ImpactSelby has struck out 13 but allowed seven runs while walking six over his first 8.2 major-league innings. It had been Osvaldo Bido's turn and he could instead be ticketed for bulk relief.
AUGUST 26, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Colin Selby - Opening for Pirates on SaturdaySelby will serve as an opener for the Pirates on Saturday versus the Cubs, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
Mitch Keller - Dominates with eight scorelessKeller (11-8) earned the win Friday, allowing four hits and one walk over eight scoreless innings against the Cubs. He struck out six.
ImpactKeller needed only 93 pitches to complete eight innings, which marked his second longest outing of the season in stifling the Cubs to earn his 11th win. The first-time All-Star had struggled in his first five starts following the break with a 9.11 ERA over 26.2 innings. However, in his past three starts he's regained his All-Star form, allowing only three earned runs with 25 strikeouts in 20 innings for a 1.35 ERA and an 11.3 K:9. Keller will look to continue his next start, currently scheduled to take place next Wednesday in Kansas City.
AUGUST 26, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Mitch Keller shuts down Cubs in Pirates' 2-1 winMitch Keller pitched eight scoreless innings Friday as the Pittsburgh Pirates downed the visiting Chicago Cubs 2-1.
AUGUST 26, 2023•DEADSPIN.COM
Mitch Keller demonstrates All-Star form once more across 8 scoreless innings in Pirates victoryIf Mitch Keller’s previous outing was a reminder of why he was a first-time All-Star in July, Friday evening’s was representative of an obno...
AUGUST 26, 2023•POST-GAZETTE.COM
Mitch Keller pitches eight scoreless innings and Pirates hold off Cubs 2-1
Mitch Keller pitched eight scoreless innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates scored twice in the first inning before holding on to beat the Chicago Cubs 2-1AUGUST 26, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Drew Smyly: Chicago Cubs lefty eyes return to form in bullpenChicago Cubs veteran left-hander Drew Smyly is trying to make the best of his situation as he shifts from rotation back to the bullpen.
AUGUST 26, 2023•CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Edwin Uceta - Outrighted to IowaUceta cleared waivers Friday and was sent outright to Triple-A Iowa, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
ImpactThe Cubs claimed Uceta off waivers from the Mets last week and immediately optioned him to Triple-A. He'll now officially remain in the Cubs' farm system while losing his spot on the 40-man roster. The 25-year-old righty has surrendered six runs in 5.2 Triple-A innings this season.
AUGUST 25, 2023•ROTOWIRE
