COLE TUCKER NEWS

Retreats to bench Tucker isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Reds.

Impact Tucker has gone 1-for-15 with a double, a run and four strikeouts across his last five appearances, and he'll be out of the lineup for a second straight game. Wilmer Difo will start at the keystone and bat eighth.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Sunday Tucker will be on the bench Sunday against the Nationals.

Impact Tucker has hit just .163/.265/.209 in 13 games since joining the active roster in late August. Wilmer Difo and Kevin Newman will be the middle infielders for Sunday's series finale.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates rally to spoil Bell's return in 4-3 win over Nats

Ke'Bryan Hayes capped off a ninth-inning rally with an RBI single as the Pittsburgh Pirates slipped past the Washington Nationals 4-3

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Day off Tuesday Tucker will not start Tuesday's game against the Tigers.

Impact Tucker sits after starting eight straight games at four different positions. He hit .214/.313/.250 over that stretch.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hayes, Tsutsugo rally Pirates to 6-3 win over Tigers

Ke’Bryan Hayes and Yoshi Tsutsugo each hit a two-run single during Pittsburgh’s four-run seventh inning, and the Pirates beat the Detroit Tigers 6-3 to stop their six-game losing s...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notches first steal Tucker went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Friday's 6-5 loss to the Cubs.

Impact The 25-year-old showed some speed Friday, leading off the game with an infield single and adding his first stolen base of the year. Tucker has struggled mightily at the plate since he was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis, going 3-for-19 in six games. He's started in five straight games, earning nods at second base, shortstop and right field in that stretch.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Productive night at plate Tucker went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the White Sox.

Impact He drove a 94-mph fastball off the left-field wall while batting left-handed for his two-bagger after singling in the team's first run to right field while hitting from the right side. Tucker has failed in his prior big league chances and the remainder of the 2021 season may be his last opportunity to prove himself in a Pirates uniform. The 25-year-old started for just the seventh time this year and batted leadoff for the first time.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Sheets hits 2 HRs, White Sox beat Pirates 6-3

Rookie Gavin Sheets hit two home runs, leading the Chicago White Sox to a 6-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates part ways with longtime outfielder Gregory Polanco

Gregory Polanco's stay in Pittsburgh is over

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gregory Polanco designated for assignment, recall Cole Tucker The Pirates have parted ways with Gregory Polanco. Last Sunday, it leaked that the Pirates had placed him on outright waivers, meaning that...

AUGUST 28, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Recalled from minors The Pirates recalled Tucker from Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.

Impact Tucker has had an unremarkable month in Indianapolis, hitting .202 with seven extra-base hits and six RBI in 84 plate appearances since the beginning of August. Manager Derek Shelton said the 24-year-old will likely start in the outfield a couple days a week, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports. Gregory Polanco was DFA'd in a corresponding move Saturday.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could Cole Tucker, on a roll recently, become next Pirate promoted? Cole Tucker has gotten hot at Class AAA Indianapolis, and it sounds like he could earn another shot with the MLB club at some point soon.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Returns to lineup Tucker (thumb) is starting Wednesday's game at Triple-A Indianapolis, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Impact Tucker hurt his thumb while attempting to make a diving catch in the outfield July 21, and he'll return to action after missing a week. The 25-year-old has hit .221 with two homers, 18 runs, 10 RBI and five stolen bases in 34 games at Triple-A Indianapolis this year.

JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers right thumb injury Tucker exited Wednesday's game at Triple-A Indianapolis with a right thumb injury, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Impact Tucker attempted to make a diving catch in the outfield Wednesday, but he was shaken up on the play and removed from the contest. It's not yet clear whether the issue will force him to miss additional time.

JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates top Mets 4-1 after shoving match; Lindor injured

Francisco Lindor left injured moments before Marcus Stroman and his New York Mets teammates got into a heated shoving match with Pittsburgh during the Pirates’ rain-delayed 4-1 vic...

JULY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Optioned to Triple-A Tucker was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday.

Impact Tucker joined the major-league roster July 6, and he went 1-for-6 with a strikeout across five appearances. He'll now return to the minors after Phillip Evans (concussion) was reinstated from the injured list Friday.

JULY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates fast five: How Ke'Bryan Hayes busted his slump and Cole Tucker retooled his swing The Pirates' Ke’Bryan Hayes doubled down on patience to break his recent slump, whereas Cole Tucker rebuilt his swing from the bottom up.

JULY 9, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Reynolds' walk-off walk gives Pirates 2-1 win over Braves

Bryan Reynolds drew a four-pitch walk from a Tyler Matzek, forcing in the winning run in the ninth inning and giving the Pittsburgh Pirates a 2-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves an...

JULY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates send Gregory Polanco and Phillip Evans to IL, recall Rodolfo Castro and Cole Tucker In the third inning of the Pirates’ game against the Atlanta Braves on Monday, superstar Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr., nearly made an....

JULY 6, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Recalled from Triple-A The Pirates recalled Tucker from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Impact The infielder went 2-for-15 in his first big-league stint of 2021. He hasn't hit too much better in Indianapolis, where he's posted a .214 average with two homers and 10 RBI in 112 at-bats this season. Tucker is recalled alongside Rodolfo Castro to fill the roster spots of Gregory Polanco (hip) and Phillip Evans (concussion).

JULY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to action at Triple-A Tucker (illness) returned to action over the weekend at Triple-A Indianapolis and made three consecutive starts at shortstop, going 1-for-11 with two walks, a stolen base and a run...

Impact Tucker was withheld from the lineup for about a week and a half while he recovered from bronchitis. He appears to have since returned to full strength and should fill an everyday role at Triple-A until the Pirates have another need for an infielder at the big-league level.

JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates farm report for June 27, 2021: Nick Gonzales homers for 2nd straight game for Indianapolis INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 25-22) lost to Louisville (Reds), 2-1 after the Bats scored twice in the bottom of the ninth. LF Hunter Owen (.190)...

JUNE 28, 2021 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Pirates farm report for June 23, 2021: Aaron Shackelford clouts 13th homer for Greensboro INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 23-20) was held to six hits in a 5-0 loss to Louisville (Reds). RHP Cody Ponce started and gave up four runs on eigh...

JUNE 24, 2021 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Resumes on-field work Tucker has been dealing with an illness recently but resumed on-field work Tuesday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Tucker was sent to Triple-A Indianapolis on June 6, but he hasn't appeared in a game since June 13 due to a bronchitis-type issue. However, he wasn't placed on the minor-league injured list and is expected to return to game action in the near future.

JUNE 23, 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