APRIL 22, 2021 • MLB.COM
ADAM FRAZIER #26 - SECOND BASEMAN - KANSAS CITY ROYALS
4 HR •
22 RBI •
.202 AVG
4 HR
22 RBI
.202 AVG
Frazier goes 3-for-5 in win over Tigers Adam Frazier had a clear mission coming out of Spring Training this year: Start the season in strong fashion. So far, mission accomplished....
Evans denied Baddoo, Pirates beat Tigers 4-2 with 2-run 8th
Phillip Evans kept Akil Baddoo’s drive to left field in the park in the seventh inning to help Pittsburgh escape a jam, and the Pirates scored twice in the eighth to beat the Detro...APRIL 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tigers beat Pirates 5-2 to gain doubleheader split
Tyler Anderson’s five strong innings helped Pittsburgh move to 8-9 with a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers in the first game of Wednesday’s doubleheader, but Detroit rallied for...APRIL 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Moran HR, RBI double in 10th leads Pirates over Brewers 6-5
Colin Moran doubled home the go-ahead run in the 10th inning and also hit a three-run homer as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-5APRIL 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pirates leadoff hitter Adam Frazier finding opposite is true with his approach to plate The ballpark name has changed from Miller Park to American Family Field but when it comes to batting against the Milwaukee Brewers, Pittsbur...
APRIL 18, 2021 • TRIBLIVE.COM
All-fields approach has been a key part of Adam Frazier's hot start Pirates' second baseman Adam Frazier isn’t pulling the ball as much, and it has helped him get off to one of the best starts of his career.
APRIL 17, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Legs out second triple Frazier went 2-for-5 with a two-run triple in Friday's 6-1 win over the Brewers.
Impact The two hits lifted his batting average to .300 as the triple was his first hit against a southpaw in seven at-bats. Frazier's played second base exclusively after seeing time in the outfield in 2020. His line drive rate (31.1 percent) is at its highest level since his rookie campaign (33.1 percent) in 2016. The 29-year-old is playing well defensively, too, as he builds his potential trade value heading into the summer months.
APRIL 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Brubaker pitches Pirates past Brewers 6-1 in series opener
JT Brubaker struck out eight in six impressive innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates extended their recent surge by beating the Milwaukee Brewers 6-1APRIL 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tallies three hits in win Frazier went 3-for-5 with two doubles, two RBI and a run scored in a 5-1 win over the Padres on Wednesday.
Impact Frazier doubled in the third and the fifth and then singled in two runs in the eighth to give the Pirates a comfortable 5-1 cushion, as it was the 29-year-old's first three-hit effort since August of 2020. Frazier has stepped it up a notch over the last week with nine hits, five RBI and four runs scored in 22 at-bats after managing just three hits through his first five games. He'll look to continue his solid play and help the Pirates take three-of-four in Thursday's series finale against Chris Paddack.
APRIL 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Polanco hits early HR off Musgrove, Pirates beat Padres 5-1
Gregory Polanco homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the San Diego Padres 5-1, beating Joe Musgrove in his first start since throwing the first no-hitter in franchise histor...APRIL 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pirates chase Snell in 1st inning, beat Padres 8-4
Jacob Stallings had three hits and three RBIs, and the Pittsburgh Pirates chased Blake Snell in the first inning of an 8-4 victory over the San Diego PadresAPRIL 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Darvish dominates, Myers powers Padres past Pirates 6-2
Yu Darvish allowed three hits over seven dominant innings, Wil Myers drove in five runs and the San Diego Padres extended their strong start with a 6-2 win against the Pittsburgh P...APRIL 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Drives in one Frazier went 2-for-4 with a walk and an RBI on Thursday against the Cubs.
Impact Frazier was one of the few sources of offense for Pirates, as he laced an RBI single in the fourth inning. Serving as the team's primary leadoff hitter, he has only five hits in 22 at-bats, but has also worked five free passes in six starts. Though a part of potentially the worst lineup in the majors, Frazier should still score at a decent clip if he can continue to get on base.
APRIL 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cubs break out of slump, slip by reeling Pirates 4-2
Jayy Baez hit a go-ahead two-run home run in the sixth inning and the Chicago Cubs’ struggling offense came to life in a 4-2 over PittsburghAPRIL 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Resting Wednesday Frazier is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
Impact After a sizzling spring training, Frazier has largely struggled to keep the momentum going into the regular season. While leading off in the Pirates' first five games, Frazier has gone 3-for-18 with a triple, double, four walks and a stolen base. He still appears to be locked in as Pittsburgh's table setter, but Frazier will get a breather for the series finale Wednesday and cede leadoff duties to Kevin Newman.
APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Reaches base four times Frazier went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI, two walks and a run scored during Thursday's win over the Cubs.
Impact Frazier created havoc at the top of the order, reaching base in four of his six plate appearances. He posted impressive numbers during spring training, slashing .488/.511/.860 in 45 plate appearances, and he's expected to remain as the Pirates' leadoff hitter going forward.
APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hayes homers, Pirates 2-hit Cubs 5-3 on chilly opening day
Ke’Bryan Hayes hit a two-run homer and Pittsburgh’s relievers dominated in a two-hitter, helping the Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 5-3 on a chilly opening dayAPRIL 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hitting leadoff in opener Frazier will bat leadoff and play second base in Thursday's opener at Wrigley Field.
Impact He's 10-for-22 in his career with two doubles and two homers against the Cubs' Opening Day starter, Kyle Hendricks. Frazier also put together an amazing spring, slashing .488/.511/.860 in 45 spring plate appearances. As a result, fantasy owners might want to consider streaming Frazier on Opening Day.
APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Betts hits 2 HRs in final spring training game of the year
Mookie Betts put an exclamation point on the exhibition seasonMARCH 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Named leadoff hitter Pirates manager Derek Shelton said Frazier will serve as the team's leadoff hitter in Thursday's regular-season opener against the Cubs, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
Impact Frazier has ignited a surprisingly potent Pirates offense this spring, posting a monstrous 1.510 OPS over 39 at-bats. The small sample shouldn't supersede the .749 OPS he's posted over parts of five seasons in the majors, but Frazier's spring surge could at least give fantasy managers reason to hope that the 29-year-old may have more power upside than anticipated. Frazier hasn't merely lived off an elevated BABIP this spring, as 10 of his 21 hits entering play Monday have gone for extra bases.
MARCH 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mad Bum gets opener for D-backs; Kluber is Yanks' No. 2
The Arizona Diamondbacks are ready to open the season in familiar fashion: with Mad Bum on the moundMARCH 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Red Sox lefty Rodriguez scratched for opener with 'dead arm'
Boston Red Sox lefty Eduardo Rodriguez will have to wait a little longer before returning to a big league moundMARCH 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Padres star Tatis feels better, expected back in lineup soon
Fernando Tatis Jr. is feeling a lot better, a huge relief to the star San Diego shortstop, his team and his many fansMARCH 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Padres star Tatis has shoulder problem, to be re-evaluated
The flash and dash of Fernando Tatis Jr. came to a sudden halt Tuesday when the star San Diego Padres shortstop slowly walked off the field after making an awkward throw in an exhi...MARCH 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hit parade on display Frazier is 12-for-18 with one stolen base in six Grapefruit League games.
Impact The career .273 hitter batted just .230 in 209 at-bats in 2020, setting himself up for a rebound season. Frazier will serve as the team's primary second baseman, but manager Derek Shelton hasn't ruled out the occasional move to outfield. The 29-year-old got a late start this spring due to a hamstring injury -- he didn't debut until March 7 -- but the results thus far have been pretty good.
MARCH 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
