COLE TUCKER NEWS

Sent to minors The Pirates optioned Tucker to Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday, Jake Crouse of MLB.com reports.

Impact Tucker will cede his spot on the 26-man active roster to infielder Colin Moran (groin), who was reinstated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Sunday's series finale against the Marlins. During his two-week stint with the big club, Tucker made only three starts and appeared in eight games in total, going 2-for-15 at the dish.

JUNE 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pederson's 2 homers, Arrieta lead Cubs over Pirates 4-3

Joc Pederson hit two home runs, Jake Arrieta beat Pittsburgh for the third time this season and the Chicago Cubs defeated the Pirates 4-3

MAY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cole Tucker feels like a different player after ‘skill development’ work Cole Tucker’s “skill development” work has been a mystery. The shortstop explained that process, and how it has helped him, on Saturday.

MAY 22, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Notes: Tucker recalled; Tom (left wrist) to IL Instead of joining the alternate training site squad at the end of Spring Training, Pirates shortstop Cole Tucker decided to stick back at t...

MAY 21, 2021 • MLB.COM

Set for season debut Tucker was called up by the Pirates on Friday, Stephen J. Nesbitt of The Athletic reports.

Impact Tucker was at least a moderately interesting prospect but has so far failed to accomplish much of anything at the big-league level. In 93 games over parts of the last two seasons, he's hit just .215/.260/.324. A .214/.302/.339 line in 14 games for Triple-A Indianapolis hardly suggests he's turned a corner, but the rebuilding Pirates have little reason not to let him work on his game at the big-league level.

MAY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pittsburgh Pirates: UZR Shows Cole Tucker’s Defensive Value While Cole Tucker's bat continues to be a work in progress for the Pittsburgh Pirates he can still bring defensive value to the Bucs Since b...

APRIL 29, 2021 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Pirates LHP Brault shut down, RHP Cederlind has Tommy John

The Pittsburgh Pirates are shutting down starting pitcher Steven Brault for at least a month to address discomfort in his throwing shoulder

MARCH 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cole Tucker among most recent players cut from Pirates camp BRADENTON, Fla. — On Saturday, Cole Tucker was asked about the Pirates’ shortstop competition, and he shrugged it off. Tucker, Kevin Newman....

MARCH 24, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Cole Tucker among 7 players cut by Pirates, turning shortstop job into two-man race The Pittsburgh Pirates’ shortstop competition became a two-man race when Cole Tucker was optioned Wednesday, leaving Erik Gonzalez and Kevin...

MARCH 24, 2021 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Sent down by Pirates Tucker was optioned to minor-league camp Wednesday.

Impact Tucker dealt with a bruised thumb earlier this spring but still appeared in eight Grapefruit League games. The 24-year-old hit .174 with two extra-base hits, one RBI, one run, one walk and six strikeouts this spring, and he'll likely begin the regular season with Triple-A Indianapolis.

MARCH 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back from minor thumb injury, Cole Tucker aims to use rest of spring to prepare for whatever's next LAKELAND, Fla. — It isn’t the quite the same pressure he felt during last season, but Cole Tucker still felt a sense of urgency recently. In...

MARCH 20, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Lindor, Mets talk about new deal; Rosario struggles in CF

Just over two weeks before opening day, Francisco Lindor and the New York Mets have begun talking about keeping him in town beyond this year

MARCH 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to action Friday Tucker (thumb) started at shortstop Friday against Toronto and went 1-for-2 with a double.

Impact The game action was Tucker's first since he suffered a thumb injury March 1. He registered a pair of 100-plus mph exit velocities Friday, an area in which he's looking to improve. In 2020, his exit velocity (83.1 mph) and barrels performance (1.7 percent) were among the worst in baseball. Tucker is likely behind Kevin Newman (hamstring) and Erik Gonzalez in the competition for the starting shortstop job, but at least he's seeing time at his natural position instead of learning on the fly in the outfield, like he did last summer.

MARCH 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chase De Jong successful in start, Cole Tucker returns to lineup in Pirates' spring win Righthander Chase De Jong continued to make his case as a darkhorse candidate for the Pittsburgh Pirates, pitching three shutout innings of...

MARCH 12, 2021 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Returns to lineup Tucker (thumb) is in the lineup for Friday's spring game against the Blue Jays.

Impact Tucker missed over a week of action with a bruised thumb, but he resumed hitting earlier this week and is ready to get back on the field. He will slot in at the shortstop position Friday and hit second in the Pirates' batting order.

MARCH 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

With shortstops Kevin Newman, Cole Tucker injured, Pirates preach patience in recovery When two of the three players fighting for the same starting job end up seeing Pittsburgh Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk,...

MARCH 10, 2021 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Back hitting again Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Wednesday that Tucker (hand) has been cleared to resume all hitting activities, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Impact Tomczyk didn't reveal whether Tucker is still facing any limitations with his fielding, but considering the 24-year-old is dealing with a bruise on his left (non-throwing) hand, he shouldn't be sidelined for too much longer. Tucker has been held out of the Pirates' Grapefruit League lineup since he was scratched with the hand contusion ahead of a March 3 game against the Rays.

MARCH 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tall order; Pirates 6-7 prospect Cruz adjusting on the fly

Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Oneil Cruz is happy moonlighting in the outfield but insists he's still a shortstop

MARCH 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Late scratch Wednesday Tucker has been scratched from Wednesday's Grapefruit League lineup against the Rays due to a left hand contusion.

Impact Tucker was initially scheduled to start at shortstop against the Rays on Wednesday, but he'll no longer be able to do so due to his hand injury. Wilmer Difo will now bat second, while Oneil Cruz will take over at shortstop while batting fifth. It's not yet clear when Tucker will be able to return to action.

MARCH 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tucker excited for chance to return to short Who will be the starting shortstop when the Pirates play the Cubs on Opening Day? It’s anybody’s guess. The competition for the starting spo...

FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • MLB.COM

Pirates 2B Frazier focusing on the present, not the future

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier says he's focusing on the present and not the future

FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NL Central teams at the start of spring training

A team-by-team look at the National League Central entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catc...

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pittsburgh Pirates: 2021 is a Vital Season For Cole Tucker The 2021 season will be a vital one for multiple players with the Pittsburgh Pirates, one of these players is former first-round pick Cole T...

JANUARY 13, 2021 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Cole Tucker’s offseason focus hasn't been limited to Vanessa Hudgens Cole Tucker has had a busy offseason. It’s also been a fun one between baseball, the Players Alliance and ... well, you know.

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Get to know Pirates shortstop Cole Tucker When you woke up today and went to check out some Major League news, you probably expected to see some Hot Stove action, some trade rumors,...

NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • MLB.COM