PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates designated hitter/outfielder Andrew McCutchen reiterated his desire to keep playing the rest of the season and onwards. David Todd tweeted out that the Priates shouldn't focus on McCutchen,

Many fans have pointed the finger at owner Bob Nutting, with chants of "sell the team" being audible at most home games this season. Pirates legend and five-time All-Star Andrew McCutchen weighed in on the team's early struggles, responding to an angry Pirates fan who made a controversial take on Cutch's playing time.

Andrew McCutchen hit a three-run homer and the Pittsburgh Pirates had 18 hits for the first time in two years in a 9-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels that stopped a three-game losing streak.