ANTHONY ALFORD NEWS

Day off Sunday Alford is not in the lineup Sunday against the Cubs, Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Alford started the past four games and went 5-for-17 with three homers, five total RBI, four total runs and two stolen bases during that stretch, and he'll take a seat for the series finale at Chicago. Ben Gamel, Bryan Reynolds and Yoshi Tsutsugo will start from left to right in the outfield Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Notches pair of steals Alford went 2-for-4 with an RBI, two stolen bases and a run scored in Saturday's 7-6 loss to the Cubs.

Impact The outfielder has posted consecutive multi-hit efforts for the first time this season. Alford also doubled his stolen base total to four with his two-steal effort Saturday. He's added four home runs, eight RBI and seven runs scored while batting .203 in 26 contests.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Alford flashes his muscle, but Pirates' rally falls short against Cubs CHICAGO — It hasn’t always been pretty for Anthony Alford.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Smacks pair of homers Alford went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in Friday's 6-5 loss to the Cubs.

Impact The outfielder has now popped four homers in nine games since he returned from a back injury, accounting for all of his long balls this season. Alford has added seven RBI, six runs scored and two stolen bases in 76 plate appearances. The 27-year-old figures to see a fair amount of playing time down the stretch, with Ben Gamel and Yoshi Tsutsugo also competing for time in the corner outfield spots.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Alford flashes his muscle, but Pirates rally falls short against Cubs CHICAGO — It hasn’t always been pretty for Anthony Alford. The Pirates’ left fielder entered Friday with a 36 strikeouts in 72...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Cubs manager Ross positive for virus, Chicago tops Pirates

Chicago Cubs manager David Ross and president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer missed the team’s 6-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates after they tested positive for COVID-19

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blasts home run Alford went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to the White Sox.

Impact He was able to take reliever Aaron Bummer deep in the seventh inning for his second home run of the season. Since returning from the injured list August 23, the 27-year-old has collected five hits in 20 at-bats, including three extra-base hits.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Tuesday Alford is on the bench for Tuesday's game against the White Sox.

Impact An 0-for-3, two-strikeout performance Sunday lowered Alford's average to .172 in his last 10 games. He's managed to strike out in 16 of his 29 at-bats during that stretch, so a day on the bench could be beneficial to his getting back on track. Cole Tucker is playing right field and batting ninth Tuesday.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Saturday's lineup Alford isn't starting Saturday's game against the Cardinals, Jake Crouse of MLB.com reports.

Impact Alford will likely see an uptick in playing time after Gregory Polanco was released by the Pirates on Saturday, but he'll be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games. Michael Chavis will shift to right field while Wilmer Difo starts at second base.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals ride Happ, Edman to 4-3 win over Pirates

Tommy Edman hit a two-run homer and drove in three runs, Paul Goldschmidt had three hits and the St. Louis Cardinals edged the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hits first homer of season Alford lifted a two-run homer in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Diamondbacks, DK Pittsburgh Sports reports.

Impact Making his first start since returning from the IL, Alford hit a 370-foot towering fly-ball homer down the left field line. The 46-degree launch angle was the highest among all Pirates home runs in 2021. Alford, who batted eighth in the lineup, will try to finish strong after a disappointing season. The 27-year-old hit .083 with 16 strikeouts in 29 April plate appearances before working his way back to the majors.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates win fourth game in last five behind Brubaker, Chavis and Alford Before Tuesday, JT Brubaker’s opponents had taken him deep in nine of his last 10 starts, and 18 times overall. Over that span, his ERA ball...

AUGUST 25, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Brubaker ends lengthy losing streak, Pirates edge D'backs

JT Brubaker pitched five scoreless innings for his first win in nearly three months, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-2

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tsutsugo, Reynolds lead Pirates' rally past Diamondbacks 6-5

Yoshi Tsutsugo homered and Bryan Reynolds tripled in the seventh to help the Pittsburgh Pirates rally to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Officially activated Alford (back) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Monday, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic

Impact Alford was sidelined with a lower-back strain, but he'll return to the Pirates after a minimal stay on the 10-day IL. The 27-year-old should mainly start against left-handed pitchers, while Ben Gamel will likely fill the strong side of a platoon in left field.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Arizona Diamondbacks to visit the Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pirates will start Wil Crowe on Monday while the Diamondbacks have yet to announce who will get the start

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Expected back Monday Alford (back) will likely be activated from the 10-day injured list when eligible Monday, Jake Crouse of MLB.com reports.

Impact Back spasms weren't expected to sideline Alford for an extended time, and he does indeed appear ready to return after a minimum IL stay. An update on Alford and his activation should become available Monday.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wainwright expected to start for the Cardinals against the Pirates

The Pirates will start Steven Brault on Sunday and the Cardinals are expected to counter with Adam Wainwright

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Happ scheduled to start as St. Louis hosts Pittsburgh

The Cardinals will send J.A

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Keller, Polanco spark Pirates to 4-0 win over Cardinals

Mitch Keller struck out six over five solid innings, Gregory Polanco drove in two runs and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-0

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mikolas scheduled to start for St. Louis against Pittsburgh

The Pirates will start Mitch Keller on Friday while the Cardinals are expected to counter with Miles Mikolas

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates to face Dodgers on the road

The Pirates will start JT Brubaker on Wednesday while the Dodgers have yet to decide who will take the mound

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Price scheduled to start as Los Angeles hosts Pittsburgh

The Pirates will start Wil Crowe on Tuesday while the Dodgers are expected to counter with David Price

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pittsburgh Pirates to visit the Los Angeles Dodgers

The Pirates will start Steven Brault on Monday while the Dodgers have yet to announce who will get the start

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Adames scores twice as Brewers take series from Pirates, 2-1

Willy Adames scored twice, Christian Yelich had two hits and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the sloppy Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS