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Back in black; McCutchen mixes nostalgia and hope in return

Andrew McCutchen is embracing his second stint with the Pittsburgh Pirates

APRIL 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joe Starkey: As we'll see, Andrew McCutchen means the world to Pittsburgh Nothing felt right about Andrew McCutchen’s final home game here, likely because it wasn’t clear if it was his final home game here. The dat...

APRIL 6, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Andrew McCutchen, former Pirates calling for Blackout at home opener on Friday Michael McKenry, AJ Burnett and Andrew McCutchen are calling for a Blackout during the Pirates’ home opener on Friday.

APRIL 6, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Swipes first bag McCutchen went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Red Sox.

Impact The veteran outfielder has had a bit of a slow start at the plate to begin his second tour of duty with the Pirates, going 4-for-15 (.267) through six games with his only extra-base hit being a double, but he's drawn seven walks and stole his first base of the year Wednesday. McCutchen hasn't swiped double-digit bags since 2018, but the 36-year-old still boasted a sprint speed in the 90th percentile last year according to Statcast. If he keeps getting on base at a good clip, he could be one of the players who benefits most from MLB's rule changes to boost the running game.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Monday McCutchen is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact McCutchen will get a breather for the first time in the young 2023 campaign after he started all three games of the Pirates' season-opening series versus the Reds, going a collective 2-for-8 with a double, five walks, a run and an RBI. Ji Man Choi will spell him Monday as the Pirates' designated hitter.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

'It's gonna be cool': Andrew McCutchen eager to savor every moment of PNC Park return Andrew McCutchen doesn’t know what to expect for the home opener. But he does know that he’s going to savor every second of it.

MARCH 30, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Makes throws to bases McCutchen (elbow) made throws to bases over the weekend in Pirates camp, CJ Haddad of MLB.com reports.

Impact McCutchen was limited to DH duties over the final stretch of the Grapefruit League schedule because of soreness in his right elbow, but he told reporters Monday that he expects to be able to play some outfield when the regular season gets underway. "It's all good," McCutchen said. "I'm fine. I'll be good. No worries."

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates Fast 5: Observations on Andrew McCutchen, Johan Oviedo and final roster decisions McCutchen might be more of an outfielder again, Oviedo puts a pitch on the shelf, and the club is close to finalizing its initial roster.

MARCH 27, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Returns to lineup Tuesday McCutchen (elbow) will serve as the Pirates' designated hitter and No. 3 batter in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game versus the Phillies.

Impact McCutchen missed a handful of days with right elbow soreness, but it looks like he'll be ready to go with Opening Day just over a week away. It's not clear when he might be ready to play the outfield, but the elbow issue never seemed like a major concern.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined with sore elbow McCutchen was sidelined Thursday in Pirates camp due to minor right elbow soreness, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

Impact It's not believed to be anything serious, but Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said the team will "take it very slow with Andrew." He'll probably spend the weekend getting rest and treatment before a reevaluation of the situation early next week.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Re-enters spring lineup McCutchen (hand) will serve as the Pirates' designated hitter and No. 3 batter in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Blue Jays.

Impact McCutchen exited early in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Twins due to hand soreness, but as anticipated, his removal from that contest proved to be merely a precaution. At least at the start of the season, the 36-year-old should handle a near-everyday role as he opens his second stint in Pittsburgh, with McCutchen expected to move between the corner outfield and designated hitter.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates Fast 5: Quick games, long saves and collecting Andrew McCutchen memorabilia When Kevin Plawecki was a rookie in 2015, he began collecting autographed items from top players. The first was a ball signed by McCutchen.

MARCH 7, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Removal was precautionary McCutchen's (hand) removal from the Pirates' game on Sunday was precautionary and he's expected to be fine, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Impact McCutchen was lifted from the game against the Twins after being hit by a pitch, but it sounds like he probably could've remained in had it been a regular-season contest. The veteran outfield is expected to open 2023 as the Pirates' starting right fielder.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates OF Andrew McCutchen (hand) exits vs. Twins Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen exited Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Twins in the sixth inning with discomfort in his l...

MARCH 5, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Pirates' Andrew McCutchen exits spring training game early due to left hand discomfort BRADENTON, Fla. — Andrew McCutchen exited Sunday afternoon’s spring training game early after being hit by a pitch in the sixth inning. The....

MARCH 5, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

'I went to work': Andrew McCutchen's swing looking as good as ever at Pirates camp Andrew McCutchen made some subtle swing changes this offseason, hoping to get back to a former version of himself.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

'The way it's supposed to be': Andrew McCutchen's presence felt at Pirates spring training Andrew McCutchen has spent the past two days working out at Pirate City. To him, it’s not a big deal. But to others it certainly is.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Good and bad of Pirates' 2023 ZiPS projections: Look to young players — not free agents — for hope Significant short-term moves have been the story of the Pirates’ offseason. From the return of Andrew McCutchen to the signings of veterans...

JANUARY 31, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

For McCutchen, Pittsburgh has always been home PITTSBURGH -- Andrew McCutchen never truly left Pittsburgh. McCutchen remained a Pittsburgh resident even as he worked for employers over th...

JANUARY 29, 2023 • MLB.COM

Andrew McCutchen reconnects with Pirates fans, discusses how much he missed Pittsburgh Andrew McCutchen spoke at a season-ticket holder event Saturday and talked more about how much he genuinely missed playing in Pittsburgh.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Here's how McCutchen chose his iconic No. 22 This story was excerpted from Justice delos Santos’ Pirates Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get i...

JANUARY 26, 2023 • MLB.COM

Andrew McCutchen isn't chasing nostalgia with the Pirates. He wants to build something After rejoining his original team, McCutchen delivered a message: “I’m not here on a farewell tour. I'm here to help this ballclub win."

JANUARY 21, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

McCutchen awestruck by reunion with Bucs: 'I'm just thankful' PITTSBURGH -- Andrew McCutchen couldn’t quite find a word to encompass the symphony of emotions that only a moment like this could spark. No...

JANUARY 21, 2023 • MLB.COM

Analysis: What type of baseball fit will Andrew McCutchen provide the Pirates? We know about Andrew McCutchen’s place in Pirates history, but where does he fit on this team?

JANUARY 21, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Andrew McCutchen: return to Pittsburgh not a farewell tour

Andrew McCutchen is back where he once belonged

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS