ImpactMarcano will sit for the second consecutive game as the Pirates take on left-hander Max Fried on the mound. Yu Chang will draw another start at second base and bat seventh Thursday.
JUNE 9, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Tucupita Marcano - On bench versus leftyMarcano will be on the bench for Thursday's game versus Atlanta.
Cal Mitchell - Out of lineup ThursdayMitchell will sit Thursday versus Atlanta.
ImpactMitchell will head to the bench Thursday after he went 5-for-14 with two home runs, three RBI and three runs over the last four games. Jack Suwinski will shift over to right field while Travis Swaggerty gets the start in left field and will bat ninth.
JUNE 9, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Underwood Jr. finds success with revamped offeringsDuane Underwood Jr.'s season hit a snag before he could even record an out. Seven pitches into the season, Underwood was on the injured list...
JUNE 9, 2022•MLB.COM
Pirates vs. Braves prediction, betting odds for MLB on ThursdayThe Pittsburgh Pirates face the Atlanta Braves in MLB on Thursday. This preview is based on 10K simulations of the game.
JUNE 9, 2022•PENNLIVE.COM
Wil Crowe - Takes third lossCrowe (2-3) allowed one earned run on three hits while striking out three across 1.1 innings to take the loss Wednesday against the Tigers.
ImpactCrowe struck out the side in the seventh inning but allowed three consecutive singles to begin the eighth. He's primarily been used for single frames in recent appearances, and even after taking the loss Wednesday Crowe has maintained a 2.08 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 17:4 K:BB across his last 10 appearances.
JUNE 9, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Jack Suwinski - Offense ticking upSuwinski went 1-for-3 with a solo home run Wednesday against the Tigers.
ImpactSuwinski took Alex Faedo yard in the fourth inning to record his seventh homer of the season. He has maintained a seven-game hitting streak, during which Suwinski has gone yard twice while driving in four and scoring six runs. He's still hitting just .235 on the season, though that mark has risen to .266 across his last 20 games. Suwinski has also flashed impressive power as a rookie, maintaining a .226 ISO and .461 slugging percentage.
JUNE 9, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Detroit Free PressDetroit Tigers prospect Ryan Kreidler returned to competition in Triple-A Toledo, but the 24-year-old infielder hasn't played since May 29.
JUNE 9, 2022•FREEP.COM
