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Andrew McCutchen on his Pittsburgh legacy, Ke'Bryan Hayes and the ongoing rebuild Andrew McCutchen knows the challenges Ke’Bryan Hayes and the Pirates face well. He talked about that and more on Monday.

APRIL 18, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Providing value on bases McCutchen went 2-for-3 with an RBI, a run and a stolen base in Sunday's 6-5 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Though McCutchen has turned in nine seasons of double-digit steals during his career, none have come since 2018. That makes McCutchen's early involvement on the bases all the more surprising, as the 35-year-old has now nabbed steals in two straight games and has made three attempts overall through 10 games. McCutchen's willingness to run may be a byproduct of the Brewers' offensive struggles; Sunday's six-run effort was Milwaukee's top total through its first 10 games. Assuming the likes of Christian Yelich and Hunter Renfroe eventually begin to heat up and the Brewers are able to more easily manufacture runs, McCutchen may not be as inclined to go for steals, especially if he continues to stick as the club's cleanup hitter versus right-handed pitching.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

A more aggressive approach at the plate is already paying dividends for Andrew McCutchen The idea for Milwaukee's new DH is to hunt for good pitches early in an at-bat, whether he's batting leadoff or cleanup.

APRIL 13, 2022 • JSONLINE.COM

Picks up three RBI McCutchen went 2-for-4 with a double and three RBI in Tuesday's 5-4 victory over the Orioles.

Impact It took McCutchen five games to knock in his first runs with the Brewers, but the trio of them he picked up Tuesday were key to his team's victory. McCutchen is being put in position to help fantasy players, as he has hit cleanup in the three games in which a right-hander has started for the opponent and leadoff in the two games in which the Brewers have taken on a southpaw.

APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Andrew McCutchen drives in three runs, Willy Adames is clutch both offensively and defensively and Devin Williams and Josh Hader bear down when it matters.

APRIL 13, 2022 • JSONLINE.COM

Cubs RHP Thompson suspended by MLB for hitting McCutchen

Chicago Cubs reliever Keegan Thompson has been suspended for three games for hitting Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Andrew McCutchen with a pitch

APRIL 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brewers hope improved lineup leads to longer postseason run

The Milwaukee Brewers believe they have a championship-caliber pitching staff with Cy Young Award winner Corbin Burnes heading the rotation and three-time All-Star Josh Hader leadi...

MARCH 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Is winning the offseason worth it? Depends on the year

It has been 13 years since the big-spending New York Yankees “bought” their 27th World Series championship with free agents CC Sabathia and Mark Teixeira

MARCH 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to fill DH role Brewers president of baseball operations David Stearns said Wednesday that McCutchen will see most of his starts at designated hitter in 2022, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Impact Stearns comments came after the Brewers officially announced McCutchen's signing to a one-year, $8.5 million. According to Sammon, the Brewers aren't viewing McCutchen as an option in center field, though the five-time All-Star could fill in as a left or right fielder whenever projected starters Christian Yelich and Hunter Renfroe need a day off. McCutchen is coming off a 2021 campaign with the Phillies in which he slugged 27 home runs -- his best total since 2017 -- but a career-worst .222 average capped his overall fantasy utility.

MARCH 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Former MLB outfielder, manager Bill Virdon dies at 90

Bill Virdon, who helped the Pittsburgh Pirates to the 1960 World Series before enjoying success as manager of the Houston Astros, has died

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Schwarber, Pederson decline options, become free agents

Atlanta outfielder Joc Pederson and Boston infielder-outfielder Kyle Schwarber were among 10 players who became free agents when they both declined 2022 mutual options in their con...

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joe Starkey: Why would Andrew McCutchen want to come back to this? I’m all in on the Pirates’ tank job. It’s the best way to build a winner. Look across town for proof of that. The Penguins pulled off...

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Biertempfel: The Pirates need an outfielder. Andrew McCutchen is available. No, it's not a good fit "Cutch" and the Bucs were perfectly paired — a decade ago. A reunion might be tempting, but the Pirates should look for a better option.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Jason Mackey: Could the Pirates do the unthinkable and actually bring back Andrew McCutchen? Andrew McCutchen is a free agent. The Pirates have a lot of needs. Any chance there’s a legitimate match here?

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Phillies decline club options on Herrera, McCutchen

The Philadelphia Phillies declined club options for next season on outfielders Odúbel Herrera and Andrew McCutchen

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Philly declines 2022 option The Phillies declined McCutchen's $15 million club option for the 2022 season, making him an unrestricted free agent, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact The club option includes a $3 million buyout which Philadelphia will pay in order to secure the $12 million in savings. McCutchen appeared in 144 games during 2021 and hit .222/.334/.444 with 27 home runs, 24 doubles, 80 RBI, 78 runs and six stolen bases while posting the highest strikeout rate (23.0 percent) of his 13-year career.

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Roberto Clemente Award Winners 2021 — Nelson Cruz 2020 — Adam Wainwright 2019 — Carlos Carrasco 2018 — Yadier Molina 2017 — Anthony Rizzo 2016 — Curtis Granderson 2015 — A...

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Goes deep again McCutchen went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Marlins.

Impact McCutchen knotted the score at 3-3 with his 27th long ball of the season in the third inning and second in the last three games. The 34-year-old concludes a respectable 2021 campaign with a .222/.334/.444 slash line, 27 home runs, 78 runs and 80 RBI in 145 games.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jeter's Marlins close losing year with 5-4 win over Phils

Nick Fortes hit a tiebreaking two-run home run in the fourth inning, and Derek Jeter’s Miami Marlins closed their 11th losing season in 12 years with a 5-4 victory over the Philade...

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out of Friday's lineup McCutchen is not in the lineup Friday at Miami, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact McCutchen started the last 12 games and will head to the bench Friday with the Phillies now eliminated from playoff contention. Odubel Herrera will shift to left field while Travis Jankowski mans center.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Beasts of NL East: Braves beat Phils for 4th straight title

The Atlanta Braves have captured their fourth straight NL East championship

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Braves survive scary ninth inning, hold off Phillies 2-1

Charlie Morton threw seven scoreless innings, Jorge Soler hit a two-run single and the Atlanta Braves escaped a ninth-inning jam to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 and move clos...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phillies rally from 6 down, beat Bucs 12-6 to gain on Braves

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Homers in victory McCutchen went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Wednesday's win over the Orioles.

Impact The outfielder took reliever Eric Hanhold deep in the sixth inning, scoring Bryce Harper in the process. It was his 25th home run of the season, his highest number since 2017. The 35-year-old has now secured a hit in five of his last six contests, including five extra-base hits.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Harper's throw to plate saves Phillies' 4-3 win over O's

Bryce Harper threw out the tying run at the plate in the eighth inning and Andrew McCutchen hit a two-run homer to keep the Philadelphia Phillies pushing in the NL East race with a...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS