CHAD KUHL NEWS

Journeyman Espino pitches Nationals to sweep of Pirates

Paolo Espino got his first major league win at age 34, Josh Bell hit a two-run homer and the Washington Nationals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1 for a three-game sweep

JUNE 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slumping Pirates look to break 6-game slide against Brewers

Pittsburgh is looking to snap its six-game losing streak with a win over Milwaukee

JUNE 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chad Kuhl blames ‘chalky’ baseballs for Pirates’ control issues The Pirates have issued 15 walks in two games. Chad Kuhl thinks they’ve been dealing with a bad batch of baseballs in Milwaukee.

JUNE 13, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Loses third straight start Kuhl (0-4) allowed six runs (five earned) on five hits and four walks with two strikeouts in 3.1 innings, taking the loss versus Milwaukee on Saturday.

Impact Kuhl was spotted a four-run lead in the second inning, but he ultimately gave it all back and then some before he was pulled in the fourth. Reliever Clay Holmes allowed an inherited runner to score, which tacked the sixth run on Kuhl's line. The right-hander has had little success in 2021 with a 6.52 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and 23:21 K:BB across 29 innings. His next start is expected to be against Cleveland during next weekend's series.

JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yelich, Brewers bail out Burnes in victory over Pirates

Christian Yelich hit a three-run double during a five-run fourth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers bailed out starter Corbin Burnes in a 7-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates

JUNE 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brewers win 7-4 by capitalizing on Pirates' control problems

Christian Yelich hit a bases-loaded double and Pittsburgh relievers issued three consecutive bases-loaded walks in a five-run seventh inning that helped the Milwaukee Brewers beat...

JUNE 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stuck with third loss Kuhl (0-3) allowed three runs (two earned) on three hits and a walk with two strikeouts in six innings, taking the loss Sunday versus Miami. He also hit one batter.

Impact Kuhl wasn't poor on the mound, as his only big mistake was a Jesus Aguilar solo home run in the second inning. In the sixth, the right-hander yielded an unearned run and a sacrifice fly, and that was enough to take his second loss in as many starts. He's pitched to a 5.61 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 21:17 K:BB across 25.2 innings this season. Kuhl lines up for a road start in Milwaukee next weekend.

JUNE 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alcantara, Marlins top Pirates 3-1 to end 8-game losing skid

Sandy Alcantara cruised through eight innings, ending the Miami Marlins’ longest losing streak in six years at eight games with a 3-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates

JUNE 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chad Kuhl solid, but Pirates fail to complete sweep of Marlins The Pirates were close to earning their first sweep since Aug. 29-Sept. 1, 2019, but the Marlins handed them a 3-1 loss Sunday at PNC Park.

JUNE 6, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Marlins look to break 8-game losing streak against Pirates

Miami is looking to break its eight-game losing streak with a win over Pittsburgh

JUNE 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stallings' hit lifts Pirates, Marlins' 8th loss in row

Jacob Stallings hit a game-ending single in the 12th inning that lifted the Pittsburgh Pirates over Miami 8-7 and extended the Marlins’ longest losing streak in six years to eight...

JUNE 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Handed loss in return from IL Kuhl (0-2) took the loss Monday against the Royals after allowing three runs on six hits while striking out five over four innings.

Impact Making his return from a stint on the IL due to a shoulder injury, Kuhl allowed an RBI single in the first and two more runs in the second before settling down over the next two innings. He's now given up at least three runs in four of his five starts, and he's only managed to finish five innings once. One positive to take away from Monday's outing, however, is that Kuhl did not walk a batter -- he walked 16 over his first 15.2 innings this season. The 28-year-old will carry a 6.41 ERA into Sunday's start against the Marlins.

JUNE 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Crowe expected to start for the Pirates against Royals

The Royals will roll out Brady Singer to the mound Tuesday and the Pirates will give Wil Crowe the start

JUNE 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mondesi, Minor lead Royals to 7-3 win over Pirates

Adalberto Mondesi hit a two-run homer before injuring his hamstring, Mike Minor pitched six solid innings and the Kansas City Royals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-3

JUNE 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kuhl goes four innings in first start back Facing a limited pitch count in his first start after returning from the injured list, Pirates pitcher Chad Kuhl did all he could to limit a...

JUNE 1, 2021 • MLB.COM

Chad Kuhl solid in return to mound but Royals run their way to a win When Chad Kuhl returned to the major league mound for the first time since April 18, the Pittsburgh Pirates wanted to see the right-hander a...

JUNE 1, 2021 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Officially reinstated Kuhl (shoulder) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Monday's start against the Royals.

Impact Kuhl had been on the injured list since April 22 due to right shoulder soreness, but he made a pair of rehab starts and will now return to the major-league club. In his two appearances with Triple-A Indianapolis, the right-hander allowed one run on two hits and three walks while striking out nine in 6.1 innings.

MAY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returning Monday Kuhl (shoulder) will be activated from the 10-day injured list to start Monday's game against the Royals, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Impact This news doesn't come as a surprise, with general manager Ben Cherington saying Sunday that he expected Kuhl to take the hill Monday in Kansas City. The Pirates have already optioned pitcher Nick Mears to Triple-A to make a roster spot for Kuhl.

MAY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kuhl, Pirates to face Minor, Royals

The Royals will send Mike Minor to the mound Monday and the Pirates plan to give Chad Kuhl the start

MAY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Merrifield, Dozier lead Royals past Twins 6-3

Whit Merrifield had two hits and scored two runs, helping the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 6-3

MAY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blackmon 3 extra-base hits, Rockies end skid, beat Pirates

Charlie Blackmon got three extra-base hits and keyed a two-run rally in the ninth inning that sent the Colorado Rockies past the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3

MAY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates GM: Chad Kuhl expected to start at Royals, Ke'Bryan Hayes almost ready to return Chad Kuhl is expected to return from his rehabilitation assignment at Triple-A Indianapolis and start for the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday a...

MAY 30, 2021 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Likely Monday starter General manager Ben Cherington said Sunday that he expects Kuhl (shoulder) to come off the injured list to start Monday's game against the Royals, Jake Crouse of MLB.com reports.

Impact Kuhl was rumored to be the leading option to start Sunday's series finale against Colorado, but it looks like the right hander's return will be pushed back one day. Kuhl tallied 3.1 innings (64 pitches) in his latest rehab start Tuesday, so it's unclear how much length he'll be able to provide against the Royals.

MAY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rob Biertempfel: RHP Chad Kuhl is expected to start for Pirates... - The Athletic RHP Chad Kuhl is expected to start for Pirates on Monday in KC, per GM Ben Cherington

MAY 30, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rockies look to end 5-game skid against Pirates

Colorado will try to break its five-game losing streak when the Rockies take on Pittsburgh

MAY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS