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Joe Musgrove Allows Four Runs In Loss
Pittsburgh Pirates starter Joe Musgrove (6-8) allowed four runs on five hits and three walks while striking out seven over 4 2/3 innings in Monday's 7-0 loss to the Cardinals. Musgrove's season ERA is up to 4.31, but he will look to bounce back and pitch closer to the 3.51 ERA he had in June.
Trevor Williams Gets Crushed by Cubs Sunday
Pittsburgh Pirates starter Trevor Williams (3-3) took the loss on Sunday, allowing eight runs on 11 hits and three walks across 5 1/3 innings against the Cubs. Both the hits and runs were a season high for Williams, who also allowed three home runs. After an excellent start to the season, Williams has seen his... Read More
Felipe Vazquez Takes First Loss On Friday
Pittsburgh Pirates closer Felipe Vazquez (2-1) took the loss on Saturday night, allowing one run on three hits in the tenth inning of a tough 7-6 loss to Milwaukee. Vazquez has now given up a run in two consecutive appearances, raising his ERA to 2.19. Despite his recent scuffle, Vazquez is still one of the... Read More
Josh Bell Sets New Career High with 27th Home Run
Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Josh Bell went 2-for-4 with a walk, a home run, and three RBI in Friday's tough 7-6 loss to the Brewers. Bell's three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth brought the Pirates to within one run, a deficit they would eventually erase. Bell has now set a new career high... Read More
Trevor Williams Allows Four Runs In Loss
Pittsburgh Pirates starter Trevor Williams (2-2) surrendered four runs on eight hits and no walks in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Houston Astros. Williams was excellent through three innings, but the rejuvenated Astros lineup chipped away at him over the rest of his outing. He has now allowed 11 runs in his last two starts... Read More
Josh Bell Hits League-Leading 28th Double
Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Josh Bell went 2-for-5 with a double and two runs scored in Sunday's 11-10 victory over the Padres. Bell's single in the 11th inning started a rally for the Pirates, and the league leader in doubles eventually scored the tying run before the Pirates walked it off. Bell is now hitting... Read More
Kevin Newman Extends Hit-Streak to 12 Games
Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Kevin Newman went 2-for-6 with a pair of RBI and the game-winning walk in the 11th inning of the Pirates 11-10 victory against the Padres on Sunday. Newman has been a consistent starter for the Pirates and has rewarded their faith with a 12-game hit streak. He doesn't provide much in the... Read More
Bryan Reynolds Has Another Multi-Hit Performance
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds went 2-for-3 with a walk and two RBI in Sunday's thrilling 11-inning comeback victory against the Padres. Reynolds' average now sits at .362 having smacked eight hits in his last four games. Reynolds has been the Pirates' second best hitter this season, providing consistent on-base skills near the top of... Read More
Steven Brault Allows Three Runs Sunday
Pittsburgh Pirates starter Steven Brault (3-1) allowed three runs on six hits and three walks across five innings of work on Sunday. Brault was left with a no-decision despite leaving the game with the lead. Brault has now allowed just six runs in his last four starts. Although he pitches well in short stretches, Brault... Read More
Felipe Vazquez Earns 18th Save
Pittsburgh Pirates closer Felipe Vazquez allowed one hit in an otherwise good outing, slamming the door on the Padres to earn his 18th save of the season. The performance brought his ERA below 2.00 for the first time since the beginning of June. Vazquez's 18 saves rank seventh in the league and he should continue... Read More
Joe Musgrove Strikes Out Eight In Victory
Pittsburgh Pirates starter Joe Musgrove (5-7) was excellent on Friday, spinning seven innings of one-run ball, allowing just five hits in the outing. Musgrove has been very inconsistent, but was good on Friday, allowing just one run on a Manny Machado home run before shutting down the Padres. His ERA has now dropped to 4.57... Read More
Josh Bell Smacks 19th Home Run On Wednesday
Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Josh Bell went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 8-7 extra-inning loss to the Braves. Bell's home run in the top of the ninth gave the Pirates the lead, but reliever Kyle Crick blew the save, leading to the eventual loss. After just 66 games played, Bell is only... Read More
Starling Marte Homers In Loss
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marte went 2-for-6 with a solo home run in am 11-inning loss to the Braves on Wednesday. Marte's 10th homer of the season was brought the Pirates to within one run in the fifth inning. Marte is on fire in June, hitting .400 in 10 games this month. Any buy-low window... Read More
Mitch Keller Knocked For Six Runs
Pittsburgh Pirates starter Mitch Keller was shelled by the Braves on Wednesday, allowing six earned runs on 10 hits and two walks over three innings of work. Keller has struggled in his young career, having allowed 12 runs over his first two starts. The Pirates' top prospect has not looked comfortable in the majors and... Read More
Jordan Lyles Scheduled To Throw Bullpen Session This Weekend
Pittsburgh Pirates starter Jordan Lyles (hamstring) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session over the weekend in Miami as he attempts to return from a strain in his left hamstring. Lyles was placed on the injured list Monday and should be activated once eligible to be activated.
Jameson Taillon Progresses In Rehabilitation
Pittsburgh Pirates starter Jameson Taillon (right elbow) showed progress in his rehabilitation on Wednesday, increasing the range of motion in his exercises. Taillon has not played since May 1st due to a flexor strain in his throwing elbow. Despite the good news, there is still no timetable for Taillon's return.
Elias Diaz Continues Scorching June on Tuesday
Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Elias Diaz went 2-for-4 with a run scored in Tuesday's 12-5 loss to the Atlanta Braves. Diaz has now collected multiple hits in five consecutive starts, bringing his average up to .293 for the season. The hitting streak has earned him a spot higher in the lineup, and he is now hitting... Read More
Melky Cabrera Smacks Fourth Home Run Tuesday
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Melky Cabrera went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and a walk in Tuesday's 12-5 loss to the Braves. Cabrera's first inning two-run home run was part of a four-run inning for Pittsburgh. Cabrera is now hitting .335 for the season but doesn't hold much value in fantasy leagues thanks to... Read More
Elias Diaz Has Another Multi-Hit Game Saturday
Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Elias Diaz went 3-for-7 with four RBI in Saturday's 12-10 loss to the Brewers. It was Diaz's fourth straight start with multiple hits, bringing his average up to .287. With Francisco Cervelli's struggles continuing, Diaz has gained nearly full control of the starting role for the Pittsburgh. He's yet to hit a... Read More
Starling Marte Hits Three Run Home Run on Saturday
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marte went 4-for-7 with a three-run home run in Saturday's 12-10 extra-inning loss to the Brewers. Marte's home run gave the Pirates a 10-8 lead in the eighth inning. After a rough start to the season, Marte has raised his average to .272. Hitting in front of May's player of the... Read More
Felipe Vazquez Blows First Save Of The Season Saturday
Pittsburgh Pirates closer Felipe Vazquez blew his first save of the 2019 season against the Brewers, giving up a two-run home run to lose the lead in the ninth inning, leading to the eventual 12-10 loss. The outing raised his ERA from 1.50 to 2.16. Vazquez is still one of the best relievers in fantasy... Read More
Bryan Reynolds Extends Hitting Streak to Nine Games
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds went 2-for-4 with a run scored in Pittsburgh's 11-5 loss to the Brewers on Thursday. The rookie extended his hitting streak to nine games, a streak that has included four multi-hit games. Over the last 15 games, Reynolds is slashing .385/.458/.712. Owners in deep leagues in need of a consistent... Read More
Colin Moran Hits HR For Second Straight Day
Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Colin Moran went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Thursday's 11-5 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. This was the second straight day that Moran his hit a home run, bringing his season total to six. With Jung Ho Kung on the injured list, Moran has played well,... Read More
Starling Marte Unable to Continue Hot Streak
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marte went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in Thursday's 11-5 loss to the Brewers. Marte has recorded multiple hits in his last two games and had managed to raise his average by 40 points in May. Marte looks to be over his early-season slump and any may be a buy-low candidate from... Read More
Gregory Polanco Has Hitless Thursday
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco went 0-for-4 with a walk, in Thursday's 11-5 loss to the Brewers on Thursday. Polanco's hitless day continues his recent slump and he is now hitting just .192 over his last seven games. Outside of a four-game stretch in early May in which he drove in eight of his 15... Read More
Joe Musgrove Gets Rocked by Brewers
Pittsburgh Pirates starter Joe Musgrove was knocked around by the Brewers on Thursday, allowing five runs on 11 hits and two walks across six innings of work. Milwaukee scored all of their runs in the first three innings, taking Musgrove deep three times. The former Houston Astro has now sandwiched one gem of a start... Read More
Gregory Polanco Jump Starts Pittsburgh Offense in Win
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Thursday's 14-6 win over the Rockies. Polanco hit the first of four home runs on the afternoon for Pittsburgh. Polanco has been hitting the ball well after starting the season on the injured list with a shoulder injury, carrying a career-high .278... Read More
Starling Marte Hits Fifth Homer Thursday
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marte went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and three runs scored in Thursday's 14-6 win over Colorado. Marte was going through a rough stretch of late, recording just two hits in his last six games prior to Thursday's outburst. He's having a down season by his standards, hitting just... Read More
Josh Bell Crushes 16th Home Run in Blowout Win
Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Josh Bell went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, two RBI and three runs scored in Pittsburgh's 14-6 trouncing of the Rockies on Thursday. The home run was Bell's 16th of the season and is already four homers ahead of last year's total. His rebound season has been astounding thus far,... Read More
Jordan Lyles Earns Wins Despite Six Earned Runs
Pittsburgh Pirates starter Jordan Lyles (5-1) fell apart late in his start on Thursday, allowing six runs on seven hits and a walk over 5 2/3 innings. The Pirates provided 14 runs of support, helping Lyles escape with his fifth win. Lyles was working on a shutout through 5 2/3 but was unable to get... Read More
