Brubaker pitches, hits Pirates to 7-1 win over slumping Cubs
JT Brubaker pitched into the sixth inning and had the first three RBIs of his career to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Chicago Cubs 7-1APRIL 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
COLIN MORAN FIRST BASEMAN - NO TEAM
FIRST BASEMAN - NO TEAM
Reaches base four times Moran went 2-for-3 with two RBI, a run scored and two walks in Saturday's win over the Cubs.
Impact Moran has been one of the most consistent offensive threats for the Pirates, and he has reached base safely in all of his eight appearances this season. He has hit safely in six of his last seven contests while recording three multi-hit games during that span. The third baseman has also reached base at least twice four times already.
APRIL 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Keller shines, Pirates end 6-game skid, tag Davies, Cubs 8-2
Mitch Keller pitched five efficient innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates used an early burst to chase Zach Davies in an 8-2 win over the Chicago CubsAPRIL 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Homers in second straight game Moran went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Reds.
Impact Moran has now gone deep and collected two hits in back-to-back games. The 28-year-old has three extra-base hits and three RBI through four appearances this season.
APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cranks first home run Moran went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in the 4-3 loss Sunday against the Cubs.
Impact The Pirates' offense was absent until the sixth inning, when Moran slammed his first homer of the season off Zach Davies. Moran will need to perform well for an offense that doesn't have much talent depth. The 28-year-old led the Pirates in homers (10) and RBI (23) last season.
APRIL 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Zach Davies wins Chicago debut as Cubs beat Pirates 4-3
Zach Davies pitched into the sixth inning in his Chicago Cubs debut, leading his new team to a 4-3 victory over the short-handed Pittsburgh PiratesAPRIL 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Veteran infielder Todd Frazier opts out of deal with Pirates
Todd Frazier won’t be a Pittsburgh Pirate after allMARCH 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goes yard against Detroit Moran went 1-for-3 with a homer and two RBI in Friday's loss to the Tigers.
Impact He hit his opposite-field home run off southpaw Matthew Boyd, an encouraging sign for the lefty-swinging Moran. With Todd Frazier opting out of his contract Friday, Moran has strengthened his grip on the team's starting spot at first base, while Phillip Evans is expected to serve as his backup. Moran's career numbers against lefties aren't good (.235/.279/.357), but he could put up additional counting stats with Frazier out of the picture. The 28-year-old is batting .235 with two homers and six RBI in 34 spring at-bats.
MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Red Sox lefty Rodriguez scratched for opener with 'dead arm'
Boston Red Sox lefty Eduardo Rodriguez will have to wait a little longer before returning to a big league moundMARCH 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Yanks star Stanton off to strong start after smashing finish
Giancarlo Stanton is picking up where he ended the postseason last yearMARCH 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Showing signs of life Moran is 5-for-21 with two doubles, one homer and a 3:4 BB:K in nine Grapefruit League games.
Impact He's 3-for-7 over the last two games with all three of his spring RBI. Moran might see a reduction of playing time early in the season against lefties due to the addition of Todd Frazier, but it remains to be seen how long the 35-year-old Frazier plays a role on the team. For his part, Moran will look to improve upon the 10 homers he hit in 178 at-bats in 2020.
MARCH 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Astros LHP Framber Valdez gets positive update on injury
The Houston Astros received a positive update on left-hander Framber Valdez on the same day Forrest Whitley had season-ending surgery on his right elbowMARCH 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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 yearMARCH 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bogaerts spring debut after shoulder woe, Tatis HR in return
Star shortstop Xander Bogaerts of the Boston Red Sox has made his spring training debut after being slowed by a sore right shoulderMARCH 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
After struggling at third base, Colin Moran hopes to find a home at first with Pirates After seeing Cedric Mullins swing early on the 2-0 pitch, Colin Moran anticipated that a grounder could be coming his way at first base. Whe...
MARCH 1, 2021 • TRIBLIVE.COM
Could be stuck in platoon Moran could spend the season in a platoon with Todd Frazier at first base, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
Impact Moran started five of the Pirates' last six games against southpaws last season, so a platoon would represent a small step back in playing time for him. It may be for the best, however, as he owns a respectable .779 OPS for his career against righties but just a .636 mark against lefties. It's worth noting that Frazier is only in camp on a minor-league deal, so there's a chance he fails to make the team and leaves Moran with a full-time role.
FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pirates prospect Priester already daydreaming about PNC Park
Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Quinn Priester is already daydreaming about playing at PNC ParkFEBRUARY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Todd Frazier agrees to minor league deal with Pirates
Infielder Todd Frazier has agreed to a minor league deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates that includes an invitation to big league spring trainingFEBRUARY 19, 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
Pirates avoid arbitration with pitcher Musgrove, 8 others
The Pittsburgh Pirates have reached contract agreements for the 2021 season with pitcher Joe Musgrove and eight othersJANUARY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gets raise from Bucs Moran agreed to a one-year, $2.8 million contract with the Pirates on Friday, avoiding arbitration.
Impact Moran was on a tear early in the season but predictably cooled off, finishing with a still solid .247/.325/.472 slash line and 10 home runs in 200 plate appearances. He should split time between first base and designated hitter (assuming there is one in the National League) during his age-28 season.
JANUARY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pittsburgh Pirates: Looking at if Colin Moran’s Power Surge Will Continue Corner infielder Colin Moran put on a good display of power during the shortened 2020 season, but can he sustain that going into 2021? Colin...
JANUARY 13, 2021 • RUMBUNTER.COM
Even in new role, Colin Moran believes he must ‘earn’ at-bats Colin Moran is Pittsburgh’s starting first baseman now that Josh Bell is gone. Moran is excited, but he’s taking nothing for granted.
JANUARY 6, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Pirates A to Z: Colin Moran discovered home run stroke, now needs to find a position to play During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfiel...
NOVEMBER 19, 2020 • TRIBLIVE.COM
Brewers' Williams, Mariners CF Lewis win Rookie of the Year
Seattle Mariners center fielder Kyle Lewis is the unanimous winner of the AL Rookie of the Year award, and Milwaukee Brewers reliever Devin Williams has won the NL honorNOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
