BEN GAMEL NEWS

Ben Gamel has a larger role — and a kid — but isn't about to change his approach with the Pirates Ben Gamel has a new role and is a new dad, but he’s keeping the same old approach, which the Pirates love. —

APRIL 2, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Pirates spring training: Ben Gamel enjoys magical moment with homer Ben Gamel homered and then left for Jacksonville to witness the birth of his first child.

MARCH 22, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Dad strength: Gamel homers in last at-bat before daughter's birth BRADENTON, Fla. -- A home run in the afternoon. A newborn baby in the evening. For Ben Gamel, there will be few days more memorable than thi...

MARCH 22, 2022 • MLB.COM

Towering Pirates shortstop Cruz aiming for big league spot

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz is hoping to turn last season's cameo into a full-time gig

MARCH 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Source: Pirates avoid arbitration by signing Ben Gamel to $1.8 million deal The Pirates avoided arbitration with outfielder Ben Gamel by signing him to a $1.8 million deal, plus incentives, on Monday.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Avoids arbitration Gamel agreed to a one-year, $1.8 million contract with the Pirates on Monday, avoiding arbitration, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Impact Gamel appeared in 122 games with Cleveland and Pittsburgh during the 2021 campaign and slashed .247/.347/.388 with eight homers, 43 runs, 26 RBI and three stolen bases. He served mainly in the strong side of a platoon last year and won't require arbitration ahead of the 2022 season.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates claim outfielder Greg Allen off waivers from Yankees

The Pittsburgh Pirates have claimed outfielder Greg Allen off waivers from the New York Yankees

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reynolds' four hits power Pirates to 8-6 win over Reds

Bryan Reynolds had four hits, raising his batting average above

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sits against southpaw Gamel isn't starting Thursday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Gamel will be out of the lineup for the second time in the last four games with left-hander Justin Steele on the mound for the Cubs. Anthony Alford will start in left field and bat sixth.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates beat Cubs 8-6 as Chicago's skid reaches seven games

Colin Moran hit a three-run home run and drove in four runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates dealt the Cubs their seventh straight loss, rallying to beat Chicago 8-6 on Tuesday night

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Day off Monday Gamel is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Reds.

Impact Gamel hits the bench with lefty Reiver Sanmartin on the mound for Cincinnati. Anthony Alford starts in left field.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Saturday's lineup Gamel will sit Saturday against the Phillies.

Impact Gamel owns an .874 OPS over his last 15 games but will get a rest after going hitless Friday. Anthony Alford and Cole Tucker will serve as the corner outfielders.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Gamel is out of the lineup versus the Phillies on Thursday.

Impact It's the second consecutive game on the bench for the 29-year-old. Overall, he has registered at least one hit in 11 of his last 13 starts. Anthony Alford will take over in left field and bat fifth versus Aaron Nola on Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Riding pine Wednesday Gamel isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Reds, Jake Crouse of MLB.com reports.

Impact Gamel went 3-for-12 with a home run, a double, two runs and two RBI across the last three games. Anthony Alford will take his place in left field and bat fifth.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates deliver blow to Reds' fading playoff chances

Ben Gamel homered, Ke’Bryan Hayes had three hits and the Pittsburgh Pirates dampened the Cincinnati Reds’ fading postseason hopes with a 6-2 win

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Díaz homer in 10th lifts Marlins 6-5, denies Pirates sweep

Lewin Díaz led off the bottom of the 10th with a two-run homer off Chad Kuhl, and the Miami Marlins beat Pittsburgh 6-5 to deny the Pirates what would have been their first series...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting second straight Gamel is not in Saturday's lineup against Miami, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Gamel has been out of the lineup for each of the Pirates' first two games against Miami. He's hit .343/.452/.486 across his last 10 games, though the Pirates are trying to get a longer look at potential future contributors. Cole Tucker will start in right field and hit seventh, while Anthony Alford will get the nod in left and hit fifth.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Gamel will sit Friday against the Marlins.

Impact Gamel sits after starting 10 straight games, a stretch in which he posted a .938 OPS. Anthony Alford and Yoshi Tsutsugo will be the corner outfielders Friday.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mahle, Reds avoid sweep, edge Pirates 1-0

Tyler Mahle allowed five hits over six innings and the Cincinnati Reds avoided a sweep by edging Pittsburgh 1-0

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Miley struggles, Reds' skid continues with 6-5 loss to Bucs

Wade Miley surrendered six runs on 10 hits and the Cincinnati Reds lost for the sixth time in eight games, 6-5 to the Pittsburgh Pirates

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Socks seventh homer Gamel went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's 10-7 win over the Nationals.

Impact His fifth-inning blast off Josiah Gray tied the score at 5-5, and the Bucs took the lead for good the following frame. Gamel hadn't gone yard since July 5 -- in fact, five of his seven homers on the year came in a nine-game stretch in late June and early July -- and while he's slashing just .247/.341/.394 through 339 plate appearances on the season, that .735 OPS would tie his prior career high in the majors.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates pounce on shaky Nationals bullpen in 10-7 victory

Bryan Reynolds hit his 23rd home run of the season and drove in three runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates surged past the Washington Nationals 10-7

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates rally to spoil Bell's return in 4-3 win over Nats

Ke'Bryan Hayes capped off a ninth-inning rally with an RBI single as the Pittsburgh Pirates slipped past the Washington Nationals 4-3

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cabrera, Grossman power Tigers past Pirates 5-1

Miguel Cabrera and Robbie Grossman each had four hits, and the Detroit Tigers avoided a sweep by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Manning scheduled to start for Tigers at Pirates

The Tigers will start Matt Manning on Wednesday while the Pirates are expected to counter with Mitch Keller

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS