COLE TUCKER NEWS

Reynolds, Vogelbach power Pirates to 9-4 win over Nationals

Bryan Reynolds hit a two-run home run after settling his arbitration case with $13.5 million, two-year contract, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates overcome a three-run deficit to beat...

APRIL 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't start Wednesday Tucker is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Tucker will take a seat for the second time in the Pirates' five games to open the season while Hoy Park picks up a start in right field. At least until Pittsburgh returns Anthony Alford (wrist) from the injured list, Tucker should have a clear path to a near-everyday role, but he's not provided much fantasy value at the moment. Over his three starts, Tucker has gone hitless in 10 at-bats.

APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Sunday Tucker is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact The 25-year-old started the first two games of the season in right field and will head to the bench after going 0-for-7 with two strikeouts. Tucker should continue to see regular at-bats with Anthony Alford (wrist) on the injured list, but Jake Marisnick will receive the nod Sunday.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doubles in loss Tucker went 1-for-2 with a double and a run scored in a 5-1 loss Tuesday against the Phillies.

Impact Tucker doubled and scored in the third inning off Zach Eflin. The 25-year-old batted ninth and started in right field for Pittsburgh. Serving in a utility role, Tucker has appeared at shortstop, second base and all three outfield positions during Grapefruit League play. The former first-round pick had an impressive spring, batting .297/.350/.568 with two home runs in 12 games. Tucker batted leadoff in the majority of his spring games and could find himself in that role early in the season if he continues to produce.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees ace Cole throws plenty of pitches in 1st spring game

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole felt his first spring training start was better than his pitching line

MARCH 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Opening Day hopefuls Tucker, Allen show off BRADENTON, Fla. -- Cole Tucker is trying to earn an Opening Day starting spot, and he made one heck of an opening statement in the Pirates’...

MARCH 18, 2022 • MLB.COM

Pirates spring training: Cole Tucker, Greg Allen team up in win Cole Tucker and Greg Allen each homered, as the Pirates’ opened their Grapefruit League schedule by beating the Yankees.

MARCH 18, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Three positions up for grabs in Pirates' opening day lineup

Anthony Alford won the Pittsburgh Pirates’ starting center fielder’s job in spring training last year then lost it less than a month into the season

MARCH 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cole Tucker ready for next phase of his MLB journey: utility man Cole Tucker could play five positions this summer. He’s ready for it all but knows that offense will be his ticket to a regular role.

MARCH 17, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Reynolds' four hits power Pirates to 8-6 win over Reds

Bryan Reynolds had four hits, raising his batting average above

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Analysis: How might Wil Crowe and Cole Tucker fit into the Pirates' future? Wil Crowe and Cole Tucker made a couple of statements about their future with the Pirates Friday during a 9-2 victory over the Reds.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

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 start

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Completes rally with grand slam Tucker went 2-for-5 with a grand slam, a triple and two total runs scored in Friday's 9-2 win over Cincinnati.

Impact The 25-year-old solidified Pittsburgh's lead with a grand slam in the eighth inning, accounting for half of the team's runs in the rally. Tucker's two home runs this season have come in the last six games. He's added a .214/.288/.339 slash line with 10 RBI, 14 runs scored, two triples and a pair of stolen bases through 125 plate appearances.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cole Tucker puts together personal highlight reel in 9-2 blowout win over Reds At this point in the season, what could happen to really turn heads to a Pirates game? There were a couple of examples this week against the...

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

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

Heads to bench Wednesday Tucker is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Tucker will take a seat after he started in 10 of the last 11 games while submitting an .846 OPS. The 25-year-old picked up starts at three different positions over that stretch, and his versatility and ability to hit from both sides of the plate should leave him in line to handle a near-everyday role for the remainder of the season.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Opens scoring with leadoff homer Tucker went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, two walks and two total runs scored in Sunday's 6-0 win over Philadelphia.

Impact The 25-year-old's leadoff homer in the first inning was all Pittsburgh needed to win the game, and it was also his first long ball of the year. Tucker drew multiple walks for the first time since Sept. 5. He's slashing just .221/.299/.316 with six RBI, 12 runs scored and a pair of stolen bases in 107 plate appearances, but the utility man has hit safely in seven of his last nine games. In that stretch, he's batting .367 (11-for-30).

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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

Retreats to bench Tucker is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds.

Impact Tucker has seen his playing time tick up of late while serving in a super-utility role for the Pirates. He started at three different positions (shortstop, left field and right field) while cracking the lineup in each of the Pirates' last five games, going 8-for-19 with a triple, double, two walks, a stolen base, four runs and three RBI. Though he'll be on the bench for the series finale, expect Tucker to at least pick up semi-regular playing time while he's wielding a hot bat.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cole Tucker's road-trip surge might be the turnaround the Pirates have been waiting for "When you're repeatedly getting punched in the face by the game, you're always thinking about things," said Tucker, who's been hot of late.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Pirates deliver blow to Reds' fading playoff chances

Ben Gamel homered, Ke’Bryan Hayes had three hits and the Pittsburgh Pirates dampened the Cincinnati Reds’ fading postseason hopes with a 6-2 win

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores three runs Tucker went 2-for-3 with a double, three runs scored and a walk in Sunday's 6-5 loss to Miami.

Impact Tucker scored runs in the second, seventh, and ninth innings and added a double in the fourth. The 25-year-old enjoyed a solid weekend series against Miami, going 6-for-11 (.545) with two extra-base hits in the three-game set. He improved his season slash line to .211/.282/.289 with five extra-base hits through 85 plate appearances.

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

Pirates beat Marlins 6-3, 1 win from 1st sweep of season

Ke’Bryan Hayes doubled twice and survived a ninth-inning tumble on the pitcher’s mound in the game’s second failed attempt to catch a poup, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains on bench Tucker isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Reds.

Impact Tucker will be out of the lineup for a third consecutive game after he hit .147 with a double, three runs, a stolen base and three walks across his last 10 appearances. Hoy Park will start at the keystone and bat eighth.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE