Ponce expected to start for the Pirates against Cardinals
The Pirates will start Cody Ponce on Thursday and the Cardinals are expected to counter with Johan OviedoAUGUST 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
COLIN MORAN FIRST BASEMAN - NO TEAM
FIRST BASEMAN - NO TEAM
White Sox hit 4 more homers, rip Pirates 10-3
José Abreu hit his seventh homer in five games, Dallas Keuchel pitched six dominant innings, and the surging Chicago White Sox pounded the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-3 for their ninth w...AUGUST 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Still in concussion protocol Moran, who is not in Wednesday's lineup, is still being evaluated for concussion-like symptoms, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.
Impact There have been some reports that Moran has been available off the bench, but that seems unlikely given that he is still under evaluation for a concussion that he may have sustained Sunday. Consider him day-to-day for now.
AUGUST 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Not in starting lineup Moran (concussion) is out of Wednesday's starting lineup against the White Sox.
Impact Per Adam Berry of MLB.com, manager Derek Shelton said that Moran was available off the bench Tuesday, but the corner infielder didn't play in the Pirates' 4-0 loss in the series opener. The 27-year-old may not be a part of Wednesday's lineup because lefty Dallas Keuchel is on the mound for Chicago, though Moran has seen time against southpaws in 2020.
AUGUST 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Keuchel expected to start as White Sox host the Pirates
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A no-fan no-hitter: Giolito gem leads White Sox over Pirates
Lucas Giolito pitched the first no-hitter of the pandemic-delayed major league season, striking out 13 and permitting just one runner in leading the Chicago White Sox over the Pitt...AUGUST 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trio of injured Pirates 'available' for Shelton The Pirates apparently avoided the worst-case scenario with a trio of recent injuries, as manager Derek Shelton declared before Tuesday’s se...
AUGUST 26, 2020 • MLB.COM
Out Tuesday, awaiting diagnosis Moran (concussion) is not in Tuesday's lineup against the White Sox.
Impact The team has yet to reveal whether Moran sustained a concussion after colliding with Avisail Garcia in Sunday's game, though he's apparently available off the bench Tuesday, according to Adam Berry of MLB.com. Gregory Polanco is starting at first base while JT Riddle starts at third base.
AUGUST 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Brault expected to start for Pittsburgh against Chicago
The Chicago White Sox host the Pittsburgh PiratesAUGUST 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Polanco's home run lifts Pirates to sweep of Brewers
Slumping Gregory Polanco’s bat showed signs of life for a second straight day as his two-run home run in the eighth inning lifted the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-4 victory over the M...AUGUST 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Suffers potential concussion Moran was removed from Sunday's game against the Brewers to be evaluated for a concussion, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.
Impact The 27-year-old was involved in a collision with Avisail Garcia at first base during the opening frame, and he apparently hit his head on the play. Moran should be considered day-to-day, but if the concussion is confirmed he'll likely be placed on the 7-day injured list.
AUGUST 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Exits early with apparent injury Moran was lifted from Sunday's game against the Brewers in the top of the third inning with an apparent injury, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. He struck out i...
Impact Pittsburgh has yet to provide clarity on the nature behind Moran's removal from the contest, but the club likely wouldn't pull one of its top hitters early in 2-0 game for strategic or rest-related reasons. Mackey speculates that Moran's early departure may have been a result of his collision in the field with the Brewers' Avisail Garcia in the top of the first inning. Expect an update on Moran's condition to come after the game.
AUGUST 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Registers three extra-base hits Moran went 3-for-4 with three doubles, three runs, one walk and one RBI in a 12-5 win over Milwaukee on Saturday.
Impact The left-handed hitter, who doubled twice against southpaws Saturday, is 6-for-22 with three doubles and a homer against left-handers in 2020. After collecting just seven hits in his first 48 August at-bats, Moran has hits in six of his last eight at-bats. He's 0-for-3 with two walks against Sunday starter Corbin Burnes.
AUGUST 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Offense breaks out as Pirates rip Brewers 12-5
Adam Frazier and Jacob Stallings homered and drove in three runs apiece as the Pittsburgh Pirates slammed the Milwaukee Brewers 12-5AUGUST 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kuhl earns first win in 2 years as Pirates top Brewers 7-2
Chad Kuhl allowed one run in five innings to pick up his first win in more than two years as the Pittsburgh Pirates rolled by the Milwaukee Brewers 7-2AUGUST 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bieber strikes out 11 as streaking Indians shut out Pirates
Unbeaten Shane Bieber racked up 11 more strikeouts and combined with four relievers on a seven-hitter Thursday night as the Cleveland Indians blanked the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 to...AUGUST 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Santana homer in 10th, 5 RBIs lift Indians over Pirates 6-3
Carlos Santana hit a towering, three-run homer in the 10th inning and drove in a career high-tying five runs to lift the Cleveland Indians to a 6-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pira...AUGUST 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Santana homer in 10th, 5 RBIs lift Indians over Pirates 6-3
Carlos Santana hit a towering, three-run homer in the top of the 10th inning and drove in five runs to lift the Cleveland Indians to a 6-3 victory over the Pittsburgh PiratesAUGUST 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Batting fourth Tuesday Moran will bat cleanup while serving as a designated hitter Tuesday against Cleveland.
Impact After batting .321 with five homers and seven RBI in his first eight games, Moran has stumbled to a .147 batting average with one homer and two RBI in his last 34 at-bats. The left-handed hitter did go deep two games ago, so perhaps he's breaking out of his August slump.
AUGUST 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Smacks sixth homer Moran went 2-for-5 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored Thursday against Cincinnati.
Impact Moran sent a solo shot out to straightaway center field in the first inning to record his sixth home run of the season. One frame later, he added an RBI single and later came around to score. While Moran has cooled a bit after his torrid start at the plate, he now has multiple hits in two of his past four starts. Overall, Moran is hitting .241/.313/.569 across 64 plate appearances.
AUGUST 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Pirates connect 3 times off DeSclafani, roll 9-6 over Reds
Adam Frazier hit the first of three homers off Anthony DeSclafani, who hasn’t beaten Pittsburgh in his last seven tries, and the Pirates returned from a three-day layoff with a flo...AUGUST 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pittsburgh Pirates: Examining Colin Moran’s Potential Future in Pittsburgh Colin Moran was a key piece in the Gerrit Cole trade. But with Ke'Bryan Hayes on the horizon, what is does the future hold for the corner in...
AUGUST 13, 2020 • RUMBUNTER.COM
Day off Saturday Moran is not in the lineup Saturday against the Tigers.
Impact Moran sits for just the second time this season. He owns a lopsided but respectable .216/.259/.529 slash line with five homers through 13 games, though he's gone hitless in four of his last five contests. Phillip Evans and Erik Gonzalez will handle the infield corners while Josh Bell serves as the designated hitter.
AUGUST 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Back against Minnesota Moran will play first base and bat cleanup Tuesday afternoon against the Twins.
Impact He sat out Monday after going 0-for-5 with two strikeouts Sunday. Moran leads the Pirates across the board in several offensive categories, including both homers (5) and RBI (7). The lefty has a pair of hits in his only two at-bats against Tuesday starter, Jose Berrios.
AUGUST 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Takes seat Monday Moran is not in the lineup Monday against the Twins.
Impact Moran was dominant during most of the Pirates' four-game series against the Cubs as he hit two home runs, but he'll be out of the lineup for the first time this season after going 0-for-5 with two strikeouts Sunday. Phillip Evans will start at third base in Moran's absence, batting sixth.
AUGUST 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
