JACOB STALLINGS NEWS

Pittsburgh Pirates: Trade or Keep - Jacob Stallings Jacob Stallings is arguably the Pittsburgh Pirates most valuable trade piece, but would it be worth moving the backstop this upcoming trade...

JULY 1, 2021 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Rests in series finale Stallings is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies.

Impact Stallings will head to the bench for the series finale after he logged starts at catcher in each of the past three contests while going a collective 2-for-10 with a walk and four strikeouts. Michael Perez will check in for Stallings behind the dish.

JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tom ends Marquez no-hit bid leading off 9th

Ka’ai Tom singled leading off the ninth inning, for the first hit by the Pittsburgh Pirates against the Colorado Rockies’ Germán Márquez

JUNE 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes seat Saturday Stallings isn't starting Saturday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Stallings returned to the lineup Friday after he missed two games due to workload management, but he'll head back to the bench Saturday. Michael Perez will start behind the plate and bat sixth.

JUNE 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starts against St. Louis Stallings went 1-for-4 with two RBI in Friday's 5-4 win over the Cardinals.

Impact He returned to the lineup after a two-game absence during which manager Derek Shelton said the team was managing his workload. Stallings is hitting just .226 but leads all National League catchers with 31 RBI and ranks second with 13 doubles. The backstop has batted fourth or fifth in the lineup in each of his last 27 starts.

JUNE 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pittsburgh Pirates: Jacob Stallings Continuing to be Clutch Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Jacob Stallings has been one of most clutch hitters in baseball this season Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Jacob Stal...

JUNE 26, 2021 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Crowe gets 1st win, Pirates send Cards to 18th loss in 24

Wil Crowe gave up four runs over five innings for his first major league win, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4 for their fifth victory in seven games fol...

JUNE 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Managing workload Stallings missed Thursday's game in an effort to manage his playing time behind the plate, DK Pittsburgh Sports reports.

Impact Manager Derek Shelton said that there is nothing in particular wrong with Stallings, though fatigue may be a factor. "He's a little banged up, so I'm going to try and pick days to make sure he's ok," Shelton said. The 31-year-old has sat out the last two games in favor of backup Michael Perez.

JUNE 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of lineup Stallings isn't starting Thursday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Stallings has gone 1-for-8 with an RBI and three strikeouts across his last two appearances, and he'll retreat to the bench for the third time in the last five games. Michael Perez will start behind the dish and bat eighth.

JUNE 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Wednesday's lineup Stallings isn't starting Wednesday against the White Sox, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Impact Stallings had started each of the last two games, and he went 1-for-8 with an RBI and three strikeouts. Michael Perez will start behind the dish and bat eighth.

JUNE 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rob Biertempfel: Pirates C Jacob Stallings is hitting .300 (9... - The Athletic Pirates C Jacob Stallings is hitting .300 (9 for 30) this season with runners in scoring position and two outs.

JUNE 22, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Naylor RBI single in 7th, Indians avoid sweep vs Pirates

Josh Naylor foiled Pittsburgh’s strategy with an RBI single in the seventh inning, helping the Cleveland Indians beat the Pirates 2-1

JUNE 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes seat Saturday Stallings isn't starting Saturday against Cleveland.

Impact Stallings will get a breather after he went 3-for-5 with a double, two runs, two RBI and a walk across the last two games. Michael Perez will start behind the dish and bat eighth.

JUNE 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bat comes alive Stallings went 1-for-3 with a two-run double and two runs in Friday's 11-10 win over Cleveland.

Impact He's hitting .294 with three extra-base hits in his last four starts. Prior to then, Stallings was mired in a 7-for-48 slump. For the season, the catcher is slashing .230/.320/.402 with five homers, 28 RBI and 22:37 BB:K.

JUNE 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates snap 10-game skid, hold on to beat Indians 11-10

Gregory Polanco hit a two-run homer in a five-run first inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates nearly squandered a 10-run lead before holding on to beat the Cleveland Indians 11-10, sna...

JUNE 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Resting Wednesday Stallings isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Nationals.

Impact Stallings had started each of the last four games, and he went 2-for-16 with a home run, a double, two runs and an RBI during that time. Michael Perez will start behind the dish and bat eighth.

JUNE 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

García, Yelich help Brewers sweep Pirates with 5-2 win

Avisaíl García hit a two-run homer, Christian Yelich added a pinch-hit sacrifice fly on his bobblehead day and the Milwaukee Brewers completed a three-game sweep of the Pittsburgh...

JUNE 13, 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

How Jacob Stallings is using Tyler Glasnow to try and help Mitch Keller Jacob Stallings knows Tyler Glasnow well. He’s trying to use the former Pirate’s struggles to help a current teammate in Mitch Keller.

JUNE 12, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Day off Friday Stallings will sit Friday against the Brewers, Jake Crouse of MLB.com reports.

Impact Stallings sits for the third time in five games. He's hit just .163/.200/.233 over his last 12 contests. Michael Perez will start behind the plate in his absence.

JUNE 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Wednesday Stallings is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Impact Stallings will get a breather after he caught four of the last five games for the Pirates. Michael Perez steps in behind the dish Wednesday, working in a battery with starting pitcher Tyler Anderson.

JUNE 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Sunday Stallings is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.

Impact Stallings is getting some routine maintenance after catching each of the Pirates' last three games. Michael Perez will form a battery with starting pitcher Chad Kuhl in the series finale.

JUNE 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Plates game-winning run Stallings went 2-for-5 with an RBI, a run scored and a walk in Saturday's win over the Marlins.

Impact Stallings was the hero for the Pirates, as he drove home the game-winning run in the 12th inning with an RBI single that scored Adam Frazier. The backstop extended his hitting streak to four games as well and has hit .255 with a .747 OPS in 13 games since May 15 onward.

JUNE 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Stallings’ hit lifts Pirates, Marlins’ 8th loss in row Jacob Stallings hit a game-ending single in the 12th inning that lifted the Pittsburgh Pirates over Miami 8-7 and extended the Marlins’ long...

JUNE 6, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Stallings' hit lifts Pirates, Marlins' 8th loss in row

Jacob Stallings hit a game-ending single in the 12th inning that lifted the Pittsburgh Pirates over Miami 8-7 and extended the Marlins’ longest losing streak in six years to eight...

JUNE 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS