The Pittsburgh Pirates announced that they’ve reinstated designated hitter and franchise icon Andrew McCutchen from the injured list. He’ll join the team in Cleveland on Friday for the beginning of a three-game series against the Guardians. To make room for McCutchen, relief pitcher Ben Heller has been added to the IL. We have reinstated OF/DH Andrew McCutchen from the 10-day … [Read more...] about Pirates Paragon Reinstated from Injured List for Cleveland Series
Closer Options the Pirates Should Explore As Two-Time All-Star Slumps
One wonders how it benefits the Pittsburgh Pirates and David Bednar to keep him in the closer role any further. The Pirates and Bednar hit a new low in Wednesday afternoon’s 14-10 loss to the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park. On an oppressively hot, sticky Pittsburgh summer day when it feels like the sun is 10 feet away from the back of one’s neck, the Pirates led the Cubs, 10-3, after … [Read more...] about Closer Options the Pirates Should Explore As Two-Time All-Star Slumps
Pirates Reactivate Pitchers Among Other Moves
As expected, the Pittsburgh Pirates have reactivated starting pitcher Jared Jones and reliever Carmen Mlodzinski. Jones had been on the injured list since July 4 with a right lat strain and just completed a rehab assignment at Triple-A Indianapolis. He is scheduled to start Tuesday night’s game against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park. We have made the following roster moves: • … [Read more...] about Pirates Reactivate Pitchers Among Other Moves
Pirates Surprising Lineup Shake-Up was Long Overdue
By now, the reader is aware that the Pittsburgh Pirates will move star shortstop Oneil Cruz to center field. The move resolves a crowded infield now that Nick Gonzales has joined the active roster after returning from his rehab assignment. It allows Gonzales to return to his familiar second base position, with Isiah Kiner-Falefa sliding over to shortstop. This will be the … [Read more...] about Pirates Surprising Lineup Shake-Up was Long Overdue
Pirates Place Catcher on Injured List, Call Up Former No. 1 Draft Pick
After Sunday’s game, the Pittsburgh Pirates placed Joey Bart on the injured list and recalled Henry Davis from Triple-A Indianapolis. Bart, the Pirates starting catcher, experienced what was described as “left hamstring discomfort” while running to first base as his RBI groundout drove in a run in Sunday’s 4-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds at PNC Park. The moves, not yet … [Read more...] about Pirates Place Catcher on Injured List, Call Up Former No. 1 Draft Pick