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 5-1SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
BEN GAMEL #11 - RIGHT FIELDER - HOUSTON ASTROS
1 HR •
4 RBI •
.247 AVG
1 HR
4 RBI
.247 AVG
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 KellerSEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ben Gamel's RBI single helps Pirates rally past Tigers 3-2
Ben Gamel had a go-ahead two-run single in the sixth inning among his three hits and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ben Gamel's big game carries Pirates to another win over Tigers Ben Gamel had a big game on Tuesday, as the Pirates beat the Detroit Tigers, 3-2, at PNC Park, setting up another shot at a sweep.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Blue Jays riding high entering big series in New York
The Toronto Blue Jays have won four in a row entering their big series this week in New York against the YankeesSEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Schwindel's grand slam lifts Cubs over Pirates 11-8
Frank Schwindel hit a go-ahead grand slam, Matt Duffy homered twice, including a grand slam, and the Chicago Cubs outslugged the Pittsburgh Pirates for an 11-8 winSEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not 1, not 2, but *3* dazzling plays for Gamel The Pirates-Cubs series finale on Sunday afternoon at Wrigley Field seemingly had a little bit of everything, including three grand slams an...
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • MLB.COM
Schwindel, Cubs rally in 9th, top Pirates, 5th win in row
Rookie Frank Schwindel hustled hard and sprawled for an RBI single that capped a three-run rally with two outs in the ninth inning, lifting the Chicago Cubs over the Pittsburgh Pir...SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wears Golden Sombrero Gamel went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts in Friday's 6-5 loss to the Cubs.
Impact He's slashing .180/.324/.262 with no homers in 75 plate appearances since the end of July. Gamel has started in 13 of 18 games after coming off the injured list, appearing in four others. He figures to see semi-regular playing time through season's end, though that could change if the organization gives its younger talents a look in September.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
On bench Wednesday Gamel isn't starting Wednesday's game against the White Sox.
Impact Gamel has gone 2-for-18 with three runs, a stolen base, six walks and five strikeouts across his last seven appearances. He'll be on the bench for the second time in the last three games while Anthony Alford, Bryan Reynolds and Cole Tucker start in the outfield from left to right.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Grandal, Abreu power White Sox to 4-2 win over Pirates
Yasmani Grandal and Jose Abreu homered, and five relievers combined for 4 2/3 innings of two-hit ball as the Chicago White Sox beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 on Tuesday nightSEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out of Sunday's lineup Gamel is not in the lineup Sunday against the Cardinals, Jake Crouse of MLB.com reports.
Impact Gamel will take a seat after starting the past three games and going 1-for-11 with three walks and a run scored. Anthony Alford, Bryan Reynolds and Yoshi Tsutsugo will start from left to right in the outfield.
AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gets Wednesday off Gamel is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Impact Pirates manager Derek Shelton will give the lefty-hitting Gamel a breather with southpaw Tyler Gilbert on the hill for Arizona. Anthony Alford and Gregory Polanco will pick up starts at the corner-outfield spots while Gamel sits.
AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Takes seat Sunday Gamel is on the bench for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Jake Crouse of MLB.com reports.
Impact Gamel gets the day off following a 3-for-4 effort Saturday, which raised his average to .267 in August. Yoshi Tsutsugo is playing left field and batting leadoff in Sunday's series finale.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tsutsugo, Newman homer in Pirates 5-4 win over Cardinals
Yoshi Tsutsugo and Kevin Newman homered and Ke’Bryan Hayes added a two-run single, rallying the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-4 victory over the St. Louis CardinalsAUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out of Wednesday's lineup Gamel is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Dodgers.
Impact Gamel started the past three games and will take a seat after going 2-for-12 with a triple and an RBI. Yoshi Tsutsugo will start in left field in his absence Wednesday.
AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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 2-1AUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Activated, starting Sunday The Pirates reinstated Gamel (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Sunday. He'll start in left field and hit leadoff in the Pirates' series finale with the Brewers.
Impact Now that he's back from the IL, Gamel should slot in as the Pirates' everyday left fielder in place of Anthony Alford, who was placed on the 10-day IL due to back spasms. Prior to being shut down with a right hamstring strain, Gamel was slashing .261/.343/.417 with six home runs and no stolen bases across 250 plate appearances on the season.
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 PetersAUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Keller expected to start as Pirates host the Brewers
The Brewers will start Brett Anderson on Friday and the Pirates are expected to counter with Mitch KellerAUGUST 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brubaker expected to start for the Pirates against the Cardinals
The Pirates will send JT Brubaker to the mound Thursday and the Cardinals will give Wade LeBlanc the startAUGUST 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wainwright pitches two-hit shutout, Cards top Pirates 4-0
Adam Wainwright pitched a complete game, two-hit shutout and helped himself with a pair of hits as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0AUGUST 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Expected to return next week Gamel (hamstring) is expected to return from the 10-day injured list next week, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
Impact Gamel landed on the IL with a right hamstring strain Friday, but he's been hitting and throwing without issues and did some running Wednesday. Assuming he continues to trend in the right direction, the left fielder is slated to return following a brief absence.
AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Wainwright scheduled to start for Cardinals at Pirates
The Cardinals will start Adam Wainwright on Wednesday while the Pirates are expected to counter with Wil CroweAUGUST 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Happ expected to start for the Cardinals against Pirates
The Pirates are expected to send Steven Brault to the mound Tuesday and the Cardinals will give J.AAUGUST 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
