Bob Walk: No More Snide Remarks About The Lineup
Bob Walk joins The Fan Morning Show in his regular weekly spot
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Bob Walk joins The Fan Morning Show in his regular weekly spot
Edinson Volquez allowed two runs over six innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates jumped on the Detroit Tigers early in a 4-2 victory on Tuesday night.
After just one shaky relief appearance Monday night against the Detroit Tigers in which he pitched just two-thirds of an inning while giving up three hits and two earned runs, the Pirates have optioned reliever Casey Sadler back to Triple-A Indianapolis and have recalled pitcher Brandon Cumpton.
After much debate over what the Pirates should do with their growing number of injured players on the active roster, the team has announced that they've placed Center Fielder Andrew McCutchen on the 15-day DL with an avulsion fracture involving the costochondral cartilage of the left 11th rib.
Tyson Ross gave up a leadoff single to Starling Marte and Gregory Polanco followed with a two-run home run.
Piittsburgh Pirates General Manager Neal Huntington joined Greg Brown Sunday for his weekly radio show.
Pirates third baseman Pedro Alvarez took some reps at first base during batting practice Friday.
Pirates closer Mark Melancon earned his 21st save of the season Friday night against the Padres, a career high.
Pittsburgh's Gregory Polanco and Josh Harrison had three hits each and Vance Worley outdueled Ian Kennedy as the Pirates beat the San Diego Padres 2-1 on Friday night.
The move has been talked about for months, but now the wheels of change have been put in motion as the Pittsburgh Pirates have begun working with Pedro Alvarez on a transition from playing third base to playing first.
Edinson Volquez pitched one-hit ball for seven innings, Gregory Polanco drove in four runs and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Miami Marlins 7-2 Thursday.
Pirates GM Neal Huntington joined The Fan Morning Show on Thursday
Marlins relief pitcher and former Pirate Bryan Morris joined The Fan Morning Show on Thursday
