Peters shines as Pittsburgh Pirates beat Chicago Cubs 4-3
Dillon Peters keyed a solid performance by Pittsburgh’s bullpen and Kevin Newman had two hits to help the Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3APRIL 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
CHRIS STRATTON #35 - PITCHER - KANSAS CITY ROYALS
4-3 W-L •
1.47 WHIP •
5.55 ERA
4-3 W-L
1.47 WHIP
5.55 ERA
Picks up second straight save Stratton allowed two hits during a scoreless ninth inning to record the save in Friday's 4-2 win over the Cubs. He had one strikeout and zero walks.
Impact Stratton earned his first save of the season in Thursday's series opener and returned to the mound for save No. 2 on Friday. The right-hander is the first Pittsburgh reliever with multiple saves this year, as fellow late-inning option David Bednar worked in a setup role the past two days. Stratton has given up two runs on six hits with a 5:0 K:BB through 5.1 innings and should continue to see at least semi-regular save chances.
APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Perez's 3 RBIs, home run push Pirates over Cubs 4-2
Roberto Perez drove in three runs, Michael Chavis broke a tie with a home run in the fourth inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 4-2APRIL 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Notches first save Stratton picked up a save against the Cubs on Thursday, striking out one in a perfect inning of work.
Impact Stratton was summoned in the ninth inning with the Pirates nursing a one-run lead, and he had no trouble closing out the win, retiring the Cubs in order on 11 pitches. Pittsburgh indicated prior to the season that Stratton and David Bednar would split closing duties, and that appears to be playing out thus far, as each reliever -- in addition to Wil Crowe -- has picked up one save. The Pirates aren't likely to produce a substantial number of save opportunities, so a split closer situation isn't ideal from a fantasy perspective.
APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Vogelbach's HR rallies Pirates past Cubs 4-3
Daniel Vogelbach hit a two-run homer, Yoshi Tsutsugo had a two-run double and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied past the Chicago Cubs 4-3APRIL 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chavis' three hits power Pirates to 6-4 win over Nationals
Michael Chavis capped a three-hit night with a leadoff triple in the eighth inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Washington Nationals 6-4APRIL 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Splitting closer's role Pittsburgh plans to split the closer's role between Stratton and David Bednar to begin the season, Kevin Gorman of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.
Impact Stratton picked up eight saves and had a 3.63 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 86:33 K:BB across 79.1 innings last season, and he split save chances with Bednar after Richard Rodriguez was traded to Atlanta. Manager Derek Shelton will employ a similar strategy to begin 2022, with both pitchers being utilized as the closer and setup man depending on the night.
MARCH 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pirates' Bednar looks to build on his strong rookie season
Pirates reliever and Pittsburgh-area native David Bednar looks to build on a fine rookie season and will likely serve as the rebuilding team’s closerMARCH 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Settles with Bucs for $2.7 million Stratton and the Pirates agreed Tuesday on a one-year, $2.7 million contract to avoid arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
Impact Stratton thus enters 2022 as the highest-paid reliever for the cost-cutting Pirates, with his salary reflecting his status as one of the most-valued members of the bullpen. Manager Derek Shelton has yet to appoint a closer for the upcoming season, but Stratton and David Bednar look like the best bets for saves as the roster currently stands. Stratton covered 79.1 innings over his career-high 68 appearances in 2021, finishing with a 3.63 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 86:33 K:BB to go with seven wins, eight saves and eight holds.
MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Stratton avoids arbitration; Bryan Reynolds' situation unclear Chris Stratton and the Pirates avoided arbitration, a source confirmed. Less is known about Bryan Reynolds.
MARCH 22, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
AP source: Pirates, catcher Roberto Pérez reach 1-year deal
The Pittsburgh Pirates didn’t waste time finding a replacement for Gold Glove catcher Jacob StallingsNOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Picks up save Stratton worked a perfect ninth inning while striking out one in Saturday's 8-6 victory over the Reds en route to his eighth save of the season.
Impact Stratton breezed through the ninth Saturday, getting 10 of his 14 pitches over for strikes and locking up his eighth save of the season. The 31-year-old has been a workhorse for the Bucs in 2021, getting into 68 games and throwing 79.1 innings.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Reynolds' four hits power Pirates to 8-6 win over Reds
Bryan Reynolds had four hits, raising his batting average aboveOCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kranick expected to start as Pittsburgh hosts Cincinnati
The Pirates are expected to send Max Kranick to the mound Saturday and the Reds will give Tyler Mahle the startOCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Blows save but earns win Stratton (7-1) allowed a run on one hit and one walk with one strikeout in one inning, earning the win Friday over Cincinnati.
Impact Stratton took a blown save for allowing Cincinnati to tie the game in the eighth inning, but Pittsburgh's offense exploded for eight runs to put him in line for the win. The right-hander saw his ERA tick up to 3.68 with a 1.31 WHIP and 85:33 K:BB through 78.1 innings this season. He's added seven saves, eight holds and five blown saves in 67 appearances. He is now 5-for-8 in save chances in September.
OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tucker makes great grab, hits grand slam, Pirates beat Reds
Pittsburgh second baseman Cole Tucker made a spectacular diving catch, then hit his first career grand slam to cap an eight-run rally in the eighth inning that sent the Pirates ove...OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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 nightSEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Phils' 5-game win streak ended by Pirates; Atlanta on deck
Phillies starter Hans Crouse gave up a home run to Cole Tucker on his first major league pitch and Philadelphia’s playoff hopes took a hit with a 6-0 loss to Max Kranick and the Pi...SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hit with blown save Stratton allowed a run on two hits and a walk in one inning of work during Sunday's loss to Miami. He blew a save opportunity.
Impact Stratton entered a 4-3 game after the Pirates took the lead in the top of the ninth inning. He let Bryan De La Cruz force extra innings with an RBI single. Stratton is now 6-for-10 in save opportunities this season and he broke his streak of four straight save chances converted.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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
Earns sixth save Stratton allowed a walk and a hit in a scoreless ninth inning Friday, striking out three and earning a save over the Marlins.
Impact Stratton made things interesting Friday, allowing a leadoff triple to Bryan De La Cruz and later intentionally walking Lewin Diaz. He then struck out Payton Henry to finish off the 2-1 win. Stratton is now 6-for-9 in save chances with a 3.68 ERA and an 81:31 K:BB through 73.1 frames. He's 1-0 with four saves in his last five appearances.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up another mark Stratton earned his sixth victory Wednesday, striking out two in a scoreless inning against the Reds.
Impact He's proven to be a boon to fantasy managers recently, with one win and three saves since Sept. 7. Stratton, who appeared in back-to-back games for the seventh time in 2021 on Tuesday and Wednesday, has yet to throw on three consecutive calendar days this season. As a result, it's possible Chad Kuhl could get the nod to close Thursday, if the Bucs are in position to record their first sweep of the year.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Overton scheduled to start as Pittsburgh hosts Cincinnati
The Pirates will send Connor Overton to the mound Thursday and the Reds plan to give Tyler Mahle the startSEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Difo scores winning run in ninth, Pirates keep Reds slumping
Wilmer Difo scored on a groundout from Colin Moran with one out in the ninth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates handed the Cincinnati Reds a seventh loss in nine games with a 5-4 wi...SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Picks up fifth save Stratton earned the save Tuesday against the Reds despite allowing a solo home run. He struck out two and did not issue any walks over one inning.
Impact It was Stratton's third save in his last three opportunities, further securing his ninth-inning role now that David Bednar (oblique) has hit the injured list. This time around didn't go quite as smoothly due to the solo homer Stratton served up to Nick Castellanos, but the right-hander still walked away on top. He now has five saves this season to go with a 3.79 ERA and 1.32 WHIP.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
