I stand accountable for my actions. More times than not I'm right, but sometimes I make mistakes. When I do, I'm not afraid to admit it. I'd like to think that helps to set me out a bit in this industry. I try to be transparent and truthful. To that end, I thought I would [...]

Gaby Sanchez belted a pinch-hit, two-run homer in a losing effort against the Reds on Tuesday night.

With Garrett Jones enjoying a strong offensive season, Sanchez's at-bats have been sporadic over the past month or so. He hit for the pitcher's spot in the seventh inning of this one, and made the most of his chance by hammering a Mike Leake offering over the wall in left field. Sanchez is now hitting .222 with six homers and 25 RBI on the year.

Jim Bowden of ESPN.com and MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM reports that the Pirates have acquired first baseman Gaby Sanchez from the Marlins.

This confirms a report by Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com, who mentioned that the Marlins will get Gorkys Hernandez and a competitive-balance pick in return. Sanchez is hitting .202/.250/.306 with two homers and a .556 OPS in 196 plate appearances in the majors this season, but the Pirates are hoping they can catch lightning in a bottle down the stretch.