GREGORY POLANCO NEWS

Launches second homer Polanco went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 6-1 win over the Brewers.

Impact He capped the scoring on the evening by taking Devin Williams deep in the eighth inning. Polanco has two homers on the year, both of which have come in the last three games, but he's still hitting only .205 (8-for-39) through 12 contests.

APRIL 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brubaker pitches Pirates past Brewers 6-1 in series opener

JT Brubaker struck out eight in six impressive innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates extended their recent surge by beating the Milwaukee Brewers 6-1

APRIL 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates need Gregory Polanco to rediscover his home-run stroke and keep moving up the PNC Park power list The Pirates sure could use Polanco's power. His first homer of 2021 moved him into a tie for fifth-most among Pirates players at PNC Park.

APRIL 15, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Logs most complete game of season Polanco went 2-for-2 with a solo home run, two walks and a stolen base in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Padres.

Impact Polanco took Joe Musgrove deep to right in the second inning to get the Pirates on the board with a 1-0 lead. It was the first run Musgrove had given up through his first 16.1 innings to begin the season and it was also Polanco's first home run of the year. It was just the beginning of a fantastic night for the 29-year-old after he reached on an infield single and later stole second in the fourth before walking in his final two plate appearances. Starting for the first time in three games, this could be the game that gets Polanco on the right track after he had just four hits and a 6:12 BB:K through his first 29 at-bats of the year.

APRIL 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Polanco's HR, big night power Bucs past SD PITTSBURGH -- Gregory Polanco had the game the Pirates had been looking for from their longest-tenured player on Wednesday. Polanco entered...

APRIL 15, 2021 • MLB.COM

Polanco hits early HR off Musgrove, Pirates beat Padres 5-1

Gregory Polanco homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the San Diego Padres 5-1, beating Joe Musgrove in his first start since throwing the first no-hitter in franchise histor...

APRIL 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Darvish dominates, Myers powers Padres past Pirates 6-2

Yu Darvish allowed three hits over seven dominant innings, Wil Myers drove in five runs and the San Diego Padres extended their strong start with a 6-2 win against the Pittsburgh P...

APRIL 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Monday Polanco isn't in the lineup for Monday's game against the Padres.

Impact Polanco started each of the last four games and went 3-for-14 with a double, three runs, three walks and five strikeouts during that time. However, Phillip Evans will take over in right field for Monday's series opener against San Diego while Erik Gonzalez starts at third base.

APRIL 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shows glimpse of promise Polanco went 2-for-3 with a walk, double and run scored Thursday against the Cubs.

Impact Polanco had collected just one hit while striking out seven times in 17 at-bats entering Thursday's contest. He turned that around to some extent, managing both his first extra-base hit and multi-hit effort of the campaign. Though he has a lengthy track record of disappointing performances, Polanco showed a glimpse of potential with this effort.

APRIL 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gregory Polanco trying to stay positive, continue grinding amid early-season slump The hard times have been frequent for Gregory Polanco over the past few years, and the beginning of the 2021 season has been no different. T...

APRIL 8, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Cubs break out of slump, slip by reeling Pirates 4-2

Jayy Baez hit a go-ahead two-run home run in the sixth inning and the Chicago Cubs’ struggling offense came to life in a 4-2 over Pittsburgh

APRIL 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates rest Gregory Polanco as right fielder searches for his swing Gregory Polanco had the day off Tuesday. The Pirates will hope that sparks something in their struggling right fielder.

APRIL 6, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Day off Tuesday Polanco is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Reds, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.comreports.

Impact Polanco started each of the first four games of the season but struggled at the plate, going 1-for-14 with six strikeouts. Phillip Evans starts in right field Tuesday.

APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy but struggling Polanco went hitless with two strikeouts in four at-bats in a 4-3 loss to the Reds on Monday.

Impact He has one hit in 14 at-bats, starting in each of the team's first four games. At some point, he'll get a day off, but the 29-year-old is 4-for-9 against Tuesday starter, Wade Miley.

APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pittsburgh Pirates: Options To Replace Gregory Polanco The Pittsburgh Pirates starting right fielder, Gregory Polanco, has struggled. The club has a few internal options to replace him in 2021 an...

APRIL 5, 2021 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Zach Davies wins Chicago debut as Cubs beat Pirates 4-3

Zach Davies pitched into the sixth inning in his Chicago Cubs debut, leading his new team to a 4-3 victory over the short-handed Pittsburgh Pirates

APRIL 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slow start Polanco went 1-for-4 in a Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Cubs.

Impact He has one hit and four strikeouts in eight at-bats through two games. Polanco, who collected only three hits in his final 26 spring at-bats, hasn't looked comfortable at the plate. He's 4-for-13 with four walks against Sunday starter Zach Davies.

APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates outfield breakdown: Last chances for Gregory Polanco, Anthony Alford Breakout candidate Anthony Alford A former SEC football player and once a top prospect of the Blue Jays, Alford is still only 26 and for the...

MARCH 29, 2021 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Eckstein's quest: Reassembling Polanco When Rick Eckstein joined the Pirates as hitting coach after the 2018 season, he heard about a hitter with a lot of talent and potential, bu...

MARCH 20, 2021 • MLB.COM

Pittsburgh Pirates: An Interesting Gregory Polanco Trade The Pittsburgh Pirates are continuously looking to improve their team. There’s one suggested move the team could make. The Pirates under Be...

MARCH 20, 2021 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Pirates face uncertain present while eyeing positive future

The Pittsburgh Pirates are building for the long haul

MARCH 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hit parade continues Monday Polanco (personal) went 1-for-2 with a triple and a walk against Baltimore on Monday.

Impact He served as the designated hitter in his first game back since March 6. Polanco has ripped up the Grapefruit League with six hits (including four extra-base hits) in 13 at-bats, but it's important to note that the outfielder batted .333 in 87 spring at-bats covering his prior three spring campaigns -- while never batting higher than .254 in the regular season. Polanco is healthy and it's a good sign that he's playing well, but the question remains as to whether he can build upon his strong spring start.

MARCH 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Polanco (personal) is in the lineup for Monday's spring game against the Orioles.

Impact Polanco was away from the team for the past few days following the birth of his child, but he he has rejoined the squad and is ready to resume playing. Polanco will serve as the designated hitter and hit cleanup in Monday's contest.

MARCH 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Away from team for birth of son Polanco is away from the team for the birth of his son back home in the Dominican Republic, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact It's not clear exactly how much time Polanco is expected to miss, but he'll have to go through the intake process upon his return. He looked good at the plate this spring prior to his departure, going 5-for-11 with a pair of homers.

MARCH 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gregory Polanco wants to see Oneil Cruz shine in the Pirates outfield Oneil Cruz shifting to the outfield has been an intriguing storyline of spring training. Gregory Polanco likes what he sees.

MARCH 7, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM