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David Todd and I discussed the Gaby Sanchez trade on our last podcast , and I again came out against it, with the idea being that it's difficult for the Pirates to draft stars, and a competitive-balance pick in the 30s at least represented the possibility that the Pirates might get a star, even if it wasn't a particularly likely possibility.

McCutchen is hitting .342 this month with a .410 on-base percentage and .547 slugging percentage.

Sept 2, 2012; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Gaby Sanchez hits a 2-run home run in the fifth inning during the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park.

Jeff Samardzija was the victim Wednesday night in a 1-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates as the Chicago Cubs managed only three hits off Francisco Liriano and two relievers.

Francisco Liriano continued his torrid start, scattering two hits over seven innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Chicago Cubs 1-0 on Wednesday night.

Francisco Liriano continued his torrid start, scattering two hits over seven innings to lead the Pirates.

Pittsburgh's Travis Snider, second from right, is greeted by teammates who were on base for his grand slam, Garrett Jones, left, Russell Martin, second from left, and Pedro Alvarez during the sixth inning of against the Chicago Cubs Tuesday.

"I didn't feel anything at the time, but I think that's something that caused my uncomfortable feeling," McCutchen said.

Things are going so well for the Pittsburgh Pirates these days that opposing teams can't even make routine catches.

Box W:J.Wilson L:E.Gonzalez HR: HOU- M.Dominguez PIT- A.McCutchen , P.Alvarez Houston Top 1st - UMPIRES: Home,Dale Scott; First, CB Bucknor; Second, Todd Tichenor; Third, Bill Miller; - Robbie Grossman doubled to left center.

Aramis Ramirez was not in the starting lineup for Thursday night's finale against the Pirates, but before any alarm bells go off about the recently returned third baseman, it was a planned off day as he continues to work his way back from a left knee sprain.

Travis Snider had a two-run homer among his three hits and the Pittsburgh Pirates downed the Milwaukee Brewers, 7-1, to take the last three of a four-game set from PNC Park.

Andrew McCutchen's solo homer in the bottom of the 12th inning lifted the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers in the second test of a four-game set from PNC Park.

Russell Martin will return to the Pirates lineup tonight. "He is in a better position to play than he might have been the last time we put him in," Clint Hurdle said.

Brett Pill was called up; Francisco Peguero was sent down. As an exchange of useful parts, the Giants probably came out ahead.

The Brewers are still looking for their first win on an important 10-game road trip that covers three division rivals.

And he endorsed Major League Baseball's Mother's Day program, and all the pink it entails.

Matt Harvey looks on from the dugout in the bottom of the sixth inning of a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citi Field.

New York Mets catcher John Buck collides with New York Mets third baseman David Wright as he makes the foul ball catch on Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Garrett Jones to end the 5th inning at the New York Mets take on the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citi Field in Queens, NY 5/12/13

New York Mets catcher John Buck collides with New York Mets third baseman David Wright as he makes the foul ball catch on Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Garrett Jones in the 5th inning as New York Mets starting pitcher Matt Harvey watches at the New York Mets take on the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citi Field in Queens, NY 5/12/13