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Kevin Correia - #29 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 200lbs
Sun. May 27, 2012 |
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News: Correia allowed two runs on five hits and two walks with two strikeouts in 6 1-3 innings of Saturday's 3-2 win over the Cubs.
Impact: Correia had lost his previous five starts. He started a game Pittsburgh won for the first time since April 24. Andrew McCutchen - #22 - Center Field - 5'10" - 175lbs
Sun. May 27, 2012 |
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News: McCutchen had two hits and reached base four times in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Cubs.
Impact: McCutchen improved his batting average at home to .351. Jose Tabata - #31 - Right Field - 5'11" - 210lbs
May 27, 2012 |
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News: Tabata was forced to leave Sunday's game with leg cramps, Rob Biertempfel of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.
Impact: Consider Tabata day-to-day for now. He was replaced in left field by Yamaico Navarro, who would likely see playing time if this injury lingers. Clint Barmes - #12 - Short Stop - 6'1" - 205lbs
May 27, 2012 |
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News: Barmes is not in Sunday's lineup against the Cubs, the Pirates' official site reports.
Impact: As a result, Josh Harrison will slide over to shortstop Sunday after manning right field (where Garret Jones is starting) for the Bucs on Saturday. Kevin Correia - #29 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 200lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Correia allowed two runs over 6.1 innings and did not factor in the decision Saturday against the Cubs.
Impact: He gave up five hits while walking two and striking out two. It has been an up-and-down season for Correia as he looks to find some consistency in his starts. This was one of his better outings of the season, but it did come against the Cubs, who are tied with the Twins for the worst record in baseball. His record on the season still sits at 1-5 to go along with a 4.30 ERA, 18 strikeouts, and 17 walks. Jose Tabata - #31 - Right Field - 5'11" - 210lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Tabata has two hits in his last 25 at-bats after going hitless in four at-bats Friday.
Impact: Batting mostly leadoff, Tabata has just five stolen bases in nine attempts in 153 at-bats. His season's slash line is down to .216/.264/.327. Despite a career .314 BABIP, the outfielder currently sits at .246. Barring a trade, Tabata figures to continue getting plenty of chances to turnaround his year. Rod Barajas - #26 - Catcher - 6'2" - 250lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Barajas is batting .389 (14-for-36) in his last 10 games.
Impact: The catcher, a career .237 hitter, won't keep producing at this level, but he should hit double-digits in homers - he's at four right now. Josh Harrison - #5 - Third Base - 5'8" - 185lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Harrison went 1-for-4 with his first two stolen bases of the season Friday.
Impact: Surprisingly, Harrison averaged 20 steals in parts of four minor league seasons. If he continues to see steady time -- and there's no reason to believe he won't -- then he could be a plus in that category. Harrison, who started in right field for the fourth straight game, extended his hitting streak to 10 games, during which he's gone 13-for-38 (.342). Pedro Alvarez - #24 - Third Base - 6'3" - 223lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Alvarez returned to the lineup and went 1-for-4 with a run scored Friday.
Impact: Alvarez also struck out two more times and stranded three baserunners. He did come through, though, with a nice slide for the game's lone run and a defensive stab that saved two runs. Still, fantasy owners need more than the zero homers and four RBI Alvarez has provided in his last 19 games. Jose Tabata - #31 - Right Field - 5'11" - 210lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Tabata is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Cubs, the Pirates' official Twitter page reports.
Impact: Tabata will be in his usual leadoff spot against right-hander Ryan Dempster. Tabata took a seat Wednesday against lefty Jonathon Niese, and he's just two for his last 17. Still, the 23-year-old's playing time appears safe for now. Nate McLouth - #2 - Center Field - 5'11" - 180lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: McLouth has been designated for assignment by the Pirates, according to the team's official Twitter.
Impact: Matt Hague was called up to fill his spot on the roster. And so McLouth Era 2.0 ends with the Pirates. The 30-year-old outfielder, a former 20-20 man in his previous stint with the team that drafted him, was hitting just .140 in 57 at-bats as a retread this year. Jason Grilli - #39 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 225lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: The Pittsburgh Pirates have recalled left-hander Jeff Locke from Triple-A Indianapolis and put right-handed reliever Jason Grilli on the bereavement list following the death of his wife's grandfather.
Impact: Grilli has been sharp this year, going 1-1 with a 2.25 ERA in 16 innings. Rod Barajas - #26 - Catcher - 6'2" - 250lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Barajas was 2-for-4 with one RBI on Friday night.
Impact: Barajas' run-scoring single in the second inning proved to be the only run of the game. Unfortunately, his run production overall has been nearly as unique. With a .223 average and just eight runs batted in on the year, he is not a very compelling play in most fantasy leagues. Joel Hanrahan - #52 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 245lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Hanrahan picked up his 11th save of the season Friday night, tossing a scoreless inning despite allowing two hits as the Pirates defeated the Cubs, 1-0. He struck out two and did not issue a walk.
Impact: Hanrahan has been battling a tight hamstring for some time, which has affected his control, but he claimed before the game that the injury was at last behind him. If healthy, he remains one of the more reliable closers in the game. A.J. Burnett - #34 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 230lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Burnett tossed 5.1 shutout innings, allowing six hits and two walks while striking out six as he and four Pirates relievers combined to shutout the Cubs, 1-0, on Friday night.
Impact: Burnett's fourth consecutive quality start was another step in trying to erase the memory of allowing 12 earned runs in just 2.2 innings against the Cardinals in early May. Despite the good overall numbers in this one, he again struggled with control, needing 105 pitches, and not making it out of the sixth inning. He'll get the Reds at home in his next start and may need to show a bit better against a more accomplished offense. Nate McLouth - #2 - Center Field - 5'11" - 180lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: The Pirates designated McLouth for assignment on Friday, likely ending his second stint with the club.
Impact: McLouth was an All-Star for Pittsburgh in 2008 before being traded to Atlanta. He was hitting .140 while mired in a 0-for-20 slump. Pedro Alvarez - #24 - Third Base - 6'3" - 223lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Alvarez is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Cubs, the Pirates' official Twitter page reports.
Impact: Alvarez was out of Wednesday's lineup with lefty Jonathon Niese on the mound, but he's back in his usual cleanup spot Friday. The 25-year-old has seven homers and 18 RBI, but he continues to struggle to hit consistently (.203 average). Casey McGehee - #14 - First Base - 6'1" - 220lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: McGehee is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Cubs, the Pirates' official Twitter page reports.
Impact: McGehee is 10-for-27 in his career against right-handed Ryan Dempster (who is on the mound for the Cubs), but he'll yield the start at first base to Matt Hague. The 29-year-old McGehee is batting .186 on the year, and he'll be missing from the starting lineup for the third time in the past five games. Jeff Karstens - #27 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 185lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Karstens (shoulder) is shooting for a mid-June return, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.
Impact: Karstens threw 45 pitches for Double-A Altoona on Monday and is expected to throw 60 pitches Saturday. The right-hander came into his own in 2011 as a starter, but it's possible he pitches out of the pen -- at least initially -- as the team eases him back from a shoulder ailment. Joel Hanrahan - #52 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 245lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Hanrahan has fully recovered from a sore right hamstring that affected his control for nearly a month, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impact: Hanrahan originally injured his hammy in a game against the Giants on April 15, took five days off and then pitched through the pain. "I kind of pitched with a bum leg for about a month there," he said. "It was something that I was kind of dealing with, but it wasn't going to stop me from going out on the field. I feel like I've got two healthy legs [now], so it definitely makes a big difference." Hanrahan has converted 10 of 11 save opportunities. He's allowed only seven hits in 15.2 frames but has surrendered 11 walks. Jose Tabata - #31 - Right Field - 5'11" - 210lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Tabata popped out as a pinch-hitter Wednesday afternoon.
Impact: Since May 12, Tabata has just five hits in 37 at-bats and was benched for a game when he failed to run out a ground ball. Tabata has plenty of potential, but he has just two homers, six RBI and a .610 OPS in 148 at-bats (prior to Wednesday). He'll keep getting chances, however, because the Pirates really don't have any other options. Look for him to start Friday. Jason Grilli - #39 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 225lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Grilli struck out all three batters he faced in a scoreless eighth inning Wednesday.
Impact: Grilli has 10 holds and his only blown save turned into his sole win. The righty now has 30 strikeouts in just 17 frames as the Pirates' seventh- or eighth-inning set-up man. James McDonald - #53 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 195lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: McDonald allowed one run on four hits in seven innings, walking two and striking out eight in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Mets.
Impact: McDonald has evolved into arguably the most consistent pitcher on one of baseball's most surprising staffs. The 27-year-old who once had major issues throwing deep into games because of his command has worked into the seventh inning in five of his last six starts while becoming a legitimate strikeout pitcher. Andrew McCutchen - #22 - Center Field - 5'10" - 175lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: McCutchen drove in two runs Tuesday in a 3-2 loss to the Mets.
Impact: McCutchen is batting .386 with five homers and 13 RBIs in the last 12 games. Charlie Morton - #50 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 230lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Morton allowed three runs on eight hits in seven innings Wednesday against the Mets, only to be served with his fifth loss of the year.
Impact: He walked none, but struck out just one batter. Although Morton gets a lot of ground balls, his inability to miss bats (just 25 strikeouts in 46.1 innings) puts a damper on his effectiveness. Still, this was a solid outing after a four-start stretch in which he gave up 14 earned runs (and another three unearned) in 22.1 innings. Pedro Alvarez - #24 - Third Base - 6'3" - 223lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Alvarez is not in the lineup against lefty Jon Niese on Wednesday, the Pirates' official Twitter feed reports.
Impact: Yamaico Navarro is starting at third base while Alvarez gets a day off. He should be available to pinch-hit in the late innings if needed. Jose Tabata - #31 - Right Field - 5'11" - 210lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Tabata is not in the starting lineup Wednesday, the Pirates' official Twitter feed reports.
Impact: Josh Harrison is playing right field Wednesday while Gorkys Hernandez is getting the start in left as Tabata sits for the first time in four games. Jeff Locke - #49 - Pitcher - 6'1" - 214lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Locke was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Tribune Review's Rob Biertempfel reports.
Impact: The move was made following the return of Jason Grilli from the bereavement list Wednesday. Jason Grilli - #39 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 225lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Grilli has been activated from the bereavement list for Wednesday's game against the Mets, the Pittsburgh Tribune Review's Rob Biertempfel reports.
