Good afternoon from PNC Park where the Pirates (14-20) begin a three-game weekend series with the St. Louis Cardinals (18-17). Francisco Liriano (0-3, 4.54 ERA) will again look for win #1 tonight against Michael Wacha (2-3, 2.55 ERA), who is making his first start at PNC since his dominating performance in game 4 of last seasons NLDS. Suspensions Handed Out MLB has made a ruling on the appeals from Travis Snider and Russel Martin. Both rulings were upheld and Snider will serve his two games ... Read More
Pirates Gameday 5/6: Lineups, Hurdle Discusses Morton’s “Big Innings”
Good afternoon from PNC Park where the Pirates (12-20) look to rebound against the Giants (21-11) after a tough 11-10 loss last night where the Bucs blew a 8-2 lead late in the game. Charlie Morton (0-4, 4.21 ERA) will look to end his streak of games with "big innings" against Tim Hudson (4-1, 2.17 ERA). Leading Off Clint Hurdle has confirmed that Wandy Rodriguez will make a rehab start at AA Altoona tonight. He is scheduled to go 6 innings or 90 pitches, whichever comes first. Hurdle also ... Read More
Pirates Gameday 5/5: Lineups, DL Update, Hurdle Discusses Giants Starter
Good afternoon from PNC Park where today the Pirates (12-19) open a three-game series with the San Francisco Giants (20-11). Jeff Locke will make his 2014 Pirates debut against Yusmeiro Petit (2-1, 2.61 ERA), who is starting in place of injured starter Matt Cain. To make room for Locke on the 25-man roster, the Pirates have optioned Casey Sadler to AAA Indianapolis where he should resume duties in their starting rotation. Sadler threw four innings of work allowing no runs on two hits while ... Read More
Pirates Gameday 5/4: Lineups, Jeff Locke to Start Tomorrow
Good afternoon from PNC Park where the Pirates (12-18) look to sweep the Blue Jays (13-17) on marathon day. Edinson Volquez (1-2, 3.21 ERA) will look to bounce back from his defeat in St. Louis against Dustin McGowan (1-1, 5.87 ERA). Leading Off Clint Hurdle has announced that Jeff Locke will start tomorrow against the Giants. He also mentioned that Wandy Rodriguez has not had a setback in his rehab. "There's no setback, he needs more time," said Hurdle. "He is going to make another minor ... Read More
Pirates Gameday 5/3: Lineups, Pirates Make Roster Moves
Good afternoon from PNC Park where today the Pirates (11-18) take on the Blue Jays (13-16) in the second game of a three-game Interleague set. Francisco Liriano (0-3, 3.97 ERA) takes the hill for the first time since being removed with a nose bleed in St. Louis. He will face R.A. Dickey (2-3, 5.09 ERA). Roster Moves The Pirates have placed Stolmy Pimentel on the 15-Day DL with right shoulder inflammation. They have also optioned Brandon Cumpton to AAA Indianapolis. Jared Hughes and Vin Mazzaro ... Read More
Pirates Gameday 5/2: Lineups, Hurdle Talks Plate Decipline
Good afternoon from PNC Park where the Pirates (10-18) look to turn things around against the Blue Jays (13-15). Gerrit Cole (2-2, 3.18 ERA) will start off the nine-game homestand against Brandon Morrow (1-2, 6.04 ERA). Hurdle's Quotes On the Pirates plate appearances the past couple games : "I think it's improving and we're going to continue to work hard to get it better. We found opportunities to get men on base with regularity all throughout both games yesterday. Much more so than in the ... Read More
Pirates Gameday 4/23: Lineups, Hurdle Talks Walker, Pinch Hitting Success
Good afternoon from PNC Park where the Pirates (9-12) look to secure at least a series split with the Reds (9-11). Charlie Morton (0-2, 4.32 ERA) takes the hill against Alfredo Simon (2-1, 0.86 ERA). Tomorrow's Starter Undecided Manager Clint Hurdle said that the team has not declared a spot-starter for tomorrow afternoon's series finale against the Reds. However, it can be speculated that Brandon Cumpton will be that guy as he has been scratched from his start tonight for AAA ... Read More
Pirates Gameday 4/22: Lineups, Hurdle Talks Hot Hitting
Good afternoon from PNC Park where today the Pirates look to build on last night's 6-5 walk-off victory over the Reds. Edinson Volquez (1-0, 1.71 ERA) faces Johnny Cueto (1-2, 1.50 ERA) in Cueto's first appearance at PNC since last October's NL Wild Card game. Suspensions Handed Out The MLB has announced the suspensions of players involved in Sunday's Easter Brawl during the third inning of the Pirates-Brewers matchup. Martin Maldonado was issued a 5-game suspension for striking Travis Snider. ... Read More
Pirates Gameday 4/20: Braun Talks About the Crowd, Hurdle Discusses Wandy’s Night
Good morning from PNC Park where the Pirates (8-10) look to bounce back from last night's tough loss to the Brewers (13-5) in the final game of the four game weekend series. Gerrit Cole (2-1, 4.74 ERA) looks to play stopper as he faces Marco Estrada (1-1, 3.06 ERA). Braun Acknowledges the Crowd Ryan Braun commented on last night's crowd during his at bats. "I embrace the challenge of an atmosphere in an environment like this," said Braun. "As a competitor, I think it makes it enjoyable. It ... Read More
Pirates Gameday 4/19: Lineups, Hurdle Talks Davis, Stewart, Mercer Injury
Good afternoon from PNC Park where the Pirates (8-9) look to get back to .500 tonight against the first place Brewers (12-5). Wandy Rodriguez (0-2, 7.31 ERA) looks for win #1 tonight as he faces Matt Garza (0-2, 3.43 ERA). Injury Update Jordy Mercer left yesterdays game after sustaining an ankle injury in the third inning. Manager Clint Hurdle said he would be limited at the most today. "Jordy showed up today feeling a little bit better," said Hurdle. "He was going to go through a treatment ... Read More