ERIK GONZÁLEZ NEWS

Cubs clinch playoff spot, Pirates win on Stallings HR in 9th

The Chicago Cubs clinched a playoff spot under rookie manager David Ross, returning to the postseason after a one-year absence despite losing to the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 on a wal...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Part of Monday's starting lineup Gonzalez will bat third and play shortstop Monday against the Cubs.

Impact With Kevin Newman sidelined for the final regular season week of play, Gonzalez figures to see the bulk of playing time at shortstop. Although he's hitting just .252 overall, the 29-year-old is slashing .325/.357/.600 against lefties. Southpaw Jon Lester will get the nod Monday for Chicago.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals sweep Pirates to gain ground in playoff push

Rookie Dylan Carlson hit a three-run homer to cap a six-run outburst to help the St. Louis Cardinals earn a doubleheader sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 7-2 victory in the n...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sits for afternoon game Gonzalez will be on the bench for the first of Friday's two games against the Cardinals.

Impact Gonzalez has been Pittsburgh's primary shortstop this season, though he likely wouldn't fill that role for many other teams, as he's hitting an uninspiring .250/.278/.405. Kevin Newman slides to shortstop in his absence.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Moustakas homers as Reds sweep Pirates with 9-4 win

Mike Moustakas hit a big three-run homer in the fifth inning, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-4 for a doubleheader sweep

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns against Reds Gonzalez will bat leadoff and play shortstop in Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader against Cincinnati.

Impact He's exceeded expectations for Pittsburgh in 2020, collecting a team-leading 19 RBI while slashing .267/.293/.435. Gonzalez is finally consistent action at age 29 in what general manager Ben Cherington has called a "meritocracy" for playing time. He still likely projects as a utilityman in future campaigns, but for now he's playing nearly every day.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates take 4-game slide into matchup with Reds

Pittsburgh will try to break its four-game losing streak when the Pirates take on Cincinnati

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out of Sunday's lineup Gonzalez is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals.

Impact Gonzalez will take a seat Sunday after starting the past five games. Kevin Newman will start at shortstop in the series finale, with Adam Frazier moving to second base.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates, streaking Frazier set for matchup with White Sox

Pirates, streaking Frazier set for matchup with White Sox

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pair of hits, drives in winning run Gonzalez went 2-for-4 with a single, double and walkoff sacrifice fly in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Reds.

Impact Gonzalez tallied a pair of knocks to bring his batting average up to .289 on the season, but his day was highlighted by a walkoff sacrifice fly that capped off Pittsburgh's two-run rally in the ninth. It marked the 18th RBI for the shortstop, who has hit safely in each of his last eight games.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Goldschmidt, Cardinals tighten NL Central race, top Cubs

Paul Goldschmidt hit a three-run homer off a struggling Jon Lester, and the St. Louis Cardinals gained ground in the NL Central race by beating the Chicago Cubs 7-3

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates score twice in 9th, rally past Reds 3-2

Erik Gonzalez’s sacrifice fly capped a two-run ninth inning as the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied to beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-2

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Antone, Reds to face Kuhl, Pirates

The Reds will start Tejay Antone on Sunday while the Pirates are expected to counter with Chad Kuhl

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suárez hits 3 home runs, leads Reds past Pirates 6-2

Eugenio Suárez hit three homers in a game for the first time in his career, driving in five runs and leading the Cincinnati Reds over the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-2

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pittsburgh Pirates: Analyzing Erik Gonzalez’s 2020 Season After years of being a sub-par hitter, Pittsburgh Pirates utility infielder Erik Gonzalez seems to have finally found his stride. When the P...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Not in Game 2 lineup Gonzalez isn't in the lineup for Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the Reds.

Impact Newman went hitless with two strikeouts in four at-bats during Friday's matinee, and he'll take a seat for Game 2. Kevin Newman will take over at shortstop in his place.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

New father Reynolds homers as Pirates top Cubs 6-2

First-time father Bryan Reynolds hit a three-run homer in his return from paternity leave to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Chicago Cubs 6-2

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heads to bench Gonzalez is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Gonzalez has emerged as an everyday player for the Pirates, as he'd started 13 straight games before getting the day off Wednesday. It's unclear whether or not that role is deserved, however, as he hit just .220/.286/.400 over that stretch. Kevin Newman will be the shortstop Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Kuhl expected to start for the Pirates against the Cubs

The Cubs will start Jon Lester on Tuesday and the Pirates are expected to counter with Chad Kuhl

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goes yard in loss Gonzalez went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Monday's 6-5 loss to the Brewers.

Impact Gonzalez took Brewers starter Brent Suter deep in the third inning. It was the third homer of the year for Gonzalez, who has hit safely in six of the last seven games. The versatile infielder is slashing .266/.296/.457 with 15 RBI and 10 runs scored in 26 contests overall. His solid work at the plate has earned him a consistent role in the top half of the Pirates' batting order.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Arcia's pinch hit in 8th lifts Brewers over Pirates 6-5

Orlando Arcia’s pinch-hit single with two outs in the eighth inning drove in the tiebreaking run as the Milwaukee Brewers slipped past the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-5 on Monday night

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yankees beat Mets 2-1 to stop 7-game slide

AUGUST 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Anderson expected to start as Milwaukee hosts Pittsburgh

The Pirates will start JT Brubaker on Saturday while the Brewers are expected to counter with Brett Anderson

AUGUST 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marmolejos' slam gives Mariners a twinbill split with Padres

AUGUST 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates earn doubleheader sweep over Cardinals

Erik Gonzalez and Adam Frazier singled in runs, rookie Cody Ponce earned his first big league victory and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 for a doubleheader...

AUGUST 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS