Flaherty expected to start for the Cardinals against the Pirates
The Cardinals are expected to send Jack Flaherty to the mound Wednesday and the Pirates will give Trevor Cahill the startMAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
COLIN MORAN FIRST BASEMAN - NO TEAM
FIRST BASEMAN - NO TEAM
Brubaker expected to start for the Pirates against Cardinals
The Pirates will start JT Brubaker on Tuesday while the Cardinals are expected to counter with John GantMAY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Making strides in recovery Moran (groin) fielded ground balls Saturday but isn't expected back until the latter part of May.
Impact General manager Ben Cherington said Sunday that Moran is "progressing." Cherington added that he's hopeful the first baseman will be able to avoid a minor-league rehab assignment. Accordingly, it doesn't seem likely that Moran will play during the team's six-game road trip that starts Tuesday.
MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Wood improves to 5-0, Yastrzemski HR as Giants beat Pirates
Alex Wood pitched six innings while keeping his perfect record intact and Mike Yastrzemski hit a game-sealing home run as the San Francisco Giants beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1MAY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Keller expected to start as Pittsburgh hosts San Francisco
The Giants will start Alex Wood on Sunday and the Pirates are expected to counter with Mitch KellerMAY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stallings hits game-ending, 2-run HR, Pirates top Giants 8-6
Jacob Stallings hit a two-out, two-run homer in the ninth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied past the San Francisco Giants 8-6MAY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stalling hits game-ending, 2-run HR, Pirates beat Giants 8-6
Jacob Stallings hit a two-out, two-run homer in the ninth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied past the San Francisco Giants 8-6MAY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
San Francisco plays Pittsburgh following Gausman's strong performance
San Francisco looks to follow up a dominant performance by Friday starter Kevin GausmanMAY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Crowe scheduled to start as Pittsburgh hosts San Francisco
The Giants will start Anthony DeSclafani on Thursday and the Pirates are expected to counter with Wil CroweMAY 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pirates optimistic Colin Moran could return ‘sooner than later’ The Pirates could get their cleanup hitter back soon, as Colin Moran has been making progress in his return from a left groin strain.
MAY 12, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Resumes baseball activities Moran (groin) resumed some baseball activities Wednesday, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
Impact Moran was placed on the 10-day injured list with left groin discomfort, but he wasn't shut down for long. It's not yet clear when Moran will be able to return to game action, but it's encouraging to see him resume some activities. Phillip Evans and Erik Gonzalez should continue to fill in at first base while Moran is sidelined.
MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pittsburgh's Frazier puts 12-game hit streak on the line against Reds
Pittsburgh's Frazier puts 12-game hit streak on the line against RedsMAY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Frazier takes 11-game hit streak into matchup with Reds
Pittsburgh's Frazier puts 11-game hit streak on the line against RedsMAY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Seriousness of injury not yet known General manager Ben Cherington said Sunday that the team might not know the severity of Moran's (groin) injury for two or three days, 93.7 The Fan in Pittsburgh reports.
Impact Speaking on his weekly radio show, Cherington said the team will wait to see how Moran responds to treatment before providing a timeline for his return. The 28-year-old is off to a strong start, slashing .297/.352/.468 with four homers and 19 RBI.
MAY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Anderson solid, Pirates hold on, end Cubs' 5-game win string
Tyler Anderson pitched eight solid innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates held off the Cubs in ninth 6-5, ending Chicago’s five-game winning streakMAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pirates put Moran on IL, Hayes to 60-day Iist, claim Gamel
The Pittsburgh Pirates put infielder Colin Moran on the 10-day injured list with a strained left groin amid several roster moves before playing the Chicago CubsMAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lands on injured list Moran (groin) was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.
Impact The 28-year-old was removed from Saturday's contest with left groin discomfort, and he'll be sidelined for at least the next 10 days due to the injury. Todd Frazier is the primary candidate to fill in at first base in Moran's absence.
MAY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pirates look to end 3-game slide against Cubs
Pittsburgh will try to break its three-game losing streak when the Pirates take on ChicagoMAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Duffy's pinch-hit lifts Cubs over Pirates 3-2
Pinch-hitter Matt Duffy had a go-ahead single in the seventh inning, reliever Keegan Thompson pitched three scoreless innings for his first major league victory and the Chicago Cub...MAY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Diagnosed with groin discomfort Moran's injury that forced him to exit Saturday's game against the Cubs has been diagnosed as left groin discomfort, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impact Moran left the game after hurting himself while diving back into first base in an attempt to complete a double play. He appears to have avoided serious injury, however, and is merely considered day-to-day. Todd Frazier replaced him Saturday and will likely start in his absence if he's forced to miss time.
MAY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Colin Moran exits Pirates’ game with apparent lower-body injury Colin Moran appeared to suffer an injury in the first inning of Saturday’s game against the Cubs at Wrigley Field.
MAY 8, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Leaves game with injury Moran left Saturday's game against the Cubs with an apparent groin injury.
Impact He grimaced immediately after diving back into first base while attempting to tag the bag for a double play. He hopped off the field on one leg. Todd Frazier replaced him.
MAY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cahill, Pirates to take on Davies, Cubs
The Cubs will roll out Zach Davies to the mound Friday and the Pirates will give Trevor Cahill the startMAY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Darvish scheduled to start for San Diego against Pittsburgh
The Pirates will start JT Brubaker on Wednesday while the Padres are expected to counter with Yu DarvishMAY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Myers, Padres ruin Anderson's no-hit bid, beat Pirates 2-0
Wil Myers singled with no outs in the seventh inning to end Tyler Anderson’s no-hit bid and the San Diego Padres beat Pittsburgh 2-0, the Pirates’ fifth straight lossMAY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
