Blogs

Clint Barmes has been benched to focus on getting out of a deep batting slump

IN which a winning May is within reach and Hot Rod reaches a milestone.

James McDonald came with three outs of his first career complete game.

In which Tabata runs, Walker rakes and Cruz takes a hiatus. Oh, and today’s lineups, too.

The Pirates have two lefties in the pen for the first time this season.

In which Pedro makes the play and a quick note about that walkoff HBP. Oh, and lineups, too.

Duke Welker is on his way to Triple-A

In which Gorkys makes his first start, Grilli returns and a few other notes. Oh, and lineups, too.

Jeff Locke was called up, making for a reunion of sorts for the four players in the Nate McLouth trade of 2009.

In which Hurdle expects his boys to rebound, Cutch kills lefties and Gorkys says, I am N. 29. Oh, and lineups, too.