2012 Pittsburgh Pirates season
| 2012 Pittsburgh Pirates | ||
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| Division | Central Division | |
| Ballpark | PNC Park | |
| City | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania[1] | |
| Record | 79–83 (.488) | |
| Owners | Robert Nutting | |
| Managers | Clint Hurdle | |
| Television | Root Sports Pittsburgh | |
| Radio | KDKA-FM (Steve Blass, Greg Brown, Tim Neverett, Bob Walk, John Wehner) | |
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The 2012 Pittsburgh Pirates season was the franchise's 126th season as a member of the National League, their 131st season overall, and their 12th season at PNC Park. Despite being 67–54 on August 19, the Pirates finished the season 79–83. This set a record for the longest losing season streak in all of North American professional sports history at 20.
The Pirates played just six extra inning games during the season, the fewest of any MLB team in 2012.[2]
Game log
| 2012 Game Log: 79–83 (Home: 45–36; Away: 34–47) | ||||||||
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April: 10–12 (Home: 5–4; Away: 5–8)
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May: 15–13 (Home: 11–7; Away: 4–6)
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June: 17–10 (Home: 7–2; Away: 10–8)
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July: 17–9 (Home: 10–3; Away: 7–6)
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August: 11–17 (Home: 7–10; Away: 4–7)
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September: 7–21 (Home: 3–9; Away: 4–12)
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October: 2–1 (Home: 2–1; Away: 0–0)
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| Legend: = Win = Loss = Postponement Bold = Pirates team member | ||||||||
Season standings
NL Central standings
| NL Central | W | L | Pct. | GB | Home | Road |
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| Cincinnati Reds | 97 | 65 | 0.599 | — | 50–31 | 47–34 |
| St. Louis Cardinals | 88 | 74 | 0.543 | 9 | 50–31 | 38–43 |
| Milwaukee Brewers | 83 | 79 | 0.512 | 14 | 49–32 | 34–47 |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 79 | 83 | 0.488 | 18 | 45–36 | 34–47 |
| Chicago Cubs | 61 | 101 | 0.377 | 36 | 38–43 | 23–58 |
| Houston Astros | 55 | 107 | 0.340 | 42 | 35–46 | 20–61 |
NL Wild Card
| Division leaders | W | L | Pct. |
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| Washington Nationals | 98 | 64 | 0.605 |
| Cincinnati Reds | 97 | 65 | 0.599 |
| San Francisco Giants | 94 | 68 | 0.580 |
| Wild Card teams (Top 2 teams qualify for postseason) |
W | L | Pct. | GB |
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| Atlanta Braves | 94 | 68 | 0.580 | +6 |
| St. Louis Cardinals | 88 | 74 | 0.543 | — |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | 86 | 76 | 0.531 | 2 |
| Milwaukee Brewers | 83 | 79 | 0.512 | 5 |
| Philadelphia Phillies | 81 | 81 | 0.500 | 7 |
| Arizona Diamondbacks | 81 | 81 | 0.500 | 7 |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 79 | 83 | 0.488 | 9 |
| San Diego Padres | 76 | 86 | 0.469 | 12 |
| New York Mets | 74 | 88 | 0.457 | 14 |
| Miami Marlins | 69 | 93 | 0.426 | 19 |
| Colorado Rockies | 64 | 98 | 0.395 | 24 |
| Chicago Cubs | 61 | 101 | 0.377 | 27 |
| Houston Astros | 55 | 107 | 0.340 | 33 |
Record vs. opponents
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| Team | AZ | ATL | CHC | CIN | COL | HOU | LAD | MIA | MIL | NYM | PHI | PIT | SD | SF | STL | WSH | AL |
| Arizona | – | 2–5 | 5–4 | 2–5 | 9–7 | 6–0 | 12–6 | 5–3 | 3–3 | 3–4 | 2–4 | 3–4 | 7–11 | 9–9 | 1–5 | 2–4 | 9–6 |
| Atlanta | 5–2 | – | 3–4 | 1–5 | 6–1 | 4–2 | 3–3 | 14–4 | 3–3 | 12–6 | 12–6 | 3–2 | 4–3 | 3–4 | 5–1 | 8–10 | 8–10 |
| Chicago | 4–5 | 4–3 | – | 4–12 | 2–4 | 8–5 | 2–4 | 2–4 | 4–13 | 4–2 | 2–4 | 8–8 | 3–3 | 1–6 | 7–10 | 1–6 | 5–10 |
| Cincinnati | 5–2 | 5–1 | 12–4 | – | 5–1 | 10–5 | 2–4 | 3–3 | 9–6 | 6–2 | 3–4 | 11–7 | 6–2 | 4–3 | 6–7 | 2–5 | 7–8 |
| Colorado | 7–9 | 1–6 | 4–2 | 1–5 | – | 5–2 | 8–10 | 3–4 | 5–1 | 5–2 | 2–7 | 2–4 | 8–10 | 4–14 | 2–5 | 4–3 | 2–13 |
| Houston | 0–6 | 2–4 | 5–8 | 5–10 | 2–5 | – | 2–4 | 2–4 | 8–9 | 4–2 | 3–3 | 5–12 | 3–5 | 1–8 | 4–11 | 1–7 | 6–9 |
| Los Angeles | 6–12 | 3–3 | 4–2 | 4–2 | 10–8 | 4–2 | – | 4–2 | 1–6 | 4–3 | 5–2 | 6–1 | 11–7 | 8-10 | 6–5 | 4–2 | 6–9 |
| Miami | 3–5 | 4–14 | 4–2 | 3–3 | 4–3 | 4–2 | 2–4 | – | 4–4 | 4–12 | 8–10 | 1–4 | 5–1 | 5–2 | 2–5 | 9–9 | 5–13 |
| Milwaukee | 3–3 | 3–3 | 13–4 | 6–9 | 1–5 | 9–8 | 6–1 | 4–4 | – | 3–2 | 2–5 | 11–4 | 3–4 | 2–4 | 6–9 | 3–5 | 6–9 |
| New York | 4–3 | 6–12 | 2–4 | 2–6 | 2–5 | 2–4 | 3–4 | 12–4 | 2–3 | – | 10–8 | 5–2 | 4–3 | 4–4 | 4–3 | 4–14 | 8–7 |
| Philadelphia | 4–2 | 6–12 | 4–2 | 4–3 | 7–2 | 3–3 | 2–5 | 10–8 | 5–2 | 8–10 | – | 3–4 | 4–3 | 2–4 | 5–2 | 9-9 | 5–10 |
| Pittsburgh | 4–3 | 2–3 | 8–8 | 7–11 | 4–2 | 12–5 | 1–6 | 4–1 | 4–11 | 2–5 | 4–3 | – | 1–5 | 3–3 | 8–7 | 3–2 | 10–8 |
| San Diego | 11–7 | 3–4 | 3–3 | 2–6 | 10–8 | 5–3 | 7–11 | 1–5 | 4–3 | 3–4 | 3–4 | 5–1 | – | 6–12 | 3–3 | 2–3 | 8–7 |
| San Francisco | 9–9 | 4–3 | 6–1 | 3–4 | 14–4 | 8–1 | 10–8 | 2–5 | 4–2 | 4–4 | 4–2 | 3–3 | 12–6 | – | 3–3 | 1–5 | 7–8 |
| St. Louis | 5–1 | 1–5 | 10–7 | 7–6 | 5–2 | 11–4 | 5–6 | 5–2 | 9–6 | 3–4 | 3–4 | 7–8 | 3–3 | 3–3 | – | 3–4 | 8–7 |
| Washington | 4–2 | 10–8 | 6–1 | 5–2 | 3–4 | 7–1 | 2–4 | 9–9 | 5–3 | 14–4 | 9-9 | 2–3 | 3–2 | 5-1 | 4-3 | – | 10–8 |
Detailed records
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Roster
Opening day lineup
| Opening Day Starters | |
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| Name | Position |
| Alex Presley | LF |
| José Tábata | RF |
| Andrew McCutchen | CF |
| Neil Walker | 2B |
| Garrett Jones | 1B |
| Rod Barajas | C |
| Pedro Álvarez | 3B |
| Clint Barmes | SS |
| Érik Bédard | SP |
Notable achievements
Awards
2012 Major League Baseball All-Star Game
- Joel Hanrahan, P, Reserve[3]
- Andrew McCutchen, OF, Reserve[3]
- Andrew McCutchen, OF [4]
- Andrew McCutchen, OF
- Andrew McCutchen (July 2–8)[7] and (July 9–15)[8]
- A. J. Burnett (July 30–August 5)[9]
- Pedro Alvarez (August 27–September 2)[10]
Milestones
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Statistics
