Corey Dickerson Smashes First Homer as a Pirate

Corey Dickerson's torrid stretch at the plate continued on Sunday in a win over the Cincinnati Reds, as he went 1-for-4 with his first home run in a Pittsburgh Pirates uniform. The left-fielder is on a tear at the plate, going 9-for-20 with six extra-base hits and six RBI over his last five games. Right […]

Gregory Polanco Hits Third Homer of Season

In his return to the Pittsburgh Pirates lineup on Sunday, outfielder Gregory Polanco went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run off of Cincinnati Reds starter Tyler Mahle. Polanco now has three long balls and leads baseball with 13 RBI. Overall, he's hitting .310/.447/.759 in his first eight games of 2018. It's early, but this is […]

Jameson Taillon Throws Complete-Game Shutout

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jameson Taillon tossed his first career complete-game shutout in a 5-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. The right-hander mowed down Reds hitters with ease, striking out seven while allowing only one hit, two walks, and a hit by pitch on the afternoon. The 2018 season couldn't be off to a […]

Gregory Polanco Back in Pirates Lineup on Sunday

Outfielder Gregory Polanco (foot) is back in the Pittsburgh Pirates lineup on Sunday after a one-game absence. Polanco fouled a pitch off his right foot in Friday's win over the Cincinnati Reds, and he was scratched from Saturday's lineup with what the team called "discomfort." The quick return should bring a sigh of relief for […]

Corey Dickerson Drives in Two on Saturday

Corey Dickerson saw his streak of multi-hit games end at three on Saturday, but he did go 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI in a loss against the Cincinnati Reds. The Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder has heated up after a 1-for-14 start to his season, going 8-for-16 with four doubles, a triple, and five RBI […]

Chad Kuhl Fans Seven in No-Decision

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chad Kuhl gave up two runs on five hits and three walks in a no-decision against the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday. The right-hander wasn't particularly pitch-efficient, needing 98 pitches to get through five innings, but he did strike out seven hitters. He left with a 4-2 lead and was in line […]

Gregory Polanco Scratched From Saturday's Game

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco (foot) has been scratched from Saturday's lineup against the Cincinnati Reds due to what the team is calling right foot discomfort. Polanco fouled a ball off his foot in Friday's 14-3 win but stayed in the game, so the injury doesn't seem like a serious one. The team is likely […]

Jordy Mercer Picks Up Three Hits on Friday

In his second game back after dealing with a jammed right pinky, Jordy Mercer had his best performance of the season in Friday's win over the Cincinnati Reds. The Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop was one of the many offensive contributors in the 14-3 win, picking up three hits on the night, including two doubles. He added […]

Corey Dickerson Continues Hot Hitting on Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson went 3-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI, and two runs scored in a 14-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night. Following a slow start to the season, Dickerson has caught fire over his past three games with seven hits in his last 13 at-bats. Four of those hits […]

Starling Marte Smacks Three-Run Triple in Win

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marte played a huge role in a 14-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Friday, going 2-for-5 with a three-run triple, a steal, and a run scored. His three-bagger off of Yovani Gallardo in the six inning broke the game wide open, extending the Pittsburgh lead to 7-2. Marte is off […]

Josh Harrison Has Third Straight Multi-Hit Game

Josh Harrison stayed hot on Friday, going 2-for-5 with two RBI, two runs scored, and his first stolen base of the season against the Cincinnati Reds. The Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman now has multiple hits in three straight contests and is hitting .344/.417/.500 with one homer, four RBI, and seven runs scored through seven games. […]

Colin Moran Has Huge Night at the Plate

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Colin Moran went 4-for-5 with three RBI and three runs scored in a win over the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night. Moran led the offensive outburst in a 14-3 win, doubling in the second inning before singling in his next three at-bats. It was his best game in a Pirates uniform, […]

Trevor Williams Picks Up Second Win of Season

Although he wasn't particularly sharp, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Trevor Williams did enough to pick up his second win in as many starts on Friday against the Cincinnati Reds. The right-hander gave up 10 hits and a walk in 5 1/3 innings but limited the damage to only two runs and collected four strikeouts. While Williams […]

Kevin Siegrist Suspended by Pirates

After reports that the Pittsburgh Pirates released reliever Kevin Siegrist when he didn't make the big-league club out of spring training, The Athletic's Rob Biertempfel reports the left-hander has instead been suspended. Per his contract, Siegrist was required to report to Triple-A Indianapolis if he didn't make the 25-man roster. He refused, and the Pirates […]

Corey Dickerson Mashes Two Extra-Base Hits

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson had his second two-hit game in as many days on Thursday in a win over the Cincinnati Reds. He roped an RBI triple down the right field line in the fifth inning against Reds starter Homer Bailey and lined a double to right center field off of Amir Garrett in the […]

Gregory Polanco Goes Deep for Second Time in 2018

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Thursday's win against the Cincinnati Reds. The long ball was his second of the season, and he added a sacrifice fly to give him three RBI on the night. The 26-year-old is off to a nice start through six games, batting .286/.448/.714 […]

Felipe Rivero Picks Up Third Save

Pittsburgh Pirates closer Felipe Rivero notched his third save of the season in a 5-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday. He pitched a fairly clean inning, giving up only a single and striking out one. It was his third straight outing without allowing a walk, and he seems to have corrected his control […]

Steven Brault Picks Up Second Win of Season

Taking the place of Joe Musgrove in the Pittsburgh Pirates' starting rotation, Steven Brault picked up his second win of the season over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday. The left-hander gave up only one run on three hits in five innings and struck out four on 80 pitches. Brault battled a bit of wildness, walking […]

Corey Dickerson Notches Two Hits, Steal on Wednesday

After a slow start to his Pittsburgh Pirates career, outfielder Chris Dickerson had his first multi-hit game of the year on Wednesday against the Minnesota Twins. Dickerson went 2-for-4 on the night with a run and a steal, which is a nice bonus for a player who had only 14 career stolen bases coming into […]

Ivan Nova Knocked Around in Loss to Twins

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Ivan Nova allowed five runs on five hits and a walk in 5 1/3 innings on Wednesday, taking the loss against the Minnesota Twins. He struck out just three. Through five frames, Nova was putting together a solid outing, giving up just two runs to put himself in line for a win. […]

Josh Bell Crushes First Home Run of Season

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Josh Bell belted his first home run of 2018, a two-run shot in a 7-3 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday. While it was his only hit of the game, Bell certainly made it count. The blast traveled 432 feet and came off the bat at 113.7 mph, the hardest […]

Jordy Mercer Out of Wednesday's Lineup

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Jordy Mercer (finger) is out of the lineup against the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday. He left the game on Monday after jamming his right pinky while sliding into first base on a pickoff attempt. Sean Rodriguez will start in his place on Wednesday night. X-rays on Mercer's finger came back negative and […]

Joe Musgrove Shut Down for 5-7 Days

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Joe Musgrove (shoulder) will be shut down for five to seven days, The Athletic's Rob Biertempfel reports. Musgrove was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a right shoulder strain on Monday, just three days before he was set to make his season debut. It's not clear when he'll return at […]

George Kontos Picks Up Save on Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander George Kontos registered his second career save on Monday to secure a 5-4 win over the Minnesota Twins. Regular closer Felipe Rivero was unavailable after appearing in both games of a doubleheader on Sunday. Kontos won't get many save opportunities moving forward, but manager Clint Hurdle has shown trust in the veteran […]

Jameson Taillon Ties Career-High With Nine K's in Win

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Jameson Taillon tied a career best with nine strikeouts in a win against the Minnesota Twins on Monday. He allowed just two runs on four hits and no walks in 5 1/3 innings to keep his team undefeated. Taillon cruised through the first five innings, allowing only two baserunners, but he ran […]

Colin Moran Smacks Grand Slam in Pirates Win

After a quiet first series with his new team, Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Colin Moran greeted his new fans with a grand slam in the bottom of the first inning on Monday against the Minnesota Twins. It was his only hit of the day, but it proved to be huge in a narrow 5-4 win […]

Steven Brault to Start Thursday Against Reds

Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander Steven Brault is set to start against the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday after Joe Musgrove (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Monday. Brault was one of the club's best pitchers in spring training (3.77 ERA), but he was sent to the bullpen to start the season. The 25-year-old has made […]

Jordy Mercer Jams Finger, X-Rays Negative

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Jordy Mercer left Monday's game against the Minnesota Twins after jamming his right pinky while diving back into first base on a pickoff attempt. Mercer had X-rays after the game, and The Athletic's Rob Biertempfel reports the results were negative. He's considered day-to-day. Sean Rodriguez took over at shortstop after the injury […]

Joe Musgrove Placed on DL with Shoulder Strain

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed right-hander Joe Musgrove (shoulder) on the 10-day disabled list on Monday. The team recalled right-hander Clay Holmes to fill the vacant roster spot. The move is retroactive to March 30, meaning Musgrove can return on April 9. Just one day prior, the Pirates announced Musgrove as their starter for Thursday's game […]

David Freese Homers in First Start of Season

Third baseman David Freese went 2-for-4 and homered in the second game of the Pittsburgh Pirates' doubleheader versus the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. It was the first start of the season for the 34-year-old, who is now the backup to Colin Moran at third base. Freese should get two or three starts a week between […]