First number, last word

By Tom Singer

June 1, 2014

.346: The Pirates' on-base percentage during the month of May, the best in the Major Leagues.

"If you believe in jinxes. I believe in location." -- manager Clint Hurdle, reminded that he had discussed Brandon Cumpton's "crazy" track record for not allowing any runs through four innings -- before Cumpton went out Saturday and, fighting his control, allowed 11 runs in 3 2/3 innings.

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.