Pirates' Andrew McCutchen: Passes franchise legend Wednesday
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McCutchen went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Marlins.
The 38-year-old launched a hanging splitter from Cal Quantrill to center field in the fifth inning, giving Pittsburgh a 4-0 lead. The homer was the sixth of the season for McCutchen, and his 241st in a Pirates uniform -- passing the immortal Roberto Clemente on the franchise's all-time list and putting him into third place behind two other Hall of Famers, Ralph Kiner (301) and Willie Stargell (475). Through 60 games this season, McCutchen is slashing .263/.354/.405 with 21 runs and 25 RBI.
McCutchen is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Phillies.
McCutchen's streak of seven consecutive starts comes to an end Friday, as he'll yield to Bryan Reynolds at DH. McCutchen is 0-for-11 with six strikeouts over his last three outings.
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Pirates' Andrew McCutchen: Homers in back-to-back games
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McCutchen went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and three strikeouts in Sunday's 6-4 loss to the Padres.
McCutchen has homered in consecutive games after going over a month without a long ball. He was productive during the weekend series in San Diego, going 5-for-12 with three extra-base hits and three RBI. The veteran has five homers, 18 RBI, 18 runs scored and a stolen base while batting .264 with a .770 OPS through 52 contests on the year.
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Pirates' Andrew McCutchen: Belts fourth homer
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McCutchen went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a second run scored and a walk in Saturday's 5-0 win over the Padres.
McCutchen has logged multiple hits in four of his last seven games, going 10-for-28 (.357) in that span. The homer was his first since April 27 versus the Dodgers. The 38-year-old veteran is up to a .265/.370/.388 slash line with four homers, 16 RBI, 17 runs scored, nine doubles and one stolen base over 200 plate appearances this season. He continues to hold down a spot as the Pirates' primary designated hitter.
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Pirates' Andrew McCutchen: Getting rest Tuesday
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McCutchen isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks.
After starting each of Pittsburgh's last five contests and going 7-for-17 with six walks and three runs scored, McCutchen will get a chance to rest his legs Tuesday. His absence will move Oneil Cruz into the DH spot while Tommy Pham, Alexander Canario and Bryan Reynolds start in the outfield.
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Pirates' Andrew McCutchen: Walks three times
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McCutchen went 1-for-2 with three walks and a run scored Thursday against the Brewers.
McCutchen is hitting only .203 across 19 games in May and has not had a multi-hit effort since April 27. While he still has a .342 on-base percentage in that span, McCutchen has been limited to only two RBI and three runs scored for the month.
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Pirates' Andrew McCutchen: Grabbing seat Wednesday
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McCutchen is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds.
McCutchen had started each of the previous six games and 13 of the last 14, so he's earned a breather for Wednesday's matinee. Bryan Reynolds is getting a start at designated hitter and Alexander Canario will cover right field.
McCutchen isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Mets.
McCutchen will start Tuesday's contest on the bench after going 1-for-3 with a walk during Monday's series opener. His absence will put Joey Bart into the DH spot while Henry Davis catches and bats ninth.
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Pirates' Andrew McCutchen: Resting up Sunday
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McCutchen is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.
McCutchen will receive a breather after serving as Pittsburgh's designated hitter for 12 straight games, slashing .298/.377/.511 during that stretch. The Pirates will give Joey Bart a day off from catching and deploy him as the DH in place of McCutchen.
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Pirates' Andrew McCutchen: Drives in go-ahead run
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McCutchen went 1-for-3 with a walk and a two-run double in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Cubs.
McCutchen put the Pirates up for good in the seventh inning, when his double to center field off Brad Keller plated Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Bryan Reynolds. McCutchen has logged at least one hit in nine of his last 10 games, and over that span he has gone 13-for-40 (.325) with one stolen base, five runs scored, two home runs and seven RBI.
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Pirates' Andrew McCutchen: Knocks four hits
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McCutchen went 4-for-4 with a solo homer in Sunday's loss to the Dodgers
McCutchen drilled a solo shot in the first inning for his third home run of the season. He added three more base hits throughout the contest, but it didn't do much good as the Pirates lost 9-2. McCutchen had just one multi-hit performance over his previous 15 games, going 9-for-49 (.184) during that span. He's now slashing .276/.368/.447 through 87 plate appearances.
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Pirates' Andrew McCutchen: Smashes second homer in rout
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McCutchen went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run and a walk in Tuesday's win over the Angels.
McCutchen gave the Pirates a 5-1 lead in the fourth inning Tuesday, delivering his second long ball of the campaign. The veteran outfielder's best fantasy days appear to be behind him, but he continues to occupy a premium spot in Pittsburgh's lineup. Through 66 plate appearances, McCutchen is slashing a serviceable .246/.348/.404 with three doubles, nine RBI, eight runs scored and one stolen base.
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Pirates' Andrew McCutchen: Out of Saturday's lineup
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McCutchen is not in the Pirates' starting lineup against the Guardians on Saturday.
McCutchen will begin Saturday's game on the bench after going 1-for-10 with one stolen base and three runs scored over his last three starts. Oneil Cruz will serve as the designated hitter while Jack Suwinski gets the start in center field.
McCutchen is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.
McCutchen will hit the bench for the third time in seven games as he fills a part-time role in the corner outfield in the short term while Bryan Reynolds tends to a sore triceps that's been limiting him to designated-hitter duties. Alexander Canario will get a look in right field Sunday while McCutchen takes a seat.
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Pirates' Andrew McCutchen: Absent from lineup
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McCutchen is not in the lineup for Friday's game versus the Reds.
Bryan Reynolds (triceps) being unable to play the field continues to eat into McCutchen's playing time, as the Pirates don't appear willing to let him play the outfield every day. Adam Frazier is in right field and hitting eighth Friday.
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Pirates' Andrew McCutchen: Stepping out of lineup
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McCutchen is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cardinals, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
McCutchen has a .988 OPS through 26 plate appearances this season but will receive a day off Tuesday. Bryan Reynolds is serving as the designated hitter while Jack Suwinski receives a start in the outfield.
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Pirates' Andrew McCutchen: Drives in two runs
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McCutchen went 2-for-4 with a two-run double and a run scored in Monday's win over the Cardinals.
McCutchen ripped a two-run double and came around to score during Pittsburgh's four-run seventh inning. He's turned in two multi-hit performances over his last three appearances, boosting his season slash line to .348/.423/.565 with three extra-base hits and four RBI through 26 plate appearances. McCutchen appears to be a safe bet for regular playing time, even as Bryan Reynolds occasionally slots in as a DH while he nurses a minor triceps issue.
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Player Bio
HT/WT: 5-11, 195 lbs
Birthplace: Fort Meade, FL
Age: 38
Experience: 16
Bats/Throws: R, R
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