When Burnett tried to negotiate with McCutchen, he said he would give up the number if Burnett paid his daughter’s college tuition. Lucky for Burnett he has a lot of time because McCutchen’s daughter is due in May.

In the past, players have requested Rolexs or vacations in exchange to give up their number.

Pirates pitcher James McDonald gave himself a Gatorade shower after he pitched through seven innings for the first time this year. McDonald gave up four earned runs and struck out three before leaving the game with a 6-4. lead to the Cubs. Although, the Pirates lost the game, it’s performances like McDonald that has the Pirates leading the division and on pace to finish above .500 for the first time since 1992.