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Transactions
Off-season
- On November 10, 2011, the Pittsburgh Pirates signed free agent (C) Rod Barajas to a 1 year/$4 million contract with club option for 2013 ($3.5 million with no buyout).[13]
- On November 21, 2011, the Pittsburgh Pirates signed free agent (SS) Clint Barmes to a 2 year/$10.5 million contract.[14]
- On December 7, 2012, the Pittsburgh Pirates signed free agent (LHP) Érik Bédard to a 1 year/$4.5 million contract.[15]
- On December 7, 2011, the Pittsburgh Pirates signed free agent (LF) Nate McLouth to a 1 year/$1.75 million contract.[16]
- On December 7, 2011, the Pittsburgh Pirates traded Brooks Pounders and Diego Goris to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for Yamaico Navarro.[17]
- On December 12, 2011, the Pittsburgh Pirates re-signed (RHP) Jason Grilli to a 1 year/$1.1 million contract.[18]
- On January 13, 2012, the Pittsburgh Pirates re-signed (RHP) Chris Resop to a 1 year/$850,000 contract.[19]
- On January 16, 2012, the Pittsburgh Pirates re-signed (RHP) Charlie Morton to a 1 year/$2.445 million contract.[20]
- On January 16, 2012, the Pittsburgh Pirates re-signed (RHP) Joel Hanrahan to a 1 year/$4.1 million contract.[20]
- On January 16, 2012, the Pittsburgh Pirates re-signed (RHP) Evan Meek to a 1 year/$875,000 contract with $25,000 in performance bonuses.[21]
- On January 16, 2012, the Pittsburgh Pirates re-signed (RHP) Jeff Karstens to a 1 year/$3.1 million contract.[21]
- On February 16, 2012, the Pittsburgh Pirates re-signed (1B) Casey McGehee to a 1 year/$2.35 million contract.[22]
- On February 16, 2012, the Pittsburgh Pirates re-signed (RF) Garrett Jones to a 1 year/$2.25 million contract.[22]
- On February 19, 2012, the Pittsburgh Pirates acquired A. J. Burnett and $20 million from the New York Yankees in exchange for Diego Moreno and Exicardo Coyones.[23]
- On March 3, 2012, the Pittsburgh Pirates re-signed (LF) Alex Presley, (CF) Andrew McCutchen, (RHP) Bryan Morris, (RHP) Brad Lincoln, (2B-SS) Chase d'Arnaud, (RHP) Chris Leroux, (RHP) Daniel McCutchen, (LHP) Daniel Moskos, (OF) Gorkys Hernández, (SS) Gustavo Nunez, (RHP) James McDonald, (LHP) Jeff Locke, (SS) Jordy Mercer, (3B) Josh Harrison, (LHP) Justin Wilson, (RHP) Kyle McPherson, (1B) Matt Hague, (RHP) Duke Welker, (C) Michael McKenry, (2B) Neil Walker, (LHP) Rudy Owens, (LF) Starling Marte, (LHP) Tony Watson, (RHP) Jared Hughes and (3B) Yamaico Navarro to 1 year contracts.[24]
- On March 4, 2012, the Pittsburgh Pirates re-signed (CF) Andrew McCuchen to a 6 year/$51.5 million contract extension.[25]
- On March 30, 2012, the Pittsburgh Pirates traded (RHP) Ryota Igarashi to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for a player to be named or cash considerations.[26]
In-season
- On May 20, 2012, the Pittsburgh Pirates acquired (2B) Drew Sutton from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for cash considerations.[27]
- On May 21, 2012, the Pittsburgh Pirates traded (2B) Drew Sutton to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations.[28]
- On May 31, 2012, the Pittsburgh Pirates released (LF) Nate McLouth.[29]
- On June 24, 2012, the Pittsburgh Pirates claimed (2B) Drew Sutton off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays.[30]
- On July 24, 2012, the Pittsburgh Pirates traded (LHP) Rudy Owens, Colton Cain and (LHP) Robbie Grossman to the Houston Astros in exchange for (LHP) Wandy Rodríguez.[31]
- On July 30, 2012, the Pittsburgh Pirates traded (RHP) Brad Lincoln to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for (RF) Travis Snider.[32]
- On July 31, 2012, the Pittsburgh Pirates traded (1B) Casey McGehee to the New York Yankees in exchange for (RHP) Chad Qualls.[33]
- On July 31, 2012, the Pittsburgh Pirates traded (OF) Gorkys Hernández and a 2013 compensation round A draft pick to the Miami Marlins in exchange for (RHP) Gaby Sánchez and Kyle Kaminska.[34]
- On August 24, 2012, the Pittsburgh Pirates claimed (RHP) Hisanori Takahashi off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.[35]
- On August 27, 2012, the Pittsburgh Pirates released (LHP) Érik Bédard.[36]
- On October 25, 2012, the Pittsburgh Pirates claimed (RHP) Chad Beck from the Toronto Blue Jays and (C) Alí Solís from the San Diego Padres off waivers.[37]
- On October 31, 2012, the Pittsburgh Pirates named Jay Bell as hitting coach, Rick Sofield as first base coach and Dave Jauss as major league coach. The Pirates also reassigned Luis Silverio as Senior Advisor, Latin America Operations.[38]
Farm system
LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: DSL Pirates 1, GCL Pirates
References
- ^ From 1882–1906, the team played in Allegheny, Pennsylvania, which became annexed by Pittsburgh as the North Shore in 1907.
- ^ "Team Batting Game Finder: For 2012, Only extra-inning games, sorted by greatest number of games in a single season matching the selected criteria". Baseball Reference. Retrieved August 26, 2017.
- ^ a b Biertempfel, Rob (July 1, 2012). "McCutchen, Hanrahan land All-Star selections". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
- ^ Paul, Casella (October 31, 2012). "McCutchen snags first Gold Glove in career year". Pittsburgh Pirates MLB.com. Retrieved November 9, 2012.
- ^ Price, Karen (July 2, 2012). "Pirates' McCutchen named NL Player of the Month". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
- ^ Casella, Paul (August 2, 2012). "McCutchen again named NL Player of the Month". MLB.com.
- ^ "Youkilis, McCutchen named Players of the Week". Major League Baseball. Retrieved July 10, 2012.
- ^ "Andrew McCutchen of the Pittsburgh Pirates named National League Player of the Week". Major League Baseball. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
- ^ "A. J. Burnett of the Pittsburgh Pirates named National League Player of the Week". Major League Baseball. Retrieved August 5, 2012.
- ^ "Pedro Alvarez of the Pittsburgh Pirates named National League Player of the Week". Major League Baseball. Retrieved September 4, 2012.
- ^ "Major League Baseball Stats| pirates.com: Stats". Pittsburgh Pirates.
- ^ "Major League Baseball Stats| pirates.com: Stats". Pittsburgh Pirates.
- ^ Langosch, Jenifer (November 10, 2011). "Pirates, Barajas agree to one-year deal". Pittsburgh Pirates MLB.com.
- ^ Langosch, Jenifer (November 21, 2011). "Bucs ink shortstop Barmes to two-year deal". Pittsburgh Pirates MLB.com.
- ^ Langosch, Jenifer (December 7, 2011). "Bucs ink Bedard to one-year contract". Pittsburgh Pirates MLB.com.
- ^ Langosch, Jenifer (December 7, 2011). "McLouth close to returning to Pirates". Pittsburgh Pirates MLB.com.
- ^ Langosch, Jenifer (December 7, 2011). "Pirates acquire infielder Navarro from KC". Pittsburgh Pirates MLB.com.
- ^ Langosch, Jenifer (December 12, 2011). "Pirates bring back Grilli on one-year contract". Pittsburgh Pirates MLB.com.
- ^ Kruth, Chris (January 13, 2012). "Pirates avoid arbitration with reliever Resop". Pittsburgh Pirates MLB.com.
- ^ a b McTaggart, Brian (January 16, 2012). "Hanrahan, Morton avoid arbitration with Pirates". Pittsburgh Pirates MLB.com.
- ^ a b McTaggart, Brian (January 17, 2012). "Bucs' Karstens, Meek land one-year deals". Pittsburgh Pirates MLB.com.
- ^ a b Singer, Tom (February 16, 2012). "Bucs win Jones case, make deal with McGehee". Pittsburgh Pirates MLB.com.
- ^ Singer, Tom (February 19, 2012). "Pirates acquire Burnett from Yankees". Pittsburgh Pirates MLB.com.
- ^ Singer, Tom (March 3, 2012). "Pirates agree to terms with 25 for 2012 season". Pittsburgh Pirates MLB.com.
- ^ Singer, Tom (March 5, 2012). "McCutchen's teammates thrilled with his deal". Pittsburgh Pirates MLB.com.
- ^ Meisel, Zack (March 30, 2012). "Pirates trade righty Igarashi to Blue Jays". Pittsburgh Pirates MLB.com.
- ^ Singer, Tom (May 20, 2012). "Bucs acquire veteran Sutton from Braves". Pittsburgh Pirates MLB.com.
- ^ "Tampa Bay acquires IF Drew Sutton". ESPN (Associated Press). May 21, 2012.
- ^ Singer, Tom (May 31, 2012). "Pirates release veteran outfielder McLouth". Pittsburgh Pirates MLB.com.
- ^ Singer, Tom (June 24, 2012). "Bucs claim infielder Sutton from Rays". Pittsburgh Pirates MLB.com.
- ^ Singer, Tom (July 24, 2012). "Pirates add rotation depth with deal for Wandy". Pittsburgh Pirates MLB.com.
- ^ Singer, Tom (July 31, 2012). "Snider joins Pirates, excited to be with winning club". Pittsburgh Pirates MLB.com.
- ^ Singer, Tom (July 31, 2012). "Bucs bring in Sanchez, Qualls at Deadline". Pittsburgh Pirates MLB.com.
- ^ Singer, Tom (July 31, 2012). "Bucs bolster bench, acquire Sanchez from Miami". Pittsburgh Pirates MLB.com.
- ^ Singer, Tom (August 24, 2012). "Bucs promote Clement, claim Takahashi off waivers".
- ^ Sanserino, Michael (August 29, 2012). "Pirates part ways with veteran left-hander Érik Bédard". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
- ^ Singer, Tom (October 25, 2012). "Pirates claim pitcher Beck, catcher Solis off waivers". Pittsburgh Pirates MLB.com. Retrieved November 9, 2012.
- ^ "Jay Bell named Pirates hitting coach; Rick Sofield and Dave Jauss also named to Major League Staff". Pirates Press Release. Pittsburgh Pirates. October 31, 2012.