ANTHONY ALFORD NEWS

Moves to IL The Pirates placed Alford (back) on the 10-day injured list Sunday.

Impact Back spasms prevented Alford from starting either end of Saturday's doubleheader with the Brewers, and now the Pirates will give him at least another week off to recover from the injury. Ben Gamel (hamstring) was reinstated from the IL in a corresponding move, and he should take back an everyday role in the corner outfield while Alford is on the mend. Before succumbing to the back injury, Alford went 4-for-17 with 10 strikeouts since being called up from Triple-A Indianapolis on Aug. 7.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lauer scheduled to start for Milwaukee against Pittsburgh

The Brewers will start Eric Lauer on Sunday and the Pirates are expected to counter with Dillon Peters

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ashby, Brewers beat Pirates 6-0 to split doubleheader

Rookie Aaron Ashby and three relievers combined on a four-hitter, Rowdy Tellez hit a long home run and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-0 to split a day-night do...

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scratched with back spasms Alford was scratched from Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against Philadelphia due to lower back spasms.

Impact The outfielder should be considered day-to-day until Pittsburgh provides another update on his condition. Alford figures to miss Saturday's nightcap as well, although the team hasn't confirmed as much.

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch Saturday Alford was scratched from Saturday's Game 1 lineup against the Brewers for undisclosed reasons.

Impact An explanation for Alford's removal from the starting nine should become available following the contest, if not sooner. Hoy Park will shift to left field, with Kevin Newman entering the lineup to play shortstop.

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

LeBlanc hurt, bullpen carries load as Cards edge Pirates 7-6

Six St. Louis relievers combined to allow three runs in seven innings, Paul DeJong and Lars Nootbaar homered, and the Cardinals hung on to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-6, completi...

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starts second straight game Alford went 1-for-4 with an RBI single in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Reds, DK Pittsburgh Sports reports.

Impact He's collected four hits (including two doubles) in eight at-bats since returning to the Pirates from Triple-A Indianapolis. From the beginning of June until his recall Saturday, Alford slashed .356/.456/.704 with 12 homers and seven steals for Indy. The 27-year-old has yet to take advantage of his major-league opportunities, but with Ben Gamel expected to stay on the injured list for longer than 10 days, Alford will get yet another chance in the big leagues.

AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mahle, Reds beat Pirates 3-2, complete 4-game sweep

Tyler Mahle struck out 10, Kyle Farmer delivered another key hit and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 for a four-game sweep

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Three hits in return to majors Alford went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles Saturday in a loss to Cincinnati. He was also caught stealing.

Impact Alford, who got the start in left field and hit seventh in the lineup, was making his first appearance for the Pirates since April 18 and came through with the first three-hit game of his career. The 27-year-old Alford has never found his footing at the big-league level over parts of five seasons with Toronto and Pittsburgh, but he owned a 1.013 OPS in 189 at-bats for Triple-A Indianapolis this year, adding 14 homers and nine steals. With a dearth of outfield options in Pittsburgh, it appears Alford will get one more look with the Pirates.

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Winker's big night powers Reds past Pirates 11-3

Jesse Winker went 3 for 5 with a homer, double and tied a career-high with six RBIs to lift the Cincinnati Reds over the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-3 on Saturday night

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slated to rejoin Pirates Alford's contract will be selected by the Pirates ahead of Saturday's game against the Reds, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Alford suffered a wrist injury at the end of June, but he returned to action in mid-July and has hit .333 with eight homers, seven doubles, 19 RBI, 16 runs and a stolen base in 19 games since then. The 27-year-old will provide an extra option in the Pirates' outfield while Ben Games (hamstring) and Ka'ai Tom (back) are on the injured list.

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Source: After terrific stretch in minors, Anthony Alford rejoining Pirates The Pirates on Saturday will recall Anthony Alford from Class AAA Indianapolis, giving the athletic outfielder another chance.

AUGUST 7, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Healthy again at Triple-A Alford (wrist) recently returned to action for Triple-A Indianapolis, starting in games Tuesday and Wednesday while going 4-for-10 with a solo home run.

Impact Dating back to June 24, Alford has appeared in just four games with Indianapolis while managing a wrist injury and then experiencing a setback shortly after returning to action earlier this month. His latest absence lasted about two weeks, but his ability to start in back-to-back games earlier this week implies that he's healthy again. After being designated for assignment earlier this season, Alford no longer possesses a spot on the 40-man roster, which could hurt his chances of receiving a promotion back to Pittsburgh.

JULY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Managing wrist injury Alford suffered a wrist injury during Thursday's game with Triple-A Indianapolis, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Alford was involved in a collision Thursday and was tested for a concussion after the game. However, he appears to have avoided a serious injury and is considered day-to-day due to his wrist issue.

JUNE 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pittsburgh Pirates: It's Time to Give Anthony Alford Another Chance Following a poor start to the season the Pittsburgh Pirates optioned outfielder Anthony Alford to Triple-A earlier this season. But after pl...

JUNE 24, 2021 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Pirates farm report for June 17, 2021: Mason Martin goes deep twice in Altoona win INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 21-17) beat Memphis (Cardinals) 3-2 in 11 innings. 3B Wilmer Difo hit the game-winning RBI single in the 11th. He we...

JUNE 18, 2021 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Past perspective has outfielder Anthony Alford 'at peace' in Class AAA Indianapolis INDIANAPOLIS — Anthony Alford doesn’t deny the bad numbers he had with the Pirates earlier this season. They were brutal. He started the sea...

JUNE 16, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Pirates farm report for June 12, 2021: Curve's Jeff Passantino shuts down Akron INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 18-17) defeated Nashville (Brewers), 7-4. CF Anthony Alford (.272) was 2 for 4 and hit his fifth home run of the sea...

JUNE 14, 2021 • TRIBLIVE.COM

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

Pirates place Anthony Alford on waivers, claim Ka'ai Tom off waivers DETROIT — It took the Pirates right up until the wire to publicize their lineup for Game 1 of their doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers...

APRIL 21, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Pirates DFA Anthony Alford, recall IF Rodolfo Castro, claim OF Ka'ai Tom off waivers from A's The Pittsburgh Pirates made several roster moves Wednesday, reshaping their roster prior to a doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers. Antho...

APRIL 21, 2021 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Rob Biertempfel: Anthony Alford's time with the Pirates... - The Athletic Anthony Alford's time with the Pirates consisted of 16 games, 36 ABs: .139/.262/.278 with one homer and four RBI. Management gave him three...

APRIL 21, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Designated for assignment Alford was designated for assignment by the Pirates on Wednesday.

Impact Alford saw inconsistent playing time early in the season and hit .083 with two runs and 16 strikeouts in 24 at-bats to begin the year. He'll now be cast off the 40-man roster to make room for Ka'ai Tom, who was claimed off waivers in a corresponding move.

APRIL 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Anderson's arm, Bradley's bat lead Brewers over Pirates 7-1

Brett Anderson pitched seven effective innings and the Milwaukee Brewers built a big lead early and breezed past the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-1

APRIL 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Collects first hit of season Alford delivered a pinch-hit single in Thursday's 8-3 loss to San Diego, Jake Crouse of mlb.com reports.

Impact The outfielder is 1-for-20 with 15 strikeouts. General manager Ben Cherington stressed patience with Alford. "We've got young players out there who are getting a chance to play at the Major League level for the first time with any level of consistency," Cherington said. "There's an adjustment period."

APRIL 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE