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Adam Frazier Collects Two Hits Sunday Afternoon
Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier went 2-for-5 with a run scored in Sunday's 5-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds. The two hits were Frazier's first of the season. He hit leadoff for the second straight game, which bodes well for his ability to score runs this season. If he sticks in the leadoff spot,... Read More
Joe Musgrove Pitches Two Innings in Relief
Pittsburgh Pirates starter Joe Musgrove threw two perfect innings while striking out one on Sunday against the Reds. Musgrove owners don't need to worry about his relief appearance. Musgrove has not been removed from the rotation but had his start skipped due to the rain delay on Saturday. Musgrove remains one of the most appealing... Read More
Trevor Williams Shuts Down Reds for First Win of 2019
Pittsburgh Pirates starter Trevor Williams (1-0) was excellent in his season debut, throwing six shutout innings against the Cincinnati Reds. Williams gave up just three hits and one walk while striking out six. As he showed last season, Williams has the ability to be a productive fantasy starter. If he can up his below average... Read More
Jung Ho Kang Drives In Two Runs on Opening Day
Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Jung Ho Kang went 1-for-3 with a walk and two RBI in Thursday's Opening Day loss to the Reds. Kang drove in Josh Bell and Francisco Cervelli in the sixth inning to give the Pirates a two run lead. Kang will have his ups and downs but will start every day... Read More
Corey Dickerson Hits Opening Day Home Run
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Thursday's loss to the Reds. Dickerson only hit 13 home runs last season, but is aiming to improve that number this season. Dickerson is available in a large number of leagues and could be a dark horse for 20... Read More
Jameson Taillon Struggles Down The Stretch Of Opening Day Start
Pittsburgh Pirates starter Jameson Taillon (0-1) took the loss on opening day, giving up four earned runs on six hits and two walks over six innings on Thursday. Taillon was excellent through five innings but gave up a pair of homers to Jose Peraza and Derek Dietrich in the seventh. There's no reason to worry... Read More
Jung Ho Kang Hits Seventh HR of Spring Training
Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Jung Ho Kang went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in a 1-1 tie with the Orioles on Sunday. The home run was Kang's seventh of the spring. While Kang is only hitting .238, his power potential is very intriguing at the hot corner. Kang has already been named the Pirates'... Read More
Nick Kingham Allows One Hit In Relief Sunday
Pittsburgh Pirates starter Nick Kingham held the Orioles split squad scoreless on Sunday, allowing just one hit and striking out two. Kingham will likely come out of the bullpen to start the season but could enter the rotation if fifth starter Jordan Lyles falters. The 27-year old struggled to a 5.21 ERA last season and... Read More
Trevor Williams Throws Three Scoreless Innings
Pittsburgh Pirates starter Trevor Williams ended his spring training in style, spinning three scoreless innings against the Orioles split squad on Sunday. Williams gave up three hits and struck out two in the eventual tie. Williams finished last season with 126 strikeouts and a 3.11 ERA in 31 starts. While his ERA was appealing, he... Read More
Felipe Vazquez Continues Scoreless Spring
Pittsburgh Pirates closer Felipe Vazquez pitched a scoreless inning on Saturday, giving up a walk while striking out one in a win against the Phillies. Vazquez has only made five spring appearances thanks to an illness early in camp. However, he has shown no ill effects, having not allowed a run thus far. Vazquez remains... Read More
Corey Dickerson Continues Strong Spring Start
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI on Saturday against the Phillies. Dickerson started playing in Spring games a little later than his teammates but he has raked in his 10 Grapefruit League games, hitting .424 with three home runs. Dickerson will bat in the middle of the... Read More
Jameson Taillon Struggles In Final Spring Start
Pittsburgh Pirates starter Jameson Taillon allowed four earned runs on eight hits over four innings against the Red Sox on Saturday afternoon. He struck out three batters and walked none. The Pirates' ace finished his spring training with a 4.85 ERA and 11:0 K:BB ratio over 13 Grapefruit League innings. Taillon will start for the... Read More
Francisco Liriano and Melky Cabrera Make Opening Day Roster
Pittsburgh Pirates veteran starting pitcher Francisco Liriano and outfielder Melky Cabrera have been assured by the team that they have made the Opening Day roster. Liriano played last season with the Detroit Tigers, finishing with a 4.58 ERA and 18.8 K%. Cabrera played 78 games with the Cleveland Indians last year, slashing .280/.335./.420 with six... Read More
Gregory Polanco Ramps Up Throwing Program
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco (shoulder) will throw from 110-115 feet on Wednesday. Polanco ha no restrictions on swinging the bat and has begun sliding drills in his attempt to rehabilitate from shoulder surgery, reports Rob Biertempfel. The Pirates' Director of Sports Medicine said, "There is a scenario we're still discussing that he may get... Read More
Brad Boxberger Removed From Closer Role
Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Brad Boxberger has been removed from the closer role. Manager Torey Lovullo said Monday that he would play matchups in the ninth inning moving forward. Lovullo seems to prefer to use a closer-by-committee approach rather than have a single closer emerge. Since the All-Star break, Boxberger has an ERA of 7.90 and... Read More
Patrick Corbin Earns 11th Win Friday Against Braves
Arizona Diamondbacks starter Patrick Corbin (11-5) picked up the win Friday, allowing one run on four hits and one walk while striking out nine over six strong innings against the Braves. Corbin has now lowered his ERA to 3.01 and maintains an elite strikeout to walk ratio of 5.31. This mark puts him just behind... Read More
Brad Boxberger Nails Down 32nd Save
Arizona Diamondbacks closer Brad Boxberger recorded his 32nd save on Friday, recording two outs without allowing a baserunner in a 5-3 victory against the Braves. It was a good turn around outing for Boxberger, who had taken consecutive losses in his last two appearances. Despite his recent issues, Boxberger still has a firm grip on... Read More
Paul Goldschmidt Reaches Base Five Times
Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt went 2-for-2 with a home run, a single, three walks and a run scored in Friday's win over the Braves. Goldschmidt opened the scoring with a solo home run in the first inning and scored another run on a Daniel Descalso single in the third. Goldschmidt has now hit... Read More
David Peralta's September Struggles Continue
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta went 0-for-4 in Tuesday's 6-0 victory over the Padres. After a scorching August (.361/.410/.732), Peralta has gone cold in September, going hitless in three of his four games this month. The slump has brought his average below .300 for the first time since mid-August. Peralta is still hitting cleanup in... Read More
Zack Godley Placed On Paternity List Tuesday
Arizona Diamondbacks starter Zack Godley was placed on the paternity list Tuesday. Godley is allowed to miss up to three games on the paternity list, meaning he should return to the team before his next scheduled start on Sunday against the Braves. Godley's last performance against the Padres was disappointing, but he continues to showcase... Read More
Zack Godley Earns 13th Victory Sunday
Arizona Diamondbacks starter Zack Godley (13-6) earned the win on Sunday, giving up just one earned run on six hits and one walk while striking out six over 6 2/3 innings against the Reds. Godley allowed fewer than three runs for the third consecutive start, lowering his ERA from 4.73 to 4.20 in the process.... Read More
Paul Goldschmidt Homers Twice Sunday
Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 with two home runs, a double, and three RBI in Sunday's 9-2 win over the Reds. Goldschmidt ended his week in style, recording an extra-base hit in three consecutive games. He has also recorded three multi-hit games in his last five outings. Goldschmidt is now on pace... Read More
David Peralta Continues Torrid August
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta went 4-for-5 with a triple, two RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's 6-0 win over the Phillies. Peralta must love playing the Phillies, as he has racked up 10 hits in the series. Peralta is slashing a ridiculous .545./559/.970 in August, putting an end to any playing time concerns.... Read More
Patrick Corbin Throws Gem Against Phillies
Arizona Diamondbacks starter Patrick Corbin (9-4) was brilliant on Wednesday, tossing 7 1/3 scoreless innings while giving up just four hits and striking out nine in a victory against the Phillies. Corbin was in complete control, allowing just one runner past first base all night. He now carries a 34:2 strikeout to walk ratio in... Read More
Zack Godley Solid In No-Decision
Arizona Diamondbacks starter Zack Godley gave up two runs on five hits and one walk while striking out seven over 7 1/3 innings on Monday night. Thanks to the Arizona comeback win, Godley did not factor into the decision. This was the second consecutive start in which Godley has made it through the seventh inning,... Read More
David Peralta Collects Four Hits In Extra-Inning Win
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta went 4-for-7 with two home runs, two RBI, and two runs scored in Monday's victory against the Phillies. Peralta hit his first home run in the ninth the bring the deficit to 2-1, and his second and in the 14th to walk off the victory. He has set a new... Read More
Jake Lamb Diagnosed With Fraying In Rotator Cuff
Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Jake Lamb was diagnosed with fraying in his left shoulder following a visit with Dr. James Andrews on Tuesday. Manager Torey Lovullo says that surgery is an option for Lamb, and opting to go under the knife would end his season. Lamb could also choose to rehabilitate the injury in hopes... Read More
Nick Ahmed Drives In Two More Runs Tuesday
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk, two RBI, and two runs scored in Tuesday's 6-0 win over the Rangers. Ahmed already sports career highs in HR (14) and RBI (53) and continues to climb up the rankings among shortstops. His .241 average still lags behind the rest of the... Read More
A.J. Pollock Launches First-Inning HR
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder A.J. Pollock went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's win against the Rangers. Pollock got the offense kickstarted with a first-inning shot off of Bartolo Colon which ended up being the winning run. He now sports a career high .922 OPS and has been on fire since the All-Star break.... Read More
Zack Godley Cruises Against Rangers
Arizona Diamondbacks starter Zack Godley (12-6) was victorious on Tuesday night, shutting out the Rangers over seven brilliant innings. Godley struck out 10 batters while giving up just two hits and one walk. Godley struck out the first batter he faced in each of his seven innings, becoming the first pitcher since 1974 to accomplish... Read More
