Pirates super-utility specialist Josh Harrison has been named to his first All-Star game by NL manager Mike Matheny. "It was one of those things where we had a meeting today and Hurdle tells us he has three announcements. 'First thing, Andrew McCutchen is going to be on the All-Star team.' He then told us, 'Given everything, Matheny had to make a couple choices and he chose two more of our guys.' and that's when he announced me and Watson and everybody clapped for us," said ... Read More
Tony Watson Named to First All-Star Game
Pirates LHP Tony Watson has been selected to his first All-Star game by NL manager Mike Matheny. "I'm really proud to represent this team, represent the Pirates organization in the All-Star game," said Watson. "It wasn't something I was expecting, but I'm honored to even be in the conversation and now to know that I'm going feels tremendous." Watson currently posts a 5-0 record with a 0.89 ERA (4 ER) in 40 2/3 IP. He has struck out 49 batters while walking only 10. He went 26 appearance in ... Read More
Andrew McCutchen Named All-Star Starter by Fan Vote
Andrew McCutchen has been named to his fourth straight All-Star game. He will be a starter as the Pirates CF received the most votes among NL outfielders in this year's fan vote. "It's a great feeling," said McCutchen. "Definitely an honor, and I'm just happy I'm going to have some guys come with me and accompany me out there. I'm glad that the fans came out to vote, and it's a great honor" McCutchen currently posts a .322/.542/.965 split with 26 doubles (T-1st for MLB OF), three triples, ... Read More
Robin Bests Batman as Pirates Sweep Phillies
Jeff Locke and A.J. Burnett gave the crowd of 33,403 at PNC Park exactly what they wanted. A pitchers duel as Locke and the Pirates bested his mentor and the Phillies 6-2 on Sunday afternoon. Locke was stellar once again allowing two runs (one earned) over eight innings allowing only three hits. The Phillies (37-51) got on the board in the first with two out. Jimmy Rollins reached and advanced to second on a Pedro Alvarez throwing error into the stands. Marlon Byrd followed with a RBI ... Read More
Clint Barmes to the 15-Day DL
Clint Barmes has been placed on the 15-day DL with a left groin strain (retroactive to 6/30). Michael Martinez has been recalled from AAA Indianapolis. Bill Brink of the PG reports the injury is serious, but doesn't require surgery. MRI showed groin pulled off the bone, Barmes said. No surgery, but out 4-6 weeks. #Pirates just made move official. — Bill Brink (@BrinkPG) July 6, 2014 In 42 games with the Pirates this season, Barmes has posted a .239/.284/.604 split with four doubles and ... Read More
Pirates midseason awards, return of Burnett podcast
We are live! Join in on the fun as the guys give their midseason Pirates and baseball awards, talk about A.J. Burnett returning and more! ... Read More
Burnett Excited to Face Locke on Sunday
A.J. Burnett hasn't stepped onto the mound at PNC Park since September 21, 2013 (7 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER in 4-2 W vs. CIN). He will get the chance on Sunday afternoon to come back to that mound, only this time as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies. He will also be opposing the man that looked up to him during his time as a Pirate in Jeff Locke. "It's good to come back," said Burnett. "We stayed downtown and I got to walk around a little bit with Locke, my nemesis for Sunday, but it's always ... Read More
McCutchen Homer Leads Pirates Past Phillies 3-2
Edinson Volquez threw seven solid innings after a shaky start and Andrew McCutchen added his thirteenth home run of the season as the Pirates clinched their fifth straight series victory with a 3-2 win over the Phillies on Saturday afternoon. The Pirates got on the board in the first for the third time in four games when Andrew McCutchen sent a two-run home run -- his ninth since June 1st-- into the Phillies bullpen. It came one at bat too late though, as a home run would have given him the ... Read More
Pirates Claim Dean Anna Off Waivers From Yankees
The Pittsburgh Pirates today claimed infielder Dean Anna off waivers from the New York Yankees. The announcement was made by Pirates Senior Vice President, General Manager Neal Huntington. Anna will be optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis. The 27-year-old Anna was a member of New York’s Opening Day roster and spent 12 games with the Yankees, where he hit .136 (3-for-22) with a double, home run and three RBI before being optioned to Triple-A Scranton-Wilkes Barre on April 24. In 36 games with ... Read More
Pirates Gameday 7/5: Hurdle Discusses Volquez, Shortstop Situation
Good afternoon from PNC Park where today the Pirates (45-41) take on the Phillies (37-49) in the second game of a three-game set. Edinson Volquez (6-6, 4.07 ERA) will face David Buchanan (4-4, 4.86 ERA). Hurdle's Quotes On Mercer's recent success and what it does to Harrison at SS: "I'm trying to find that seamless transition for a lot of different guys. To give them a little bit. Move the chains a little bit and hold that ground. Like a tug of war, hold that ground, now can we get a little ... Read More