MARCH 1, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
ANTHONY ALFORD
Against former team, Anthony Alford takes step toward earning Pirates outfield spot Anthony Alford is happy to be with the Pirates, but there were plenty of memories for him in the opposing dugout Monday afternoon. The Pirat...
Serving as DH on Monday Alford (elbow) is in the starting lineup for Monday's spring game against the Blue Jays.
Impact The Pirates have eased Alford into workouts this spring after a broken arm cut short his 2020 campaign, and he is still being limited to hitting only, as he will serve as the designated hitter Monday. However, he is able to freely swing a bat, and he should return to the field at some point in the near future.
MARCH 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pirates' Anthony Alford still limited defensively due to right arm injury Three months ago, Anthony Alford said he still hadn’t used his right arm. The 26-year-old Pirates outfielder suffered a fractured arm in a S...
FEBRUARY 24, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Limited with throwing Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Wednesday that Alford (elbow) no longer has any restrictions when hitting, but the outfielder is still limited with his throwi...
Impact Alford is on the mend from September surgery to address a fractured right elbow. The Pirates were anticipating that he would be a full participant for spring training, but Alford apparently needs more time to build up in his throwing program. Pittsburgh could still allow Alford to participate in Grapefruit League games as a designated hitter until the coaching staff is confident in his ability to play the outfield.
FEBRUARY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Despite season-ending injury, Anthony Alford feels refreshed with Pirates About 30 innings into his tenure with the Pirates, outfielder Anthony Alford’s season ended. In the top of the third Sept. 5 against Cincinn...
NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Pittsburgh Pirates: Anthony Alford showed enough for look in 2021 The Pittsburgh Pirates took a chance on Anthony Alford. Before his injury, he showed that he is worth a look in 2021 as well. As the Pittsbu...
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM
Pirates score twice in 9th, rally past Reds 3-2
Erik Gonzalez’s sacrifice fly capped a two-run ninth inning as the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied to beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-2SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Officially hits injured list The Pirates placed Alford on the 45-day injured list with a fractured right elbow.
Impact Alford attempted to rob a home run in Saturday's contest and hurt his elbow after slamming into the wall. While already diagnosed, this move officially ends Alford's season. He had gotten fairly regular at-bats since joining Pittsburgh on Tuesday and had collected three hits while slugging one home run and driving in four.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Pittsburgh Pirates: Outfield Changing with Anthony Alford Injury The Pittsburgh Pirates brought in a former top100 prospect to play outfield. He made an immediate impact, but will now miss the rest of the...
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • RUMBUNTER.COM
Suárez hits 3 home runs, leads Reds past Pirates 6-2
Eugenio Suárez hit three homers in a game for the first time in his career, driving in five runs and leading the Cincinnati Reds over the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-2SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alford fractures elbow chasing down a HR Pirates center fielder Anthony Alford fractured his right elbow crashing into the outfield wall while trying to chase down a home run hit by...
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • MLB.COM
Alford fractures elbow chasing down a HR Pirates center fielder Anthony Alford fractured his right elbow crashing into the outfield wall while trying to chase down a home run hit by...
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • MLB.COM
Suffers fractured elbow The Pirates announced that Alford suffered a fractured right elbow in Saturday's game against the Reds.
Impact Alford made a valiant effort to rob a would-be home run, but it's a play that will almost certainly bring a season to his close, just as he started seeing regular playing time for the Pirates.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Early exit Saturday Alford left Saturday's game against the Reds in the top of the third inning with an apparent right arm injury, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impact Alford attempted to haul in a Tucker Barnhart home run in center field, but he crashed into the wall and was unable to continue. Alford's status will be updated further when more details are available.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Pittsburgh Pirates: Making the Case to Give Anthony Alford a Shot Could newly added outfielder Anthony Alford make an impact for the Pittsburgh Pirates? It is worth finding out for the Bucs. On August 27th,...
SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • RUMBUNTER.COM
Orioles end 19-game losing streak against Yankees
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pirates get to Bauer, earn doubleheader split with Reds
The Pittsburgh Pirates took advantage of an uncharacteristically average performance by Cincinnati’s Trevor Bauer to earn a doubleheader split with a 4-3 win in the nightcapSEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
New Pirate Alford: 'I can be great at this level' Seven days passed between the time Anthony Alford was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays and claimed off waivers by the Pirates. The...
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • MLB.COM
Rewarded with second straight start Alford will bat seventh and play center field Thursday afternoon against the Cubs.
Impact The Pirates will give him another go after the waiver-wire pickup crushed a home run Wednesday. Alford has a golden opportunity for a fresh start with Pittsburgh, especially with former Toronto executive Ben Cherington now serving as the Pirates' general manager.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
First homer with Pirates Alford went 2-for-4 with a solo home run Wednesday against the Cubs.
Impact Alford got his first start in a Pirates uniform and delivered a solo home run in the seventh inning off Ryan Tepera. Once a top prospect, Alford is still fighting for a role with his new club and is currently penciled into a depth role in the outfield.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
The Blue Jays might be saying goodbye to outfielder Anthony Alford The 2012 draft pick who picked baseball over football must clear waivers to stay with the Jays after being designated for assignment between...
AUGUST 20, 2020 • THESTAR.COM
Blue Jays: Anthony Alford designated for assignment The Blue Jays had to make a tough decision on Thursday afternoon, designating Anthony Alford for assignment in order to activate Trent Thorn...
AUGUST 20, 2020 • JAYSJOURNAL.COM
Anthony Alford has been designated for assignment Here’s something that wasn’t expected.
AUGUST 20, 2020 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM
Designated for assignment Alford was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on Thursday.
Impact Alford has seen inconsistent time in the majors over the past four seasons and has only logged 75 plate appearances at the top level during that time. He's never been able to get things going with a .155/.200/.254 slash line and a 40 percent strikeout rate. He demonstrated some speed this season with three stolen bases over 13 games, but he'll now be removed from Toronto's 40-man roster. Given his lackluster results in the majors, it's unclear whether he'll find a new home via waivers.
AUGUST 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Blue Jays rally for 7 in 6th, beat Phillies 9-8 for DH sweep
Rowdy Tellez homered and hit a go-ahead two-run single in a seven-run sixth inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied from a seven-run deficit to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-8...AUGUST 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
