Gerrit Cole continues to work his way back to a spot in the Pirates starting rotation after a solid rehab start in Indianapolis on Sunday. "It was good work [Sunday]," said Cole. "It was efficient. Good location of all four pitches and it was a nice outing." Cole pitched six shutout innings in his Sunday rehab start allowing one hit while striking out three. It was a welcome sight after going through a "mechanical" rehab outing in which he allowed five runs on 10 hits in 4 1/3 innings. ... Read More
Volquez holds Tigers to two runs in Pirates 4-2 victory
Edinson Volquez threw six solid innings of one run ball and the Pirate offense but up another complete effort as they swept the Tigers in the Pittsburgh portion of a four-game home-and-home series with a 4-2 victory on Tuesday night. Volquez didn't have the most efficient start to his evening allowing three one out hits in the first inning to put the Tigers (63-54) ahead 1-0. With runners still on first and third, Victor Martinez sent a chopper back up the middle. Volquez -- who was looking ... Read More
Pirates Gameday 8/12: Hurdle discusses Cutch on the DL, Cumpton in the pen
Good afternoon from PNC Park where the Pirates (63-55) look to sweep the Pittsburgh portion of a four-game home-and-home series with the Tigers(63-53). Edinson Volquez (9-7, 3.70 ERA) will take the hill and oppose Robbie Ray (1-1, 4.70 ERA). Player Updates The Pirates have recalled Brandon Cumpton from AAA Indianapolis and has sent Casey Sadler back to AAA. Cumpton will pitch out of the bullpen. Neil Walker is unavailable on the bench once again, but manager Clint Hurdle continues to see ... Read More
Pirates bats awaken in 11-6 rout of Detroit
The Pirates scored eight times in the first two frames to help them to a 11-6 series-opening victory over the Tigers on Monday night. The Pirates (63-55) got to work immediately against Tigers starter Justin Verlander. Josh Harrison led the inning off with a single and advanced to second on a fielding error by center fielder Rajai Davis. Gregory Polanco and Ike Davis followed with one out walks to load the bases and Starling Marte cleared them with a triple down the left field line. Travis ... Read More
Andrew McCutchen to the DL
The Pittsburgh Pirates today placed outfielder Andrew McCutchen on the 15-day disabled list (retro to August 4) with an avulsion fracture involving the costochondral cartilage of the left 11th rib. Prior to his injury, McCutchen posted a .311/.536/.947 with 32 doubles, five triples, 17 home runs, 68 walks and 67 RBI in 109 games. To take McCutchen’s place on the 25-man active roster, the club has recalled right-handed pitcher Casey Sadler from Triple-A Indianapolis. At the time of his ... Read More
Big inning sinks Pirates
Charlie Morton gave up another big inning as the Padres defeated the Pirates 8-2 to take another series at PNC Park on Sunday afternoon. The big inning came in the fifth with the Pirates leading 2-1 after a Gregory Polanco 2-run home run in the first. With runners on first and second with two out, Morton hit Yangervis Solarte to load the bases. Seth Smith then came up and cleared the bases with a triple off the left field wall to make it 4-2 Padres. He then scored on a wild pitch. "It was ... Read More
Pirates claim Field off waivers
The Pittsburgh Pirates today claimed infielder Tommy Field off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. The announcement was made by Pirates Senior Vice President, General Manager Neal Huntington. Field has been optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis. The 27-year-old Field hit .285 (86-for-302) with 18 doubles, four triples, seven home runs, 33 RBI and 55 runs scored in 80 games with Triple-A Salt Lake this season before being designated for assignment on Thursday. Last year Field saw ... Read More
Harrison/Polanco lead Pirates to 2-1 victory
Josh Harrison and Gregory Polanco provided the offense and Vance Worley went through the sixth inning for the eighth time in nine starts as the Pirates held off the Padres 2-1 on Friday night in front of a sell out crowd at PNC Park. Harrison and Polanco provided the only offense the Pirates (62-53) needed on the night in the first inning when Harrison tripled to lead off the inning. Polanco quickly followed with a RBI single, stole second and advanced to third on a throwing error by Padres ... Read More
Pirates Gameday 8/8: Pedro practicing at first, Hurdle previews the Padres
Good afternoon from PNC Park where the Pirates (61-53) look to continue their winning ways against the Padres (52-61). Vance Worley (4-1, 2.43 ERA) will take the hill against Ian Kennedy (8-9, 3.59 ERA). Player Update Neil Walker took grounders and BP today with the team. "I think he feels better today," said manager Clint Hurdle. "We need him to get to the point where we can get him on the field. He took grounders yesterday, but he didn't take swings. We're going to see if he can do both ... Read More
Polanco does it all in Pirates 7-2 win
Gregory Polanco drove in four runs and had an outfield assist in the Pirates series-clinching 7-2 victory over the Marlins on Thursday night. The rookie right fielder helped the Pirates (61-53) establish a comfortable 3-0 lead in the fourth when he drove in his first two runs of the night. With runners on second and third and one out, the Marlins pitched around Jayson Nix to set up a lefty on lefty matchup between Marlins starter Brian Flynn and Polanco. Polanco worked a 2-0 count before ... Read More