JULY 1, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
COLIN MORAN FIRST BASEMAN - NO TEAM
FIRST BASEMAN - NO TEAM
Rob Biertempfel: Pirates 1B Colin Moran has fractured wrist and... - The Athletic Pirates 1B Colin Moran has fractured wrist and has been placed on 10-day IL. OF Jared Oliva has been called up from Indy.
Pittsburgh takes 3-game losing streak into matchup with Milwaukee
Pittsburgh will try to break its three-game losing streak when the Pirates take on MilwaukeeJULY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gray tosses 6 strong innings, Rockies beat Pirates 6-2
Jon Gray tossed six strong innings in another solid outing for Colorado starters, and the Rockies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-2JUNE 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Remains out Wednesday Moran (wrist) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies.
Impact Recent imaging on Moran's left wrist came back clean, but he'll still be on the bench for a second straight contest while he tends to some residual soreness after being hit by a pitch Monday. Phillip Evans will pick up a start at first base in Moran's stead.
JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Colorado hosts Pittsburgh after Marquez's strong performance
Colorado looks to follow up a no-hitter by Tuesday starter German MarquezJUNE 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Imaging comes back clean Manager Derek Shelton said Moran's (wrist) initial imaging came back clean, and the first baseman won't require additional testing, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette repo...
Impact The 28-year-old was hit by a pitch on the left wrist Monday versus the Rockies and is out of the lineup Tuesday, but it appears the injury isn't a serious concern. It sounds as though Moran isn't expected to require a trip to the injured list and could rejoin the lineup within the next few days.
JUNE 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rob Biertempfel: Colin Moran is not in Pirates lineup tonight... - The Athletic Colin Moran is not in Pirates lineup tonight after being HBP on left wrist yesterday. Shelton, a few minutes ago: "He’s doing better. He's m...
JUNE 29, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
On bench Tuesday Moran (wrist) will not start Tuesday's game against the Rockies, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
Impact Moran left Monday's series opener after a pitch hit him in the wrist. The injury is evidently serious enough to cause him to miss at least one game. Phillip Evans will be the first baseman in his absence.
JUNE 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Reynolds takes 13-game hit streak into matchup with Rockies
Pirates, streaking Reynolds set for matchup against RockiesJUNE 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Díaz's HR, Freeland's arm key Rockies' 2-0 win over Pirates
Kyle Freeland pitched five scoreless innings before leaving with an apparent leg injury suffered while running the bases, Elías Díaz homered and the Colorado Rockies beat the Pitts...JUNE 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Moran exits after hit by pitch on wrist Pirates first baseman Colin Moran exited Monday’s series opener against the Rockies at Coors Field with an apparent left wrist injury. Penci...
JUNE 28, 2021 • MLB.COM
Exits after HBP Moran was removed from Monday's game against the Rockies after being hit by a pitch on the left wrist, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impact Moran was struck by a pitch during the opening inning and remained in to run the bases, but he didn't take the field defensively in the bottom of the frame. The Pirates labeled his removal as a precautionary move, and he continues to be evaluated.
JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pirates' Colin Moran hit by pitch, leaves game against Rockies in first inning After missing 24 games earlier this season with a left groin strain, Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Colin Moran left the game against the...
JUNE 28, 2021 • TRIBLIVE.COM
Colin Moran exits Monday's game against Rockies with another injury Colin Moran has had a brutal June. It continued Monday when he was hit again, this time in the left wrist.
JUNE 28, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Sits against southpaw Moran will hit the bench against lefty Kwang Hyun Kim and the Cardinals on Friday.
Impact Moran's last start against a southpaw came more than two months ago, so it's no surprise to see him sit against Kim. Erik Gonzalez will start at first base in his absence.
JUNE 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Naylor RBI single in 7th, Indians avoid sweep vs Pirates
Josh Naylor foiled Pittsburgh’s strategy with an RBI single in the seventh inning, helping the Cleveland Indians beat the Pirates 2-1JUNE 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out versus lefty Moran is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Cleveland.
Impact The lefty-hitting Moran will exit the starting nine with southpaw Sam Hentges on the hill for Cleveland. Erik Gonzalez will fill in for Moran at first base.
JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pirates snap 10-game skid, hold on to beat Indians 11-10
Gregory Polanco hit a two-run homer in a five-run first inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates nearly squandered a 10-run lead before holding on to beat the Cleveland Indians 11-10, sna...JUNE 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returns to lineup Moran (back) will return to the lineup for Friday's game against Cleveland, batting cleanup and playing first base, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
Impact Moran sat for three straight games due to back issues, though he did appear as a pinch hitter Thursday. He was swinging a hot bat prior to the injury, hitting .357/.419/.429 over the previous 10 games.
JUNE 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pirates look to stop 10-game losing streak against Indians
Pittsburgh will try to break its 10-game losing streak when the Pirates take on ClevelandJUNE 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ready to return? Moran (back) struck out in a pinch-hitting appearance in Wednesday's loss to the Nationals.
Impact Combined with Thursday's off day, there's a good chance Moran returns to the starting lineup Friday. Despite having hit only four home runs in 2021, the first baseman has compiled the best slash line -- .299/.351/.449 in 141 plate appearances -- of his career.
JUNE 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Colin Moran missed 3rd straight start, Pirates get good news-bad news on injured pitchers Colin Moran remains day to day with lower back tightness, but Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton said he’s “confident we can avoid” ha...
JUNE 16, 2021 • TRIBLIVE.COM
Still out of lineup Moran (back) isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Nationals.
Impact Moran left Sunday's game against Milwaukee due to lower-back tightness, and he'll remain out of the lineup for a third consecutive contest. However, he was reportedly available off the bench Tuesday and could be an option to pinch hit if needed in Wednesday's series finale. Phillip Evans will shift to first base while Ben Gamel starts in left field.
JUNE 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pittsburgh takes 9-game skid into matchup with Washington
Pittsburgh is looking to break its nine-game losing streak with a win over WashingtonJUNE 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gomes, Corbin lead Nationals; Pirates lose 9th straight
Yan Gomes connected for a grand slam and Trea Turner got four hits, leading Patrick Corbin and the Washington Nationals over the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-1JUNE 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
