First number, last word

By Tom Singer and Joey Nowak

October 2, 2013

15: National League teams that have played in a Division Series before the Pirates' first appearance, which starts Thursday. Yes, there are a total of only 15 NL teams now -- but the Houston Astros were in six NLDS before their move to the American League.

"He leaves me out there when he thinks I need to be out there -- and takes me out when he knows I don't want to come out." -- Burnett, on Hurdle, whose hooks have occasionally gotten a rise out of the right-hander

Tom Singer is a reporter for MLB.com and writes an MLBlog Change for a Nickel. He can also be found on Twitter @Tom_Singer. Joey Nowak is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter at @joeynowak.