Moran hits grand slam, 2-run homer as Reds beat Pirates 7-3
Colin Moran hit a grand slam and a two-run homer against his former team, powering the Cincinnati Reds to a 7-3 victory over the Pittsburgh PiratesMAY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
COLIN MORAN FIRST BASEMAN - NO TEAM
FIRST BASEMAN - NO TEAM
Former Pirate Colin Moran playing third base again, trying to grow role with division rival Reds Colin Moran became a first baseman with the Pirates but has been trying to grow his role in Cincinnati and is again playing some third.
MAY 8, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Filling in for Votto Moran will start at first base and bat fifth in Wednesday's game against the Brewers.
Impact He'll pick up his second start in a row at first base following Joey Votto's placement on the COVID-19 injured list earlier this week. So long as Votto is out, the lefty-hitting Moran should be a mainstay in the lineup versus right-handed pitching, but the Reds could choose to go with another at first base when lefties are on the mound for the opposition.
MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
On bench versus lefty Moran is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.
Impact Moran finds himself on the bench for the third consecutive game, this time against Colorado lefty Kyle Freeland. Brandon Drury will start at the hot corner Sunday for the Reds.
MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sits again Saturday Moran remains on the bench for Saturday's game against the Rockies.
Impact Moran finds himself on the bench against a righty for the second game in a row, as he'll sit here against Chad Kuhl. Mike Moustakas gets the start at the hot corner.
APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Friday Moran will sit Friday against the Rockies.
Impact Moran finds himself on the bench for the second time in three games, a stretch that follows a run of seven straight starts. His absence here against Antonio Senzatela marks his first time on the bench against a righty in two weeks. Brandon Drury will get the start at third base.
APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Takes seat versus lefty Moran is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres.
Impact With a southpaw (MacKenzie Gore) on the hill for San Diego, the lefty-hitting Moran will exit the lineup while the righty-hitting Matt Reynolds gets a turn at third base. Moran had manned the hot corner for each of the previous seven games, going 6-for-23 with a double, two walks and four RBI. He should continue to handle a large-side platoon role at the position while Mike Moustakas (biceps) remains on the injured list.
APRIL 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Filling in for injured Moustakas Moran will start at third base and bat seventh Wednesday against the Padres.
Impact Moran looks like he'll serve as the Reds' everyday third baseman for at least the short term after Mike Moustakas (biceps) was moved to the 10-day injured list Tuesday. He'll pick up his third consecutive start at the hot corner after going 0-for-6 with two walks in losses to San Diego in the first two games of the series.
APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Still not starting Moran isn't starting Saturday's game against Atlanta.
Impact Moran didn't appear in either of the Reds' first two games of the season, and he'll remain out of the lineup Saturday, even with right-hander Kyle Wright starting for Atlanta. Even with the introduction of the universal designated hitter, it doesn't appear as though Moran will be in line for significant playing time to begin the season.
APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Remains on bench Moran remains on the bench for Friday's game against Atlanta.
Impact Moran being on the bench against lefty Max Fried on Thursday was no surprise, but the fact that he'll remain there against righty Charlie Morton on Friday suggests that he may not be in line for much playing time to start the season. Tyler Naquin will serve as the designated hitter this time around.
APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Not in starting nine Moran isn't starting Thursday's game against Atlanta.
Impact Moran should see a fair amount of playing time as the designated hitter this season, but he'll be out of the lineup for Opening Day. Mike Moustakas will serve as the DH while Brandon Drury starts at third base Thursday.
APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Signs with Cincinnati Moran signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Reds on Thursday.
Impact Moran spent the last four seasons with the Pirates, and he'll remain in the NL Central for the 2022 campaign. He appeared in 99 games for Pittsburgh in 2021 and hit .258 with 10 home runs, 50 RBI and 29 runs. Cincinnati has Joey Votto and Mike Moustakas as corner infielders, but the introduction of the universal designated hitter in 2022 should allow Moran to see fairly regular at-bats.
MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
First baseman Yoshi Tsutsugo returns for 2022 while Colin Moran DFA'd, Pirates announce Many around baseball expected Monday to be a busy day, with the collective bargaining agreement set to expire at 11:59 on Wednesday night an...
NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Designated for assignment Moran was designated for assignment by the Pirates on Monday.
Impact Moran has been a competent hitter throughout parts of five major-league seasons, but his lifetime 99 wRC+, the product of a .267/.329/.418 slash line, isn't good enough for a player who primarily plays first base. He does at least own an above-average 106 career wRC+ against righties, so it's possible he lands somewhere in a platoon role, but he won't be a particularly exciting option wherever he ends up.
NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hitting cleanup after four-RBI game Moran will start at first base and bat cleanup Wednesday against the Cubs.
Impact After going 2-for-2 with a home run, two walks and four RBI in Tuesday's 8-6 win, Moran will be rewarded with a fourth straight start. Expect the 28-year-old to hold down the cleanup spot versus right-handed pitching over the final week of the season.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hendricks scheduled to start for Chicago against Pittsburgh
The Cubs will start Kyle Hendricks on Wednesday and the Pirates are expected to counter with Roansy ContrerasSEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pirates beat Cubs 8-6 as Chicago's skid reaches seven games
Colin Moran hit a three-run home run and drove in four runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates dealt the Cubs their seventh straight loss, rallying to beat Chicago 8-6 on Tuesday nightSEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sits against southpaw Moran will sit against lefty Ranger Suarez and the Phillies on Saturday.
Impact Moran has now been on the bench against four of the last five left-handers the Pirates have faced. Yoshi Tsutsugo will move in to play first base, with Cole Tucker starting in right field.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Blasts ninth homer Moran went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run in Thursday's 12-6 defeat at the hands of the Phillies.
Impact Moran did his damage early with a leadoff single followed by a run in the second inning and a 432-foot solo home run to right in the third that gave Pittsburgh a 6-0 lead. He'd been struggling of late, going 2-for-27 over his last seven gams, so it was encouraging to see the first baseman break out with a big game.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Phillies rally from 6 down, beat Bucs 12-6 to gain on Braves
JSEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hitless in Cincinnati Moran went 0-for-5 with a pair of strikeouts in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Reds.
Impact He's slashing .175/.279/.246 with one homer and 11 RBI in 68 September plate appearances. Even with red-hot Yoshi Tsutsugo available to take away playing time at first base, Moran has started 15 of 19 games since August. It's possible Moran is still feeling the effects of a wrist injury that sidelined him in July. Whatever the reason, he hasn't sustained the start that saw him slash .297/.352/.468 through May.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Amid rough month of September, Colin Moran focusing on approach CINCINNATI — September has been Colin Moran’s worst month of the season, by a mile. The first baseman is slashing .192/.302/.269 during the....
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Not starting Saturday Moran is not in Saturday's lineup against the Marlins, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impact Moran racked up only three hits in his last 27 at-bats, though he did manage seven RBI in that span. He will hit the bench Saturday with Yoshi Tsutsugo starting at first base and hitting fourth in his place.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Difo scores winning run in ninth, Pirates keep Reds slumping
Wilmer Difo scored on a groundout from Colin Moran with one out in the ninth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates handed the Cincinnati Reds a seventh loss in nine games with a 5-4 wi...SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
On bench Tuesday Moran isn't starting Tuesday's game against the Reds.
Impact Moran went 2-for-12 with four RBI and a run across his last four appearances, and he'll get a breather Tuesday. Yoshi Tsutsugo will shift to first base while Anthony Alford starts in left field.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
