ANDREW MCCUTCHEN NEWS

Andrew McCutchen hits 299th career HR as Pirates top Cardinals Andrew McCutchen hit a two-run home run and Bryan Reynolds had a two-run double Tuesday to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-3 win over the...

AUGUST 23, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Andrew McCutchen homers as the Pirates beat the Cardinals and struggling Adam Wainwright

Andrew McCutchen’s two-run homer capped a five-run fifth inning against struggling Adam Wainwright, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-3

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tallies five RBI McCutchen went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run and five RBI on Saturday against the Twins.

Impact McCutchen delivered a pair of big hits, including a two-RBI double in the sixth inning and a three-run homer three frames later. It was his first long ball since June 30, a span of 27 games. Powered primarily by a hot start to the season, McCutchen has a 114 wRC+ and .342 wOBA across 419 plate appearances on the campaign.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Saturday's Twins-Pittsburgh game recap Andrew McCutchen has feasted on the Twins a lot for someone who has played in the NL for almost his entire career.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Andrew McCutchen (5 RBIs) powers Pirates past Twins Andrew McCutchen homered and drove in five runs, and Mitch Keller allowed two runs on seven hits over six innings as the Pittsburgh Pirates...

AUGUST 20, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Sitting Friday McCutchen isn't in the Pirates' lineup Friday against the Twins.

Impact McCutchen has gone 0-for-12 at the plate across his last four games, so he'll get a break Friday in order to regroup. Bryan Reynolds will take over as Pittsburgh's designated hitter and Ji Hwan Bae will move to the outfield in McCutchen's absence, allowing Liover Peguero to start at second base while batting seventh.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Day off Monday McCutchen is not in the lineup Monday against the Mets.

Impact Bryan Reynolds is taking a turn as the Pirates' designated hitter as Connor Joe, Jack Suwinski and Henry Davis start across the outfield. McCutchen played both halves of Sunday's doubleheader against the Reds and went 0-for-7 with two walks and two strikeouts.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Thursday McCutchen is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game against Atlanta, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact It looks to be a routine day off for the veteran. Bryan Reynolds is getting a start in the designated hitter spot, with Josh Palacios handling left field.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Sunday McCutchen is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.

Impact McCutchen will be resting for the second time this weekend while the Pirates and Brewers wrap up their four-game set with a day game after a night game. Connor Joe will get the starting nod at designated hitter in place of McCutchen, who is hitting .220 with no home runs and one stolen base in 15 games since the All-Star break.

AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Friday McCutchen is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Brewers, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact After going hitless in his final three games of July, McCutchen has collected five hits in his first three games of August. The 36-year-old will get what looks like a routine breather as Bryan Reynolds takes a turn as the designated hitter. Josh Palacios will start in left field and bat leadoff against right-hander Colin Rea.

AUGUST 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MLB trade deadline rumors tracker: Latest on Justin Verlander, White Sox, more

The 2023 MLB trade deadline is Aug. 1. Here are the latest trade rumors and rumblings across the sport.

JULY 31, 2023

Gets Wednesday off McCutchen is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact The Pirates are concluding their series in San Diego with a day game after a night game, so McCutchen will head to the bench in what appears to be a veteran rest day. With McCutchen out of the lineup, Ji-Man Choi will pick up a start at first base while Carlos Santana serves as the Bucs' designated hitter.

JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches 10th steal McCutchen went 1-for-3 with two walks, a stolen base and two runs scored in Monday's 8-4 win over the Padres.

Impact McCutchen's steal was his 10th of the season, his most thefts since 2018. The 36-year-old has hit safely in six of his seven games since the All-Star break, going 6-for-23 (.261) with five walks in that span. He's slashing .268/.384/.415 with 10 home runs, 28 RBI and 43 runs scored over 81 contests. With Carlos Santana and Ji-Man Choi competing for first base, McCutchen doesn't have a hold on an everyday role at designated hitter.

JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Friday McCutchen is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Angels, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact McCutchen will sit for a second straight game Friday after he went 2-for-8 with a double and a strikeout over the first two games of the team's series with Cleveland. Ji-Man Choi will take over at designated hitter and bat cleanup in the series opener with Los Angeles.

JULY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Wednesday McCutchen is not in the starting lineup Wednesday versus the Guardians.

Impact McCutchen will take a seat after he went 2-for-8 with a double and a strikeout over the first two games of the series. Carlos Santana will slot in at designated hitter while Ji-Man Choi starts at first base and bats cleanup in the series finale with Cleveland.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

McCutchen activated from injured by Pirates, who plan to give Priester debut Monday

Andrew McCutchen was activated from the 10-day injured list by the Pittsburgh Pirates as pitching prospect Quinn Priester was added to the taxi squad ahead of his likely major leag...

JULY 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates activate OF Andrew McCutchen from injured list The Pittsburgh Pirates activated outfielder Andrew McCutchen from the 10-day injured list ahead of Sunday’s game against the visiting San Fr...

JULY 16, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Pirates activate OF Andrew McCutchen from injured list The Pittsburgh Pirates activated outfielder Andrew McCutchen from the 10-day injured list ahead of Sunday's game against the visiting San Fr...

JULY 16, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Pirates activate Andrew McCutchen from 10-day IL, option Rodolfo Castro to Indianapolis Andrew McCutchen is back with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Rodolfo Castro is headed to the minors. The Pirates made a pair of roster moves before...

JULY 16, 2023 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Officially activated from IL The Pirates activated McCutchen from the 10-day injured list Sunday.

Impact The veteran will return after taking some time off to manage right elbow discomfort -- something he's been battling since at least mid-June. McCutchen, in the midst of a resurgent campaign (.808 OPS), will slot back into his customary No. 3 spot in the lineup against lefty Alex Wood against the Giants on Sunday. Rodolfo Castro was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew McCutchen expects to return on Sunday; Derek Shelton reflects on All-Star experience Andrew McCutchen said his elbow is feeling good, and he expects to come off the 10-day injured list on Sunday.

JULY 14, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Pirates place Andrew McCutchen, Ke'Bryan Hayes on IL The Pittsburgh Pirates placed outfielder Andrew McCutchen on the 10-day injured list Friday after inflammation in his right elbow flared up.

JULY 8, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Lands on IL with elbow issue Pittsburgh placed McCutchen on the 10-day injured list Friday, retroactive to July 6, with right elbow discomfort.

Impact McCutchen missed a few games in late June due to right elbow soreness and it seems to have carried over into July, as he'd gone 0-for-17 with two walks and six strikeouts over his last four games. The veteran is eligible to return July 16 -- the Sunday after the All-Star break -- and could be an important trade chip for the Pirates if he's able to carry a clean bill of health into the August 1 trade deadline.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Thursday McCutchen is not in Thursday's lineup against the Dodgers.

Impact McCutchen will sit for the second time in the last four games amidst a 17 at-bat hitless stretch. Carlos Santana will hit fourth and serve as the designated hitter while Connor Joe will enter the lineup to play first base and hit fifth.

JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Batting leadoff Tuesday McCutchen is back in the lineup Tuesday versus the Dodgers.

Impact McCutchen sat out of Monday's series opener after going 0-for-8 with two strikeouts in the final two games of the Pirates' three-game weekend set against the Brewers. He is serving as Pittsburgh's designated hitter and leadoff man Tuesday in Los Angeles.

JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE