Snyder progressing well from injury

Catcher Chris Snyder is progressing back to full health from a sore back that landed him on the 15-day disabled list. According to the Pirates, Snyder caught five innings and had three at bats in an intrasquad game on Tuesday afternoon without issue.

McCutchen back in the lineup for Pirates vs Cards

Andrew McCutchen will return to the lineup tonight vs the St. Louis Cardinals, after sitting out yesterday’s game due to a sore neck. McCutchen’s batting .345 in his last 16 games vs Cards and is 4-for-9 against starter Kyle Lohse

Alvarez drives in 3 runs for Pirates in 5-4 win

Pedro Alvarez went 3-for-5 with 3 RBI’s and 1 run scored in Pittsburgh’s 5-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday afternoon. With 1 out in the top of the 9th and the Cubs leading 4-3, Alvarez drove in Garret Jones and Neil Walker for the game winning runs on an infield single. Alvarez has 4 RBI’s in his last 2 games.- 5:20 p.m

McCutchen to start despite sore neck

Andrew McCutchen will be in the starting lineup today, despite a sore neck, according to Colin Dunlap of the Post-Gazette. The Pirates released their lineup much later than usual due to McCutchen’s situation. McCutchen is batting .286 with 1 home run and 2 RBI’s. Link to Pirates Lineup today– 12:13 p.m

Doumit to bat 6th

Ryan Doumit will move into the No. 6 spot in the lineup today vs the Chicago Cubs. Doumit went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Friday’s 6-3 win. He also played well behind the plate.10:36 a.m .