The Pittsburgh Pirates have had a roller coaster day after a victory against the Cleveland Indians Sunday to earn a series win. Despite the victory, Josh Harrison was placed on the 15-day disabled list today. Harrison is one of the more popular Pirates. A year ago, Harrison was named an All-Star, however he has earned a trip of a different kind. A.J. Burnett hopes to end the day with a Pirates victory. Burnett is 4-7 with a 4.38 ERA in 12 career starts against the Padres. Burnett won a ... Read More
Gerrit Cole named to All-Star Game
In his third year, many thought that this would be the year that Pirates pitcher Gerrit Cole would have his breakout season. The 24-year-old 2011 Pirates first-round pick hasn't disappointed, as he's put up ace-like numbers for the Pirates. It isn't just Pittsburgh noticing, either, as Cole has been named to his first All-Star game. After his start on Sunday, the California native has a 2.28 ERA, which is good for eighth best in baseball. Those in front of him include Chris Archer, Zack ... Read More
Josh Harrison placed on DL with thumb injury
Pittsburgh Pirates starting third baseman Josh Harrison will miss six weeks with torn thumb ligaments in his left hand, according to a report by Rob Biertempfel of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Josh Harrison has torn thumb ligaments. Out 6 weeks. #pirates. — Rob Biertempfel (@BiertempfelTrib) July 6, 2015 Harrison will not play in tonight’s game against the San Diego Padres. Instead, he has been placed on the 15-day disabled list. He injured his thumb sliding into second base in the ... Read More
Mark Melancon named to All-Star Game
Many Pittsburgh Pirates fans were on his back after posting a 5.28 ERA in April, however Mark Melancon has been selected to the 2015 MLB All-Star Game. The announcement, which came Monday night, means that Melancon has made his second ever All-Star Game after first accomplishing the feat in 2013. Much of April was spent analyzing Melancon's velocity drop and two outings in which he allowed three runs. One of those outings resulted in his lone blown save of the season. Since April ... Read More
Pirates use fifth inning to rock Cleveland
A five-run fifth inning allowed the Pittsburgh Pirates to win in 5-3 comeback fashion against the Cleveland Indians Sunday afternoon. The win was the 19th comeback win of the season and 14th series win. Pedro Alvarez started the scoring with his 12th home run of the season, a two-run shot. This was his first homer at PNC Park since June 10th. The play also scored Jung Ho Kang who singled to lead off the inning. “That swing right there and getting those two runs gave us a lift, there was ... Read More
Pirates lose Marte, add Ishikawa during Sunday’s game
Within minutes during Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Indians on Sunday, the Pirates lost, and then gained an outfielder. Starting left fielder Starling Marte left the game in the bottom of the fourth with discomfort in his side. He injured himself during a swing and, after consulting with athletic trainer Todd Tomczyk and manager Clint Hurdle, his day was finished prematurely. He was replaced in the lineup by Gregory Polanco. Just moments later, during the top of the fifth inning, the ... Read More
Neal Huntington on All-Star Game, Richard trade & Taillon’s injury
With the All-Star Break right around the corner, Pirates General Manager Neal Huntington met with the media to discuss his usual variety of topics. Huntington discussed the All-Star Game and the likelihood that the Pirates will have multiple people selected. Starters will be announced Sunday night and the rest of the team Monday. “I don’t think we’ve viewed a guy being on a team because he had to be on the team," Huntington said. "We typically had someone that was playing well and deserving. ... Read More
Pirates pregame 7/5: Cole starts; Kang is patient
The Pittsburgh Pirates have a chance to win its 14th series of the season with a win this afternoon against the Cleveland Indians. The Indians took game one of the series by a 5-2 series and the Pirates evened things up with a 1-0 victory yesterday. Gerrit Cole [11-3 2.20 ERA] will face Danny Salazar [7-3 3.80 ERA]. Cole is making his 17th start of the season and had a no-decision in his last start pitching 6.2 innings and allowing two earned runs. The Pirates won the game against the ... Read More
Pirates Locke-down Indians
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jeff Locke pitched eight innings for the first time since April 18 and allowed his lowest hit total of the season in a 1-0 victory against the Cleveland Indians. “The two guys that went out there and did that mound work were really good today," manager Clint Hurdle said. "They both attacked the zone, and I can’t say enough about Locke’s outing today.” Locke [5-4] pitched eight innings three times in 2014, as well. In his eight innings of work he ... Read More
A.J. Burnett named to All-Star Game
A.J. Burnett insists this is his last season. After a down year with the Philadelphia Phillies last season, Burnett returned to Pittsburgh where he spent his two previous years under the tutelage of pitching coach Ray Searage. If Burnett does in fact retire after the season, he will retire a world champion, who threw a no-hitter, an immaculate inning and is a multimillionaire. But one thing has been missing from Burnett's career; an All-Star appearance. Add that to the list now, as ... Read More