Impact: To make room on the roster, Jeff Locke is being sent back to Indianapolis. Nate McLouth - #2 - Center Field - 5'11" - 180lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: McLouth is hitting .140 (8-for-57) with two RBI thus far in 2012.
Impact: The Pirates paid McLouth $1.75 million for a season as a fourth outfielder, but things haven't worked out. If the team had another option ready in the minor leagues, there's a good chance McLouth would've already been cut. Jared Hughes - #48 - Pitcher - 6'7" - 233lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Hughes notched his first big league victory Monday.
Impact: Hughes, who surrendered a hit and a walk in a scoreless inning, got out of a one-out jam with a runner on third. The right-handed reliever now has a 1.19 ERA in 16 games and 22.2 innings. Josh Harrison - #5 - Third Base - 5'8" - 185lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Harrison went 1-for-4 with a run scored Monday against the Mets.
Impact: His first career start in right field made him look like a second baseman playing right. While he won't make anyone forget Roberto Clemente, Harrison now has a seven-game hitting streak, going 9-for-26. James McDonald - #53 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 195lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: McDonald threw seven solid innings Tuesday against the Mets, allowing one run on four hits and two walks while striking out eight. The Pirates lost, but McDonald didn't receive a decision.
Impact: McDonald certainly has looked very good this season, and he did again in this one. The key for him has been throwing his breaking balls for strikes. However, he's never pitched this well before, and it's fair to wonder whether the control problems he's always suffered from will recur at some point. Andrew McCutchen - #22 - Center Field - 5'10" - 175lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: McCutchen had two hits Monday in a 5-4 win over the Mets.
Impact: McCutchen continues to excel with a .340 average. Erik Bedard - #45 - Pitcher - 6'1" - 200lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Bedard did not get a decision Monday in a 5-4 win over the Mets.
Impact: Bedard lasted five innings and yielded four runs and six hits. He struck out four and walked three. Casey McGehee - #14 - First Base - 6'1" - 220lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: McGehee is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Mets, the Pirates' official Twitter account reports.
Impact: Garrett Jones will get the start at first base as McGehee takes a seat. McGehee has hit better against lefties so far this season, so he will be available from the Bucs' bench with the Mets throwing a right-hander Tuesday night. Pedro Alvarez - #24 - Third Base - 6'3" - 223lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Alvarez doubled off Johan Santana on Monday to help keep his average above the Mendoza Line at .202.
Impact: He also made a glittering stop and throw from third base to help keep an impressive Pirates comeback from derailing. Alvarez is a lifetime 0-for-3 with a walk against Tuesday's starter, R.A. Dickey. Michael McKenry - #55 - Catcher - 5'10" - 200lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: McKenry went deep for a game-tying dinger Monday, his third of the season.
Impact: As if on cue, McKenry showed off the power that was mentioned here Monday. He'll be back on the bench Tuesday. The Pittsburgh backup backstop now has three home runs in 48 at-bats. Rod Barajas - #26 - Catcher - 6'2" - 250lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Barajas will return to the starting lineup Wednesday against the Mets, the Pirates' official Twitter account reports.
Impact: After a day off on Monday, Barajas will get the nod behind the plate for the Bucs on Tuesday night. He has been hitting well of late, going 8-for-17 with three homers in his last five games. Rod Barajas - #26 - Catcher - 6'2" - 250lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Barajas is not in Monday's starting lineup against the Mets.
Impact: Barajas has hit well recently but has made a pair of uncharacteristically bad defensive gaffes. Michael McKenry will start for the Bucs against New York. Michael McKenry - #55 - Catcher - 5'10" - 200lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: McKenry will start against the Mets and Johan Santana on Monday at PNC Park.
Impact: He continues to start two or three times per week as the lesser part of a catching platoon with Rod Barajas. McKenry has already hit as many homers in 2012 (2) as he did in 2011, but in over 100 fewer at-bats -- 180 to 44, respectively. It looks like the reduced workload is keeping him strong for when he plays. Still, his .182 batting average leaves plenty to be desired. Joel Hanrahan - #52 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 245lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Hanrahan earned his 10th save of the season Monday against the Mets. He recorded one strikeout in a scoreless inning of work.
Impact: Hanrahan has not allowed a run in each of his last six appearances and continues to be one of the most reliable closer options in fantasy baseball. Erik Bedard - #45 - Pitcher - 6'1" - 200lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Bedard did not record a decision Monday as the Pirates defeated the Mets, 5-4. He pitched five innings and allowed four runs, six hits and three walks to go along with four strikeouts.
Impact: Bedard is only 2-5 this season despite a 3.52 ERA. However, he has a 1.39 WHIP and has recorded 48 strikeouts in 46 innings this season, so he throws a lot of pitches. He has pitched five innings or less in six of his nine starts this season, an area he clearly needs to improve on if he is going to earn more victories. Garrett Jones - #46 - First Base - 6'4" - 230lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Jones is not in Monday's lineup against the Mets on Monday.
Impact: After a decent April, Jones has slumped to a .190/.227/.333 line in May. What's particularly disappointing is that the left-handed hitting Jones has batted against righties in 85 of his 91 at-bats. Josh Harrison - #5 - Third Base - 5'8" - 185lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Harrison will bat second and make his first start in right field Monday.
Impact: Harrison owns a six-game hitting streak, going 8-for-22 over that span. The jack-of-all-trades has started at second base, shortstop, third base, left field and now in right in 2012. He also broke up Justin Verlander's no-no over the weekend as a DH. Casey McGehee - #14 - First Base - 6'1" - 220lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: McGehee is back in Monday's lineup against the Mets, the Pirates' official Twitter fee reports.
Impact: After giving way to Garrett Jones on Sunday, McGehee is back in there Monday against Mets' lefty Johan Santana. McGehee's .235 average (8-for-34) against lefties is nothing to write home about, but it beats his mark against righties, an anemic .175 (10-for-57). Jeff Karstens - #27 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 185lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Karstens (shoulder) will make a rehab start for Double-A Altoona on Monday, according to the Altoona Curve Twitter Feed.
Impact: He's expected to throw three innings in his first game action since April 17. The Pirates pitcher has appeared in only three games, compiling a 4.50 ERA and 1.42 WHIP in 12 innings. Jeff Locke - #49 - Pitcher - 6'1" - 214lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: The Pittsburgh Pirates have recalled left-hander Jeff Locke from Triple-A Indianapolis and put right-handed reliever Jason Grilli on the bereavement list following the death of his wife's grandfather.
Impact: Locke is 3-3 with a 3.02 ERA at Triple-A. He went 0-3 with a 6.48 ERA for the Pirates in 2011. Casey McGehee - #14 - First Base - 6'1" - 220lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: McGehee is not in Sunday's starting lineup, the Pirates' official Twitter page reports.
Impact: Garrett Jones will play first base Sunday against right-hander Max Scherzer and the Tigers. McGehee will be out of the lineup for the second time in the last six days, and he may finally see his playing time decline after an 18-for-91 start to the season. Jeff Locke - #49 - Pitcher - 6'1" - 214lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Locke has been recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis, the Pirates' official site reports.
Impact: The southpaw will give the Bucs' bullpen some short-term depth, with Jason Grilli having been placed on the bereavement list Sunday. Jason Grilli - #39 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 225lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: The Pirates have placed Grilli on the bereavement list, the team's official site reports.
Impact: To fill in for Grilli -- who has whiffed 27 while walking nine in 16 innings to date -- in the Bucs' bullpen, Jeff Locke has been recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis. Juan Cruz - #37 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 165lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Cruz was used as the Bucs' eighth-inning set-up man Saturday, allowing one hit in a scoreless frame.
Impact: The game marked a switch, with manager Clint Hurdle flip-flopping Jason Grilli and Cruz in the seventh and eighth innings. Cruz threw 12 of his 14 pitches for strikes. He remains the top choice for saves should anything happen to Joel Hanrahan. Casey McGehee - #14 - First Base - 6'1" - 220lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: McGehee singled Saturday to snap an 0-for-20 slump.
Impact: McGehee has handled the transition from third base to first with aplomb from a defensive perspective. Unfortunately for fantasy owners, the infielder has no home runs and five RBI with a .198/.288/.264 slash line in 91 at-bats. Pedro Alvarez - #24 - Third Base - 6'3" - 223lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Alvarez has zero home runs and two RBI since the Bucs moved him into the cleanup spot May 6.
Impact: Fifteen games have passed since the formerly red-hot Alvarez went deep. He had been getting good looks at the plate up until the last week or so. Right now, he looks a lot like the player that struggled mightily to start the season. A.J. Burnett - #34 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 230lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Burnett allowed two runs on seven hits and three walks in six innings Saturday in a 4-2 win over Detroit.
Impact: Burnett, who struck out two, didn't have his best stuff or command but was able to string together his third straight quality start -- something he hadn't done since 2009. Andrew McCutchen - #22 - Center Field - 5'10" - 175lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: McCutchen went 2-for-4 with two home runs and four RBI in the Pirates' win over the Tigers on Saturday.
Impact: This was his second multi-homer game in three days, with Justin Verlander's near-no-no Friday interrupting the performances. McCutchen might see fewer balls to hit moving forward considering the meekness of the rest of the Pirates' lineup, but his speed makes him a dangerous man to put on base without a fight. Gorkys Hernandez - #62 - Left Field - 6'0" - 190lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: The Pirates have recalled Hernandez from Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday.
Impact: The 24-year-old Hernandez has yet to make his major league debut. He was hitting .266 at Triple-A when he was promoted. Evan Meek - #47 - Pitcher - 6'0" - 225lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Meek was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday, the Pirates' official Twitter feed reports.
Impact: He struggled in his most recent appearance Wednesday, and was sent down to clear space on the roster for Gorkys Hernandez as the Pirates open up a three-game series in Detroit with the benefit of having a DH spot in their lineup. Josh Harrison - #5 - Third Base - 5'8" - 185lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Harrison singled up the middle with one out in the ninth inning Friday to break up Justin Verlander's no-hit bid.
Impact: Not a spectacular night in itself, but he now has five hits over the past three games, and with the Pirates' woeful offense, that should get him more playing time in the foreseeable future. Charlie Morton - #50 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 230lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Morton allowed four runs on nine hits, walking one and striking out four over six innings Friday night in a loss to the Tigers.
Impact: It was a very pedestrian night when it would have taken a brilliant performance to overcome the one-hitter tossed by Justin Verlander. Morton will carry his 2-4 record and 4.35 ERA into his next start at the Mets. Jose Tabata - #31 - Right Field - 5'11" - 210lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Tabata is not in Friday's lineup because he failed to run out a ground ball Thursday.
Impact: Tabata swung and hit a ball that traveled no more than five feet in front of home plate in the ninth inning Thursday. He trotted to first base, allowing the Nats to complete a third-to-first double play. Rod Barajas - #26 - Catcher - 6'2" - 250lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Barajas is not in the lineup Friday, the Pirates' official Twitter feed reports.
Impact: He should be back in the lineup Saturday, as Barajas has been swinging a hot bat recently and his absence Friday is likely just a day to rest. Jose Tabata - #31 - Right Field - 5'11" - 210lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Tabata is not in the starting lineup Friday, the Pirates' official Twitter feed reports.
Impact: Nate McLouth is playing left field and Garrett Jones is in right, but the Pirates called up Gorkys Hernandez on Friday and the outfield playing time situation could become a bit muddled in the near future. Josh Harrison - #5 - Third Base - 5'8" - 185lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Harrison went 2-for-3 with a run Thursday in Washington.
Impact: He has two straight two-hit games. With the addition of a designated hitter Friday in Detroit, there's good reason to believe manager Clint Hurdle will find a place in Pittsburgh's lineup once again for Harrison. Rod Barajas - #26 - Catcher - 6'2" - 250lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Barajas continued his hot hitting Thursday, going 3-for-4 with a homer and two RBI against the Nationals.
Impact: He's gone deep three times in his last seven games. Friday will provide a stiff test for Barajas -- provided he starts again, as Justin Verlander will start for Detroit against the Pirates. Barajas is a lifetime 1-for-6 versus Verlander with two RBI and one of his two career stolen bases. James McDonald - #53 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 195lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: McDonald picked up the win Thursday against Washington, allowing three runs and four hits in 5.2 innings with a season-high 11 strikeouts.
Impact: McDonald took a no-hitter into the sixth inning, but ended up running into trouble when Jose Tabata misplayed a fly ball into an RBI double, and was pulled before he could record a quality start. McDonald has been racking up the strikeouts of late, with 44 Ks in his last 34.2 innings -- the most in the majors since April 25. Andrew McCutchen - #22 - Center Field - 5'10" - 175lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: McCutchen smacked a pair of solo home runs in Thursday's win at Washington.
Impact: McCutchen, who went homerless in April, has already gone deep five times this month. The center fielder narrowly missed a third homer Thursday, pulling a ball foul down the left-field line. Jeff Karstens - #27 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 185lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Karstens (shoulder) threw a 20-pitch simulated game Wednesday, but he's still not close to returning, according to Root Sports.
Impact: The righthander will throw another bullpen session Friday. He'll likely need to go out on a rehab assignment before coming off of the DL. Pitching is the one area where Pittsburgh can afford to take things slowly with injuries. Clint Barmes - #12 - Short Stop - 6'1" - 205lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Barmes will sit against Jordan Zimmermann and the Nationals on Thursday.
Impact: Barmes hasn't been able to get on a roll, posting a .155 batting average and 1:32 BB:K ratio. What's surprising is that he has four hits in four lifetime at-bats against Zimmermann, including a home run. Josh Harrison will start in his spot. Josh Harrison - #5 - Third Base - 5'8" - 185lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Harrison will start at shortstop Thursday against the Nationals.
Impact: Despite a .222 batting average (in only 36 at-bats), Harrison has three hits, including a dinger, in his last eight at-bats. Moreover, starting shortstop Clint Barmes is batting .155 with a 1:32 BB:K. Harrison won't win any Gold Gloves, but he's capable of going on an offensive run. Garrett Jones - #46 - First Base - 6'4" - 230lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Jones is back in the lineup Thursday against the Nationals, the Pirates' official Twitter account reports.
Impact: Jones is back in the lineup against righty Jordan Zimmermann. Casey McGehee got the start with the Nationals throwing a lefty in Wednesday's tilt. Yamaico Navarro - #36 - Second Base - 5'11" - 170lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
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News: Navarro will start in left field and bat fifth against the Nationals on Wednesday, the Pirates' official Twitter page reports.
Impact: With Alex Presley and Nate McLouth both out of the lineup, Navarro gets the start. He'll need to improve his .171 average if he hopes to get increased playing time. Rod Barajas - #26 - Catcher - 6'2" - 250lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
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News: Barajas is back in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals, the Pirates' official Twitter page reports.
Impact: The 36-year-old caught two straight before sitting Tuesday. Barajas currently has a .182 average, but he's 5-for-13 with a homer in the last seven days. Alex Presley - #7 - Left Field - 5'9" - 181lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Presley is not in Wednesday's starting lineup, the Pirates' official Twitter page reports.
Impact: Yamaico Navarro will be in at left field and bat fifth against lefty Gio Gonzalez. Presley was in left for the team's last two games, but he's just 3-for-38 in May. Pedro Alvarez - #24 - Third Base - 6'3" - 223lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Alvarez is not in Wednesday's starting lineup, the Pirates' official Twitter page reports.
Impact: Alvarez will take a seat for the first time since Apr. 24, and will be replaced at third by Josh Harrison. The 25-year-old Alvarez is batting just .217 on the year, but he has seven home runs and has sit safely in his last four contests. Erik Bedard - #45 - Pitcher - 6'1" - 200lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
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News: Bedard was forced to leave Wednesday's win over Washington in the second inning due to back spasms.
Impact: It's unclear how long the injury will sidelined Bedard, so he's considered day-to-day for now. He's been impressive with the Pirates this season, compiling a 2.57 ERA, but has just a 2-4 record to show for it due to poor run support. Josh Harrison - #5 - Third Base - 5'8" - 185lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
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News: Harrison went 2-for-4 with three RBI and his first homer of the year Wednesday against the Nationals.
Impact: Harrison started at third base with tough lefty Gio Gonzalez on the mound. In an interesting move, Harrison shifted to left field late in the game. It's unlikely he sticks in left, but the move only helps his versatility and potential for playing time. Rod Barajas - #26 - Catcher - 6'2" - 250lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Barajas went 1-for-3 with a run scored Wednesday.
Impact: He has hits in five of his last six games as he recovers from his early-season slump. Pedro Alvarez - #24 - Third Base - 6'3" - 223lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Alvarez grounded out weakly to second base on the first pitch he saw as a pinch-hitter Wednesday.
Impact: He rolled over on a hittable pitch that he was routinely crushing a couple weeks ago. Alvarez has four hits in his last 34 at-bats and a 2:14 BB:K ratio in his last nine contests. Yamaico Navarro - #36 - Second Base - 5'11" - 170lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Navarro went 0-for-2 with a walk in his first left field start since the demotion of Alex Presley on Wednesday.
Impact: It looks like Navarro will get the first crack starting in left, though Josh Harrison actually replaced him in the outfield late in Wednesday's contest. Navarro may never get a better chance to show his stuff for Pittsburgh than the one he now has. Jared Hughes - #48 - Pitcher - 6'7" - 233lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Hughes hurled a scoreless inning Wednesday against the Nationals.
Impact: He's allowed only three earned runs in 20.2 innings. The 6-foot-7 righty has three holds but has yet to factor into any decisions. Pittsburgh has used him in a multitude of situations, but he's not in line for saves opportunities. Hughes does have that potential, however. Evan Meek - #47 - Pitcher - 6'0" - 225lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Meek struggled in his return to the Bucs bullpen Wednesday, surrendering three earned runs on one hit, one hit batsman and two walks.
Impact: Meek threw just 14 of 25 pitches for strikes. His velocity was solid in the 94-mph range, but he was consistently up in the zone. The fact that Pittsburgh used him in a high-leverage situation shows that he's still highly valued within the organization. That said, he wasn't able to get the job done in his first big league outing since April 29. Erik Bedard - #45 - Pitcher - 6'1" - 200lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Bedard (back) allowed four earned runs on on six hits and a walk in six innings Wednesday. He struck out seven batters.
Impact: Making his first start after back spasms forced him out of his May 9 appearance, Bedard threw 92 pitches -- 62 for strikes -- without incident. He served up three home runs after giving up just one in his first seven starts and 35 innings. Alex Presley - #7 - Left Field - 5'9" - 181lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
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News: The Pittsburgh Pirates have optioned the slumping Presley to the minors.
Impact: Presley will go to Indianapolis, mired in a 3-for-42 slump over his last 15 games. He's batting .220 with 2 homers and six RBIs this season. Says manager Clint Hurdle: ``His game hasn't been in place.'' Evan Meek - #47 - Pitcher - 6'0" - 225lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
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News: The Pittsburgh Pirates have recalled Meek from Triple-A Indianapolis before Wednesday's game against the Washington Nationals.
Impact: Meek, an NL All-Star in 2010, was sent to Indianapolis on May 1 with a 5.59 ERA in nine games with Pittsburgh. He allowed just two hits in six scoreless innings at Indianapolis. Kevin Correia - #29 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 200lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
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News: Correia lasted only 3 2-3 innings, his shortest outing this year, and gave up a season-high six runs Tuesday in a 6-2 loss at Miami.
Impact: Correia fell to 0-4 in his past five starts. "My command just wasn't real good,'' Correia said. ``When I miss, it's a pretty good lineup, and they're going to take advantage of it.'' Alex Presley - #7 - Left Field - 5'9" - 181lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Presley was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday, the Pirates' official Twitter page reports.
Impact: The team called up right-hander Evan Meek to take his place. The 26-year-old Presley was having a horrendous month of May, going 3-for-38 and hitless in his last 14 at-bats. The team clearly felt it was time Presley head to the minors and try to correct his swing. Evan Meek - #47 - Pitcher - 6'0" - 225lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Meek was recalled Wednesday, the Pirates' official Twitter page reports.
Impact: Outfielder Alex Presley was optioned to Triple-A, which freed up room for Meek. The 29-year-old Meek has a 3.22 career ERA at the big-league level, and he hadn't allowed a run over six innings at Triple-A Indianapolis so far in 2012. Casey McGehee - #14 - First Base - 6'1" - 220lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: McGehee will start at first base and bat fourth against the Nationals on Wednesday, the Pirates' official Twitter page reports.
Impact: McGehee started three straight games before taking a seat on Tuesday. The 29-year-old hasn't been very productive in 2012, with a .218 average and no homers to go along with just four RBI. He'll look to break out of his current 1-for-17 slump on Wednesday. Garrett Jones - #46 - First Base - 6'4" - 230lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Jones is not in Wednesday's starting lineup, Pirates' official Twitter page reports.
Impact: Casey McGehee is in at first base while Jones is out of the lineup for the fourth time in the last five days. The 30-year-old Jones isn't believed to be injured, but he is amidst a 1-for-12 slump. Brad Lincoln - #32 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 218lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
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News: The Pirates will rest Lincoln for two more days before returning him to the bullpen, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impact: Lincoln could return to the rotation if Erik Bedard's cranky back acts up or if the team removes Kevin Correia as a starter. Manager Clint Hurdle also mentioned Lincoln as a potential closer, but that wouldn't happen until the Bucs traded Joel Hanrahan. Either way, Lincoln's stock continues to rise. "This is the best that we've seen him," Hurdle said. "This is the best pitching package that I've ever seen from him." Rod Barajas - #26 - Catcher - 6'2" - 250lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Barajas is not in the starting lineup Tuesday, the Pirates' official Twitter feed reports.
Impact: Mike McKenry will spell Barajas on Tuesday while the veteran gets a day off. Kevin Correia - #29 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 200lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Correia was beat up by the Marlins on Tuesday, allowing six runs on eight hits and four walks over just 3.2 innings.
Impact: It was an all-around awful start for Correia. Although he was somewhat singled to death (six of the eight hits), he lacked control and when it was in the zone, the Marlins made contact. Correia's quick start has evaporated and he now owns a 4.50 ERA. Garrett Jones - #46 - First Base - 6'4" - 230lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Jones is not in the starting lineup Monday, the Pirates' official Twitter feed reports.
Impact: Casey McGehee is starting at first base for the Pirates on Monday while Jones sits against right-hander Anibal Sanchez. Alex Presley - #7 - Left Field - 5'9" - 181lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Presley went 0-for-3 Monday in just his third start since May 4.
Impact: Presley also walked and was caught stealing. The outfielder has three hits in his last 42 at-bats. Fortunately for Presley, Nate McLouth is playing just as poorly and the Pirates don't seem inclined to call anyone up from Triple-A right now. Juan Cruz - #37 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 165lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Cruz, who didn't pitch Monday after throwing in two straight games Saturday and Sunday, could be used in any closing role Tuesday for the Pirates.
Impact: Manager Clint Hurdle doesn't want to use any of his relievers three straight days and closer Joel Hanrahan has pitched both Sunday and Monday. Cruz has exceeded expectations in 2012, yielding just one run in 14 innings with an 11:6 K:BB ratio. Joel Hanrahan - #52 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 245lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Hanrahan earned his seventh save Monday night against the Marlins.
Impact: He threw 11 of 17 pitches for strikes, retiring all three batters he faced. Hanrahan's command has wavered thus far in 2012, and he threw one 55-foot fastball Monday, but for the most part he looked solid. Manager Clint Hurdle has said he doesn't want to use relievers three days in a row, so look for Juan Cruz to pitch in any potential save situations Tuesday. Brad Lincoln - #32 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 218lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Lincoln allowed two runs on four hits and a walk in six innings Monday in Miami. He struck out three and got the victory in his first start of 2012.
Impact: Lincoln is flying under the radar right now. He probably has more value in keeper leagues than anywhere else because he doesn't have a set role. At some point he could move into the rotation or even close, though starting is the more likely path at this time. Lincoln's worth keeping an eye on, at the very least. Rod Barajas - #26 - Catcher - 6'2" - 250lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Barajas went 2-for-3 with a double and his second homer Monday night.
Impact: Barajas has six hits in his last 17 at-bats and continues to see the ball well at the plate. The catcher, who has two homers in his last five games, went deep 16 times in 2011. There's no reason he can't stay hot for a while longer. Daniel McCutchen - #25 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 214lbs
Sun. May 13, 2012 |
STATS
News: Pittsburgh placed McCutchen on the disabled list with a strained left oblique.
Impact: Joel Hanrahan missed the previous three games to attend the funeral of his grandmother. McCutchen, a right-hander, was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis to take Hanrahan's place on the active roster. Nate McLouth - #2 - Center Field - 5'11" - 180lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: McLouth pinch-hit and struck out on three pitches Sunday, dropping his batting average to .178.
Impact: He's missed out on a golden opportunity for regular playing time in left field for a slumping Alex Presley. McLouth looks overmatched at the plate. Yamaico Navarro has seen time as the team's right fielder, with Jose Tabata shifting to left. McLouth is a veteran player but hasn't shown much at all in his return to Pittsburgh. Rod Barajas - #26 - Catcher - 6'2" - 250lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Barajas went 1-for-4 Sunday and played an inning at first base.
Impact: The catcher might qualify at first base in some fantasy leagues, but it's doubtful he's a worthy option there. Still, he does have four hits in his last 14 at-bats for a .286 batting average, including his first home run. He's been hitting the ball better lately after a miserable start. Joel Hanrahan - #52 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 245lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Hanrahan walked one batter in a scoreless inning Sunday afternoon.
Impact: The Pirates closer pitched for the first time since Wednesday, right before he was placed on the bereavement list. The time off seemed to do him good, as he needed only 11 pitches (six strikes) to retire the Astros. Hanrahan struggled mightily with his command prior to taking time off but looked better Sunday. His velocity is down from 97.1 mph to 95.7 mph and he's throwing more sliders than last season (17 percent to 26.5). Erik Bedard - #45 - Pitcher - 6'1" - 200lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Bedard (back) is expected to start Wednesday in Washington, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Impact: Bedard left Wednesday's game against the Nationals after just one inning with back spasms. The lefty's two-start week is no longer in play, but he's on pace to start two times in the following week -- provided his wonky back gives him no further problems. Brad Lincoln will start in Bedard's place Monday. Pedro Alvarez - #24 - Third Base - 6'3" - 223lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Alvarez collected his first RBI in eight games Sunday.
Impact: He was hitless in his first 22 at-bats as in the clean-up spot. Alvarez has struck out 11 times in his last five contests and he'll likely continue being a peaks-and-valley player throughout 2012. A.J. Burnett - #34 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 230lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Burnett held the Astros to two runs on six hits over eight innings in a no-decision Sunday.
Impact: Burnett struck out four and didn't walk any. His ERA sits at 5.12, but that's largely due to his disastrous start against the Cardinals on May 2 in which he allowed 12 runs in 2.2 innings. Don't be fooled by the one awful start -- he's worth at least a look in most formats. Neil Walker - #18 - Second Base - 6'3" - 208lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Walker doubled twice in five at-bats Sunday against the Astros.
Impact: He's arguably been the Bucs' most snake-bitten hitter, making numerous hard-hit outs. Walker hit second in the lineup for the seventh time and has batted anywhere from second to sixth in the order thus far. He entered Sunday with a .655 OPS, nearly 100 points under his career average of .751 -- though his .278 batting mark is right at his career .279 mark. Walker's .339 road batting average plays well into Pittsburgh's seven-game road trip starting Monday in Miami. Jose Tabata - #31 - Right Field - 5'11" - 210lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Tabata batted leadoff for the 10th straight game Sunday, going 0-for-4 with a walk and run scored.
Impact: He's moved back to left field for the time being with Alex Presley slumping and has hit .300 since April 20 (24-for-80). Tabata winced in pain Saturday at the plate after a swing but stayed in the game after a visit by the trainer. He homered with his next swing. Tabata missed time in 2011 with a left wrist injury, something to file away. Right now, though, he's clicking on all cylinders. Joel Hanrahan - #52 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 245lbs
Sun. May 13, 2012 |
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News: The Pirates reinstated Hanrahan from the bereavement list before Sunday's game against Houston.
Impact: Hanrahan missed the previous three games to attend the funeral of his grandmother. Daniel McCutchen - #25 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 214lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: McCutchen has been placed on the disabled list with an oblique strain, the Pirates' official Twitter feed reports.
Impact: McCutchen was likely headed back to the minor leagues anyway with Joel Hanrahan returning from the bereavement list. He may do so regardless as soon as he is ready to return from the DL. Joel Hanrahan - #52 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 245lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: The Pirates have reinstated Hanrahan from the bereavement list, the club's official Twitter account reports.
Impact: Hanrahan should step right back into the closer's role. Juan Cruz will move back to middle relief. Clint Barmes - #12 - Short Stop - 6'1" - 205lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Barmes is not in Sunday's lineup against the Astros, the Pirates' official site reports.
Impact: Josh Harrison will get the nod at shortstop Sunday, with Barmes, currently hitting .158, taking a seat. Andrew McCutchen - #22 - Center Field - 5'10" - 175lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: McCutchen went 4-for-4 with a solo home run and a steal in the Pirates' win over the Astros on Saturday.
Impact: This was McCutchen's second four-hit game of the week, which has helped boost his average from .302 on May 8 to .342 after Saturday's performance. It has taken a little while for McCutchen's power to come around this season, but his potential to exceed his 23-home-run, 23-steal season from last year should have him among the NL's elite outfielders. Jose Tabata - #31 - Right Field - 5'11" - 210lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
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News: Tabata went 2-for-4 with a triple and a home run in the Pirates' win over the Astros on Saturday.
Impact: This was Tabata's second consecutive game with a triple, and the pair of hits brought his average up to .250 for the first time since Opening Day. Juan Cruz - #37 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 165lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Cruz struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning Saturday against the Astros to earn his third save of the year.
Impact: He is the Pirates' temporary closer with Joel Hanrahan on the bereavement list. Cruz could hang onto the role for a few more days, but he will relinquish closing duties once Hanrahan returns. Rod Barajas - #26 - Catcher - 6'2" - 250lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
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News: Barajas had a team-high two hits in Friday's 1-0 loss to Houston.
Impact: The veteran backstop is not a quality fantasy option. James McDonald - #53 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 195lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
STATS
News: McDonald extended his impressive start in Friday's 1-0 loss to Houston.
Impact: McDonald gave up just four hits in eight innings while striking out eight and walking two as his ERA dipped to 2.42. A.J. Burnett - #34 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 230lbs
Thu. May 10, 2012 |
STATS
News: Burnett bounced back from an ugly start last week, but the bullpen blew the save Tuesday and he didn't earn a decision.
Impact: After allowing 12 runs in 2 2-3 innings against St. Louis, Burnett gave up two runs in eight innings against the Nationals. Andrew McCutchen - #22 - Center Field - 5'10" - 175lbs
Wed. May 9, 2012 |
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News: McCutchen is getting two days off to rest from the stomach flu.
Impact: The outfielder might return for Tuesday's series opener against Washington. |
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