Chicago Cubs (0-0, T-1st in NL Central) @ Pittsburgh Pirates (0-0, T-1st in NL Central) Probable Starters: CHC – Jeff Samardzija (0-0, 0.00 ERA) PIT – A.J. Burnett (0-0, 0.00 ERA) “Now we play games that mean something. It’s time to go.” – A.J. Burnett A.J. Burnett for the first time in his career will
Opening Day 2013
There is nothing quite like Opening Day. Growing up, I remember going to Opening Day with my father numerous times to Three Rivers Stadium. It was a national holiday for me. I remember being able to miss school to watch baseball. It was literally a dream come true. Even after going off to college and
Spring Training Notes: Roster Set, A.J. Burnett
The Pirates finished up their final cuts to minor league camp along with designating Clint Robinson and Hunter Strickland for assignment and have set their Opening Day roster. It will look like this: SP A.J. Burnett SP Wandy Rodriguez SP James McDonald SP Jonathan Sanchez SP Jeff Locke RP Jeanmar Gomez RP Chris Leroux RP
Pirates acquire John McDonald from Arizona
Source: #Pirates acquire IF John McDonald from #Diamondbacks. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) March 20, 2013 Ken Rosenthal first reported that the Pirates and Diamondbacks have agreed to a trade that will send utility infielder John McDonald to the Bucs for a player to be named later or cash. McDonald, 38, is coming off a
Jose Tabata Homers in 5-4 Loss to Twins
Final: Twins 5, Pirates 4 (box) WP: Cole De Vries (1-0, 0.00 ERA) LP: Kris Johnson (0-1, 9.00 ERA) SV: Pedro Hernandez (1, 0.00 ERA) Kyle McPherson got the nod on the hill today for the Bucs and pitched two scoreless innings. He gave up one hit, which turned out to be the first hit
Clint Barmes Homers in 9-2 Win Over Braves
Final: Pirates 9, Braves 2 (box) WP: Jason Grilli (1-0, 0.00 ERA) LP: Jonny Venters (0-1, 18.00 ERA) James McDonald started and pitched two scoreless innings. He struck out one, walked one, and didn’t allow a hit. Through two games, Pirates’ starters have yet to give up a base hit. Three of the left-handers competing