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Wednesday, June 26, 2013

BREAKING NEWS: Rockies, Marlins Agree to Trade

Posted on June 26, 2013 at 09:36 PM.

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The Colorado Rockies and Miami Marlins have agreed to a trade, sending SP Jose Fernandez to the Rockies, and RP Wilton Lopez and 3B Nolan Arenado to the Marlins.

BREAKING NEWS: Indians, Cardinals Agree to Trade

Posted on June 26, 2013 at 09:25 PM.

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The Cleveland Indians and St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to a trade, sending CF Oscar Taveras to the Indians and CF Michael Bourn to the Cardinals.

Injury Update: 7/6/2013

Posted on June 26, 2013 at 08:33 PM.

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by Tom Singer / MLB.com / July 6, 2013

The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed #4 prospect, Gregory Planco, on the 60-Day DL with a broken leg.

Regular Season Game #87: Pittsburgh Pirates @ Chicago Cubs

Posted on June 26, 2013 at 07:19 PM.

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July 6, 2013
4:05PM

Wrigley Field - Chicago, IL
Weather: 78�, Clear
Attendance: 34,615

Game #87: Pittsburgh Pirates at Chicago Cubs
Jul 6, 2013	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Pittsburgh (53-34)	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	2	4	13	0
Chicago (36-51)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	5	1
W: A.J. Burnett (10-2) L: Scott Baker (7-6) S: Jason Grilli (32)

Pittsburgh Pirates
HITTERS	AB	R	H	BI	BB	SO	AVG
BATTING 2B: G. Jones (13) HR: A. McCutchen (26), C. Barmes (8) RBI: A. McCutchen (47), G. Jones (46), C. Barmes (19), F. Sanchez (2) SAC: A. Burnett 2 GIDP: G. Sanchez, J. Sands, J. Harrison

Pittsburgh Pirates
PITCHERS	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	ERA
A. Burnett (W, 10-2)	7.0	3	0	0	0	8	3.10
D. Welker (H, 6)	1.0	2	1	1	0	0	0.36
J. Grilli (S, 32)	1.0	0	0	0	0	1	0.96

Chicago Cubs
HITTERS	AB	R	H	BI	BB	SO	AVG
BATTING HR: D. Sappelt (1) RBI: D. Sappelt (9)
FIELDING E: A. Rizzo (8)

Chicago Cubs
PITCHERS	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	ERA
S. Baker (L, 7-6)	6.0	7	2	2	1	4	2.77
C. Marmol	2.0	2	0	0	0	3	2.94
M. Bowden	0.0	1	1	1	0	0	4.82
S. Feldman	1.0	3	1	1	0	0	2.88

Pirates Knock Around Cubs in 4-1 Win

CHICAGO - After Francisco Liriano nearly threw a no hitter against the Cubs in game one, the Pirates looked to continue their success at Wrigley Field, as A.J. Burnett took the mound to oppose Scott Baker.

Baker, having a decent season thus far, made quick work of the Pirates in the top of the 1st, as Pie, Freddy Sanchez, and McCutchen would each ground out. In the bottom of the 1st, with two outs, Starling Castro singled, but for naught, as Anthony Rizzo followed with a fly out to end the inning. In the top of the 2nd, Pedro Alvarez singled on a ball deflected off of Alfonso Soriano, followed by a single from Garrett Jones, putting two on with no outs. Gaby Sanchez then hit into a double play, advancing Alvarez to third. Clint Barmes then struck out to end the Pirates threat. In the bottom of the 2nd, Burnett collected two strikeouts and a groundout to end the inning.

The third inning didn't bring much action, as the Pirates only base runner was when Russell Martin reached first on a fielding error by Anthony Rizzo. Nothing came from it in the top of the 3rd, and Burnett breezed through the Cubs in the bottom half. In the top of the 4th, Andrew McCutchen led off with a walk, followed by a single from Pedro Alvarez to put two on with no outs. Garrett Jones then grounded out to first, scoring McCutchen to give the Pirates a 1-0 lead.

Gaby Sanchez would ground out to advance Alvarez to third, but Barmes would fly out to end the inning. In the top of the 6th, Andrew McCutchen took the first pitch he saw out of the park for a solo shot, his 26th on the season, giving the Pirates a 2-0 lead.

With the score still 2-0 leading into the top of the 7th, Ian Stewart looked to get the Cubs on track as he lined a ball to left field, only to be robbed by Felix Pie for the out.

Burnett would get the remaining two outs to end the 7th. After a scoreless top of the 8th, Duke Welker came out of the bullpen, looking to bridge the gap into Jason Grilli. Welker, who had yet to be scored on yet, made his first appearance in the set up role. Nervous from the situation, Welker allowed a two out solo shot to Sappelt to cut the Pirates lead to 2-1.

Welker would then get David DeJesus to pop out to end the inning. In the top of the 9th, the Pirates pulled away from the Cubs, as Clint Barmes led off with a solo shot, followed by Russell Martin scoring on an RBI single by Freddy Sanchez to push the lead to 4-1. Jason Grilli would come in to close in the bottom of the 9th and would continue to make it look easy, as Castro grounded out, Rizzo struck out, and Schierholtz flew out to end the game.

Player of the Game:

With the series already in hand, the Pirates look to sweep the Cubs in the series finale, as Wandy Rodriguez takes the mound to oppose Travis Wood. First pitch, 2:20PM.

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Regular Season Game #86: Pittsburgh Pirates @ Chicago Cubs

Posted on June 25, 2013 at 10:29 PM.

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July 5, 2013
2:20PM

Wrigley Field - Chicago, IL
Weather: 81�, Cloudy
Attendance: 34,462

Game #86: Pittsburgh Pirates at Chicago Cubs
Jul 5, 2013	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Pittsburgh (52-34)	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	5	1
Chicago (36-50)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2
W: Francisco Liriano (6-3) L: Jeff Samardzija S: N/A

Pittsburgh Pirates
HITTERS	AB	R	H	BI	BB	SO	AVG
BATTING HR: P. Alvarez (25) RBI: A. McCutchen (46), P. Alvarez (58) SAC: S. Marte
BASERUNNING SB: A. McCutchen (15) CS: A. McCutchen (8)
FIELDING E: F. Sanchez (1)

Pittsburgh Pirates
PITCHERS	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	ERA
F. Liriano (W, 6-3)	9.0	1	0	0	0	10	2.62

Chicago Cubs
HITTERS	AB	R	H	BI	BB	SO	AVG
BATTING GIDP: D. Barney
FIELDING E: J. Samardzija (2), S. Castro (10)

Chicago Cubs
PITCHERS	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	ERA
J. Samardzija (L, 5-9)	6.0	4	2	2	0	5	4.21
K. Fujikawa	2.0	0	0	0	1	3	4.34
J. Russell	1.0	1	0	0	0	1	5.83

Liriano Flirts With No-Hitter as Pirates Down Cubs 2-0

CHICAGO - Already breaking the high point of 16 games over .500 in 2012, the Pirates look to continue their winning ways, as they head into Wrigley Field to oppose their NL Central foe, Chicago Cubs. The Pirates haven't been getting much done offensively, but what they have been getting has been just enough to take their lights out pitching to another tier. Taking the mound for the Pirates in game one, is lefty Francisco Liriano, opposing right Jeff Samardzija.

In the top of the 1st inning, Starling Marte reached first base on a fielding error by Starlin Castro. Marte took advantage of the error, stealing second base to put himself into scoring position. Marte would get stuck at second however, as Freddy Sanchez followed with a lineout, with McCutchen and Alvarez each flying out to end the inning. In the bottom of the 1st, Francisco Liriano was dealing some high cheese, as he struck out Barney and Sappelt to lead off the bottom of the 1st. Starlin Castro then reached on a fielding error by Freddy Sanchez, but would leave to not as Anthony Rizzo flew out to end the inning.

The 2nd inning didn't bring much action, as Asdrubal Cabrera reached on a throwing error by Samardzija, but would not advance as Snider and Martin grounded out to end the inning. Liriano would get three quick outs in the bottom of the 2nd, as Hairston, Castillo, and Soriano each flew out. Liriano helped his own cause in the top of the third, as he led off with a single, then advancing to second on a sacrifice by Starling Marte. After Freddy Sanchez grounded out, which advanced Liriano to third, Andrew McCutchen singled, scoring Liriano to give the Pirates a 1-0 lead.

Liriano would get Stewart and Barney to strike out in the bottom of the 3rd, as well as a Samardzija ground out. In the top of the 4th, Pedro Alvarez crushed a 2-2 pitch to deep center field, his 25th home run on the season, giving the Pirates a 2-0 lead.

The 5th - 8th innings can only be summed by saying not much happened, as Liriano continued to deal strikeout pitches, taking a no hitter into the top of the 9th. Ian Stewart stepped up to lead off the 9th, only to strike out for Liriano's tenth punch out of the game. Pinch hitter Navarro then stepped in and took the first pitch he saw for a bloop single, ending the no hit bid. After Liriano allowed the single, Darwin Barney would ground into a double play to end the game.

Player of the Game:

After a near perfect game from Francisco Liriano in game one, the Pirates and Cubs square off in game two, as A.J. Burnett opposes Scott Baker. First pitch, 4:05PM.

Monday, June 24, 2013

Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates @ Chicago Cubs

Posted on June 24, 2013 at 07:50 PM.

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Series Preview | July 5-7, 2013

Pittsburgh Pirates
(51-34, 23-17 Away)

Chicago Cubs
(49-33, 26-16 Home)

Team Comparison
.270	AVG	.264
.452	SLG	.395
.280	OBP	.322
2.83	ERA	4.33

Pitching Probables
Liriano (5-3, 2.97)	Game 1	Samardzija (5-8, 4.28)
Burnett (9-2, 3.29)	Game 2	Baker (7-5, 2.76)
Rodriguez (8-6, 2.79)	Game 3	Wood (2-8, 4.80)

Game Notes
- The Pirates, 7-3 in their last 10 games, currently sit 5.0 games ahead of the Cardinals for first place in the NL Central. - The Cubs, 5-5 in their last 10 games, currently sit 15.5 games behind the Pirates in the Central

Regular Season Game #85: Philadelphia Phillies @ Pittsburgh Pirates

Posted on June 24, 2013 at 06:54 PM.

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4th of July
July 4, 2013
1:35PM

PNC Park - Pittsburgh, PA
Weather: 84�, Clear
Attendance: 35,858

Game #85: Philadelphia Phillies at Pittsburgh Pirates
Jul 4, 2013	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Philadelphia (48-38)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0
Pittsburgh (51-34)	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	X	2	10	0
W: Gerrit Cole (2-1) L: Cole Hamels (8-2) S: Jason Grilli (31)

Philadelphia Phillies
HITTERS	AB	R	H	BI	BB	SO	AVG
BATTING 2B: D. Young (18)

Philadelphia Phillies
PITCHERS	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	ERA
C. Hamels (L, 8-2)	6.0	8	2	2	0	6	2.49
C. Durbin	2.0	2	0	0	0	3	2.40

Pittsburgh Pirates
HITTERS	AB	R	H	BI	BB	SO	AVG
BATTING 2B: F. Sanchez (1), A. McCutchen (25), A. Cabrera (14) RBI: P. Alvarez (57), A. McCutchen (45)
BASERUNNING SB: A. McCutchen 2 (28), S. Marte (14)

Pittsburgh Pirates
PITCHERS	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	ERA
G. Cole (W, 2-1)	8.0	2	0	0	1	13	0.97
J. Grilli (S, 31)	1.0	1	0	0	0	1	0.99

Cole Embarrasses Phillies in 2-0 Shutout

PITTSBURGH - With the Phillies taking game one and the Pirates taking game two, each team looked to get state supremacy with a win in game three. The 4th of July matchup shaped up to be a good one, as rookie Gerrit Cole takes the mound to oppose lefty Cole Hamels.

In the top of the 1st inning, Cole struck out Revere and Michael Young, before allowing a single to Carlos Ruiz. Cole would then get Ryan Howard to strike out to end the inning. In the bottom of the 1st, the Pirates got to Hamels right away, as Starling Marte led off with a single, followed by a double from Freddy Sanchez to put two on with no outs. Andrew McCutchen then doubled to center, scoring Marte to give the Pirates a 1-0 lead.

With Sanchez on second, Pedro Alvarez grounded out, scoring Sanchez to give the Pirates a 2-0 lead. Hamels would shut down the Pirates after allowing the two runs, striking out Garrett Jones and getting Asdrubal Cabrera to ground out to end the 1st. Cole made quick work of the Phillies in the top of the 2nd, as Utley, Delmon Young, and Rollins grounded out to end the top of the inning. Russell Martin led off the bottom of the 2nd with a single, then advancing to second on a ground out by Travis Snider. Gerritt Cole then had his first hit on the season, a single to center. Russell Martin attempted to score on the play, but was called out at home.

After a scoreless top of the 3rd, Andrew McCutchen singled with one out, then stole second and third, for his 27th and 28th steals on the season. Pedro Alvarez would strike out and Garrett Jones would ground out to end the inning. In the top of the 4th, Gerrit Cole again retired the side in order, striking out Young, Ruiz, and Howard.

In the top of the 5th, Delmon Young would double with one out, but would be stranded as Rollins struck out and Brown grounded out. Chad Durbin would replace Hamels in the 7th, and would go pitch for pitch with Cole who was left in heading into the top of the 9th. After walking Kevin Frandsen and a pitch count at one hundred, Cole would leave to a standing ovation, as Hurdle would turn to closer Jason Grilli to end the game.

Grilli would get Revere and Young to pop out, followed by a single by Ruiz with two outs. But Ryan Howard would strike out swinging to end the game.

Player of the Game:

The Pirates head out to Chicago for a quick three game road trip against the Cubs, with game one showcasing Francisco Liriano against Jeff Samardzija. First pitch, 2:20PM.

Sunday, June 23, 2013

Regular Season Game #84: Philadelphia Phillies @ Pittsburgh Pirates

Posted on June 23, 2013 at 10:33 PM.

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July 3, 2013
7:05PM

PNC Park - Pittsburgh, PA
Weather: 68�, Clear
Attendance: 35,630

Game #84: Philadelphia Phillies at Pittsburgh Pirates
Jul 3, 2013	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Philadelphia (48-37)	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	10	0
Pittsburgh (50-34)	0	1	0	0	0	2	1	0	X	4	12	0
W: James McDonald (8-4) L: Kyle Kendrick (4-7) S: Jason Grilli (30)

Philadelphia Phillies
HITTERS	AB	R	H	BI	BB	SO	AVG
BATTING 2B: M. Young (16) RBI: M. Young 2 (32) GIDP: C. Utley

Philadelphia Phillies
PITCHERS	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	ERA
K. Kendrick (L, 4-7)	5.0	8	3	3	0	3	3.69
R. Valdes	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	4.50
C. Durbin	0.1	2	1	1	0	1	2.52
M. Adams	1.2	2	0	0	1	2	2.59

Pittsburgh Pirates
HITTERS	AB	R	H	BI	BB	SO	AVG
BATTING 2B: A. McCutchen (24), G. Jones (12), P. Alvarez (18) 3B: T. Snider (2) HR: A. McCutchen (25) RBI: A. McCutchen 2 (44), G. Sanchez (17), J. McDonald (3) SAC: J. McDonald GIDP: F. Sanchez, G. Jones
BASERUNNING SB: S. Marte (13) CS: A. McCutchen (7)

Pittsburgh Pirates
PITCHERS	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	ERA
J. McDonald (W, 8-4)	6.0	7	2	2	0	12	1.57
J. Hughes (H, 3)	1.0	1	0	0	0	0	2.10
D. Welker (H, 5)	0.1	0	0	0	0	0	0.00
T. Watson (H, 3)	0.2	2	0	0	0	0	3.79
J. Grilli (S, 30)	1.0	0	0	0	0	1	1.02

McDonald Fans 12 as Pirates Down Phillies 4-2

PITTSBURGH - After dropping game one of the series to the Phillies in embarrassing fashion, the Pirates looked to rebound in game two. Taking the mound for the Pirates, is early CY Young candidate James McDonald, opposing Kyle Kendrick of the Phillies.

In the top of the 1st, McDonald made quick work of the Phils, getting Revere to strike out, Young to ground out, and Ruiz to strike out to end the top of the inning. In the bottom of the 1st, after Asdrubal Cabrera lined out, Freddy Sanchez singled. After Andrew McCutchen flied out, Pedro Alvarez doubled, advancing Sanchez to third. But Garrett Jones would fly out to end the inning.

In the top of the 2nd, McDonald struck out the heart of the lineup in order, including Howard, Utley, and Young. The Pirates quickly got runners on base in the bottom of the 2nd, as Starling Marte led off with a single, followed by a steal to second with Snider batting. Russell Martin then singled, advancing Marte to third with one out. James McDonald helped his own cause, sacrificing to Howard, which scored Marte to give the Pirates a 1-0 lead.

After getting Rollins and Brown to strike out to lead off the 3rd, home plate umpire Clyde Washington didn't help McDonald much, as several close pitches went against him. Kyle Kendrick singled, followed by a single from Revere to put two on with two outs. Michael Young then doubled, scoring Kendrick and Revere to give the Phillies a 2-1 lead.

Pitching controlled the 4th and 5th innings, as neither team got a runner on base. In the top of the 6th, McDonald got Revere to strike out, but allowed singles to Young and Ruiz with one out. Ryan Howard then singled to load the bases. But McDonald would get a low fastball in to Utley, who would ground into a double play to end the Phillies threat. In the bottom of the 6th, Freddy Sanchez led off with a single, then scored on a two-run shot from Andrew McCutchen to push the Pirates ahead 3-2.

In the top of the 7th, Young and Rollins led off with singles, followed by Dominic Brown reaching on a fielders choice. After pinch hitter Frandsen popped out, Ben Revere hit a 2-2 pitch down the line, only to be robbed by Starling Marte in foul territory to save the Pirates lead.

The Pirates added on in the bottom of the 7th, as Gaby Sanchez reached on a fielders choice that scored Travis Snider, giving the Pirates a 4-2 lead. Duke Welker and Tony Watson combined for a scoreless top of the 8th. The Pirates threatened again in the bottom of the 8th, loading the bases with two outs. Russell Martin worked the count to 3-2, only to be called out on strikes looking at a pitch that should've been called a ball. Jason Grilli came in for the 9th and collected his 30th save on the season to preserve the Pirates victory.

Player of the Game:

The Pirates and Phillies face off in the rubber match tomorrow afternoon, as Gerrit Cole opposes lefty Cole Hamels. First pitch, 1:35PM.

All-Star Voting Update: 7/3/2013

Posted on June 23, 2013 at 08:35 PM.

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National League All-Star Game Voting - Positional Players - Updated: Jul 3, 2013
Catcher		Votes	First Base		Votes
	1. Yadier Molina	501,000		1. Joey Votto	468,000
	2. Carlos Ruiz	350,000		2. Paul Goldschmidt	467,000
	3. Miguel Montero	347,000		3. Garrett Jones	421,000
	4. Ryan Hanigan	309,000		4. Adrian Gonzalez	414,000
	5. Russell Martin	308,000		5. Anthony Rizzo	401,000
Second Base		Votes	Third Base		Votes
	1. Brandon Phillips	438,000		1. Pedro Alvarez	526,000
	2. Darwin Barney	429,000		2. Martin Prado	433,000
	3. Aaron Hill	427,000		3. David Wright	383,000
	4. Marco Scutaro	328,000		4. Aramis Ramirez	379,000
	5. Steve Lombardozzi	312,000		5. Ryan Zimmerman	374,000
Shortstop		Votes	Left Field		Votes
	1. Jimmy Rollins	406,000		1. Carl Crawford	569,000
	2. Andrelton Simmons	393,000		2. Ryan Braun	559,000
	3. Hanley Ramirez	390,000		3. Carlos Gonzalez	435,000
	4. Everth Cabrera	374,000		4. Justin Upton	417,000
	5. Starlin Castro	371,000		5. Alfonso Soriano	399,000
Center Field		Votes	Right Field		Votes
	1. Andrew McCutchen	656,000		1. Hunter Pence	428,000
	2. Matt Kemp	442,000		2. Carlos Beltran	410,000
	3. Chris Denorfia	414,000		3. Jayson Werth	401,000
	4. Angel Pagan	414,000		4. Jay Bruce	381,000
	5. Roger Bernadina	390,000		5. Giancarlo Stanton	349,000

National League All-Star Game Voting - Pitching - Updated: Jul 3, 2013
Starting Pitcher		Votes	Relief Pitcher		Votes
	1. Madison Bumgarner	447,000		1. Burke Badenhop	148,000
	2. James McDonald	440,000		2. Brad Brach	123,000
	3. Adam Wainwright	403,000		3. Duke Welker	122,000
	4. Kris Medlen	401,000		4. Randy Choate	112,000
	5. Clayton Kershaw	398,000		5. Tony Sipp	108,000
Closing Pitcher		Votes
	1. Jason Grilli	560,000		1.
	2. Rafael Betancourt	484,000		2.
	3. J.J. Putz	478,000		3.
	4. Aroldis Chapman	472,000		4.
	5. Sergio Romo	383,000		5.

