ADAM FRAZIER NEWS

Gets chance in leadoff spot Frazier went 1-for-3 with two walks, a double and a stolen base Tuesday against the Mets.

Impact Frazier remains the Pirates' primary second baseman with Nick Gonzales (ankle) sidelined, but he got the chance to lead off for the first time since April 5. Frazier only got that chance because Oneil Cruz (back) is sidelined, but he took advantage with a respectable stat line and his first stolen base since April 23. Despite the well-rounded night, he has gone just 5-for-25 with one run scored and one RBI in his last 10 games.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Gets chance in leadoff spot Frazier went 1-for-3 with two walks, a double and a stolen base Tuesday against the Mets.

Impact Frazier remains the Pirates' primary second baseman with Nick Gonzales (ankle) sidelined, but he got the chance to lead off for the first time since April 5. Frazier only got that chance because Oneil Cruz (back) is sidelined, but he took advantage with a solid stat line and his first stolen base since April 23. Despite the well-rounded line, he has gone just 5-for-25 with one run scored and one RBI in his last 10 games.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Baty hits tiebreaking homer in 7th inning to send Mets past punchless Pirates 2-1

Brett Baty hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning and the New York Mets held off the punchless Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1

MAY 14 • Associated Press

Joey Bart's hard ground ball in the bottom of the ninth inning gives Pirates a 4-3 win over Braves

Joey Bart’s fielder’s choice on a hard ground ball in the bottom of the ninth inning lifted the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Atlanta Braves 4-3 to win two in a three-game series

MAY 11 • Associated Press

Derek Shelton knew it was time to win. The Pirates haven't, and now the manager is out of a job

The Pittsburgh Pirates have fired manager Derek Shelton following a rocky opening month to the season that saw Pittsburgh quickly slip into last place in the NL Central

MAY 8 • Associated Press

Contreras homer sparks Cardinals over Pirates 6-3

Willson Contreras hit a go-ahead home run in a four-run sixth inning and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3 on Monday night for their third straight victory

MAY 6 • Associated Press

Stephen Kolek pitches into the 6th in first MLB start as Padres blank Pirates for 5th straight win

Stephen Kolek pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings in his first major league start and combined with four relievers for the San Diego Padres’ eighth shutout of the season, a 4-0 victory...

MAY 4 • Associated Press

Idle vs. lefty again Frazier is not in the Pirates' starting lineup against the Cubs on Wednesday.

Impact The Cubs are sending a southpaw for a second straight game, so Frazier will retreat to the dugout while Jared Triolo starts at second base and bats ninth against Matthew Boyd. Frazier is in the midst of an 11-game hitting streak, going 12-for-33 (.364) with three stolen bases, five runs scored and two RBI over that span.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup versus left-hander Frazier is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cubs.

Impact It's southpaw Shota Imanaga on the bump for the Cubs, so the left-handed-hitting Frazier will grab a seat. Jared Triolo will play second base and bat eighth for the Pirates.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Teoscar Hernández hits tiebreaking homer in 8th inning and Dodgers beat Pirates 8-4

Teoscar Hernández lined a tiebreaking homer to left field to lead off the eighth inning, Shohei Ohtani had a triple and two doubles, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Pittsburgh...

APRIL 27 • Associated Press

Sitting against lefty Frazier is not starting Thursday against the Angels.

Impact Frazier will sit with lefty Tyler Anderson on the mound for the Angels, and he's now been in the lineup for only two of six games against southpaws this season. Jared Triolo will start at second base and hit eighth.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Cruz blasts 463-foot homer, Heaney retires first 13 batters, and Pirates shut down Angels 3-0

Oneil Cruz blasted a 463-foot home run to center field — the fourth longest in MLB this season — and Andrew Heaney retired the first 13 batters he faced to help the Pittsburgh Pira...

APRIL 24 • Associated Press

Adam Frazier hangs hat on defense for Pirates, hopes hitting is coming around When Adam Frazier came to bat with runners on second and third in the ninth inning, the first thought that crossed his mind was to fight. Fr...

APRIL 22 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Swipes second bag Frazier went 1-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run scored Sunday against the Guardians.

Impact Frazier extended his hitting streak to five games when he delivered a two-RBI double in the ninth inning. He went on to steal third base -- his second of the season -- and score the game-tying run. Even with the solid showing, Frazier is hitting only .209 this season with a .090 ISO across 71 plate appearances.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Manzardo's sac fly in 10th helps Guardians beat Pirates 5-4, sweep 3-game series

Steven Kwan and Kyle Manzardo hit two-run homers and Manzardo added a sacrifice fly in the 10th to rally the Cleveland Guardians to a 5-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates for a...

APRIL 20 • Associated Press

Sitting against southpaw Frazier is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals.

Impact Frazier had been included in the lineup in the last three games, but the lefty-hitting veteran will take a seat Wednesday while the Nationals send southpaw Mitchell Parker to the hill. With Frazier on the bench, Jared Triolo will draw the start at second base.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Paul Skenes and Henry Davis, taken 1st overall two years apart, make MLB history

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes and catcher Henry Davis made Major League history in a 10-3 win over Washington

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Resting Saturday Frazier is not in Pittsburgh's starting lineup against Cincinnati on Saturday.

Impact With the Reds sending southpaw Andrew Abbott to the mound, the lefty-hitting Frazier will begin Saturday's contest in the dugout while Emmanuel Valdez starts at second base and bats eighth. Frazier has started the season slashing .171/.222/.244 with one home run and six RBI across 45 plate appearances.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Saturday Frazier is not in Pittsburgh's starting lineup against Cincinnati on Saturday.

Impact With the Reds sending southpaw Andrew Abbott to the mound, the lefty-hitting Frazier will begin Saturday's contest in the dugout while Enmanuel Valdez starts at second base and bats eighth. Frazier has started the season slashing .171/.222/.244 with one home run and six RBI across 45 plate appearances.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Candelario homers to help Singer and the Reds beat the Pirates 5-3

Jeimer Candelario hit a two-run homer to help Brady Singer and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-3

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Cruz hits 2-run homer, McCutchen adds an RBI double to lead Pirates past Marlins 4-3

Oneil Cruz hit a two-run home run, Andrew McCutchen added an RBI double and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Miami Marlins 4-3

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Starting at keystone Friday Frazier is starting at second base and batting eighth against the Marlins on Friday.

Impact Frazier replaced Nick Gonzales in the sixth inning of Thursday's win over Miami after the latter injured his left ankle. With Gonzales being placed on the 10-day IL on Friday, Frazier looks to have a hold on the keystone position for the time being and could remain in lineups against southpaws, whom he's batted .246 against in his career.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates preseason capsule: Paul Skenes leads a potentially stellar rotation Pittsburgh Pirates2024 record: 76-86 (5th place, NL Central)He gone: LHP Aroldis Chapman, OF Bryan De La Cruz, C Yasmani Grandal, 1B Connor...

MARCH 15 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

After being out with back spasms, Adam Frazier returns to lineup as Pirates top Phillies Adam Frazier was back in the lineup for the first time in nine days, playing a familiar position while wearing his favorite number with the...

MARCH 7 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Returns to action Friday Frazier (back) will start at second base and bat fifth in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies.

Impact Frazier hasn't played in more than a week while dealing with a back issue, but he's feeling up to giving it a go Friday. The veteran is slated to serve in a utility role with the Pirates this season.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE