GREGORY POLANCO NEWS

Remains in lineup Polanco, who was placed on outright waivers Sunday, remains on the active roster and will bat sixth and play right field Monday against Arizona.

Impact In an unusual situation, Polanco was waived but remains with the team. The Pirates reportedly wanted to give him the chance to play for a contender if he gets claimed but do not intend to let him go otherwise. Given that he's hit just .199/.278/.343 on the season, it would be a surprise if a contender shows any interest in him.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on outright waivers Polanco was placed on outright waivers Sunday, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.

Impact Polanco had a career-worst .153 batting average last season, and he struggled to get into a rhythm to begin the 2021 campaign. The 29-year-old hit just .199 with 11 homers, 36 runs, 34 RBI and 14 stolen bases in 102 games this season, and he'll now be available on waivers. Polanco will be eligible to opt for free agency rather than heading to Triple-A Indianapolis if he goes unclaimed on waivers, but he's expected to remain in the organization if another team doesn't claim him, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. The Pirates' decision to remove the veteran outfielder from the 40-man roster will allow Hoy Park and Wilmer Difo to see more playing time during the final few weeks of the regular season.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Keller, Polanco spark Pirates to 4-0 win over Cardinals

Mitch Keller struck out six over five solid innings, Gregory Polanco drove in two runs and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-0

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers beat Pirates 2-1 on HRs by McKinney and Muncy

Max Muncy hit a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 for their fourth straight victory

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Adames scores twice as Brewers take series from Pirates, 2-1

Willy Adames scored twice, Christian Yelich had two hits and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the sloppy Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting Saturday night Polanco is not starting Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Brewers.

Impact Polanco singled twice and scored a pair of runs in the afternoon contest and now rests during the nightcap, with Wilmer Difo starting in right field and batting sixth.

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ashby, Brewers beat Pirates 6-0 to split doubleheader

Rookie Aaron Ashby and three relievers combined on a four-hitter, Rowdy Tellez hit a long home run and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-0 to split a day-night do...

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates notebook: GM Ben Cherington defends decision to keep starting RF Gregory Polanco Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington defended the club’s decision to continue starting Gregory Polanco in right field despite h...

AUGUST 13, 2021 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Polanco wins Play of Week for HR robbery Pirates right fielder Gregory Polanco had a game to remember against the Brewers last Tuesday, and he was rewarded for it with his first car...

AUGUST 9, 2021 • MLB.COM

Not starting Wednesday Polanco isn't starting Wednesday's game against Milwaukee, Jake Crouse of MLB.com reports.

Impact Polanco reached base four times Tuesday when he went 2-for-3 with two runs, two stolen bases, an RBI, two walks and a strikeout in the win over the Brewers. He'll get a breather while Hoy Park starts in right field and leads off in Wednesday's series finale.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates' Gregory Polanco declares: 'I never want to leave Pittsburgh' With so many newly acquired, young players running around the minors and some finding their way into the big-league dugout, no one knows for...

AUGUST 4, 2021 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Brault, Pirates to face Peralta, Brewers

The Pirates will start Steven Brault on Wednesday while the Brewers are expected to counter with Freddy Peralta

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reaches base four times Polanco went 2-for-3 with an RBI, two runs scored, two stolen bases and two walks Tuesday against the Brewers.

Impact Polanco made only one out in five plate appearances in the game, and he managed his third multi-hit effort in his last five starts. He also has five stolen bases across his last 14 games, bringing his total to 13 on the season. Despite his improved performance of late, Polanco has only a .211/.296/.378 line across 311 plate appearances on the campaign.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Held hitless into 7th by Houser, Pirates top Brewers in 10th

Brewers starter Adrian Houser was pulled with a no-hitter intact in the seventh inning, and Gregory Polanco and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied to eventually beat Milwaukee 8-5 in t...

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gregory Polanco puts on a show, helps Pirates to dramatic 8-5 win over Brewers MILWAUKEE — The Pirates have had a lot of almosts this season. They’ve rallied late in games and made scorelines look close or taken a late....

AUGUST 4, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Stallings' RBI in 9th sends Pirates to 3-2 win over Phillies

Jacob Stallings drove in the winning run with a fielder’s choice in the bottom of the ninth inning, giving the Pittsburgh Pirates a 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sa...

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reaches base four times Polanco went 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI and two walks in Friday's 7-0 win over the Phillies.

Impact Polanco had gone hitless with two walks and two strikeouts in eight at-bats across the last three games, but he plated runs in the first and second innings Friday to help spark Pittsburgh's blowout win. The 29-year-old returned from a hip injury shortly after the All-Star break, and he's slashed .265/.381/.529 with two home runs, a triple, a double, eight RBI, seven runs and three stolen bases in 11 games since then.

JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brubaker expected to start for the Pirates against the Phillies

The Pirates will send JT Brubaker to the mound Saturday and the Phillies will give Aaron Nola the start

JULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates' Crowe, 2 relievers 1-hit Phillies, end 4-game skid

Wil Crowe and two relief pitchers combined on a one-hitter, and the Pittsburgh Pirates ended a four-game losing streak with a 7-0 win over the Philadelphia Phillies

JULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Resting versus lefty Polanco is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact With southpaw Alex Wood on the mound for San Francisco, Pittsburgh manager Derek Shelton will send both of his lefty-hitting regulars in the outfield -- Polanco and Ben Gamel -- to the bench in favor of Jared Oliva and Phillip Evans, respectively. Polanco has gotten off to a nice start to the second half, posting a 1.066 OPS while going 3-for-3 on stolen-base attempts in seven games.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cranks 11th home run Polanco went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and an additional run scored in Saturday's 10-2 win over the Giants.

Impact Polanco slammed a solo shot off Kevin Gausman in the fifth inning. He added two more RBI earlier in the game on a first-inning sacrifice fly and a third-inning single. The 29-year-old has two long balls and six RBI over his last four games. He is slashing .209/.287/.393 with 11 homers, 29 RBI, 28 runs and 11 steals in 279 plate appearances.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wood expected to start for the Giants against the Pirates

The Pirates will start JT Brubaker on Sunday and the Giants are expected to counter with Alex Wood

JULY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polanco, Newman lead Pirates to 10-2 romp over Giants

Gregory Polanco homered, drove in three runs and scored twice, and Kevin Newman matched his career high with four hits for the Pittsburgh Pirates, who beat the NL West-leading San...

JULY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reynolds HR, Pirates stop 4-game skid, beat Giants 6-4

Bryan Reynolds homered, Adam Frazier drew a bases-loaded walk to force in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning when Pittsburgh scored three times without a hit, and the Pirates b...

JULY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records steal Wednesday Polanco went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Wednesday's 6-4 loss to Arizona.

Impact Polanco got aboard with a single in the second inning, then stole second and scored on a Jared Oliva single. This was Polanco's 10th steal of the season, giving him his fifth campaign at double digits in stolen bases. He's added 10 home runs, 25 RBI, 26 runs scored and a .203/.281/.371 slash line through 270 plate appearances.

JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE