Francisco Cervelli Swats Home Run in Loss

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a 9-3 loss to the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. The long ball was his fifth of the season, matching his 2017 total in 56 fewer games. The 32-year-old is well on his way to smashing his previous career high of seven homers […]

Ivan Nova Sees Hot Streak End on Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Ivan Nova was tagged for eight runs (five earned) in 4 2/3 innings in a loss to the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. The night started with a leadoff home run by Bryce Harper and didn't get any better for Nova. He allowed a round-tripper to Matt Adams two batters later and […]

Joe Musgrove Goes Three Innings in First Rehab Outing

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Joe Musgrove (shoulder) started his rehab assignment on Tuesday, throwing three innings (36 pitches) for High-A Bradenton. The right-hander also tossed 15 more pitches in the bullpen after his outing ended, reports The Athletic's Rob Biertempfel. Musgrove faced 13 hitters in all, giving up two runs and five hits while striking […]

Jung Ho Kang Joins Pirates at Extended Spring Training

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Jung-Ho Kang arrived at extended spring training on Monday as he starts his return to the big leagues. After legal troubles in his native South Korea, Kang was unable to get a work visa until recently, forcing him to miss all of 2017 and the start of 2018. The Pirates still […]

Chad Kuhl Surrenders Four Homers in Loss

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chad Kuhl had a night to forget against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday. The right-hander lasted just 4 2/3 innings and was blasted for six runs (four earned) on four hits. Each hit he surrendered was a home run, including two by left fielder Matt Adams. Kuhl struck out three and […]

Corey Dickerson Goes Yard in Monday's Loss

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run on Monday in a loss against the Washington Nationals. Choking up on a 3-2 pitch, Dickerson blasted the home run to the upper deck of Nationals Park to cut the deficit to 3-2, which would be the final score. The homer was Dickerson's […]

Jameson Taillon Bounces Back But Takes Loss on Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jameson Taillon turned in a quality start against the Washington Nationals on Monday but still took his third straight loss. The right-hander went six innings, allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out five, including a pair of punchouts against Bryce Harper. Despite the outcome, the start […]

Nick Kingham Flirts With Perfection in MLB Debut

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Nick Kingham was masterful in his big-league debut, throwing seven innings of one-hit baseball in a win over the St. Louis Cardinals. The right-hander didn't walk a batter and struck out nine, carrying a perfect game into the seventh inning before a Paul DeJong single ended a chance at history. Still, […]

Pirates Designate Enny Romero for Assignment

The Pittsburgh Pirates designated relief pitcher Enny Romero for assignment on Sunday to make room for starting pitcher Nick Kingham on the active roster. Romero was claimed off of waivers by the Pirates a little over two weeks ago and appeared in just two games with the team. The southpaw struck out five and allowed […]

Trevor Williams Picks Up Fourth Win

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Trevor Williams earned his fourth win of the season on Saturday, pitching six innings of two-run baseball against the St. Louis Cardinals. The right-hander allowed just four hits and two walks while striking out two. Williams is finding success without dominant stuff, as he has a 2.29 ERA through six starts. […]

Francisco Cervelli Homers, Drives in Two on Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli just keeps hitting. He slugged his fourth home run of the season in a win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday, a solo shot off of Jack Flaherty in the second inning. He added a sacrifice fly in the sixth inning, giving him 20 RBI on the year. Cervelli […]

Joe Musgrove Starting Rehab Assignment on Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Joe Musgrove (shoulder) will start a rehab assignment with High-A Bradenton on Tuesday, reports MLB.com's Adam Berry. The right-hander has missed the entire season thus far with a strained right shoulder. Per Berry, the plan is to have Musgrove start with a three-inning outing initially and slowly work up to six […]

Starling Marte Lines Walk-Off Single on Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marte went 2-for-6 against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday, including a walk-off single in the bottom of the 11th inning. The 29-year-old has done a nice job putting a tumultuous 2017 behind him and now boasts a strong .284/.371/.461 batting line with three homers, 11 RBI, 19 runs scored and […]

Gregory Polanco Homers on Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco went 2-for-6 with a solo home run in Friday's win over the St. Louis Cardinals. The long ball was his sixth of the season, putting him more than halfway toward his 2017 output of 11. His .213/.324/.483 slash line leaves something to be desired, but there are reasons to think […]

Francisco Cervelli Continues Mashing With Three More Hits

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli had another big game on Friday night, going 3-for-4 with a run scored. It was his second three-hit effort in his last three games, and his slash line now sits at .306/.400/.542. In addition to lowering his strikeout rate (16.5 percent vs. 21.4 percent in 2017), Cervelli's hard-contact rate (35.6 […]

