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A.J. Burnett | Starting Pitcher

Team: Pittsburgh Pirates
Age / DOB:  (36) / 1/3/1977
Ht / Wt:  6'4' / 230
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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A.J. Burnett allowed one run over seven innings but took a no-decision as the Pirates lost to the Astros in extra innings on Saturday.
Burnett had the win stolen from him when Mark Melancon surrendered the lead an inning later, but it doesn't take away from his performance. Burnett scattered five hits and four walks in the outing, striking out seven. The right-hander continues his stellar post-Yankees career, as he now owns a 2.57 ERA and 1.10 WHIP on the year. He'll toe the slab again Friday against the Brewers. May 18 - 11:08 PM

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A.J. Burnett - S - Pirates

A.J. Burnett allowed two runs and two hits in seven innings Wednesday in a loss to the Mariners.

Burnett struck out nine today, but he couldn't outduel Felix Hernandez in falling to 3-3 on the season. The go-ahead homer he allowed to Jesus Montero in the seventh inning today was the first surrendered by him in five starts.
May 8 - 4:28 PM
A.J. Burnett - S - Pirates

A.J. Burnett turned in another stellar performance on Friday, punching out nine in a victory over the Nationals.

Burnett surrendered just one run on five hits over his seven innings of work. The only blemish on his evening came on an RBI single off the bat of Danny Espinosa in the fourth inning. With the victory, Burnett improves to 3-0 on the season and lowers his ERA to a sparkling 2.57. He’ll carry a highly impressive 57/15 K/BB ratio into Wednesday’s home tilt against the Mariners.
May 3 - 9:59 PM
A.J. Burnett - S - Pirates

A.J. Burnett held the Cardinals to two runs over six innings Saturday to earn his second win.

Burnett is now 2-2 with a superb 2.83 ERA and 1.17 WHIP through six starts this season. He gave up a run in a shaky first inning Saturday but was fairly solid the rest of the way, yielding only one additional St. Louis tally. Burnett faces a tough test next week at home against the Nationals, but he's a must-start at the moment in mixed and NL-only fantasy formats.
Apr 27 - 8:05 PM
A.J. Burnett - S - Pirates

A.J. Burnett fired seven shutout innings on Wednesday night as the Pirates pounded the Cardinals 5-0.

Burnett was sharp from start to finish, carrying a no-hitter into the top of the seventh inning before yielding a Carlos Beltran double to right-center field. Burnett racked up eight strikeouts while issuing no walks. The 34-year-old right-hander now owns a spectacular 2.63 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 35/8 K/BB ratio over 24 innings this season and should be able to keep rolling next week against the cross-state Phillies.
Apr 17 - 9:58 PM
A.J. Burnett - S - Pirates

A.J. Burnett racked up eight strikeouts while allowing three runs on six hits in a no-decision against the Reds on Friday.

Burnett also walked three in the contest and needed 106 pitches to get through six innings of work. Brandon Phillips tagged him for a solo homer in the second inning, and the Reds scratched across single runs in the fourth and sixth frames. He’ll carry a 3.71 ERA and 27/8 K/BB ratio into Wednesday’s home tilt against the Cardinals, where he’ll again search for his first victory of the 2013 season.
Apr 12 - 11:16 PM
A.J. Burnett - S - Pirates

A.J. Burnett allowed three runs in 5 2/3 innings in Monday's season-opening loss to the Cubs.

Burnett gave up a two-run homer to Anthony Rizzo in the first inning and was pulled after allowing an RBI double to Wellington Castillo in the sixth. While he took the loss, fantasy owners will be happy to know that he struck out 10 batters. The veteran right-hander should be a reliable starter in mixed leagues again this season.
Apr 1 - 4:47 PM
A.J. Burnett - S - Pirates

A.J. Burnett is considering retiring after this season.

Burnett is entering the final year of that five-year, $82.5 million monstrosity of a contract that he signed in December 2008 with the Yankees. "It's a family thing," the 36-year-old right-hander said Wednesday. "My kids are 9 and 12 now. I'm sure if I mention retiring to them, they'd say, ‘No, keep playing.' But ... I don't know."
Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Mar 27 - 4:08 PM
A.J. Burnett - S - Pirates

A.J. Burnett was tagged for four runs in 1 1/3 innings by the Phillies on Monday.

