JACOB STALLINGS NEWS

Benched for first game of twin bill Stallings is out of the lineup for the first game of Monday's doubleheader in Cincinnati.

Impact John Ryan Murphy will be behind the plate for the first game of the series, but Stallings should serve as the Pirates' starting catcher in Game 2. Through eight appearances in September, Stallings has gone 4-for-27 with a home run, two doubles, three RBI and two runs.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Receives Sunday off Stallings is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals.

Impact Stallings started the past four games for the Buccos and will receive a breather after going 2-for-13 with two doubles and two RBI during that stretch. John Ryan Murphy takes over behind the plate Sunday for Pittsburgh.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Kuhl scheduled to start for Pittsburgh against Kansas City

The Pirates will start Chad Kuhl on Sunday and the Royals are expected to counter with Brad Keller

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bubic earns 1st MLB win, Royals beat Pirates for 4th in row

Kris Bubic worked hard through five innings to earn his first major league win as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 for their fourth straight victory

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets breather Stallings is not in Sunday's lineup against the Reds.

Impact Stallings homered in Saturday's game, but will get a breather after starting the first two games of the series. John Ryan Murphy takes over behind the plate and will bat ninth.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Pops second homer Sattlings went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Reds.

Impact He took Anthony DeSclafani deep in the fourth inning, but it was the last run the Bucs would score on the night. Stallings is slashing a strong .293/.376/.415 with two homers and 13 RBI in 27 games this season.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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

On bench for nightcap Stallings isn't in the lineup for Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the Reds.

Impact Stallings went 0-for-2 with two strikeouts during the matinee, and he'll take a seat for Game 2. John Ryan Murphy will take his place behind the dish.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Brault expected to start for Pittsburgh against Cincinnati

The Reds will start Luis Castillo on Friday and the Pirates are expected to counter with Steven Brault

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench Thursday Stallings is not in Thursday's lineup against the Cubs.

Impact Stallings had been swinging a hot bat all season, but he has a 36.4 percent strikeout rate, albeit with an 18.2 percent walk rate, over his last five games. John Ryan Murphy is starting at catcher and hitting ninth.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates look to stop 3-game skid against Cubs

Pittsburgh heads into the matchup against Chicago in a rut, losers of three straight

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Holland scheduled to start for Pittsburgh against Chicago

The Cubs will start Kyle Hendricks on Wednesday while the Pirates are expected to counter with Derek Holland

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Receives Sunday off Stallings is not in the lineup Sunday against the Brewers.

Impact Stallings has a 1.075 OPS over his past 13 games and went 1-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a walk Saturday, but he'll take a seat for Sunday's afternoon game. John Ryan Murphy will start behind the plate for the Buccos.

AUGUST 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Woodruff scheduled to start for Milwaukee against Pittsburgh

The Pirates will start Steven Brault on Sunday and the Brewers are expected to counter with Brandon Woodruff

AUGUST 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sogard bails out Hader, lifts Brewers with 1st walkoff HR

Eric Sogard bailed out All-Star closer Josh Hader by hitting first career walkoff home run, a two-run shot that lifted the Milwaukee Brewers over the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-6

AUGUST 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

AUGUST 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moves to bench Stallings is not starting Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.

Impact Stallings will retreat to the bench for Game 2 of Thursday's twin bill after catching all nine innings in Game 1 while going 2-for-4 with an RBI. John Ryan Murphy is starting at catcher in this one.

AUGUST 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Perez homer carries AL East-leading Rays past Orioles 4-3

AUGUST 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

White Sox hit 4 more homers, rip Pirates 10-3

José Abreu hit his seventh homer in five games, Dallas Keuchel pitched six dominant innings, and the surging Chicago White Sox pounded the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-3 for their ninth w...

AUGUST 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Big day at plate Stallings went 2-for-3 with a homer and three RBI in Saturday's 12-5 victory over the Brewers.

Impact The home run was his first in 2020. Stalling hit six homers in 191 at-bats as a rookie in 2019. He's also collected two hits in each of his last three straight starts, pushing his batting average to .313. Stallings, who went unclaimed on waivers last season, continues to see the bulk of playing time, ahead of John Ryan Murphy.

AUGUST 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Trout drives in 3 as Angels beat Athletics 4-3

AUGUST 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Offense breaks out as Pirates rip Brewers 12-5

Adam Frazier and Jacob Stallings homered and drove in three runs apiece as the Pittsburgh Pirates slammed the Milwaukee Brewers 12-5

AUGUST 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Receives breather Friday Stallings is not in the lineup Friday against the Brewers.

Impact Stalling started the past five games and is 6-for-14 during that stretch, but he'll receive a day off for the series opener. John Ryan Murphy will take over behind the plate and bat ninth for Pittsburgh.

AUGUST 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bieber strikes out 11 as streaking Indians shut out Pirates

Unbeaten Shane Bieber racked up 11 more strikeouts and combined with four relievers on a seven-hitter Thursday night as the Cleveland Indians blanked the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 to...

AUGUST 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS