Starling Marte post fifth straight multi-hit game
Starling Marte extended his hitting streak to 10 games, going 2-4 with a double, RBI in the Pirates 6-3 win over the Phillies. It was Marte’s fifth straight multi-hit game and has doubled in four straight games. Marte is now batting .286/.356/.447 in 120 games this season and .362 since August 1. 9/10 vs Phillies
Starling Marte at least a couple weeks away from returning to lineup
Starling Marte (.282 – 11 HR – 33 RBI) was placed on the 15-day DL last week, retroactive to August 19th, but Marte’s return to the lineup is going to be longer than the 15-day stint. Marte does not need hand surgery but he said today that it will be two weeks before he can
Improved offense for Pirates will depend on hitter emerging in RF and Marte evolving into impact leadoff hitter
ON THE PIRATES Pitchers and catchers reported yesterday to Bradenton and count me among the few who feel the Pirates can be competitive. Not for first place in the division as the Reds enter the season as the team to beat and they are a far superior team than the Pirates and others in the
MLB: Pirates brass debating callup of Starling Marte as early as next week?
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Minor League Report for Aug 11: Scouts want to see Marte show the ability to walk
New Britain 6 – Altoona 5 — Starling Marte (.322 – 10 HR – 44 RBI) continues his hot hitting, going 2-for-4 with a solo home run, 1 run scored and a walk. Marte has 3 home runs and 7 RBI’s in his last 6 games. He’s hitting .435 in his last 11 games. As