Burnett was supposed to go three innings today, but he had a second straight rough outing and has now allowed eight runs -- five earned -- in 3 1/3 innings this spring. Still, things are going better than they did last March, when he suffered a fractured orbital bone in a bunting drill and never made a single spring start.
Mar 4 - 4:31 PM
A.J. Burnett - S - Pirates

The Pirates have announced A.J. Burnett as their Opening Day starter.

It's no surprise, as Burnett was the Pirates' most consistent pitcher last season. Wandy Rodriguez will follow Burnett in the rotation and is the only other confirmed starter. Francisco Liriano (fractured right arm) is questionable for Opening Day.
Source: Rob Biertempfel on Twitter
Feb 20 - 2:14 PM
A.J. Burnett - S - Pirates

A.J. Burnett fell to 16-10 after allowing four runs and eight hits in 5 2/3 innings Wednesday against the Braves.

Burnett was fussing with his finger at the beginning of the outing, suggesting a blister or a nail problem. So, it's probably best not to use him in fantasy leagues next week.
Wed, Oct 3, 2012 03:30:00 PM
A.J. Burnett - S - Pirates

A.J. Burnett delivered an outstanding performance in Friday's loss to the Reds, allowing just one run on seven hits over eight frames.

Burnett fanned five on the evening while issuing just one walk. The only blemish on his evening was a sacrifice fly from Todd Frazier in the first inning. Unfortunately for him, Homer Bailey was magnificent on the other side of the diamond. He'll head into Wednesday's season finale against the Braves with a 13-10 record, 3.43 ERA and 172/59 K/BB ratio through 188 2/3 innings.
Fri, Sep 28, 2012 10:56:00 PM
A.J. Burnett - S - Pirates

A.J. Burnett finally notched his 16th win by limiting the Astros to one run in eight innings and striking out 11 on Sunday.

Burnett, who also singled in a run in the contest, ended Pittsburgh's five-game losing streak with his first victory in seven starts. The Pirates are now 75-77 as they try to avoid their 20th straight losing season.
Sun, Sep 23, 2012 05:43:00 PM
A.J. Burnett - S - Pirates

A.J. Burnett allowed just two runs in six innings Tuesday but the Pirates fell to the Brewers.

Burnett walked two and struck out four. Norichika Aoki got the Brewers on the board with an RBI single in the first inning, then Jean Segura plated another run in the sixth. Burnett has been more hittable in recent weeks, posting a 4.88 ERA and 1.56 WHIP over his last eight starts. He’ll look for his first victory since August 16 when he takes on the Astros in Houston on Sunday.
Tue, Sep 18, 2012 10:39:00 PM
A.J. Burnett - S - Pirates

A.J. Burnett pitched well in a losing effort Wednesday, holding the Reds to two runs on five hits and two walks over six innings.

He struck out eight. Burnett was certainly good enough to win, but Homer Bailey was just a little better. It's the Pirates' sixth straight loss, as they're fading fast and are now just two games over .500. Burnett faces the Brewers next.
Wed, Sep 12, 2012 10:45:00 PM

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Batters
PosRoleName
C1Russell Martin
2Michael McKenry
1B1Garrett Jones
2Gaby Sanchez
2B1Neil Walker
2Jordy Mercer
SS1Clint Barmes
2John McDonald
3Chase d'Arnaud
3B1Pedro Alvarez
2Brandon Inge
LF1Starling Marte
CF1Andrew McCutchen
RF1Travis Snider
2Jose Tabata
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1A.J. Burnett
2Wandy Rodriguez
3James McDonald
4Francisco Liriano
5Charlie Morton
6Jeff Karstens
7Jeff Locke
8Jeanmar Gomez
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Jason Grilli
2Mark Melancon
3Tony Watson
4Justin Wilson
5Vin Mazzaro
6Bryan Morris
7Jose Contreras
8Jared Hughes