CHAD KUHL NEWS

Takes loss in nightcap Kuhl (1-3) took the loss during the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Cardinals, giving up four runs (one earned) on five hits and two walks over five-plus innings a...

Impact The Bucs committed three errors in total in the nightcap, leading to six unearned runs for the pitching staff. Kuhl still delivered a solid effort after blister issues cut short his last start, throwing 53 of 87 pitches for strikes, and he'll take a 5.03 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 39:25 K:BB through 39.1 innings into his final outing of the season Thursday, at home against the Cubs. He did walk off the mound nursing his right hand with blood on his jersey, so there is a chance he could miss his finale start.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Pujols moves past Mays on HR list; A's clinch playoff spot

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cardinals sweep Pirates to gain ground in playoff push

Rookie Dylan Carlson hit a three-run homer to cap a six-run outburst to help the St. Louis Cardinals earn a doubleheader sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 7-2 victory in the n...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pittsburgh in action against St. Louis after Brault's strong performance

Pittsburgh looks to follow up a strong showing by Thursday starter Steven Brault

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steven Brault 2-hits Cardinals, ending Pirates' 8-game skid

Steven Brault pitched a two-hitter for his first career complete game, Gregory Polanco hit a three-run homer and the Pittsburgh Pirates snapped an eight-game skid with a 5-1 victor...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cleared to start Friday The Pirates list Kuhl (finger) as their probable starter for the second game of Friday's doubleheader versus the Cardinals, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Impact Kuhl's inclusion on Pittsburgh's pitching schedule is an indication that the blister and cuticle issues he experienced in his most recent outing Sept. 13 versus the Royals won't be much of a concern as takes the hill for his eighth start of 2020. Through his first seven starts, Kuhl has posted a 6.14 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 28:20 K:BB over 29.1 innings.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bothered by finger ailments Sunday Blister and cuticle issues to his right index finger likely contributed to Kuhl's poor pitching performance Sunday against the Royals, DK Pittsburgh Sports reports.

Impact "As soon as we kind of figured out that I really couldn't throw a fastball, we just kind of showed it just for hoping it would end up in a good location," Kuhl said. The 28-year-old walked six batters while recording only seven outs. Pittsburgh's MLB-worst defense didn't do him any favors, either. As a result, it might be wise to keep Kuhl benched until he proves he's healthy.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Roughed up by Royals Kuhl (1-2) allowed nine earned runs on four hits and six walks while striking out five across 2.1 innings to take the loss Sunday against the Royals.

Impact Kuhl was in trouble from the outset of the start, as he walked three batters and threw a wild pitch in the opening frame, resulting in four earned runs. He was finally chased in the third inning after allowing two additional earned runs while also exiting the game with the bases loaded. After some positive outings to begin the campaign, Kuhl has walked 19 batters across his last 20.1 frames with the result being short and subpar starts. Overall, he has maintained a 5.50 ERA across 34.1 frames this season.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Keller 1st MLB shutout, KC tops Pirates for 6th win in row

Brad Keller pitched his first major league shutout, tossing a five-hitter as the Kansas City Royals won their sixth in a row by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-0

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kuhl scheduled to start for Pittsburgh against Kansas City

The Pirates will start Chad Kuhl on Sunday and the Royals are expected to counter with Brad Keller

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mondesi has HR, SB; Zimmer gets 1st win as Royals top Bucs

Adalberto Mondesi homered and stole a base for the third consecutive game, Kyle Zimmer got his first career win after a winding path to the major leagues and the Kansas City Royals...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes no-decision vs. Reds Kuhl allowed two runs on two hits and four walks across three innings pitched during Sunday's 3-2 win over the Reds. He struck out five.

Impact Kuhl was limited to just three innings in large part because he issued four free passes. Although the start didn't go as he planned, the right-hander can feel good about the fact that he fanned five and didn't let the tilt get out of hand. He will look to work deeper into the game when he toes the rubber next Sunday in Kansas City.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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 3-2

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Antone, Reds to face Kuhl, Pirates

The Reds will start Tejay Antone on Sunday while the Pirates are expected to counter with Chad Kuhl

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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 6-2

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Escapes with no-decision Kuhl didn't factor into the decision Tuesday, giving up four runs (three earned) on six hits and two walks over four-plus innings in an 8-7 extra-innings loss to the Cubs. He struc...

Impact The right-hander seemed headed for his second loss of the season, exiting the game after 86 pitches (51 strikes) with the Bucs down 6-1 by the end of the fifth inning, but a rally on both sides of a length rain delay got him off the hook. Kuhl will carry a 3.10 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and less impressive 23:13 K:BB through 29 innings into his next start Sunday, at home against the Reds.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Happ spoils Hayes' debut, leads Cubs past Pirates 8-7

Ian Happ singled home Nico Hoerner in the top of the 11th to lead the Chicago Cubs to an 8-7 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kuhl expected to start for the Pirates against the Cubs

The Cubs will start Jon Lester on Tuesday and the Pirates are expected to counter with Chad Kuhl

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Arcia's pinch hit in 8th lifts Brewers over Pirates 6-5

Orlando Arcia’s pinch-hit single with two outs in the eighth inning drove in the tiebreaking run as the Milwaukee Brewers slipped past the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-5 on Monday night

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Solid in no-decision Kuhl allowed one run on four hits and four walks across six innings pitched in Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Cardinals. He struck out one and did not factor in the...

Impact The four walks are definitely a bit concerning for the right-hander, but he was still able to get through six frames while allowing just a solo homer to Yadier Molina. Kuhl will take a strong 2.52 ERA into Tuesday's start against the Cubs, or to another team if he's traded before the deadline.

AUGUST 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Marmolejos' slam gives Mariners a twinbill split with Padres

AUGUST 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates earn doubleheader sweep over Cardinals

Erik Gonzalez and Adam Frazier singled in runs, rookie Cody Ponce earned his first big league victory and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 for a doubleheader...

AUGUST 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cardinals score 4 in 9th, beat KC; Fowler, Flaherty sit out

Kolten Wong drew a bases-loaded walk to cap a four-run rally in the ninth inning that lifted the St. Louis Cardinals over the Kansas City Royals 6-5 on Wednesday night

AUGUST 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

White Sox hit 4 more homers, rip Pirates 10-3

José Abreu hit his seventh homer in five games, Dallas Keuchel pitched six dominant innings, and the surging Chicago White Sox pounded the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-3 for their ninth w...

AUGUST 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blue Jays Rumors: Williams and Kuhl Jon Morosi tells us that the Blue Jays are looking at Pirate pitchers Trevor Williams and Chad Kuhl.Jon points out that the Pirates GM Ben C...

AUGUST 25, 2020 • BLUEBIRDBANTER.COM