Steven Brault Bounced Early in No-Decision

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Steven Brault endured another rough outing on Friday night, surrendering five runs (four earned) in 4 2/3 innings against the St. Louis Cardinals. The left-hander allowed five hits and again had shaky control with three walks against three strikeouts. He now holds an unspectacular 4.97 ERA, 14.5 percent strikeout rate, and […]

Nick Kingham to Make Big League Debut Sunday

The Pittsburgh Pirates will call up starting pitcher Nick Kingham to make a spot start against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday, per a report from Stephen Nesbitt of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. After a doubleheader on Wednesday, the team needed another starter to go on Sunday. Kingham was once a consensus top-100 prospect in baseball, […]

Corey Dickerson Slugs Walk-Off Home Run

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson provided his team's only run on Thursday, blasting a walk-off solo home run to secure a 1-0 win over the Detroit Tigers. The ball was seemingly hit a mile into the air and barely cleared the right field fence at PNC Park, with the play close enough that it warranted […]

Ivan Nova Stays Hot, Throws Eight Scoreless Frames

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Ivan Nova turned in another strong outing on Thursday afternoon, firing eight shutout innings against the Detroit Tigers. For a fourth consecutive start, the right-hander didn't issue a base on balls, and he now has a 2.6 percent walk rate in 38 innings. Nova gave up only six hits on the […]

Corey Dickerson Smacks Three Hits in Wednesday Doubleheader

Pittsburgh Pirates left fielder Corey Dickerson continued his strong start to 2018 by going 3-for-6 with a double, a walk and two runs scored against the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. All of his hits came in Game 1 of the doubleheader, as he sat against a southpaw in Game 2. Dickerson only has one home […]

Colin Moran Goes Yard on Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Colin Moran went 3-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in a doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. The 25-year-old got his club on the scoreboard in the second inning of Game 1 with a two-run blast, his second of the season and first since April 2. He added a […]

Francisco Cervelli Homers, Drives in Six on Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli had a monster game against the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday, going 3-for-4 with a home run and six runs batted in. Cervelli launched a three-run bomb in the third inning, notched an RBI single in the fifth and capped off his big day with a two-run double in the eighth. […]

Chad Kuhl Fans Eight in Third Win of Season

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chad Kuhl tied a career high with eight strikeouts to help his team snap a five-game losing streak on Wednesday night. The right-hander went six innings in Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers, giving up just three runs, six hits and a walk. The win was Kuhl's third […]

Jameson Taillon Rocked in Second Straight Outing

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jameson Taillon was bashed for a second consecutive outing on Wednesday, lasting just 3 2/3 innings and surrendering seven runs on 10 hits in a loss to the Detroit Tigers. The start began in the worst possible way when Leonys Martin hit a leadoff home run off of Taillon. The day […]

Joe Musgrove Could Join Pirates Rotation by Early to Mid-May

Pittsburgh Pirates starter Joe Musgrove (shoulder) threw a simulated game on Wednesday and could join the team's starting rotation by early to mid-May if his strained right shoulder reacts well. The Athletic's Rob Biertempfel expects Musgrove to start a rehab assignment soon, though it's not clear how many outings he'll need in the minor leagues before […]

Buy or Sell - Surprising Pitchers Off to Hot Starts in 2018

The beginning of the season is one of the toughest times of the year for fantasy baseball managers. Reading into small sample sizes is a tough task, as it can set you up for success the rest of the year if you make a smart waiver wire or set you back by giving up on […]

Colin Moran Sitting On Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Colin Moran is out of the lineup against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday. Moran is scuffling a bit over his previous nine games, batting only .179/.200/.250 in his last 30 plate appearances. He also hasn't homered since April 2, so manager Clint Hurdle may just want his young third baseman to […]

Trevor Williams Allows One Hit, But Takes No-Decision

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Trevor Williams allowed only one hit against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday, but it wasn't enough for his fourth win of the season as his team eventually lost in extra innings. The right-hander also tied a career-high with seven strikeouts in his six innings. However, he walked five batters in a […]

Josh Bell Gets Day Off, David Freese Starting

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Josh Bell is getting his first day off of the season on Sunday. The 25-year-old is mired in an 0-for-10 slump at the plate and is hitting just .163/.217/.233 since April 11, so the rest may be what he needs to get going again after a promising start to the year. […]

Joe Musgrove to Throw Another Bullpen Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Joe Musgrove (shoulder) will throw another bullpen session on Sunday, according to a report from Liz Bloom of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He'll follow that up with a simulated game on Wednesday if all goes well. Musgrove was expected to be the Pirates' fifth starter coming out of spring training, but he […]