DECEMBER 7, 2020 • RUMBUNTER.COM
Pittsburgh Pirates News: Gregory Polanco, Oneil Cruz Struggling In Winter Ball Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco and prospect Oneil Cruz are both playing winter ball in the Dominican Republic this offseason....
Pittsburgh Pirates News: Gregory Polanco To Play Winter Ball It goes without saying that the 2020 season did not go the way that Gregory Polanco or the Pittsburgh Pirates hoped it would. Looking to bou...
NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • RUMBUNTER.COM
Hayes' sparkling arrival gives Pirates something to build on
The arrival of rookie third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes gives the Pittsburgh Pirates something to build on heading into 2021SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sits in season finale Polanco is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Indians.
Impact Polanco mostly stayed healthy during the abbreviated 60-game season, but like many Pittsburgh regulars, he saw his offensive production take a major step back in 2020. Unless manager Derek Shelton opts to use him off the bench in the season finale, Polanco will conclude the campaign with a .153 average and 37.6 percent strikeout rate, both of which were the worst marks of his career by far.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Swats home run No. 7 Polanco went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in a 4-3 loss to the Indians on Friday.
Impact Polanco hit the only long ball of the evening, taking Carlos Carrasco deep to right to give the Pirates a 2-1 lead in the fourth inning. Despite showcasing some power Friday, Polanco has struggled at the plate this season, hitting .158/.220/.336 with seven home runs and 22 RBI in 49 games.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Walk away: Indians rally again, keep AL Central hopes alive
César Hernández's RBI double with two outs in the ninth inning helped Cleveland rally for its third walk-off win in four days, a 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh PiratesSEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Marlins, Reds, Astros lock up spots in the postseason
SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not in lineup Polanco is not starting Saturday against St. Louis.
Impact Polanco has endured an awful time at the plate this season, hitting .153/.203/.328 in 43 games. Jose Osuna gets an opportunity in right field in his absence.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Polanco sees upswing: 'I'm trying every day' Gregory Polanco has been here before, with fans calling for his job and reporters asking his manager why he’s still in the lineup. On May 26...
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • MLB.COM
Leads offense in victory Polanco went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in a win over the Cardinals on Thursday.
Impact With Pirates starter Steven Brault yielding only one run in a complete-game victory, Polanco produced all the offense the team needed courtesy of a three-run homer in the fourth inning. The long ball was the first since Aug. 30 for Polanco, who entered the contest hitting only .170 with 20 strikeouts in 47 at-bats in September. The 29-year-old has been unable to get it going this season, slashing .146/.199/.331 over 141 plate appearances.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Steven Brault 2-hits Cardinals, ending Pirates' 8-game skid
Steven Brault pitched a two-hitter for his first career complete game, Gregory Polanco hit a three-run homer and the Pittsburgh Pirates snapped an eight-game skid with a 5-1 victor...SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
White Sox, Rays secure berths in the postseason
White Sox, Rays secure berths in the postseasonSEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bucs showing faith in slumping Polanco The Pirates are standing by Gregory Polanco. It’s been a rough year at the plate for Pittsburgh’s right fielder, who entered Wednesday with...
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • MLB.COM
Lamet pitches Padres over Kershaw, Dodgers 7-2
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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 sweepSEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sits for first game Polanco will be on the bench for the first game of Monday's doubleheader against the Reds.
Impact Polanco has gone 2-for-26 at the plate over his last eight games. Cole Tucker starts in right field in his absence, though Polanco could return to the lineup for the nightcap.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Out of lineup Polanco is not starting Friday against the Royals.
Impact Polanco has hit a miserable .149/.205/.336 on the season, so it wouldn't be a surprise if he were to sit more frequently down the stretch. Cole Tucker will be the right fielder Friday.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
For the 'Great One'; Pirates, MLB honor Roberto Clemente
The Pittsburgh Pirates celebrated the legacy of Hall of Fame outfielder Roberto Clemente by wearing his iconic No. 21 against the Chicago White SoxSEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rangers snap 6-game losing streak, beat Angels 7-1
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Struggles at plate continue Polanco went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts against the Reds on Sunday, stranding six baserunners in a 3-2 win.
Impact The outfielder is batting .150 with 46 strikeouts in 110 plate appearances. His all-or-nothing approach has led to five doubles and five homers in 15 overall hits, but a 92.6 mph average exit velocity hasn't meant much without consistent contact. It's certainly possible that offseason surgery and a bout with COVID-19 have limited Polanco's effectiveness.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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 3-2SEPTEMBER 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 6-2SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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 6-2SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not starting Tuesday Polanco isn't in Tuesday's lineup against the Cubs.
Impact Polanco has been in a major skid recently as he's gone just 1-for-26 with a solo home run, one walk and 11 strikeouts over the past eight games. Jose Osuna will take his place in right field Tuesday.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Pittsburgh to visit Milwaukee Monday
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
