Impact Manager Derek Shelton said Moran is "moving around better" and will be an option off the bench Tuesday against the Nationals, barring any setbacks.
JUNE 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
COLIN MORAN FIRST BASEMAN - NO TEAM
FIRST BASEMAN - NO TEAM
Still day-to-day Moran (back) remains day-to-day but may be available off the bench Tuesday, Jake Crouse of MLB.com reports.
Remains out of lineup Tuesday Moran (back) isn't in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Nationals.
Impact Moran exited Sunday's game against the Brewers with lower-back tightness and didn't play Monday. With lefty Patrick Corbin on the hill for Washington on Tuesday, Moran may have been out of the lineup regardless, and it's not known whether he could be an option off the bench. The first baseman can continue to be considered day-to-day at this point, with the Pirates possibly providing further update later Tuesday. Phillip Evans will start at first base and bat eighth.
JUNE 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pittsburgh's Hayes puts 10-game hit streak on the line against Nationals
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Absent from Monday's lineup Moran (back) will sit Monday against the Nationals, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impact Moran exited Sunday's game against the Brewers due to lower-back tightness. While the injury doesn't sound like a particularly serious one, he'll get at least one day to rest. Erik Gonzalez will handle first base in his absence.
JUNE 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Washington faces Pittsburgh after Ross' solid outing
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García, Yelich help Brewers sweep Pirates with 5-2 win
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Dealing with back tightness Moran exited Sunday's game against the Brewers with lower-back tightness, Jake Crouse of MLB.com reports.
Impact Moran exited in the second inning and was replaced by Phillip Evans at first base. The severity of the back issue isn't known at this point, but the Pirates will likely provide further update in the near future. Moran can be considered day-to-day for the time being. Moran recorded a base hit and scored a run in his lone plate appearance before departing the contest.
JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Exits with apparent injury Sunday Moran exited Sunday's game against the Brewers in the second inning with an undisclosed injury, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. He recorded a base hit in his l...
Impact Moran returned from a groin issue June 6, but it isn't clear if his early exit Sunday is related to that injury. According to Jake Crouse of MLB.com, Moran appeared to tweak his lower back while running the bases, but the Pirates will reveal an official cause for his injury later in the day. Phillip Evans replaced Moran at first base in the bottom of the second inning.
JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Goes 1-for-4 in return Moran (hand) went 1-for-4 with a walk in Saturday's 7-4 loss to Milwaukee.
Impact Moran was hit by a pitch on the hand Wednesday, and he came off the bench Friday before returning to the starting nine Saturday. The first baseman has hit safely six of his last nine games, going 9-for-27 (.333) with two doubles, an RBI and a run scored in that span.
JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to lineup Moran will bat cleanup and play first base Saturday against the Brewers, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
Impact Moran missed a pair of starts after leaving Wednesday's game against the Dodgers when a pitch struck him in the hand, though he did appear off the bench Friday. He'll be involved from the start this time around and will look to build on his .289/.351/.455 season slash line.
JUNE 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pinch hits Friday Moran (hand) struck out in a pinch-hit appearance in Friday's loss to Milwaukee.
Impact It was Moran's first appearance since leaving Wednesday's game against the Dodgers after he was hit by a pitch. The 28-year-old entered Friday's contest in the ninth inning and struck out on four pitches to end the game. He could be back in the starting lineup as early as Saturday.
JUNE 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Brewers win 7-4 by capitalizing on Pirates' control problems
Christian Yelich hit a bases-loaded double and Pittsburgh relievers issued three consecutive bases-loaded walks in a five-run seventh inning that helped the Milwaukee Brewers beat...JUNE 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not starting Friday Moran (hand) will remain on the bench Friday against the Brewers, Jake Crouse of MLB.com reports.
Impact Moran left Wednesday's game against the Dodgers after getting hit by a pitch in the hand and did not participate in Thursday's contest. While his X-rays came back negative, he'll remain on the bench for at least one more game, with Phillip Evans starting at first base.
JUNE 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pirates take 4-game slide into matchup with Brewers
Pittsburgh will try to break its four-game losing streak when the Pirates take on MilwaukeeJUNE 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
X-rays negative Moran underwent X-rays on his right hand that came back negative Thursday, Jake Crouse of MLB.com reports.
Impact Even though Moran's X-rays came back clean, he wasn't available during Thursday's loss to the Dodgers due to pain tolerance. The 28-year-old is considered day-to-day after he was hit by a pitch on his right hand Wednesday.
JUNE 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Betts homers, Urias picks up 9th win as Dodgers top Pirates
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Not starting Thursday Moran (hand) isn't starting Thursday's game against the Dodgers, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impact Moran exited Wednesday's game after he was hit by a pitch on his right hand, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be available off the bench in Thursday's series finale. Erik Gonzalez will take over at first base and bat sixth.
JUNE 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Moran being evaluated after HBP to hand PITTSBURGH -- The Pirates’ lineup returned to full strength on Tuesday, when utilityman Phillip Evans was reinstated from the injured list....
JUNE 10, 2021 • MLB.COM
Pirates Dodgers Colin Moran hurt right hand injured Tyler Anderson offensive opportunities The big hit has eluded the Pirates for much of this season. While their offense is clearly not designed to rely on the three-run homer, or a...
JUNE 10, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Exits after HBP Moran left Wednesday's game against the Dodgers after taking a pitch to his right hand, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impact Moran appeared to be in considerable pain after David Price hit him with a 93 MPH two-seamer in the fifth inning. He was replaced by Phillip Evans. More details about Moran's hand should come out after Wednesday's game.
JUNE 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hits RBI double in return Moran (groin) went 1-for-4 with an RBI double in Sunday's 3-1 loss to Miami.
Impact The first baseman knocked in Pittsburgh's lone run with his double to plate Adam Frazier in the first inning. Moran missed four weeks with left groin discomfort. He's slashing a strong .296/.349/.470 with four home runs, 20 RBI, 10 runs scored and a stolen base across 126 plate appearances. He is likely to resume his role as Pittsburgh's everyday first baseman.
JUNE 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Alcantara, Marlins top Pirates 3-1 to end 8-game losing skid
Sandy Alcantara cruised through eight innings, ending the Miami Marlins’ longest losing streak in six years at eight games with a 3-1 win over the Pittsburgh PiratesJUNE 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rob Biertempfel: Pirates roster moves today: - 1B Colin Moran... - The Athletic Pirates roster moves today: - 1B Colin Moran activated from IL - LHP Austin Davis activated from IL - INF Cole Tucker optioned to Indy - RHP...
JUNE 6, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Moran, Davis in for Bucs; Tucker, Keller out Colin Moran (INF) returned from rehab and was reinstated from the 10-day injured list on Sunday. Moran has been on the injured list since Ma...
JUNE 6, 2021 • MLB.COM
Pirates activate Colin Moran; Mitch Keller moves to COVID-19 IL The Pirates before Sunday’s game activated Colin Moran from the 10-day injured list. He had been out with a left groin strain.
JUNE 6, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
