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Saturday, June 1, 2013

MLB Trade Rumors

Posted on June 1, 2013 at 12:31 AM.

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Posted on June 1, 2013 at 12:25 AM.

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Friday, May 31, 2013

2013 First Year Player Draft: The Picks

Posted on May 31, 2013 at 05:33 PM.

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

Round 1, Pick 14: SP Kenji Uchida

Round 2, Pick 50: 1B Bryan Chacin

Round 3, Pick 87: 3B Raymond Yueng

Round 4, Pick 119: CF Aaron Gee

Round 5, Pick 149: C Kevin McKay

Round 6, Pick 179: SS Ben Gonzalez

Round 7, Pick 209: 1B Xavier Richard

Thursday, May 30, 2013

2013 First Year Player Draft: Recap

Posted on May 30, 2013 at 11:55 PM.

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

2013 MLB Draft - Round 1-7 Recap
Pick	Team	Player	Pos	Ht	Wt
14	Pittsburgh Pirates	Kenji Uchida	SP	5'10"	178
50	Pittsburgh Pirates	Bryan Chacin	1B	5'10"	183
87	Pittsburgh Pirates	Raymond Yeung	3B	6'0"	198
119	Pittsburgh Pirates	Aaron Gee	CF	6'2"	201
149	Pittsburgh Pirates	Kevin McKay	C	6'4"	215
179	Pittsburgh Pirates	Ben Gonzalez	SS	5'9"	186
209	Pittsburgh Pirates	Xavier Richard	1B	5'11"	201

Next: A Look Into the 2013 Draft Picks

Regular Season Game #61: Pittsburgh Pirates @ Atlanta Braves

Posted on May 30, 2013 at 10:01 PM.

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June 5, 2013
12:10PM

Turner Field - Atlanta, GA
Weather: 79�, Cloudy
Attendance: 22,145

Regular Season Game 61: Pittsburgh Pirates at Atlanta Braves
Jun 5, 2013	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Pittsburgh (34-27)	1	0	2	1	0	0	4	1	0	9	16	1
Atlanta (27-33)	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	10	1
W: Francisco Liriano (3-1) L: Paul Maholm (3-5) S: N/A

Pittsburgh Pirates
HITTERS	AB	R	H	BI	BB	SO	AVG
BATTING 2B: G. Jones (9), B. Inge (2) HR: A. McCutchen (21), T. Snider (9), B. Inge (6) RBI: A. McCutchen 3 (35), G. Jones (31), T. Snider (22), C. Barmes (17), B. Inge 3 (16) SF: A. McCutchen
BASERUNNING SB: S. Marte (6)
FIELDING E: C. Barmes (7)

Pittsburgh Pirates
PITCHERS	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	ERA
F. Liriano (W, 3-1)	8.0	8	3	3	0	10	3.35
J. Wilson	1.0	2	0	0	0	2	5.23

Atlanta Braves
HITTERS	AB	R	H	BI	BB	SO	AVG
BATTING 2B: J. Upton (13) RBI: J. Upton (26), F. Freeman (13), D. Uggla (25) SAC: P. Maholm
BASERUNNING SB: A. Simmons (5)
FIELDING E: A. Simmons (4)

Atlanta Braves
PITCHERS	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	ERA
P. Maholm (L, 3-5)	5.0	9	4	3	0	1	4.93
E. O'Flaherty	1.1	2	3	3	1	2	4.76
C. Gearrin	0.0	1	1	1	0	0	2.81
L. Avilan	1.2	4	1	0	0	2	5.54
J. Venters	1.0	0	0	0	0	1	4.87

Offense Sparks Dominant Performance from Liriano in 9-3 Win

ATLANTA - The Pirates had a win in sight in game two of this three game set, but with a small lead, the Braves rallied to take the game and tie the series at one heading into the finale. Looking to finally win another series, the Pirates turned to lefty Francisco Liriano, opposing former Pirate lefty Paul Maholm.

After Paul Maholm got Starling Marte to fly out to lead off the 1st, Travis Snider stepped into the box and drove a 1-2 pitch to deep right field for a solo home run, giving the Pirates an early 1-0 lead.

After allowing only one run on six hits in his previous outing against Cincinnati, Liriano ran into trouble early against a stacked Braves lineup. Andrelton Simmons led off with a single, then reaching second on a wild pitch. After Reed Johnson struck out swinging, Justin Upton doubled to left, scoring Simmons to tie the game at 1.

Jason Heward then singled, advancing Upton to third. After a mound visit from pitching coach Ray Searage, Liriano got into even more trouble, allowing a single to Freddie Freeman, scoring Upton to put the Braves ahead 2-1. Dan Uggla would reach first on a throwing error by Clint Barmes, scoring Heyward to give the Braves a 3-1 lead. Liriano would get Bethancourt to strike out to end the inning.

Maholm breezed through the 2nd inning, getting Inge to strike out, followed by fly outs from Mercer and Barmes. Liriano would allow a single to Simmons, but the threat would be halted as Liriano got Upton to strike out swinging to end the inning.

In the top of the 3rd, Starling Marte would single and advance to second on a ground out by Snider. Andrew McCutchen then blasted a two-run shot, scoring Marte, tying the game at 3.

The Pirates broke the tie in the top of the 4th, as Brandon Inge led off with a double, then scoring on an error by Simmons, giving the Pirates a 4-3 lead. Liriano continued to lock in, getting a 1-2-3 inning in the bottom of the 4th. Each pitcher locked in for the 5th, each pitching scoreless half innings.

With the Pirates still ahead 4-3 heading into the 7th, Starling Marte looked to cushion the lead, hoping to not replicate yesterdays performance. After leading off with a single, Marte stole second, then advancing to third as Andrew McCutchen was intentionally walked. Garrett Jones followed with a double, scoring Marte to give the Pirates a 5-3 lead. Brandon Inge then put the dagger in the Braves, blasting a three-run home run to give the Pirates an 8-3 lead.

The Bucco's would add one more in the top of the 8th, as Starling Marte would score on a sac fly by Andrew McCutchen to put the score at 9-3. With a pitch count of 102, Liriano would be replaced by Justin Wilson, who would get B.J. Upton to strike out to end the game.

Player of the Game:

The Pirates have an off day tomorrow with the 2013 First Year Player Draft, but head out to Chicago for a three game weekend set with the Cubs. Game one has A.J. Burnett taking the mound, opposing Carlos Villanueva. First pitch, 2:20PM.

Posted on May 30, 2013 at 08:14 AM.

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Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Draft Preview: Pirates Top 20 Prospect Watch

Posted on May 29, 2013 at 11:29 PM.

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by Tom Singer / MLB.com / June 4, 2013

Prospects #5-1

#5: SP Luis Heredia

Currently In: Short-Season A, Jamestown

#4: CF Gregory Polanco

Currently In: Double-A Altoona

AB: 97
HR: 8
RBI: 23
OBP: .414
AVG: .330
BB: 14
SO: 21
FIELD %: .932

#3: SS Alen Hanson

Currently In: Double-A Altoona

AB: 122
HR: 1
RBI: 19
OBP: .423
AVG: .303
BB: 26
SO: 23
FIELD %: .921

#2: SP Jameson Taillon

Currently In: Double-A Altoona

Record: 7-3
IP: 78.0
ERA: 3.35
SO: 74
BB: 24
H: 80
HR: 4
WHIP: 1.33
FIELD %: 1.000

#1: SP Gerrit Cole

Currently In: Triple-A Indianapolis

Record: 8-1
IP: 81.1
ERA: 1.99
SO: 76
BB: 24
H: 65
HR: 1
WHIP: 1.09
FIELD %: .929

Draft Preview: Pirates Top 20 Prospect Watch

Posted on May 29, 2013 at 11:04 PM.

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by Tom Singer / MLB.com / June 4, 2013

Prospects #10-6

#10: C Wyatt Mathisen

Currently In: Low-A, West Virginia

#9: RP Justin Wilson

Currently In: MLB, Pittsburgh

Record: 1-0
IP: 9.1
ERA: 5.79
SO: 3
BB: 0
H: 18
HR: 2
WHIP: 1.93
FIELD %: 1.000

#8: CF Barrett Barnes

Currently In: Low-A, West Virginia

#7: SP Kyle McPherson

Currently In: Triple-A Indianapolis

Record: 5-4
IP: 80.2
ERA: 2.34
SO: 60
BB: 32
H: 75
HR: 2
WHIP: 1.33
FIELD %: 1.000

#6: RF Josh Bell

Currently In: Double-A Altoona

AB: 35
HR: 2
RBI: 5
OBP: .368
AVG: .343
BB: 2
SO: 6
FIELD %: .900

Draft Preview: Pirates Top 20 Prospect Watch

Posted on May 29, 2013 at 10:31 PM.

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by Tom Singer / MLB.com / June 4, 2013

Prospects #15-11

#15: SP Clay Holmes

Currently In: Low-A, West Virginia

#14: RP Bryan Morris

Currently In: MLB, Pittsburgh

Record: 0-0
IP: 2.1
ERA: 0.00
SO: 2
BB: 2
H: 1
HR: 0
WHIP: 1.29
FIELD %: .000

Morris was placed on the 60-day DL with a shoulder separation. Morris is set to return in one week.

#13: RP Nick Kingham

Currently In: Double-A Altoona

Record: 1-4
IP: 32.2
ERA: 6.89
SO: 26
BB: 13
H: 47
HR: 4
WHIP: 1.84
FIELD %: 1.000

#12: SP Andrew Oliver

Currently In: Double-A Altoona

Record: 1-1
IP: 9.2
ERA: 7.45
SO: 10
BB: 1
H: 11
HR: 2
WHIP: 1.24
FIELD %: 1.000

#11: Alex Dickerson

Currently In: Double-A Altoona

AB: 193
HR: 4
RBI: 26
OBP: .335
AVG: .275
BB: 16
SO: 38
FIELD %: .989

Draft Preview: Pirates Top 20 Prospect Watch

Posted on May 29, 2013 at 09:45 PM.

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by Tom Singer / MLB.com / June 4, 2013

With the 2013 First Year Player Draft just two days away, we wanted to take a look at how the Pirates top 20 prospects are doing in their young careers. The report will be done in four parts, starting with prospects 20-16, followed by 15-11, 10-6, and 5-1.

Prospects #20-16

#20: 2B Dilson Herrera

Currently In: Double-A Altoona

AB: 36
HR: 0
RBI: 2
OBP: .184
AVG: .167
BB: 1
SO: 9
FIELD %: .974

#19: RP Tyler Glasnow

Currently In: Low-A, West Virginia

#18: OF Willy Garcia

Currently In: High-A, Bradenton

#17: CP Victor Black

Currently In: Triple-A Indianapolis

Record: 0-2
IP: 19.1
ERA: 4.66
SO: 24
BB: 13
H: 19
HR: 3
WHIP: 1.66
FIELD %: 1.000

#16: C Tony Sanchez

Currently In: Triple-A Indianapolis

AB: 167
HR: 4
RBI: 20
OBP: .358
AVG: .287
BB: 19
SO: 34
FIELD %: .991

Sources:

Posted on May 29, 2013 at 08:50 PM.

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Regular Season Game #60: Pittsburgh Pirates @ Atlanta Braves

Posted on May 29, 2013 at 06:16 PM.

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June 4, 2013
7:10PM

Turner Field - Atlanta, GA
Weather: 72�, Clear
Attendance: 19,618

Pittsburgh Pirates at Atlanta Braves
Jun 4, 2013	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Pittsburgh (33-27)	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	5	0
Atlanta (27-32)	2	0	0	0	1	3	0	0	X	6	7	0
W: Mike Minor (5-4) L: Jonathan Sanchez (3-6) S: Craig Kimbrel (12)

Pittsburgh Pirates
HITTERS	AB	R	H	BI	BB	SO	AVG
BATTING 2B: G. Sanchez (6) HR: P. Alvarez (18), R. Martin (9) RBI: P. Alvarez (44), R. Martin 2 (26) HBP: C. Barmes SAC: J. Sanchez

Pittsburgh Pirates
PITCHERS	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	ERA
J. Sanchez (L, 3-6)	5.2	5	6	6	3	7	3.82
J. Wilson	1.1	2	0	0	0	0	5.79
C. Leroux	1.0	0	0	0	0	2	3.86

Atlanta Braves
HITTERS	AB	R	H	BI	BB	SO	AVG
BATTING 2B: A. Simmons (15), J. Heyward (11), J. Upton (12) RBI: A. Simmons 3 (26), J. Heyward 2 (28), J. Upton (25) HBP: M. Minor, J. Upton
BASERUNNING SB: J. Upton (8)

Atlanta Braves
PITCHERS	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	ERA
M. Minor (W, 5-4)	6.0	5	3	3	0	1	3.04
J. Walden (H, 8)	2.0	0	0	0	0	2	5.40
C. Kimbrel (S, 12)	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	2.93

Sanchez Roughed Up as Braves Drub Pirates 6-3

ATLANTA - After taking game one of the series, the Pirates looked to take game two, which would clinch their first series win in the past few attempts. But the Pirates would need more than Andrew McCutchen to carry the offense, as lefty Jonathan Sanchez takes the mound to oppose lefty Mike Minor.

After a 1-2-3 top of the 1st from Mike Minor, the Braves pounced on Sanchez right away, as Andrelton Simmons singled to lead off the bottom of the 1st, followd by a walk issued to Reed Johnson to put two on with no outs. After Justin Upton grounded out to advance the runners, Jason Heyward doubled to deep right field, scoring Simmons and Johnson, giving the Braves a 2-0 lead.

After Sanchez walked Freddie Freeman with one out, Dan Uggla would ground out, followed by a strike out by Christian Bethancourt to end the inning.

The Pirates wouldn't stay off the board for long, as Pedro Alvarez hit a solo home run on the second pitch of the inning, pulling the Pirates to within one.

Gaby Sanchez doubled and then scored on a 2-run shot by Russell Martin to give the Pirates a 3-2 lead.

After getting through the 2nd untouched, Sanchez hit Justin Upton, but would get out of the jam by getting Freddie Freeman to strike out looking to end the inning. Sanchez and Minor cruised through the 4th, as Minor also cruised through his half of the 5th. Leading off the inning by hitting pitcher Mike Minor only turned to trouble, as Minor scored on a double from Justin Upton to tie the game at 3.

With the Pirates down in order in the top of the 6th, the Braves again went to work against Sanchez. Bethancourt hit a one out single, followed by a single from Friday to put two on with one out. Pinch hitter B.J. Upton walked, setting up Simmons for a huge bases clearing double, giving the Braves a 6-3 lead.

Each teams bullpens took over for the remaining innings of the game, keeping the score at 6-3 for Craig Kimbrel in the top of the 9th. Kimbrel got Snider, McCutchen and Alvarez all to fly out to end the game.

Player of the Game:

After getting pounded in game two, the Pirates look to Francisco Liriano to get them back on track, trying to get another series win. Opposing Liriano will be former Bucco lefty, Paul Maholm.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Regular Season Game #59: Pittsburgh Pirates @ Atlanta Braves

Posted on May 28, 2013 at 10:40 PM.

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June 3, 2013
7:10PM

Turner Field - Atlanta, GA
Weather: 62�, Clear
Attendance: 18,605

Pittsburgh Pirates at Atlanta Braves
Jun 3, 2013	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
Pittsburgh (33-26)	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	9	0
Atlanta (26-32)	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	2	0
W: James McDonald (6-3) L: Brandon Beachy (1-3) S: Jason Grilli (19)

Pittsburgh Pirates
HITTERS	AB	R	H	BI	BB	SO	AVG
BATTING 2B: A. McCutchen (14) HR: A. McCutchen (20), C. Barmes (7) RBI: A. McCutchen (32), C. Barmes (16) SAC: J. McDonald, G. Sanchez

Pittsburgh Pirates
PITCHERS	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	ERA
J. McDonald (W, 6-3)	7.1	2	1	1	0	7	1.20
J. Hughes (H, 2)	0.2	0	0	0	0	2	2.91
J. Grilli (S, 19)	1.0	0	0	0	0	1	0.40

Atlanta Braves
HITTERS	AB	R	H	BI	BB	SO	AVG
BATTING 2B: F. Freeman (6) HR: B. Upton (7) RBI: B. Upton (28)

Atlanta Braves
PITCHERS	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	ERA
B. Beachy (L, 1-3)	6.0	5	2	2	0	3	2.82
L. Avilan	1.0	2	0	0	0	0	5.92
C. Gearrin	1.0	2	0	0	0	1	2.45
C. Martinez	1.0	0	0	0	0	1	3.00

McCutchen Continues to Carry Offense in 2-1 Win Over Braves

ATLANTA - After losing the past two series, the Pirates took the road to begin a six game road trip, starting with three against the Braves, with a day off to follow. Taking the mound for the Pirates, is a surging ace in James McDonald, who has been nearly unhittable, bringing with a him a 1.19ERA. Taking the mound for the Braves to oppose McDonald, is righty Brandon Beachy.

In the top of the 1st, Felix Pie flew out to lead off the inning, followed by a ground out from Russell Martin. After working the count to 2-2, Andrew McCutchen blasted a solo home run to left field, giving the Pirates a 1-0 lead. Pedro Alvarez would ground out to end the inning.

After a scoreless 2nd inning, Clint Barmes led off with a solo shot, giving the Pirates a 2-0 lead. In the top of the 4th, Andrew McCutchen led off with a double, but was left stranded at second, as Alvarez grounded out, followed by fly outs from Garrett Jones and Brandon Inge.

The Braves would continue to be held scoreless through the bottom of the 4th, as McDonald would get Justin Upton to strike out swinging to end the inning. Pitching a perfect game through five innings, McDonald finally showed that he was human, allowing a lead off home run to B.J. Upton to cut the Pirates lead to 2-1.

In the top of the 7th, with Luis Avilan pitching, Brandon Inge singled, followed by John McDonald reaching on a fielders choice. Clint Barmes then singled, advancing to second on a sacrifice from James McDonald, putting runners at second and third with two outs. Felix Pie would then ground out on a pitch deflected off Avilan to end the inning.

After allowing a lead off double to Freddie Freeman, Dan Uggla grounded out, advancing Freeman to third. With McDonald in trouble with only one out, Jared Hughes was called upon out of the pen. Hughes would come up big for McDonald, getting Upton and Bethancourt to strike out swinging to end the inning.

In the bottom of the 9th, Jason Grilli collected his 19th save on a 1-2-3 inning.

Player of the Game:

The Pirates and Braves meet for game two of this three game set tomorrow evening, as Jonathan Sanchez opposes Mike Minor. First pitch, 7:10PM.

Series Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates @ Atlanta Braves

Posted on May 28, 2013 at 10:29 PM.

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Series Preview | June 3-5, 2013

Pittsburgh Pirates
(32-26, 13-12 Away)

Atlanta Braves
(26-31, 17-9 Home)

Team Comparison
.280	AVG	.254
.473	SLG	.395
.290	OBP	.318
3.21	ERA	3.66

Pitching Probables
McDonald (5-3, 1.19)	Game 1	Beachy (1-2, 2.80)
Sanchez (3-5, 3.34)	Game 2	Minor (4-4, 2.92)
Liriano (2-1, 3.34)	Game 3	Maholm (3-4, 4.90)

Game Notes
- The Braves swept the Nationals at home, after losing 3 of 4 to Toronto. - The Pirates have lost 6 of their last 10 games. - Braves catcher Brian McCann was placed on the 15-day DL with a fractured hand.

Monday, May 27, 2013

Pirates Rumors: 6/3/2013

Posted on May 27, 2013 at 10:43 PM.

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Pirates Rumors
By Charlie Wilmoth [June 3, 2013 at 3:30pm EST]

The Pirates started the season on a tear, tied for first place at the end of Aril, with a 16-12 record. After an 8 game winning streak in early May, the Pirates sat at 24-14, 10 games over .500. A record they haven't obtained since their winning years some 20 years ago. But the Pirates ran into some trouble as well, losing starting 2B Neil Walker to a dislocated shoulder. With Walker placed on the 60-day DL, the Pirates first turned to a combination of John McDonald and Brandon Inge at 2nd, but neither could help out offensively and age showed to be a factor defensively. The Pirates recently called up Jordy Mercer to see if he could provide a spark, but his mediocre defense and near .100 batting average, the Pirates have hit a rut. Walker's absence has provided costly, as the offensive figures continue to plunge. After losing three of four to the Tigers, the Pirates recently dropped two of three to the Reds at home, now heading on the road for a three game set with the Braves.

GM Neil Huntington was recently asked if the Pirates would make any moves to replace Walker and possibly jump start the offense. Here's some of what he had to say:

Recently, we've been struggling offensively. There's a few guys who've stepped up and are trying to carry the team, but we're not getting a team effort.

With Walker hurt, we've lost an impact bat that was providing us with solid numbers, right in the heart of the lineup. It seems as if others around him in the order have been affected as well.

Part of the approach we're taking with the situation, is not to panic. We have some possible options in AAA that we're looking in to, as well as some external options. The problem with externals options at this point in the season, is that teams know we're desperately in need of an impact player to replace a player like Walker. The majority of teams are "still in the playoff hunt", driving up the asking price for these players.

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