American League All-Star Game Voting - Positional Players - Updated: Jul 3, 2013
Catcher		Votes	First Base		Votes
	1. Jesus Montero	448,000		1. Albert Pujols	690,000
	2. Joe Mauer	424,000		2. Prince Fielder	509,000
	3. A.J. Pierzynski	408,000		3. Edwin Encarnacion	489,000
	4. David Ross	323,000		4. Billy Butler	479,000
	5. Carlos Santana	311,000		5. Paul Konerko	463,000
Second Base		Votes	Third Base		Votes
	1. Robinson Cano	524,000		1. Miguel Cabrera	715,000
	2. Ian Kinsler	511,000		2. Adrian Beltre	473,000
	3. Jason Kipnis	435,000		3. Evan Longoria	395,000
	4. Dustin Pedroia	434,000		4. Alex Rodriguez	374,000
	5. Emilio Bonifacio	397,000		5. Jeff Keppinger	353,000
Short Stop		Votes	Left Field		Votes
	1. Erick Aybar	503,000		1. David Murphy	570,000
	2. Jose Reyes	477,000		2. Yoenis Cespedes	564,000
	3. Elvis Andrus	469,000		3. Michael Brantley	507,000
	4. J.J. Hardy	393,000		4. Alex Gordon	475,000
	5. Derek Jeter	381,000		5. Andy Dirks	414,000
Center Field		Votes	Right Field		Votes
	1. Mike Trout	551,000		1. Ben Zobrist	505,000
	2. Curtis Granderson	550,000		2. Ichiro Suzuki	456,000
	3. Jacoby Ellsbury	471,000		3. Jose Bautista	447,000
	4. Michael Bourn	455,000		4. Josh Hamilton	404,000
	5. Alejandro De Aza	419,000		5. Nelson Cruz	325,000

American League All-Star Game Voting - Pitching - Updated: Jul 3, 2013
Starting Pitcher		Votes	Relief Pitcher		Votes
	1. Doug Fister	343,000		1. Joel Peralta	178,000
	2. Anibal Sanchez	314,000		2. Sergio Santos	146,000
	3. Max Scherzer	301,000		3. Scott Downs	133,000
	4. Felipe Paulino	293,000		4. Jesse Crain	128,000
	5. Chris Sale	273,000		5. Shawn Kelley	124,000
Closing Pitcher		Votes
	1. Glen Perkins	428,000		1.
	2. Mariano Rivera	339,000		2.
	3. Bruce Rondon	325,000		3.
	4. Grant Balfour	322,000		4.
	5. Fernando Rodney	315,000		5.

Saturday, June 22, 2013

Roster Moves: 7/3/2013

Posted on June 22, 2013 at 05:37 PM.

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by Tom Singer / MLB.com / July 3, 2013

The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced the following rosters moves:

Placed on Optional Waivers

Jeff Karstens

The Pirates have announced the Jeff Karstens has been placed on optional waivers. In 27 innings pitched, Karstens had a record of 1-1, with a 5.00 ERA. Karstens allowed 24 hits, while striking out 26 and walking 14, with a 1.11 WHIP.

Promoted to MLB

Kyle McPherson

The Pirates have promoted pitcher Kyle McPherson from Triple-A Indianapolis. In 114.1 innings pitched, McPherson had a record of 8-4, with a 2.52 ERA. Karstens allowed 105 hits, while striking out 80 and walking 42, with a 1.29 WHIP.

Promoted to Triple-A Indianapolis

Jameson Taillon

The Pirates have promoted their #2 prospect, Jameson Taillon, from Double-A Altoona. In 107 innings pitched, Taillon had a record of 10-4, with a 3.70 ERA. Taillon allowed 107 hits, while striking out 106 and walking 37, with a 1.35 WHIP.

Regular Season Game #83: Philadelphia Phillies @ Pittsburgh Pirates

Posted on June 22, 2013 at 12:42 PM.

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July 2, 2013
7:05PM

PNC Park - Pittsburgh, PA
Weather: 73�, Clear
Attendance: 33,745

Game #83: Philadelphia Phillies at Pittsburgh Pirates
Jul 2, 2013	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Philadelphia (48-36)	1	3	1	3	0	2	0	0	0	10	16	1
Pittsburgh (49-34)	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	2	5	0
W: John Lannan (8-2) L: Wandy Rodriguez (8-6) S: N/A

Philadelphia Phillies
HITTERS	AB	R	H	BI	BB	SO	AVG
BATTING HR: R. Howard (10), D. Young (11) RBI: D. Young 4 (44), R. Howard 2 (44), D. Brown (27), K. Frandsen 2 (14), C. Ruiz (26) SF: D. Brown
FIELDING E: K. Frandsen (4)

Philadelphia Phillies
PITCHERS	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	ERA
J. Lannan (W, 8-2)	8.0	5	2	2	0	2	3.50
A. Bastardo	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	3.38

Pittsburgh Pirates
HITTERS	AB	R	H	BI	BB	SO	AVG
BATTING HR: T. Snider (11) RBI: T. Snider (26), F. Sanchez (1) GIDP: G. Sanchez

Pittsburgh Pirates
PITCHERS	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	ERA
W. Rodriguez (L, 8-6)	3.0	8	5	5	0	4	2.79
J. Karstens	1.0	3	3	3	1	1	5.00
C. Leroux	2.0	3	2	2	0	4	3.19
D. Welker	2.0	1	0	0	0	4	0.00
M. Melancon	1.0	1	0	0	0	1	3.45

Lannan Leads Phillies to Pounding of Pirates

PITTSBURGH - After taking two of three from the Brewers at home, the Pirates welcomed cross-state rival Philadelphia to PNC Park for a three game set. The Pirates have had the Phillies hand the past few years, especially at home, and look to keep the trend going. Game one is a matchup of lefties, as Philadelphia sends John Lannan to the mound to oppose Wandy Rodriguez.

Rodriguez, not reflected by his record, has probably been one of the most consistent pitchers on the staff thus far. The Phillies weren't phased by his under 3.00 ERA, and got to him early. After getting Revere to ground out, Frandsen singled to left for a single. Carlos Ruiz then followed up with a single of his own, putting runners at first and second with one out. Rodriguez would get Howard to strike out on a 1-2 curveball for the second out. Delmon Young stepped in to the batters box and made the first crucial play of the game, singling to center to score Frandsen, giving the Phillies a 1-0 lead.

John Lannan made quick work of the Pirates in the bottom of the 1st, getting Marte to strike out, followed by fly outs from Cabrera and McCutchen. In the top of the 2nd, Jimmy Rollins reached first on a bunt single to Rodriguez. After Brown struck out, Lannan reached on a fielders choice, advancing Rollins to second. Ben Revere then singled, loading the bases with one out. Kevin Frandsen would then make the second blow of the game, hitting a single to left, scoring Rollins and Lannan to put the Phillies up 3-0.

Ruiz then grounded out to Rodriguez, which scored Revere to push the score to 4-0. Rodriguez would get Howard to strike out to end the inning. Rodriguez allowed another run in the 3rd, as Brown hit a sac fly to score Young, giving the Phillies a 5-0 lead. Lannan continued to mow down the Bucco's, leaving them hitless through three. With Rodriguez struggling, Clint Hurdle went to the bullpen and called upon Jeff Karstens, who can eat up multiple innings if necessary. The Phillies wouldn't even give him the chance if he wanted to, as they got to him as well. After walking Ben Revere, Frandsen singled, putting two on with no outs. Ruiz grounded out, advancing the runners to second and third. After Ryan Howard struck out for the third time, Karstens allowed a three-run shot to Delmon Young to push the Phillies ahead 8-0.

Chris Leroux was called upon in the top of the 5th, finally being able to retire the side in order. With two outs in the bottom of the 5th, Travis Snider finally broke the Pirates into the hit and run columns, hitting a solo shot to right, cutting the score to 8-1.

The Phillies would strike back in the top of the 6th, as Carlos Ruiz led off with a single, followed by two-run blast from Ryan Howard to extend the lead to 10-1. The 7th inning was quick for both sides, as each was retired in order. After a scoreless 8th pitched by Duke Welker, the Pirates were able to at least pose a threat in the bottom of the 8th. Garrett Jones led off with a single, followed by a single from Travis Snider. Russell Martin grounded out, but advanced the runners. Freddy Sanchez then grounded out to second, which scored Jones to cut the lead to 10-2. Brandon Inge, pinch hitting, would ground out to end the inning.

After a scoreless top of the 9th, the Pirates looked to get some sort of rally going, as Starling Marte reached first on a throwing error. But the very next pitch would see Asdrubal Cabrera grounding into a double play for a quick two outs. Andrew McCutchen would then ground out to end the game.

Player of the Game:

After an eight run drubbing in game one, the Pirates look to get revenge, as James McDonald takes the mound to oppose Kyle Kendrick. First pitch, 7:05PM.

Thursday, June 20, 2013

Series Preview: Philadelphia Phillies @ Pittsburgh Pirates

Posted on June 20, 2013 at 10:04 PM.

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Series Preview | July 2-4, 2013

Philadelphia Phillies
(47-36, 28-18 Away)

Pittsburgh Pirates
(49-33, 26-16 Home)

Team Comparison
.259	AVG	.270
.383	SLG	.453
.321	OBP	.280
3.63	ERA	2.79

Pitching Probables
Lannan (7-2, 3.61)	Game 1	Rodriguez (8-5, 2.46)
Kendrick (4-6, 3.60)	Game 2	McDonald (7-4, 1.50)
Hamels (8-1, 2.46)	Game 3	Cole (1-1, 1.24)

Game Notes
- The Pirates, 6-4 in their last 10 games, currently sit 3 games ahead of the Cardinals for first place in the NL Central. - Pirates 2B Neil Walker, looks to be on track with his rehab, and should be returning to action within the next couple of weeks. - The Phillies, 5-5 in their last 10 games, currently sit 4 games ahead of the Nationals for first place in the East.

Schedule Preview: July 2013

Posted on June 20, 2013 at 09:40 PM.

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Pittsburgh Pirates July 2013 Schedule
DATE	OPPONENT	RESULT
Jul 2	vs Philadelphia Phillies
Jul 3	vs Philadelphia Phillies
Jul 4	vs Philadelphia Phillies
Jul 5	at Chicago Cubs
Jul 6	at Chicago Cubs
Jul 7	at Chicago Cubs
Jul 8	vs Oakland Athletics
Jul 9	vs Oakland Athletics
Jul 10	vs Oakland Athletics
Jul 12	vs New York Mets
Jul 13	vs New York Mets
Jul 14	vs New York Mets
Jul 19	at Cincinnati Reds
Jul 20	at Cincinnati Reds
Jul 21	at Cincinnati Reds
Jul 22	at Washington Nationals
Jul 23	at Washington Nationals
Jul 24	at Washington Nationals
Jul 25	at Washington Nationals
Jul 26	at Miami Marlins
Jul 27	at Miami Marlins
Jul 28	at Miami Marlins
Jul 29	vs St. Louis Cardinals
Jul 30	vs St. Louis Cardinals
Jul 31	vs St. Louis Cardinals

Did You Know?: June 2013

Posted on June 20, 2013 at 09:05 PM.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates are currently 49-33, 16 games over .500. In 2012, the Pirates reached the 16 game over .500 mark on July 28, defeating the Houston Astros 4-3.

Pittsburgh's #1 Prospect, Gerrit Cole, made his MLB Debut on 6/11/2013. Cole pitched eight shutout innings, allowing 4 hits, while walking two and striking out 8. The Pirates would defeat the Giants, 3-0.

**Debut Statistics**
First MLB Pitch: 95mph Fastball for Strike to Angel Pagan
First MLB Strikeout: Gregor Blanco
First Walk Issued: Brandon Crawford
First Hit Allowed: Angel Pagan
# of Pitches: 102
Strike Percentage: 71%
Batting: 0-3

After the 2013 Pirates were the first team in club history to win 15+ games in each month of the season, including 16 wins in April and 15 wins in May. The Bucco's continued the streak by winning 17 games in June.

The Pirates were 4-0 in games played on Wednesdays.

Notable Injuries: June 2013

Posted on June 20, 2013 at 08:52 PM.

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Notable Injuries: June 2013
Pos	Player	Injury Note
SP	Gio Gonzalez	Broken Foot; Estimated Injury Time: 3-4 Weeks
SP	Shaun Marcum	Broken Arm; Estimated Injury Time: 2-3 Months
LF	S. Schumaker	Dislocated Ankle; Estimated Injury Time: 6+ Months
3B	Pablo Sandoval	Fractured Shin; Estimated Injury Time: 1-2 Months
3B	Brett Lawrie	Broken Ankle; Estimated Injury Time: 1-2 Months
2B	Gordon Beckham	Fractured Shin; Estimated Injury Time: 1-2 Months
RF	Josh Reddick	Torn Hamstring; Estimated Injury Time: 1-2 Months
1B	Justin Smoak	Dislocated Ankle; Estimated Injury Time: 5-6 Months