JACOB STALLINGS NEWS

Báez to Detroit, MLB teams race to finish biz before lockout

Javier Báez agreed to bring his high motor to the Motor City, while other teams around the majors raced to finish up business before Tuesday’s deadline to tender contracts and a li...

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

AP source: Pirates, catcher Roberto Pérez reach 1-year deal

The Pittsburgh Pirates didn’t waste time finding a replacement for Gold Glove catcher Jacob Stallings

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'It's hard': Jacob Stallings opens up about leaving Pirates, Pittsburgh Jacob Stallings expected to one day become Henry Davis’ backup. Now, he’s trying to process the news of Monday’s trade.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Jacob Stallings never thought he would be the focus of a trade. Then the Marlins called The fact that Stallings has made it to this point in his career still baffles him at times.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Source: Pirates sign Roberto Perez to succeed Jacob Stallings According to a source, the Pirates have signed free agent Roberto Perez, formerly of the Guardians, to succeed Jacob Stallings.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Bucs get 3 players from Miami for Stallings The Pirates acquired three players from the Marlins for Jacob Stallings, one of their most respected clubhouse leaders, on Monday. The haul...

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • MLB.COM

AP Source: Pirates send catcher Jacob Stallings to Miami Gold Glove catcher Jacob Stallings is heading to the Miami Marlins.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Pirates send Gold Glove catcher Jacob Stallings to Miami

Gold Glove catcher Jacob Stallings is heading to the Miami Marlins

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marlins trade for catcher Stallings (source) MIAMI -- The Marlins solidified their catching situation on Monday, acquiring Jacob Stallings from the Pirates for right-hander Zach Thompso...

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • MLB.COM

Report: Pirates finalizing trade to send Jacob Stallings to Marlins According to multiple reports, the Pirates are working on a trade that would send Gold Glove-winning catcher Jacob Stallings to the Miami Ma...

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Traded to Marlins Stallings was traded from the Pirates to the Marlins in exchange for Zach Thompson, Kyle Nicolas and Connor Scott on Monday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

Impact Stallings spent his first six major-league seasons in Pittsburgh, and he appeared in a career-high 112 games during the 2021 season. He hit .246 with eight home runs, 53 RBI and 38 runs last year and appears to be in line to serve as the Marlins' primary catcher in 2022.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gammons: For Pirates' Jacob Stallings, path to the Gold Glove was long and filled with lessons Stallings may be one of the lesser-known names featured in Awards Week. But his journey is one of the most fascinating.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Goldschmidt, Edman, Arenado, Bader, O'Neill earn Gold Gloves

St. Louis became the first team with five Gold Glove winners when first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, second baseman Tommy Edman, third baseman Nolan Arenado, center fielder Harrison B...

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates catcher Jacob Stallings rewarded with his first Gold Glove Catcher Jacob Stallings won a Gold Glove on Sunday night, the first for the Pirates since Corey Dickerson in 2018.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

In first year as MLBPA player rep, Jacob Stallings expresses optimism over eventual deal There’s a big black cloud hanging this offseason over Major League Baseball. It’s been there for a while now, and the games themselves can.....

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Four Pirates recognized as Gold Glove finalists, Fielding Bible awards announced From the outside, you wouldn’t expect the Pirates, who finished with the fourth-worst record and allowed the fifth-most runs in baseball, to...

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Pirates GM Cherington: "seeds" planted to grow future winner

Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington says he is seeing signs of improvement at the major-league level

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not in Sunday's lineup Stalling is out of the lineup Sunday against the Reds, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Stallings will head to the bench for the season finale after going 2-for-3 with a pair of walks Saturday. The 31-year-old has a .246/.335/.369 slash line with eight homers, 53 RBI and 38 runs in 112 games this season. Michael Perez will start behind the plate in the season finale.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches base four times Stallings went 2-for-3 with a pair of walks in Saturday's 8-6 win over Cincinnati.

Impact It's encouraging that the catcher's late season concussion kept him sidelined for just nine days and it appears that he'll head into the offseason healthy. Stallings has five hits in his last 11 at-bats, lifting his batting average to .246 -- his highest mark since May 25. The 31-year-old figures to serve as the team's primary catcher once again in 2022.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reynolds' four hits power Pirates to 8-6 win over Reds

Bryan Reynolds had four hits, raising his batting average above

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Friday Stallings isn't starting Friday's game against the Reds.

Impact Stallings has gone 3-for-8 with a run and a strikeout across his last two appearances, and he'll head to the bench for the second time in the last three games. Michael Perez will start behind the plate and bat sixth.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Contreras 3 RBIs, Cubs beat Pirates, end 7-game losing skid

Willson Contreras drove in all of the Cubs’ run as Chicago beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 to end a seven-game losing streak

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Riding pine Wednesday Stallings isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Stallings returned to the lineup Tuesday and went 2-for-4 with a run. Michael Perez will start behind the plate and bat seventh.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates beat Cubs 8-6 as Chicago's skid reaches seven games

Colin Moran hit a three-run home run and drove in four runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates dealt the Cubs their seventh straight loss, rallying to beat Chicago 8-6 on Tuesday night

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reinstated by Pirates Stallings was reinstated from the 7-day concussion injured list Tuesday, Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact The 31-year-old spent just over a week on the injured list but has been participating in baseball activities since last week. Taylor Davis was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis to make room on the active roster, and Stallings will take over as the primary catcher for the final few games of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE