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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Pirates SP A.J. Burnett loses final regular season start on Saturday
Pittsburgh Pirates starter A.J. Burnett (9-7) surrendered five hits, three earned runs and four walks in 6 2/3 innings in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. He struck out nine.Burnett's final regular-season start turned out in disappointing fashion, although the 17-year veteran turned back the clock by recording nine whiffs, his second-highest total in a game in 2015. His spotty control Saturday led to four free passes and 107 pitches, his highest total in that category since a July 11 outing against the St. Louis Cardinals. Burnett also uncharacteristically surrendered a homer for the third straight start, his longest streak by far in a campaign during which he has only given up 11 gopher balls overall. Although he was unable to help the Pirates clinch home-field advantage for their upcoming wild-card showdown versus the Chicago Cubs, Burnett would still figure to be a vital component of the Pirates' postseason pitching staff if they reach the Division Series.
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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Pirates SP A.J. Burnett loses pitcher's duel Sunday
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher A.J. Burnett (9-6) lost a pitching duel Sunday, giving up two runs on seven hits and two walks, while striking out five batters in a 4-0 loss to the Cubs. Burnett was undone by the brilliance of Jake Arrieta. Not only did the Cubs ace give up one hit through seven innings, he also hit a solo home run in the second inning off Burnett, accounting for the last run on the 38-year-old's ledger. Burnett's ERA has hovered around 3.15 during his previous four starts, and it remains to be seen if he will make his last scheduled start Saturday against the Reds with the playoffs looming on the horizon.
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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Pirates SP A.J. Burnett earns win Monday
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher A.J. Burnett improved to 9-5 as he allowed three runs (two earned) on six hits and four walks over 5 2/3 innings Monday against Colorado. He also struck out five. Normally, four walks and a home run signal an off day for Burnett, but he handled Coors Field about as well as can be expected. Burnett limited the Rockies to one home run by inducing eight ground balls. His ERA is steady at 3.15, which would be the best mark of his 17-year career.
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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Pirates SP A.J. Burnett takes no-decision Wednesday
Pittsburgh Pirates SP A.J. Burnett pitched well on Wednesday, as he allowed two runs on eight hits over 5 1/3 innings while striking out seven in a no-decision against the Cubs. After a brilliant start to the season, the second half has been far less friendly. Burnett has now allowed 26 runs over his last six starts and that has raised his ERA nearly a run and a half. In any case, he still maintains a solid 3.15 ERA and 1.34 WHIP in 145 2/3 innings this season. The most impressive part of his campaign is that he has only walked 39 batters, which will be a career-low rate. Burnett's next start is a scary one, as he has to travel to Coors Field to take on the Rockies next Tuesday.
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by Jason Lempert | CBS Sports Staff
Pirates' A.J. Burnett goes five innings in return from DL
Making his first start since the end of July, Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander A.J. Burnett allowed three runs on three hits over five innings. He walked two and struck out three and was handed a no-decision in the 6-4 extra-innings loss to the Brewers. The only runs Burnett allowed on Thursday came on a three-run home run by Khris Davis in the very first inning. He was lifted after throwing 64 pitches, 38 for strikes. Burnett spent the last month and a half on the disabled list with a flexor strain in his elbow.
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by Sean D'Oliveira | CBS Sports Staff
Pirates SP A.J. Burnett set to start Thursday
As expected, the Pittsburgh Pirates activated pitcher A.J. Burnett from the disabled list in order to start Thursday's game against the Brewers, the team announced. Burnett has been out since late July with a flexor strain in his throwing elbow.
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by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com
Report: Pirates SP A.J. Burnett to face Brewers on Thursday
Pittsburgh Pirates standout starter A.J. Burnett will be activated off the disabled list for a Thursday start against Milwaukee, according to the Pittsburgh Post Gazette. Burnett has been sidelined for more than five weeks with a flexor strain in his throwing elbow. The right-hander, who threw a simulated game Friday and breezed through a Sunday bullpen session with no problem, will return with an 8-5 record and 3.06 ERA.
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by Ruben Palacios | CBS Sports Staff
Pirates SP A.J. Burnett could return to rotation this week
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher A.J. Burnett could return to the team's rotation this week after he underwent a simulated game and bullpen session this weekend, per the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Burnett is currently on the 15-day disabled list with a elbow injury.
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by Sean D'Oliveira | CBS Sports Staff
Pirates SP A.J. Burnett expects to return soon
After throwing a simulated game Friday without any issues, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher A.J. Burnett said he expects to return soon, reports Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. "I feel where I need to be," said Burnett, who is on the 15-day disabled list because of a flexor strain in his right elbow. "A lot better than I expected to." He is set to throw a bullpen session Sunday and then go from there. "I expect to be throwing soon for the Pirates, because I feel great," he said.
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by Sean D'Oliveira | CBS Sports Staff
Pirates SP A.J. Burnett throws bullpen session Sunday
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher A.J. Burnett reported no issues after throwing around 70 pitches during a bullpen session Sunday, reports the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Burnett has been out since late July with a flexor strain in his right elbow. He is targeting the Cubs series in mid-September for his return.
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