Pirates' Andrew McCutchen: To bat third this season

McCutchen will bat third for the Pirates this season, MLB.com's Adam Berry reports.

Analysis:

While the Pirates have understandably cooled on McCutchen's outfield defense, they will still rely on him to serve as a run producer in the three hole this season. He hit .268/.349/.450 with 15 home runs and five steals (on nine attempts) over 395 plate appearances in that spot in the lineup last season.