alex Presley was just optioned down to AAA. RHP Evan Meek has been recalled from AAA to take his place on the roster. Presley has been struggling at the plate and has spent much of the past week on the bench. The Pirates likely feel that some time in the minors may help him [...]

Braves Wrap Up

Scores: Friday: 6-1 Loss at Atlanta. One bad inning from the bullpen. Box score. Saturday: 4-2 Win at Atlanta. Score early and hang on late. Solid pitching. Box score. Sunday: 4-3 Loss at Atlanta. Sloppy defense, 1 for 13 with RISP. Box score. Monday: 9-3 Win at Atlanta. Finally, the bats break out. Box score. [...]

2012 Opening Day Roster with Trade Tree

The Pirates made their final roster moves yesterday, putting Chris Leroux, Charlie Morton and A.J. Burnett on the Disabled List and adding Juan Cruz to the 40-man roster. Here’s the to current roster for today’s 1:35 game vs. the Phillies. LINEUP LF Alex Presley RF Jose Tabata CF Andrew McCutchen 2B Neil Walker 1B Garrett [...]