ERIK GONZÁLEZ NEWS

Burnes cruises, Brewers top Bucs for 9th straight win

Corbin Burnes went beyond seven innings for the first time in the majors, helping the Milwaukee Brewers match their longest winning streak in seven years with a 7-2 victory over th...

JULY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Exits with side discomfort Gonzalez exited Thursday's game against the Brewers due to right side discomfort, Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Gonzalez exited the game after apparently suffering the injury while running out a single. With Colin Moran (wrist) already sidelined, the Pirates will be shorthanded along the infield if Gonzalez is forced to miss any further action. Ben Gamel took over at first base, with Jared Oliva entering the contest in the outfield.

JULY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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

Pirates rally for 6-3 win over skidding White Sox

Pinch-hitter Erik Gonzalez’s two-run single highlighted a four-run rally in the seventh inning as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the skidding Chicago White Sox 6-3

JUNE 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Schwarber goes deep again for Nats in 3-2 win over Pirates

Kyle Schwarber homered again to snap a seventh-inning tie and drove in two runs for the Washington Nationals in their 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates

JUNE 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yelich, Brewers bail out Burnes in victory over Pirates

Christian Yelich hit a three-run double during a five-run fourth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers bailed out starter Corbin Burnes in a 7-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates

JUNE 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Betts homers, Urias picks up 9th win as Dodgers top Pirates

Mookie Betts hit the 25th leadoff home run of his career and the Los Angeles Dodgers continued their dominance of the Pittsburgh Pirates in a 6-3 win

JUNE 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting again Gonzalez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Impact Gonzalez's versatility has allowed him to hold down a near-everyday role for most of the season, but the recent returns of Ke'Bryan Hayes, Colin Moran and Phillip Evans from the injured list may have closed the 29-year-old's path to steady playing time. He'll be on the bench for a second straight game Wednesday.

JUNE 9, 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 Pirates

JUNE 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rookie Hayes homers to lead Pirates to 9-2 win over Marlins

Rookie Ke’Bryan Hayes homered for the second game in a row since being activated from the injured list and drove in three runs to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 9-2 victory over...

JUNE 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Game 1 Gonzalez isn't starting Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Rockies, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Impact Gonzalez has gone 2-for-13 with a double, an RBI, a walk and two strikeouts across the last four games. Wilmer Difo will start at third base and bat sixth.

MAY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rain wipes out Rockies-Pirates; split doubleheader Saturday

Friday night's scheduled game between the Colorado Rockies and Pirates in Pittsburgh was postponed because of rain

MAY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trevor Williams pitches Cubs past Pirates 4-1

Trevor Williams pitched six innings and singled twice against his former team, helping the streaking Chicago Cubs top the stumbling Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1

MAY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not in Wednesday's lineup Gonzalez isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Cubs, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Impact Gonzalez had gone hitless with a walk and a strikeout in seven at-bats across his last two games. Wilmer Difo will start at third base and bat seventh.

MAY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Wednesday Gonzalez isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Cardinals.

Impact Gonzalez had gone 3-for-8 with an RBI and a strikeout across the last two contests. Wilmer Difo will take over at third base and bat seventh.

MAY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Arenado, Edman lead Cardinals to 5-2 win over Pirates

Nolan Arenado hit a two-run homer, his fourth in four games, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2

MAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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 4-1

MAY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Frazier rallies Pirates past Giants 3-2 in 11 innings

Adam Frazier tripled home the tying run in the 11th inning with his fourth hit of the game and scored the winner on Gregory Polanco’s sacrifice fly as the Pittsburgh Pirates rallie...

MAY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not in starting lineup Gonzalez is not starting Friday against the Giants.

Impact Gonzalez owns a .152/.152/.152 slash line over his last 11 games. Wilmer Difo will get the start at third base in his absence.

MAY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Monday Gonzalez isn't starting Monday's game against the Reds.

Impact Gonzalez had gone 3-for-13 with two runs and two strikeouts in the last three games. Wilmer Difo will take over at third base and bat sixth.

MAY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cronenworth, Padres beat Pirates 4-2 to win series

Jake Cronenworth hit a go-ahead, two-run single in the sixth inning and the San Diego Padres beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 to take two of three

MAY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Three-error game by third baseman Erik Gonzalez proves costly as Padres beat Pirates Erik Gonzalez had been the best glove on the Pittsburgh Pirates this season – save perhaps Ke’Bryan Hayes, the player he has replaced at thi...

MAY 6, 2021 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Keller, bullpen pitch Pirates to 2-1 win over Padres

Mitch Keller tossed shutout ball into the sixth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates slipped past the San Diego Padres 2-1

MAY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records steal Gonzalez went 1-for-4 with a single, a run, a stolen base and a strikeout in Pittsburgh's 2-1 win over San Diego Tuesday.

Impact Gonzalez singled, stole second and scored the Pirates' crucial second run on a Eric Hosmer error. It was Gonzalez's first steal of the year and he only has 10 in five seasons, so it doesn't appear he'll be a viable source of steals moving forward.

MAY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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 loss

MAY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS