Jeanmar Gomez News

Neil Walker 's struggles as a right-handed hitter have been well documented, yet he remains adamant that he will continue to be a switch-hitter because it gives him the best chance to be successful.

Jason Kipnis' run-scoring fielder's choice in the ninth inning lifted the Cleveland Indians to a 2-1 victory over the Washington Nationals on Friday night.

Indianapolis lost to Durham , 10-7. The Indians had a 7-2 lead, but Graham Godfrey and Zach Thornton combined to give up eight runs in the 5th.

The Pirates dealt veteran shortstop John McDonald to the Indians for a player to be named or cash earlier this week, so it looks like Mercer is here to stay after bouncing between Triple-A Indianapolis and Pittsburgh earlier this year.

You could conclude that Gerrit Cole and Brandon Crawford are connected at the UCLA hip bone.

Pirates fans have been on Gerrit Cole watch since he was selected No. 1 overall in the 2011 First-Year Player Draft.

MLB Team Report - Pittsburgh Pirates - INSIDE PITCH In a bit of a surprise, agent Scott Boras recently told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review that he would be agreeable to working out a contract extension with the Pirates for third baseman Pedro Alvarez .

The Tampa Bay Rays got 14 hits off Cleveland starter Zach McAllister and four relievers, including home runs by Yunel Escobar and Evan Longoria, in an 11-3 victory over the Indians on Sunday.

When the Pirates check into the visiting clubhouse at Turner Field for Monday's start of a three-game series with the Braves, they will be met by two fresh arms coming to the aid of their stellar but rundown bullpen.

Sunday's series finale at PNC Park between the Reds and Pirates will be a matchup of unbeaten right-handers. Matt Latos will be on the hill for the Reds, while Jeanmar Gomez gets the nod for the Pirates.

An ongoing question among many Indians fans is what will the team do about Mark Reynolds, signed to a one-year contract for 2013? Hey, Hoynsie: I know that a lot of questions have come in about a contract extension for Mark Reynolds.

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MLB Team Report - Tampa Bay Rays - INSIDE PITCH Right-hander Alex Colome did just about everything the Rays asked of him Thursday night.

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Pittsburgh has won all five of Jeanmar Gomez's starts this season, but that trend figures to face a huge test on Tuesday evening when the Pirates wrap the first half of a home-and-home series with the Detroit Tigers.

Even before his shortstop socked it to the Pirates with a 4-for-4 game Monday, Tigers manager Jim Leyland was cheering Jhonny Peralta's durability, ethic - and talent.

The pitching staff continues to carry this team to the top of the rankings. Tanner Scheppers and Robbie Ross are enjoying great seasons in the bullpen.

Andrew McCutchen had three hits, knocked in two runs and swiped two bags as the Pittsburgh Pirates finished off a three- game sweep of the Chicago Cubs with a 4-2 victory Thursday at PNC Park.